Evening Gazette

              NUMBER 830* ) Weekly Etiab1 1S50. j PITTSTON, PA., THURSDAY.. MARCH 5, I8S5. I TWO CENTS. • ] Ten Cant* Far Waak CLEVELAND'S MESSAGE. ir stem of revenue shall be » adjusted aa tC iviieve people from unnecessary taxation li.it tag a duo J'f'0A d to the Interests of .capi tui invested Mid workingmen employed ti American industries, and preventing the aecumulation of a surplus in the treasury tc tempt extravagance and waste. chatting with friends. Ahotrt 12:30 r. M the president left the ball room and ropairod to his new home. RED, WHITE AND BLUE. ixEN. GRANT KETIREIX GEN. GRANT BETTER. "The moon of Mal,omet arose,.and it shall set," fays Shelley ; but if you will set a »xD"le ot Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup in some bandy place you will have a quick cure for croup, cough and colds, when yotir children are troubled with them. All the Colon of the Rainbow Seen iii The Pitamce of the Katlrament Bill Puts Vice-president Hendricks remained a whils longer. Dancing then fairly began and was kept up at intervals until a late hour. the Firework*. PRESIDENT ARTHUR'S l-AST OFFI- llfm In a Happy Condition. FULL. TEXT OF THE PRESIDENT': INAUGURAL. It is estimated that 50,000 people assemble i at 7 o'clock last evening in .the public reservations and streets surrounding the iVash ington monument to witness the dlsfii:1 y of firework, given under tho auspices of the inaugural committee. Tho display commenced promptly at thu appointed hour and proved the most brilliant and imposing ever witnessed in this city. The displays of rockets and other devices was unexpectedly magnificent, the illumination of the Washington monument. White Houso and capital with colored lights was novel and beautiful, and the set pieces representing portraits of Cleveland and Hendricks, national coats of arm* and patriotic logoi.d , etc., were tha most elaborate and strikinj ever attempted here. The display was thoroughly effective throughout and enthusiastically received by the vast cro* ds. CIAL ACT. New York, March 5.—Oen. Grqnt and liia wife went oul driving yesterday afternoon, fliey returned home at 4 o'clock much refreshed, and received about a hundred calling jurds left by friends during his absence. Tho Bevenue and the Treasury Surplus Treatment of the Indium--Immigration tiawa—Civil Service Keform. Protection of the Freedmen. Care for the property of the na tiim, and for the needs of future sutlers, require that the public domain should bo protected from purloining scheme; and unlawful occupation. The conscience of the people demands that the Indian, within our boundaries, shall bo fairly and hone3tly treated as wards of the government, ajic! fcimir education end civilization promote !, with a visw to their ultimate citizenship, and that polygamy in the territories, destructive of the family relation and offensive tc tho moral sense of the civilized world shall bo repressed. The lar/ shoul VD rigidly enforced which prohibit the immigration of a servile class to compeU vs ;th Atuorican labor, with no intension of acquiring citizenship, and bringing with them and retaining habits end customs re- to our civilization. INAUGURAL ECHOE8. Nominated to lie General with Fall Pay. Some of the Sights and Scenes Caught Tlio Senate Receives the Announcement wltli rroloneetl Cheers—Every The passage of the retirement bill put the general in a particularly good humor and gave an edge to his appetite. He ate oysters, cliupped meat, and drank beef tea and coffee. In the evoning the family gather* d in his room on the second floor and a fen in'imate friends, both ladies and geiltlomen, were admitted to the circle. His sons opened the telegrams of congratulation from his friends in Washington and read the reports of the passage of the bill from the newspapers. A OAB1).—To all who are suffering trcm errors and Indiscretions of youth, nervous weakness early decay, Iocs of blood, *c., I will (end • reefpt that will cure you, FREE OF CHABQB. This great remedy was discovered by a missionary la South America. Bend self-addressed envelope to Rev, Joseph T. Tnman. Ptatlen D, New York. lDy Clever Iteporters. Vote la the ACRrmiitlve. The hotels were tastefully decorated. Willard's was profusely draped in graceful fes toons of gayly-colored fabrics. Words of welcome wrought in tinsel shone above an immense blazing star at the doorway, and a treat arch of gas jets spanned* a circle inclosing the symbolic "owl head" of the Americus club, of Philadelphia. Elegant designs wrought in cunningly woven bunting transformed the marble facade of tfle MetftDpoli-v tan into a thing of beauty. The Ebbitt was fairly covered with flags and picturesque figures, and the other hotels displayed great ingenuity In devising pleasing and original decorations, A great floral ladder, reaching to the roof of a business house on Pennsylvania avenue, bore upon Its rungs the words "Sheriff," "Mayor," "Governor,. "President," thus graphically symbolizing the life work of the president-elect. All the government buildings on the line of march were gay with banting. Large American flags encompassed the gray columns of the treasury, and long lines of pennants of every hue of the rainbow ran across the rcranite front of the great building, and relieved' its severe architecture by giving it an appearance in keeping with the gala day. Handsome rosettes and designs in particolored bunting adorned the state, war and navy department buildings. Washington, March 5.—Tha following ts • verbatim report of President Clovelan l't inaugural message: Wastttncton, March 5.—Twenty-five minutes before the hour when the congress was to expire the most dramatic event of the day occurred. A message was received from the house announcing that that body had passed th) senate bill authorizing the president to nominate one poi'son to go o:i the retired list of the army with the rank and fr1' p"r o* (Tcnnral of tho army. Mr. Ingalls ihai the bill be read. As this was done the spectators realized that this was the famous Edmunds bill for the retirement of Gen. Grant. Instantly a great shout arose from both the floor and tBe galleries, and then everybody clieerod. At the first break in the applause Dlr. Ingalls asked that by unanimous consent tho usual reference to a committee be waived and the bill passed at once. Fellow-citizen.!: In the presence of this vast assemblage of my countrymen I am about to supplement and seal, by the oath ■which I shall take, the manifestation of tho will of a great and free people. In the exercise of their power and right of self-governnicnt they have committed to one of their fellow-citizens a supreme and sacreJ trust, end he here consecrates himself to their service. This impressive ceremony adds little to the solemn sense of responsibility with ■which I contemplate the duty I owe to all the people of the laud; nothing con relieve me trom anxiety lest by any act of mine their interests may suffer, and northing is needed to strengthen iny resolution to engago every faculty and effort in the promotion of their welfare. Amid the din of party strife the people's choice wa3 made; but its attendant circumstances have demonstrated anew tho strength and safety of a government by tho jieojue. In each succeeding year it more clearly appears that our democratic principle needs no apology, and that in its fearless and faithful application is to be found the surest guaranty of good government. But Ihe best results in the operation of a government wherein every eiti■en has a share largely depend upon a proper limitation of purely partisan zeal and effort, and a correct appreciation of the time whan the heat of the partisan should be merged in the patriotism of the citizen. J. E. Patterson Sc Co. Col. FreJ Urant wonld not leave the cheerji circle of friends last evening, but sent vord to a reporter that his father was very nuch better. The news from Washington bad pleased him greatly, and he was so much stronger that be had hope of seeing many better days to come. Are making very fine'stained glass windows, a* good as you can get in the cities; also keep a full line of buildera' hardware, and have on hand all kinds of common and fancy wooio. When you cannot find what yon want at any other place in Pittston, go. there. deoll-tf The close of the day's demonstration was immediately followed by au exodus from tho city. The -immense number of arrivals and total absence of departures up to 4 p. M. wan reversed soon after that hour, and by sun- every departing train began to be crowded with visitors homeward bound. At least SO,000 persons had left the city before midnight, including many of the military organizations. Tho people demand reform in thi administration-of the government, anC the. application of businass principle; to public affairs. As a means to this end cl \ il service reform should bo in good fail h enforced. Our citizens have the right to protection from the incompetency of public employe': who hold their places solely as the reward of partisan service, and from the corrupting influence of those who promise, and the vicious methods, of those who expect su"h rewords. And those who worthily seek public employment, have the right to insist that merit oral competency shall be recognized, instead of party subserviency and tho surrender of honest political belief. Dr. Douglas said at midnight: "The genjial had a very comfortable day. I went iriving with hftn this afternoon to see that be kept well wrapped up. He was verj cheerful over the retirement bill He ate nore to-day than for many days. His coalition is better than for some time. The canorous ulceration is not making the progress hat it was. There was no foundation for the report that he was dying." Bow to [Buy or But Beal Borate See G. B. Thompson, nrho has a large aoaortment of houses, lots, stores, farms, Ac., Ac Tell him what you want Then if he cammsupply your wants as well or better than »jrbody else, try somebody else. Mr. Garland who was then in the chair, Informed the Kansas senator that th« measure had already passed the senate and tLero was nothing more to be done about it. Then followed an outburst of such enthusiaitic cheering that all who heard it were thrilled. It was a spontaneous tribute to the career of Gen. U. S. Grant, and was proof of the admiration and love with which a* cla'jaes of citizens regard tho old hero, now struggling with disease at his home in New Y ork. Cheer followed cheer, until it seemed as if the throng could never' tire of praising Gen. Grant. Five minutes later Mr. Edrimuds took the chair and announced that the bill had been Bigned. Then there war av other cheer, which the Vermont senator ira !e no effort to stop. (turning Powder In Honor of the Day. Portsmouth, N. H., March 5.—The Democrate fired a national salute in honor of Cleveland's inauguration. |HpPgjg| I si i § IP 54 BEST TONIC. ? Buffalo, March 5.—One hundred guns were fired here under the auspices of the Democratic legion in honor - of the inauguration.FIGHTING WITH BARE KNUCKLEa How Two Men Settled a Political Dl*- Philadelphia, March 5.—Thomas Marshy. street, car driver, and Daniel Connolly, brickmakcr, fought with bare knuckles in a room ou Huntingdon street, for a pnrse of «oO. Murphy weighs about 155 pounds, and Connolly is about live pounds heavier. Two ,t eeks ago thoy quarreled about politics, and fought in a barroom until they were separated. They were not satisfied, and wanted to meet again and fight until one or the other cried enough. pute In I'lilladelphia. In tin administration of a government p'edj d to do equirt and exaot justice to nil men, there should be no pretext for anxiety touching the protection of the freedmen in their rights or security in the enjoyment of their privileges under the constitution and its amendment* All discussion as to their fitness for the piece accorded to them as American citizen? is idle and unprofitable except as it suggests the necessity for their improvement. The fact that they are citizens entitles them to all the rights due to that relation, nud charges them with all its duties, obligations and responsibilitie:. These topics and the constant and ever varying wants of an active and enterprising population may well receive the attention and patriotic endeavor of who rnaiie and execute the federal law. Our duties are practical and call for industrious application, an intelligent perception of the claims of public office, and, above all, a firm determination by united action to secure to all the people of the land, the full benefits of tho best forms of government ever vouchsafed to man. And let us not trust 10 human effort alone; but humbly acknowledging the power and goodness of Almighty God, who presides over the destiny of nations, and who has at all times been revealed in our country's history. Let as invoke his aid and His blessing upon our labors. When Gen. Hancock in full uniform entered the senate chamber he was greeted with applause from the gallei*3S. ' The ladies in the gallery said: "He never looked so handsome in his life." Gen. Sheridan followed in full uniform. St. Paul, Minn., March 5.—The house and senate havo just passed unanimously a concurrent resolution to telegraph the tongratu latlons* of the legislature of Minnesota to President Cleveland. Spencer, Mass., March 5.—The Democrats fired J00 guns nod hold a grand banquet at the Massasoit house. Democrats from many neighboring cities and towns were present. Letters of regret were read from Congressman Collins and Mayor O'Brien, of Boston. To-day the executive branch of the government ia transferred to new keeping, but this igstill the government of all the people, and it should be none the less an object of their aii'ecuonate solicitude. At this hour, tho auimojioios of political strife, the bitterness of partisan defeat and tho •xultatiou of partisan triumph should be supplanta.l by an uujudging quiescence in tho popular will, and a sober, conscientious concern iur the general weal. Moreover, if from this hour we cneerfully and honestly abanbon nil sectional prejudice and distrust, and determine, with manly confidence in one another, to work out harmoniously the achievements of our national destiny, we shall de- Sbi've to realize ad the ben. £ts which our happy form of government cau bestow. Mr. Blaine's friends announced that he was indisposed, and, therefore, would not witness the inaugural parade. A prominent army offioer is the authority for the statement that Mr. Blaine did witnoss the pageant from the window of a friepd's house on Massachusetts avenue. Mr. Walker Blaine made the arrangements, and his father, in the family carriage, proceeded to tho house in question, and took a position at a front window, in the socond story. His familiar face attracted some attention from the street, and he withdrew from sight several times, as if annoyed by the gathering on the other side of the street, who were gesticulating and pointing at him. m A small, wiry individual with iron gray hair and whiskers followed close in the wake of the presidential carriage as the line moved slowly down the avenue through the solid walls of humanity lining the curbs. His movements were like those of a sleuth hound and his piercing eyes glanced quickly in every direction as though he expected something terrible to happen every second. Several other figures dogged the carriages in which were seated the president and vice-president. When quiet had besn Anally Mr. Morrill askelfor tiie appointment of the usuui committee to inform the president that the senate had finished its work and was ready to adjourn. This had just beeh decided upon when the diplomatic corps made its appearance at the central door resplendent in full court dress. The distinguished foreigners were headed by the Portuguese minister, dean of the corps by virtue of having served the greatest number of years in Washington. They filed into seats on the left of the chamber, and all uncovered their heads except the representatives of Turkey and China. Murphy began hostilities at once by punching his opponent in the ribs, Connolly retaliating by swinging a right bander that struck his antagonist in the left ear and made him reel. Murphy recovered and rushed to close quarters. They showered blows on each other until Murphy slipped. In ducking, and fell. Boston, March 5.—Salutos of 100 guns were fired in Dover, N. H., in honor of Cleveland. Willimantic, Ct., March 5.—A salute of 50 guns was fi red here in honor of Cleveland's inauguration. This medicine, combining iron with pun Vegetable tonics, quickly and completely Cum Dnpepaii, Indigestion, WoakMso, I ntMit Blood, Malaria, Chills and Varan, and Neuralgia. 11 is an unfailing remedy for Diseases oft'-* Kidneys aad Uver. It is invaluable for Diseases peculiar Jo Woman, and all who lead sedentary lives. 11 does not Injure the teeth, cause headache.nr produce constipation—other Iron medicines do. It cnriches and purifies the blood, stimulate* the appetite, Kids the assimilation of Ibod, relieves Heartburn sffd Belching, and stronfhem the muscles and nerves. For Intermittent Fevers, Lassitude, lack of Energy, Ac., it has no equal. London, March 5.—The Times this morning says Mj-. Arthur has filled the presidential chair with prudence, public spirit aud dignity anil he deserves credit for having punished official corruption with exemplary severity. He con boast that he has handed over the government in a state of unclouded prosperity. ICncllHh Compliments for Arthur. The second round began without any preliminary sparring, and the fortitude with which they took punishment delighted the crowd. Connolly, who was the most clever boxer, got in a right-hand upper cut that brought blood from Murphy's nose and landed him on the floor. Connolly knocked his opponent down twico in the third round, and received in return a black eye quid a split lip. In the fourth and fifth rounds the fighters thumped each other right and left, and both were severely punished. Connolly the best of it until he came forward for the sixth round, when it was apparent that Murphy's body blows had winded him. Murphy, although cut, bruised, and bleeding, was fresh and full of fight He went at Connolly like a bulldog, and irove him abont the room. He ended by knocking his antagonist down. When time was called Connolly said: It was then 11:45 o'clock, and the minutes were slipping away so fast that Capt. Bassctt stood upon a chair and pushed the hands of the. senate clock back six minutes, while everybody laughed at the cheating of time. u.i iias auspicious oc.eas.on we may well renew the ple-lge of our devotion to tho conititution, winch launched by tho founders of the republic, and consoc'rated by their prayers ana patriotic devotion, has for almost u century borne tho hopes and the aspirations "of a groat people turough prosperity and peace, and through the shook of foreign conflicts and the perils of domestic strife and vicissitudes. At 11:53 by the correct-time the president's private secretary hurried into the room bearing President Arthur's last message to the senate. It proved to be the nomination of Gen. Grant to be placed on the retired list in accordance, with the bill, the passage of which had excited such "hearty applause a few minutes before. The clerk read the communication, which was as follows:ANGLO-SAXON FEDERATION. tit- The genuine hss above trade mark and crossed red lines on wrapper. Take no other. Ua aalrkr ssows CHS«ICi» co_ iiituoh Canadians Would Like to See America Join the Band. Montreal, March 6.—A most influential meeting of citizens, comprising leading merchants, judges, lawyers, professors in the university, bankers and medical meu, was held here lost evening to establish a branch of the Confederation league, founded in London, England, in November last, for uniting all the British possessions in one great empire. Henry Lyman, whose family has been settled here for over half a century, but is descended from the well-known Boston stock of that name, was called to the chair. In describing the object of the meeting he spoke enthusiastically of the aoheme propounded in London, and concluded by expressing the hope that it would be carriod out, and that it would be the beginning of i movement to include all the Anglo-Saxon racos, "especially our friends across the border," in one great confederation. Judge Cross advocated the movement very strongly in a masterly address, and was followed by prominent merchants present, most of whom proposed or seconded the resolutions indorsing the movement. The first motion was to the effect that closer relations between the mother country and all her possessions was absolutely necessary, in order to preserve the integrity of the empire; the second indorsed the principles upon which the English league was founded, and that federation should provide for a defence of the common rights of the United Kingdom and the colonies. All the resolutions were unanimously parsed, and a special committee appointed to summon delegates to a conference here from all parts of Canada. The resolutions were ordered to be sent to the government in Ottowa. Both political parties wero represented, the chairfnan and secretary being Liberals. All mention of Americans joinging the confederation was received with enthusiastic applause. They were human shadows employed by the small man, who was none other than the famous Capt. Mat. O'Brien, formerly assistant chief of the Confederate secret service. The others were his corps of special detectives, employed by Mr. Cleveland's friends here to prevent accident to the latter, who received numerous threatening letters. It was Mr. O'Brien who frustrated the efforts of a number of Union prisoners to escape from the Castle Thunder prison at Richmond in 1803. At that time he was known as the Confederate bloodhound. It is understood that he was selected for the work on the suggestion of two southern senators. Carton's Patent Gas-'ight Hot Air Furnace. By the father of our country our constitution was commanded for adoption as ''Tho result of a spirit of amity and mutual concession." In that same spirit it should bo administered, in order to promote the lasting weJ litre* of the country, aud to secure the fuJl measure of its priceless benefits to lis aud to those who will succeed to the blessings of our national life. The large variety of divcrso and competing interests subject to federal control, persistently seeking the recognition cf their claims, need give us no fear that tho "greatest good to the greatest number" will tail to be accomplished if, hi the halls of national legislation, that spirit of amity and mutual concession shall prevail, in which the constitution hud lbs birch. If this involves tho surrender or postponement of private interests and the abandonment of local advantages, compensation will Le found in the assurance that thus the pommon interest is subserved aud the general welfare advanced. March 5.—The Daily News recards Mr. Cleveland's address as very sat:s-factory, full of promise, and worthy of its oi' Anguished author. Fnffllsli Comments. To the Hon. George F. Edmunds, President pro tern, of the United States Senate: The accompanying communication, although an executive message, may be read in open session. Chester A Arthur. To the Senate of the United States: j he Times s'lysJPreeident Cleveland's adress was singularly colorless, though unim- "I guess I've got enough. Give him the money 1" peachable. It dealt in generalities, ignoring c::e 1 questions of policy. On the whole the •ocument was madest, but disappointing. A purse of (21 was raised for the defeated mfl.ii. I nominate Ulysses S. Grant, formerly general commanding the armies of the United States, to bo general on the retired list of the army with the full pay of such rank. A Scandal In Dominion Finances. Ottawa, March 6.—There was considerable excitement in the house when Mr. Blake drew the attention of parliament to the fact that Sir Leonard Tilley, minister of finance, had made an error of $1,000,000 in the amount of specie the Dominion government is obliged to hold in reserve on account of DominioL notes. Sir Leonard endeavored to throw the responsibility on his own officials, but it seems, finding the pnblic debt increased 2." per cent, during the past 11 months, until it now reaches $258,000,000, the government ii endeavoring to conceal the true state of Dominion finances. THE LAST ACT. Finishing: the Day's Festivities with a Executive Mansion, March 4,1886. CnESTiR A. Arthur. By the time the doors of the new pension building were thrown open the wide aspiialturu streets for squares around presented an animated scene. Carriages rushed in every direction to the'entrances, where their oceu pants would, enter the vast building. Judiciary square, upon tlio northern side of which Cue now pension building is located, was alive with people. Great Hall The president pro torn, then announced that the nomination would be considered in open session. "The question is: Will the senate advise and consent to this appointment! All senftois in favor will say aye. (A storm of aye3.) All opposed no. (Dead silence.) The ayes have it unanimously." DINED AT THE WHITE HOUSE. President Cleveland's First Heal There Washington, March 5.—As soon as President Cleveland, ex-President Arthur and party had entered the White House after the review, thoy formed themselves into gl-oups, and for some time talked over the inauguration and the magnificent parade. Those who wore not acquainted with each other were introduced. Then a general inspection of the White House followed. Although President Cleveland took up his residence in the White House as soon as he returned from the revie wing-stand, ex-President Arthur insisted upon President Cleveland being his guest at dinner. The invitation was accepted, and the hour for dining was fixed for 8 o'clock. The dinner took place in the state dining room. President Cleveland and his relatives and friends and ex-Preeident Arthur and those whom he had invited to be present assembled in the red room. Ex-President Arthur led the march to the dining room, having Miss R E. Cleveland, the president's sister, on his arm. President Cleveland escorted Mrs. McElroy, ex-President Arthur's sister. The guests who were ex-President Arthur's friends were Attorney General Brewster and Mrs. Brewster, Gen. Sheridan and Mrs. Sheridan, Glen. Hancock, Secretary of State Frelinghuysen and family, Mrs. McElroy and two daughters, Secretary Lincoln, John H. Starin, Gen. Siiarpe, Howard. Carroll, Senator Edmunds, Chief Justice Waite and Senator Hawley. President Cleveland's party comprised his sisters, Mrs. Hoyt and daughters, Miss R. E. Cleveland, William L. Vilas, Daniel Manning and Mrs. Manning, William Whitney, Senator Laniar, Col. Daniel Lamont and Mrs. Lamont, ex-Mayor Cooper, Gen. Charles Tracy, Gen. Farnsworth and Mrs. Farnsworth, Mayor and Mrs. Banks, of Albany; Francis Lynde Stetson and Bradley Martin, of New York city; Senators llobb and Newbold, of the New York legislature; Samuel J. Tildan, Jr., and sisters, nephew and nieces of the sage of Greystone. There was a delegation present as friends of President Cleveland from Buffalo. They were W. S. Bissell, his former law partner; C. W. Goodyear, Wiiifield Robbins, Henry Hamlin and John H. Cowan. The distinguished company spent nearly two hours at the table. After dinner tho party adjournod to prepare te attend the inauguration ball. as the Ex-President's Guest. The applause which followed was tremendous, and everybody agreed that Mr. Arthur's last official act was one of the most gratifying things that .could have been done. In the discharge of my ollicial duty I shall endeavor to be guided by a just and unstrained construction of the constitution, a oareful observance of the distinction between the powers granted to the federal government and those relerved to the states, or to the people*kmd by a cautious appreciation of these functions which, by tho constitution uid laws have been especially designed to the executive branch of the government But he who takes tho oath to-day to preserve, protect and defend the constitution of the United States only assumes the solemn obligation which every patriotic citizen, on tho farm, in the work-shop, in the busy marts of tride, on d everywhere, should share with hiin l'he constitution which prescribes his oath, lay countrymen, is yours? the government you have Chosen him to administer for a time in yours; the suffrage which executes the will 3f i, eo men is yours; the laws and the entire scheme of our civil rule, from the town mooting KD the state capital and the national capital, is yours. Your every voter as surely ■s your chief magistrate under the same high miction, though in a different sphere, exercises a public trust Nbr is this all. Every litizen owes to tho country a vigilant watch mil close scrutiny of its public servants, and »loir and reasonable estimate of their fidelity and usefulness. This is the people's will impressoJ upon the whole frame-work of our civil polity—municipal, state, and federal—and this is the price of our liberty and the inspiration of our faith in the republic. It is the duty' of those serving tho povp»tD in public place, to closely limit public exijonditures to the aetnal needs of the government economically administered; because this bounds the right of the government to exact tribute from the earnings yf labor or the property of the citizen, and because public extravagance begets extravagance among the people. We should never bo ashamed or the simplicity and prudential economies wiiicii are best suited to the operation of a republican form of government, and uio: t compatible with the mis»#n of the American people. Those who are selected for a limited tinio, to manage public affairs, ore i-till of tho people and may do much by their example to encourage, consistently witn the dignity of their official functions, that {Jain way of iite which among their fellowcitizens aids integrity and promotos thrift auu J.rosperity. The genius of our institutions, the needs of our people in their home lifo i;ud the attention which is domanded for the settlement and development of tn D resourced' of * our vast terrftqfy, dictate the scrupulous evidenco1 of ftji.l departure from tjiat foreign policy, commanded by the history, the and the prosperity of our republic. It is tho policy of independence, favored by our position un'l defended by our known love of jus- Upon entering the building a dazzling sight presented itself, while throughout tho immense ball room hall the strains of the world-renowned marine band, under the leadership of Prof. Sousa, caught the ear and added greatly to the enchp.ntment of the scene. Onoe inside the building all was a'whirl of excitement and gayety. The appearance of the ballroom baffles description. It is so immense—US by 216 feet—and lighted by 100 colossal candles, otherwise Siemen's gas burners, with trailing streamers of national colors sweeping from nave to nave; with pillars and post® and balconies covered with bunting; with entrances to scores of room on tho first floor beautifully draped and arched with rich and heavy damask TO THE PEOPLE OF • Another Natural Gas Explosion. Pittston and Vicinity. Honoring Hubert Kinmet'« Memory. Pittsburg, March 5.—A heavy natural gas explosion took place at the corner of Main and Mill streets, TemJferanceviUe, a suburb, caused by a newly plugged stop gauge in the Chambers' natural gas line bursting when a test pressure of 100 pounds was applied to it The explosion sounded like the report of a cannon and was followed by a shower of earth, stones and rubbish which broke all the windows and battered all the doors within 200 yards. Many houses were damaged by the shock, but no one was seriously hurt Brooklyn, March 5.—The Clan-na-Gael society celobrated the 105th anniversary of the birth of Robert Emmet at the Academy of Music. The hall waa crowded In every part. The principal addreaB of the evening waa delivered by Oen. James R. G'Bevine, who gave in a few well chosen sentences a brief sketch of the life of the patriot and the effect it had upon subsequent history. In referring to Emmet's famous speech on the scaffold, in which ha expressed the hope that his epitaph would not be written until Ireland was free, he said: "The belief actuates us all that the chisel is made that will cut that epitaph upon the enduring monument of Emmet's fame. Until now such an event could not be made possible." Among the promlltent gentlemen on the platform were Gen. Joseph B, Car*, who delivered an address of welcome. We give the names of a few of the many persons using the "CARTON" FURNACE in this vicinity: James R. Khret, Eagle Hotel, Pittston E. M. Sinclair, Sinclair House, I'ittaton J. W. Compton, Dyer, Wilkea-Bane. Samuel Smyth, Inventor, Pittston. Jno. D. Green, Treasurer, Pittston Stove Co Mrs. M. E. Everitt, West Pittston. J. F. Fredericks, West Pittston. Joo. L Morgan, Grocer, Pittston. Dr. Theo M. Johnson, West Pittston. Dr. E. R. Troxoll, West Pittston. Dr. C. M. Williams, West Pittston. G. F. Sharkey, West Pittston. K. J. Ross, West Pittston. Henry Staik, West Pittston. M. Kctchsm. West Pittston. West Pittston School, 2 furnaces. Judge W. H. Cool, West Pittston. Home of the I'rlendlefs. (2) 8cranton. C. E. Pryor, Pianos 4 Oreans. Reran ton. Wm. Blume, Carriage Motif'r., Scran ton. W. H. Holiisler, Pleasant Valley. Presbyterian Church, Pleasant Valley. Keystone Uotel, Buwley, Pa. Amos Nichols & Son, Montrose, Pa. C. B. Penman, Seranuiu. Peter Forve, W ilkes-Barre. Mr. Hutchiuson, Kingston. B. B. Boat, Kingston. Geo. i e.-'tiy, Berwick. Adam Horkness. Pittston. Dr. E. B. Long, West Pittston. M. Bolin. Pittston. Geo. W. Benedict, West Pittston. Mrs. A. D. King, (2) West Pittston. Thomas Maloney, Pittston, A Matthews, Pittston. A. Flisher, Pittston. B. J. Durkin, (2) Pittston Wm. M. Smith, Pittstoa." Jno. Nash, Pittston. Mr. West, Pittston. George /ining, Moosio. M. W. Cortright, Meshoppen. 8. M. Reese, (2) Scranton. Dr. J. L Fordbam, Scranton. D. D. Hosier, West Pittston. Geo. P. Steele, West Pittston. M. E. Church, Pleasant Valley. Wm. Allen, Pittston. D. J. Levi, Scranton, Pa. H. A. Fetterolf, Pittstoa, Pa. Frank Wicks, West Pittston. 8. W. Kellum, Scranton. Matthew Dougher, Kxtor Boro. "Post-oCBoe," Pittston, Pa. C. C. Gxlignan, Bloom* burg, Pa. Martin Qninn. Pittston. Pa. Thrs. Jennings, Pleasant Valley. W. G. Streng (2) Pittston Pa. Coil and set! the furuaoes, or aenA f«r catalogue circular and prices. We can save nionej for you if job will allow iig to figure with yon. •23 PITTSTON 8TOVT5 CO. They Blew Out the Gas. end handsomo curtains, gathered in rich folds; with the walls entirely hid by bunting as a background for shield s and elegant silk flags, and-with tho eight gigantic circular pillars— seven feet in diameter—which support the roof, rising upward a hundred feet, all tasto:iil!y wrapped and completely hid with dra- Baltimore, March 5,—The dead bodies of Joseph Johanel, a sailor, belonging to the German steamer Prince Leopold, and K. K. Foorten and Eugene B. Blob, two oyster dredgera, were discovered in a small room in a sailors' boarding house, at Canton, where they went for lodgings. The room was full ol gas, which was still pouring from the open burner. The general impression is that the gas was blown out. None of the victims were over 23 years old, and' were robust, hearty men. An inquest will be held. Chicago, March 5.—Mrs. E. F. Cramer was alone in her house, 263 West Congress street, about 9:30 o'clock last evening. She heard a knock at the front door and hurried to open. Instead of being addressed by her husband sbe heard a plea from a bqrly tnunp for 10 cents to secure him a «laeo to sleep. Too much surprised and frightened to close tho door in his face, Mrs. Cramer sought in ber pocket for a dime, and pulled out a pocketbook. The tramp snatched it and started to run. Mrs. Cramer screamed, whereupon the tramp turned and gave her a blow on the forehead, which stretched her in the hallway. Fearing presumably further outcries from her ho commenced to tick her, and continued the brutality.. He then tore from her fingers two rings. After a time she recovered consciousness, and her outcries brought help. When the neighbors reached her she had again relapsed into unconsciousness. She was placed in bed, and is now in a condition which is deomed more critical frMil the delicate condition she is in. Of the tramp she can give no description. A Tramp's Outrage In Chicago. Killed on Acoonot of Hog*. ) ery and evergreens; and with the crowd promenading below, all combined, presentod a view picturesquely beautiful in leed. Bowling Giutm*, Ma, March 5,—About 8 S'clock Taylor Lattimer shot and killed one ohn Griffith at the form of the former, a tew miles west of this city. The trouble was the outcome of a disputed sale of hogs between the two men. Lattimer took his shot gun and proceeded to the cabin of a negro employed on-his (Lattimer's) farm, where he found Griffith. He asked Griffith what he wit* doing there at that time of the night. Griffith replied that it was none of his business, and drawing a revolver advanced on Lattimer, who ftt pnee alighted from his Uorse and fired upon Griffith, striking him in the breast The wounded man died in a few minutes. A coroner's jury rendered • verdict of justifiable homicide. In the early hours of tho promenade concert, when the guests were comparatively lew and the band played slow and stately marches, the vistas gave VIje impression of A Very Appropriate Place for a Cemetery. s 1. e vast catliedral. But that was only a passing aspect, which was quickly changed to tlie brightest animation. Philadelphia, March 5.—The conveyance of a tract of land at the corner of Haines street and Limestone Pike, German town, containing 13 acres, to the government as a site for a new national cemetery has just been recorded in the office of the recorder of deeds. The price paid was $15,000. It has been discovered in making the conveyance that the site selected was the scene of a battle during the revolutionary war, and will render the dedication mare appropriate than it would otherwise have been. In tho president's reception room a oaiair ■locorated with flowers, under a magniilcont canopy, lir.d been prepared for president, and whole room was festooned with smilax, while round the wills and at the northeast end of the main hall floral designs of large size and beautiful elaboration of detail were placed, typifying the different exocutive departments of the government. For instance, a ship, the hull composed of violets, the mast and sails of roses set in a background of marguerites, represented the navy department. Keys and a massive safe, all . in flowers, represented the treasury. A stamped envelope of flowers addressed to Grover Cleve- Irya 1 represented the postofflce. An open law book with the motto, "Fiat Justitia," the (leenrtment of justice, and so on. With regard to toilets the greatest variety was observable. Many of the vast crowd of strahgeivi visiting the city carried "Jefferson'an simplicity" to an extreme, and came to tho ball without the slightest pretence at evening costume, whilo on the other hand many of the toilets displayed excelled in richness and beauty anything ever before seen in this city, where magnificent dressing is often carried to St. Louis, March 5.—TMe St Louis and San Francisco Railroad company hM closed a contract with the Union Bridge company, of New York, tor the construction of an iron bridge across the Arkansas River, at Buren, Ark. The bridge will be 1,800 feet long, and will have a draw span of 870 feet, wiR cost #400,000, and will be finished by Nov. 1, Its channel piers are to be sunk to bed rock by the same process as was employed in the construction of the St. Louis bridga A Monster Iron Bridge. An Inauguration Tragedy. Deciding tlio Telephone Cuh In Bell's Baltimore, March 5.—At the Three Tans hotel Daniel Connelly was fatally wounded by William Wait. The two had been discussing the inauguration and drinking together. Connelly is a Democratic, while Wait is a Republican. During the discussion Wait took offense at some remark made by Connelly, and immediately opened fire with a pistol. The first shot struck Connelly in the left side, the second in tha arm and the third on the top of his head. Wait was arrested-  Washington, March 5.—Commissioner Butterworth, of the patent office, has rendered his decision in the great telephone interference case of Bell against Gray, McDonough, Voelker and others. The case involves the question of priority of invention of the telephone. The examinor of interference In his decision awarded priority to Bell in nearly all minor points, but gave priority to McDonough in the invention of the telephone receiver, which is perhaps the most important part of the apparatus. On appeal to the board of examiners in chief McDonough's device was declared inoperative, and this point was also docided in Bell's favor. Ill his decision upon appeal from the former de cisicn the commissioner affirms the findings of tha bonrd of examiners, and awards priority of invention to Alexander Graham Boll in all claims of importance. Favor. CLEVELAND'S CABINET. The Seven Men wlio Constitute His TLa long agony is over. The politicians wlio have been for so many weeks losing their sleep on account of thinking over the cabinet and urging the claims of men or places may now obtain undisturbed rest. President Cleveland has appointed his cabinot The men whoso names have been unaccountably overlooked can only grumble or fjel disappointed, whilo the gentleman who have been appointed are ready to receive the congratulations of their friends. OfHcial Advisers. CONDENSED NEWS. Count Herbert Bismarpk has arrived in London. The Prospective Knaslan War. Calcutta, March 5.—India is in a position to concentrate 36,000 imperial native troops at Guetta and 50,000 at Peahawur. The viceroy government has long been preparing for the present emergency, regardless of the home government's apathy. The Prinos and Princess of Wales, it is definitely arranged, will start far Ireland on April 7. At 10:25 the band struck up "Hail to tbe ! 'Uicf," and a few minutes after the last notes D1 that melancholy dirge had diet! away, A public funeral was held over tho remains of Rear Admiral Preble, U. S. N., at Portland, Mo. lice tuul by our power. It is tho policy of peacj suitalia to our interests. It is the policy of neutrality, rejecting any share, in lore gn broilp and ambitions upon, other continents, and repelling tbeir intrusion here, It is the j.oiicyof Mojjroo and of Washington mid .fctersaji—"Peace, commerce and honest friendship with ad l.atioiii;; entangling Alliances with none." ident Clevelandj muffled in a heavy A Newspaper Han Severely Handled. U j .rn overcoat, entered the building with a D1 a ided smile on his face, closely followed by Secretary MeCulloch, and at once proceeded to the reception room, where ho was afterwards joined by the other members of the cabinet. - The following constitute President Cleveland's cabinet: Tho disabled steamer Memnon, from New York for Liverpool, has arrived in Queenstown harbor. Omaha, March 6.—At noon Patrick Gavin, financial manager of The Times-Dispatch, was severely caned by C. W. Kyle, a lawyer of this city. The cause of the quarrel was a seusutioual article. Gavin's condition is very critical. Toms River, N. J., March 5.—Miss Carrie Rockwell, the youngest daughter of Elson K. Rockwell, who was convicted of the murder of Wainwright last Saturday, and was sentenced to imprisonment in the state prison at Trenton for 20 years at hard labor, is very ill. She is suffering from nervous exhaustion brought on by the excitemnnt of her father's trial. A'l knowledge of her father's conviction and Ion;? sentence of imprisonment has been kept from her by order of he/ physician. She is 18 years old. ISock well's IJaughter Very 111. Secretary of State, Thomas Francis Bayard.O'Donovan Rossa lectured in Fall River before tha Robert Emmet society on "The Cause of Ireland." Secretary of the Treasuiy, Daniel Man- Ex-president Arthur, Secretary Freling.- huysen, Secretary Teller and many other orominept Republican officials talso put in \a appearance soon after. About 11 p. m. President Cleveland, followed by Mr. and Mix Manchig, Vice-president Hondrjcks, CU. Lament and wife, promenaded around the boll -com, stopping occasionally and NINO. The lord mayor of Dublin ht l published a card denying that he intends to insult the Princfe of Wales whan he visitr Ireland. Connecticut's Constitutional Convention. A due regard for the interests and prosperity of all the people demand ilnanccs Secretary of the Navy, William C. Whit NET. Hartford, March 0.—The bill before tho house for letting the people vote on the question of calling a constitutional .convention n-as taken up. It was voted to continue Mm matter to the next general by lis to til—almosL a party vote. g F.MaATBJE. •hall bo established upon such a sound and Sen* story of War, Willuji C. Endicott. Secretary of the Interior, L. Q, C. I amar. Attorney General, At'opsTCg H. GarlakiD Postmaster General, William F. Vilas. The late Mrs. J. Rhea Barton, the noted philanthropic lafly died iq Philadelphia 'just week at the advanced age of 88 years, bequeaths $44,600 to various charitable institutions, all located in Philadelphia. ATTORNEY-AN D-OOU N 8ELLOR-AT-LA W (Late of the Cheater Oo. Bar) Offloe second floor, comer of Mala and Broad Ma PITTiTON, PA. Sensible basis as shall weure the safety an 1 _ Oonil icuce of business interests and moko tfcn |»'U£0 of labor sDire and steady; luid that oul • oafSjuriai Cell H42arC