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              gOntittQ J&Ek HDmn 1084. I ffwklr «i»MMi«a l«M I PITTSTON, PA., THURSDAY, JANUARY 21,186b. I TWO CIMTS. 1 Ten Cents »"er *Hk 1 i\ f . THE tATTLE BEGDN. FIR£ IN PHILADELPHIA. BRITISH PARLIAMENT. THE PRODUCE EXCHAN43E. ON FIRE NINE DATS. MR. BOUTELLE'S RESOLUTION. ▲ Close Tote 011 the Subject of fteeom- flM M«tt«r of the Korfolk Nary TftrJ A COLLISION BETWEEN THE HUNQARIAN8 AND OFFICERS. X OtrtltH -Workman Drops a Humlng Lamp—Other Fires. A RED-LETTER DAY IN THE HI3- mlttaL A 8TEAMER BURNING IN HATCH Waseivoton, Jan. lit—The bouse committee on naval affairs agreed to* tepvi the resolut'oa introduced a w»»c ago by Mr. Boutelle, CJ Maine, inquiring .»? the secretary of the no. y by whose authori v Inscriptions had been removed frotn captured cannon and othir trophies of the mi.- rttthe Nprfolk nnvy yard, and whether ex- VJuion soldiers had bejn removed at that, yard and ex-Confederntee appointed to snceed them. to be Inveetlgated. Philadelphia, Jan. 2L—A workman named Kessler, In R. J. Allen & Son's oil warehouse, 115 Arch street, droppe 1 a lamp on the basement floor. The oil-soaked timbers instantly ignited, and the flames jpiead so fast that Kessler had difficult}' in escaping with his life. He was so badly burned that he was removed to a hospital, where he lies in a critical condition. Tbe Homes soon and ruined the whole buildup. Samuel Bailey, a packer, who was at work in the rear of the first floor when the fire broke out, is missing, and it is believed that he was burned to death. Two young ladies employed on the second floor as stenographers bad narrow escape*. One got out of a window and walked along the projecting ledges of the windowsills until she reached a place of safety iu an adjoining building. The other waited at a window until a ladder was brought and she was carried down by the firemen. The Are spread from the Allen building to Crew, Levick & Company's oil warehouse, No. 113 Arch street, and that building was also destroyed. Tbe firemen by this time were able to check the further progress of the fire to the eastward. On the we3t was William Kirk, Son & Company's benzinfe store, No. 117 Arch street. The three upper floor* of this»building were used as a cheap lodging house. The building was:gutted. As the burning buildings were situated in what is known as the oil district nearly the entire flre department was summoned to the vicinity to prevent a great conflagration. For a time there was great excitement over rumors of loss of life, but so far as now known Bailey is the only person missing. The buildings were old and not very valuable and the stocks contained iu them were not large, as an ordinance strictly limits the amount of oil which may be stored in warehouses within the city. TORY OF WESTMINSTER. Washington, Jan. 21. —There was a lively scene in the house Iwhen the vote was being taken on the motion of Mr. Adams, of N. Y., tb recommit to the committee on military affairs, the bill authorising the purchase of the old produce exchange property in New York, with instructions to ascertain the value thereof. When the roll call was completed, those opposing recommittal found that there were a majority of five votes 'tgainst them, and the friends of the measure began skirmishing for recruits. Every member in the house was recorded on one side or the other, ana the only way to defeat recommittal, and obviate delay in passing the bill *t,5 to persuade a sufficient number of voters who had voted in favor of recommittal, to change their votes.. In order to accomplish this, Messrs. Hewitt, Viele Muller and Stahlnecker rushed about the house importuning t heir respective friends to come to their assistance. At the same time Messrs. Adams and T. J. Campbell were urging tho~e who had voted in the affirmative to stand firm. They were upsuocessful. however, as but a few moments bad elapsed be-, fore several members had risen in their seats and changed their votes from the affirmative to 1 lie negative, thus defeating recommittal. After tbe bill had been passed, in answer to an inquiry of a representative of the United Press, Mr. Adams said his object in moving recommittal was solely to ascertain the value of the property. THREE. lighting Under an American Flag—The It biters Routed After a General FuhI lade—rapturing tbe Leaden, More Policemen Coming. The Chiefs of the Rival Factions Bidding for Irish Supports A Non-Comm Ittml Policy Adopted — Gladstone Apparently Changes His Plans. The Ship Crystal Arrives In Port Wltb a Smouldering Fire In Her Cargo. Narrow Kscape of Firemen—Pouring Water on the Flames. AIt. Putassaxt, Pa, Jan. 2L—The situation at this point and throughout the whole eoke region ib more strained than twentyfour hours ago, and is by every person regarded as extremely critical. Hostilities were begun by a large body of Hungarians, from Morewood, attacking three men at the A.ice mine, holding them in an oven until they became insensible from heat, and leaving them on the ground almost dead. The strikers, numbering 250, then proceeded to titoneviile, where they caught the yard boss, heat him with clubs, Jumped on him and left him for dead. A little boy was also brutally beaten and nearly killed. As the crowd was passing the Mutual works they attacked a colored workman and beat him insensible. The forces had nearly reached Mt. Pleasant and were starting for the Standard works when they were met by a body of twenty Pittsburg policemen, seventeen United States deputies in uniform and twenty-five deputies in citizen's clothes. As the officers marched up the strikers drew up in battle array, presenting a bold front. The strikers oarried two American flags and were armed with revolvers, knives, axes and clubs, • • • T-ondon, Jan. 2L—The Boston Globe's representative has cabled as follows: Niiw York, Jan. 21.—At 5:80 o'clock the Arrow line steamer Crystal, which left Leith on Dec. 24, deeply Inricn with a cargo of Spiezel iron, bale tugs, jute and hemp, moved into quarantine. TT«r captain came ashore and reported that ibe cargo under No. 8 hatch of the vessel had been burning nine days. The police boat Patrol and thq flre boat W. P. Havemeyer. reached the side of tto vessel shortly after 6 o'clock, and news having by that time spread all over the bay, vessels of all descriptions swarmed around the steamer to render assistance. The hatches were all secure an I there was no indication of anything wrong, except that unusual activity prevailed among the crew on the steamer deck. When hatch No. 3 was removed a cloud of smoke shot up and soon eight stream ■ of water were pouring into the vessel's hold. For half an hour the pump ing was kept up without material effect, when four men were sent down to investigate. The smoke was pouring out in black clouds, almost stifling those on deck, and the stench was horrible. The men disappeared from view and remained so long that a relief party was sent down to find them. On going down they found all four lying on the floor insensible. More rescuers went down, and with great difficulty brought up those overcome. week, when this resolution was under discussion in the committee, its passage wh i ro-it,ted by the Democratic members. Bcoi c tury Whitney was tomewhat annoyed by this, and informed Mr. Herbert, the chairmnrt of the committee, that in his opinion the inquiry was a proper ode, and he desired to answer it. lie said also that if honorab'« inscriptions upon trophies of the war ha I been obliterated such au act ought 10 lxD rebuked, and that those who were to sponsible for the displacement of ex Federal soldiers and sailors for the purpo n and in the manner charged should ba called fi account. If the allegations were not trti* the official inquiry would dispose of them. On the eye of the opening of parliament the only definite statement that can be niado as to the probable turn to be given to Irish legislation is that everything during the last few days has indicated a disposition on the part of both Liberal! and Tories toward severity. The . spirit of concession with which the campaign started out, and which at one time seemed to resolve itself into a scramble to see which side could do the more to conciliate Parnell, has apparently disappeared. The explanation of this fact may doubtless be found in the discovery of the real strength of the feeling in England against granting to 'Ireland either home rule or anything which might be used as an opening wedge for further legislation in the direction of alienation of.that country from tho direct control of the crown. The surprising strength of this sentiment apparently convinced both Mr. Gladstone and Lord Salisbury some time ago that it would be a mistake to go too far in the way of local government schemes. The more recent phases of the campaign have been appeals by the two rival political chiefs for the support of the Irish people directly rather than through their heretofore recognized leaders. Lord Salisbury has undoubtedly been fostering the Irish Loyalist movement, while Mr. Gladstone, there is reason to believe, lias been making overtures to the mass of tha Irish people by trying to push the rent and land question to the foremost place hitherto occupied by the home rule question. The effect ot all this has been to create rivalaie3 and side issues in the ranks of the Irish politicians, and to give Mr. Parnell some uueasines* at times in regard to his maintenance of discipline among his followers It does not appear, however, that any s?rious inroads have been made upon the Irish leader's influence, but the feeling is that even with thb eighty-six members standing as a unit, they will not exercise the controlling influence in parliament which was confidently predicted just after tho elections.' The real effect of the Gladstonian tactto3 in Ireland will probably not be felt during the first part of the session, but later on, especially if it is' seen at the outset that home rule is an unattainable prise. The question is then likely to be how much can be gained on the basis of land reform. This will give room for entirely new combinations, aud if any real difference of opinion exists among the eightysix nasmbprs upon the treatment of this question, there will be opportunity for sharp practise in the way of a divis on of force-*, and a swerving of support to the party offering most liberal inducements in land legislation. Beyond this it is iC% to attempt auy prophecy. Mr. Gladstone's letter to the mayor of Belfiu; . states distinctly that the Liberal policy will not be announced until the government has stated its platform, and Lord Salisbury told the Ulster deputationthat the government's policy would not be announced until the proper course of business in parliament made such a statement necedsary. In the face of these positive declarations, it is evident that all the reports which are being seut out, and wliifch purport to be exact definitions of the plans of the opposing chiefs are mere conjectures. The interest manifested in the reopening of parliament has rarely been equaled iu the past. The. demands for admission to the houses is unprecedented, and it ii expected that to-day will be a red letter day in the history of Westminster. . The committee amended the resolution s D as to call for information r s to the politieui changes made at the yard by Secretary Chandler. • AGRICULTURISTS MEET. Klectlon of Officers for New York Stain IRELAND'S AMERICAN FRIENDS. New York, Jan. 21.—The State Agricultural society elected the following office.* for the ensuing year: President, James MC- Cann, of Chemung; vice-president, flivt. district, C. R. Aguew; second, Isaac 11. Cocks; third, Jarud Van Wagoner; fourth. J. V. Baker; fifth. James Eddes; slxtli. Joseph'Juliand; seventh, VV. A. Wailswortii, eighth, H. Bowen; corresponding secretary. Thomas L. Harrison; recording iecretarD, William H. Bogart; treasurer, Adin Thayer; executive committee, David Cossett, Gei - rett Miller. C. C. R Walker, Henry E. A - vord, T. R. Proctor, O. J. Lewis, F. O. Chamberlain and J. 8. Woodward. Th D next state fair wilt probably be held in Elmlra.Association. Patrlok Egan Will Not Be Permitted to Detective Brophy attempted to arrest one of the leaders, when the officers were immediately surrounded, but by prompt action with their maces drove the crowd back and arrested two of the leaders. The strikers, seeing that the officers were determined, ran up the hill and began firing. Bullets whistled around very lively from the revolver* of the strikers and officers. A second stand wan made at the house of their leader, where the strikers had taken a position. Here was the most desperate conflict, and fully 100 shots were fired. The officers bravely faced the Hungarians and finally drove them over the hill toward the Alice mines. Thirteen Hungarians were arrested and sent to Greensburg. Considering the length of the battle and the shots fired, it Is surprising that nobody was killed. It is reported that some fifteen Hungarians were badly wounded, but it cannot be confirmed. Raids by strikers were abo made on the Donnelly and Diamond mines; three miles from here. Five Hungarians and three Americans were badly beaten and considerable, property was destroyed. The situation is serious, and further outbreaks are expected. Another car load of officers from Pittsburg will arrive here soon Firing continued for three hour*, and far into the night the pickets stationed through the hills and valleys could be heard exchanging shots with the sheriff s deputies. i . Keslgn. Chicago, Jan. 21 —"Mr. Egan will not be permitted to resign the presidency of the Irish National league of America," said the Key. Or. O'Keilly to a reporter of the United Press. "I know the sentiments of the national committee," he added, ''and I am satisfied that Mr. Egan will not be permitted to retire. He has heretofore sacrifioed his own private Interests for the country's good, and I think he wity do the same thing ifgain. As president of the league he has more than satisfied all reasonable men. We shall not listen to the idea of his resignation." As soon as they recovered oonsciousuess the men said the fire, which was located on the starboard side of the hatch, had smouldered so long that it had gooi hold of the cargo, and it would be necessary to fill the hatch with water. This was begun, an I with the assistance of the flreboat Zophar Mills, which was sent for, the work was accomplished and the fire was extinguished. The loss to the cargo is about (10,000; the damage to the vessel is slight. Capt. Btannard, the commander of the Crystal, said the vessel was about 700 miles from Sandy Hook when the fire was discovered. Its origin was due to some combustible material The ship's crew had closed all the air passages leading to the hold, and endeavored to smother the flames. They thought that tkey had succeeded, and he did not think it nooessary to report the fact that there bad beta a fire on board. Dock and Warehouse Burned. New York, Jan. 21.—The Ameriaan Dock and Trust company's warehouse No. 7, at Tompkinsville, Staten Island, was destroyed by fire. It was so long before the engines got effectually to work that the flames had spread i hrough the immense building—65 by 213 feet—before a single stream of water was turned up6n them. The tlremen however, succeeded in confining the flames to the burning building. There were 4,500 bales of cotton stored there, all of which was destroyed. Had the lire spread to the adjoining warehouses and piers the loss would have run into the miiiious, as they were filled with cotton, tobacco and general merchandise. The loss on cotton burned is about $50,000 and on the building, $30,000, fully insured. Gen. Curtis notified the society that h t would at the next annual meeting move an amendment to the constitution so that ten ex-presidents shouM be attached to the executive committee instead of Ave as now. Xotice was also given that an amendmen should be moved, providing that at the next succeeding election after its adoption sixteen members of the executive committee s!iaC I bo voted for, two from each judicial i l . triet, one for one year and the other for two years, making the executive committee con sist of sixteen member) thereafter, right being elected ench year for a term of tw.» years.  An important meeting of the Irish National committee is being held in the club room of McCoy's hotel. President Egan will tender his resignation and the committee will discuss the advisability of accepting it. The lobby of the hotel was bristling with prominent Irishmen, exchanging greetings and discussing various topics. Among those present were: McNeil Regan, of St. Louis; T. Walsh, Washington; P. K. Walsh, Cleveland; Mr. Fitz patrick, New Orleans; W. M. Mc- Cullum, St.. Louis; P. J. Sutton, Quebec; Judge Donnfetly, Milwaukee; CoL Bo laud. New York; (ian. Karwin, New York, who' led the famous cavalry charge in Meagher't brigade; the' Rev. Dr. Bette, Episcopalian minister of St. Loui*, whoae nam* was connected with the Father Jardine trial, and many veterans of the war. John McCarthy, one of the rescued firemen, faid: "Wnen we began to descend the gangway the Bmoke was so thick we could gee t|OtMng. The stench w s fearful, and en reaching the bottom we were nearly »uffocited. We landed on some bales of rags and' looped around to find the fire. The heat was intense and the smoke thick, and 1 felt that I was growing dbzy. We tried to reach the gangway, but could not find it, and then I fell. I rolled over and tried to crawl on my hands and knees to the gang way. I remember no more till I found myself on deck." THE KNIGHTS OF LABOR KCookftng After the Interests of Labor. Albany, Jan. 31.—In the second day's ses»ion of the State Trades' assembly the consideration of the state, printing bill, which was to have been a special order, was postponed until 3 p. m The conomittee appointod to wait upon the hotel proprietors an i ascertain whether they sold only union cigars reported that the Mansion house, Globe ho tel and Amei ican house would sell noue but union make. The committee on resolutions reported the following favorably: Hoycotting;. Constantinople, Jan. 31.—The" porte haC contracted with Herr Krupp, of Essen, for a large number of heavy guns, thow manu factured in the Ti rkiali foundries having proved so much u-elnss rubbish. The en or moiu outlay necessitated by these contracts with the German gunmaker, together w'tli the money washed in experimenting wi li L'uns of home manufacture, has press- : heavily upon the finances of the porte. Baying Krupp Ouns. THE SCOTT SILVER BILL. Koach Resuming. A Compromise Measure Likely to be Adopted. Chsster, Pa., Jan 31.—The contract fox building a new steamer for the Brazil line, to take the place of the lately wrecked Reliance, will be signed in a few days with John Roach. The new steamer will be of 2 800 tons. It will be necessary to take on 250 additioual hands at the ship yard, and the making of 2,500 tons of iron wilt give work to many men at the Chester Rolling Mills and Combination Iron and Steel works, in both of which Mr. Roach has large interests. Mr. Roach's son says the report that they could not take any outside contracts until the government work is completed is false, and that the assignees would take alD the work they could get There are now about 450 men working on government time in the yard, lees than one-third of the number formerly employed. Most are working aboard ship, rushing the cruisers to com pletion. Washington, Jan. 21.—The silver bill of William L. Scott is attracting considerable attention, and, it Is said, affords a very good way out for such sen&tors as Mr. Evarts, who are wavering between two opinions, it fa understood that Mr. Evarts regards the bill with favor. The object Is to limit the amount of silver coin in the treasury to C20,000,000, and not allow it to become les«. It provides that coinage shall be discontinued until the amount at present. iu the treasury, about $165,000,000, ban been reduced to $30,000,000. and whenever it becomes less than this sum the secretary of the treasury is directed to resume the coinage again until the amount of 30,000,000 is reached. Tli s sum Is to be known as "the silver coinage adjustment fund " The adjustment is to be made from month'to month. If at the end of any month It is found that the silver in the treasury is less than the sum named, the secretary is required to begin coining i giin the month following. The Crystal hails from Newcastle, England ' That the eight hour law shall apply to all mech mics, eta, in the state prisons and penal institution*, and all persons employed by the state. The Flooded Collieries Kesume Work. Billy Porter's Bank Account. Shamokin, Fa., Jan. 21.—The last of the collieries flooded in this region by the receut heavy rain storm resumed work. Nearly all the operators have increased their pumping capacity, and a repetition in near future of the last two weeks' experience is improBable. At present both operators and miners are very much dissatisfied— the former over the failure of the companies to organize a combination to control the shipment afld maintain prices and the latter over the rule of working but three-quarter time. The miners complain that they do almost as much work as when they work ten hours a day, and receive only threequarters as much pay. The Miners and Laborers' associations' officials hare notified the different branches that, at the next convention, to be held at Wilkesbarre, action will be taken to have the quarter rule abolished. New York Jan 81.—Detootive Pinkerto t has found S20,00CD deposited in various bmkn to the credit of Billy Porter, the cracksman, who was arrested Monday. It is thought that Porter, "Sheeuey" Mike and Frankle Buck have mad? at least $100,000 in their foreign tour. Porter's bank accounts have been attached by Marks & Son, tb» Troy jewellers, w] .Dm he robbed two yea: a «e°- - That new cut and dressed stone used by the state thall be cut and dressed in the state. Mr. Flynn moved to amend the resolution so as to cover all work, but after debate he withdrew the amendment and offered a special resolution on the subject. 7lie.commit tee reported favorably on the resolution declaring a boycott against Chinese labor. A lively debate followed, and a surprising opposition was developed. The afternoon session was devoted to the discussion of the sta o printing contract. Charles J. Cauda Sub-Treasurer. Washington, Jan. 2L—The presiden' nominated Charles J. Cauda, of New YerU, to be assistant treasurer of the United States at New York city. Peter Gallagher of Virginia. 10 be Indian agent of the Fori Hall age /, Idaho; L. L Manghs to lD postmaster at Danism, Tex, and severa. navy and marine corpt promotions. The Queen's Speech. London, Jan. 21.—The Cable News company has been able to secure, for publication in America only, the following most conspicuous points of the queen's speech, which was delivered in the house of lords today:To Look After the Mormons. Confirmed by the Senate. Omaha, Jan. 21.—Gen. Howard, commander of the de artment of the Platte, received instructions from the war department at Washington, authorizing him to make extensive permanent improvements at Fort Douglas, Salt Lake Clt /, Utah, at an expense of several thousand dollars. In an interview Gen. Howard said: ' This shows, pretty conclusively that Battery D will remain permanently at Salt Lake City to protect the country against any Uormon outbreak. I am of the same opinion in regard to the recent excitement that 1 was at first, namely, that it was a very injudicious agitation by a few comparatively irresponsible parties." [J ' It is claimed that this system would keep itn circulation all the silver coin the people •want, or at least it would put a stop to ttie D■ "rinage of more silver than is actually re•quired to meet all lawful demands. It is llielieved by many that some such compromise measure as this may be agreed upon iH'id passed through congress. Washington, Jan. 21.—The senate in executive session confirmed among others the following nominations: Madison A. Lyforook, of Indiana, consul, Algiers; John C. Wickliff, United States attorney for the district of Kentucky; Isaac H. Maynard, of New York, second comptroller of the treasury; Anthony Eickhoff, of New York, fifth auditor of the treasury; D. M. Fox, superintendent of the mint at Philadelphia; William A Day, of Illinois, second auditor of the treasury; John S. Williams, of Indiana, third auditor of the treasury; Edward R Pierce, appraiser of merchandise at Portland, Me. Albert B. Stearns, appraiser, of merchandise at Boston; Adiai E. Stevenson, of Illinois, first assistant postmaster general. Collector of customs—R. P. Rundlett, of Wiscassett, Me.; A. A. Hanscom. of Portsmouth, N. H.; Walter Cjoddard,\)f Fairfield, Conn.; B. R Tate, of New London, Conn.; J. C. Byxbee, New Ilaven, Conn. H«r majesty expresses satisfaction that England is at peace and in frendship with the European powers; congratulates the country upon the {peaceful couclusion of the negotiations with liussia in the Afghan matter, by which that power was stopped from further progress through the territory of Afghanistan; the pacification of Egypt; the rapidity with which the campaign In Burmah was prosecuted and the satisfactory termination thereof, anil hope is indulged in that the mission of Sir Henry D. Wojff may be brought to as satisfactory a close as its present aspect promises. Four to One is the Score. New York, Jan. 21.—Undertaker Stephe- Merritt has received a check from the Wa; department for 17,SOU in part payment of his bill for Gen. Grant's funeral, which amounts to C14 1B3 7.Y The money that Mr Merritt has received covers all the transpor tation expenses, including the coat of lb? funeral oar and carriagei. Merrill'* Vndertaking Bill. Nbw York, Jan. 2L—The fifth game of the great chess match between Herr Steinitz and Dr. Zuckertort for a purse of (4,000 and the championship of the world, was played at Academy hall. Dr. Zuckertort for the third time in this oontest opened with the queen's gambit Herr Steinitz responded with the same move. Herr Steinitz sustained the most signal defeat of the oontest The score now stands four games won for Dr. Zuckertort and one game won for Herr Steinitz. The next game will be played in St Louis. Harbibburo, Pa., Jan. 21.—The session of S!he Democratic state central committee Was long and stormy. A vigorous attempt was made to defeat W. U. Hensel, of Lancaster, who was a candidate for re-election as chairman. Charges of treachery flew back and forth, photographic copies of certain letters were produced, and bitter speechos «.'re made. Hensel was finally elected,'receiving sixty-five votes. His opponent, R P. Allen, of Lycoming, reoelved fourteen votes. '1 he following were elected as mem lers of the ex-citive committee: W. J. Breunan, Allegheny; Eckley B. Coxe, Lurerne: Richard Coulter, Westmoreland; J. H. McDevitt, Northumberland; S. T. 'Neill, Wan-en; Dallas Sanders, Philadelphia; R E. Wright, Lehigh. The state convention «ill tie held in this city on Aug. 18. Democrats Quarreling. Pennsylvania Journalists. Governor Hill's Appointments. Harrisburu, Pa , Jan. 91.—The State Editorial.association held its aunual winter meeting here. J. K. Bogert, of The Wilkes- I arre Union-Leader, was chosen president; R. H. Thomas, of Mechanioaburg, secretary and H. C. Dern, of Altooua, oorrespondiur secretary. The next excursion of the assu elation will probably embrace the Catsklll-. New York, Jan. 21.—Governor Hill has sent to the senate for confirmation the appointments he made during the recess of the legislature. The one that excited most comment when made, that of George H. Sterling, of Brooklyn, for port warden of New York, in place of W. K. Leaycraft, was among them. The remainder were as follows: For commissary general, JoDhua St. Varian; member of state board of health, W. E. Mil bank, of Albany; trustee of the Custodial asylum, Helen B. Case, of Rochester ; trustee of the Soldiers' Home at Bath, John F. Little, of Bath; forest commissioners, Sherman S. Knevals and Townsend Cox. The queen regrets that affairs in Ireland should be in so unsettled a condition, and hopes that if it shall be found necessary to adopt spjcial measures to supersede the ordinary laws for the purpose of upholding public order, the full support of parliament will be given to them. CONDENSED NEWS. Cornell university has more pupils than at any time in the history of the institution. Railroad Meeting. Snowslide in Colorado buried a number of men, and did damage by ruining property. New York, Jan. 21.—There was a meeting at Commissioner Fink's office, but nothing was done in passenger business. The most important question will be the distribution of percentages in the east-bound freight pool. Baltimore and Ohio will demand a larger percentage, but the other lines will want the matter arbitrated. The commissioner looks for delays. Another question will bt the distribution of percentages in tobacco. The following were present: Thomson and Wilson, of Pennsylvania; Spencer and Harriott, of Baltimore and Ohio; Kendrick and Hayden, of New York Central; Felton and Nallant, of Erie; Hegeman, of D., L. and W., and Laing, of West Shore. Robert Garrett was not present, neither was he expected. Concerning the policy of the government, ber majesty announces its intention to introduce bills providing for the extension of local government in England and Scotland, and a similar measure for Ireland, if the circumstances of tho country shall render it expedient. Among other bills to be proposed at an early date is one to establish an international copyright law. The wealth and population of Wyoming territory has increased three-fold in six years. The Alleged Purchase of Vote*. Boston, Jan. 21.—Tde hcuse refused, by n nearly strict party vote of 147 to 49, toadop' the order instructing the committee on election laws to investigate the charges of ex- Treasurer of the Republican state committee, that 48.000 had been spent in Boston to purchase v tes for Governor Rob inson in the campaign of 188J. The committee of the Ohio legislature will begin on Friday to take evidence in the Payns bribery case. Massachusetts School Interests. The Cincinnati society for the prevention of cruelty to animals has placed abused wives on the list to be protected. Boston, Jan. 31.—The annual report of rthe state board of education was submitted 10 the legislature. Its Only recommenda-1 ions are that the nautical school question l»s considered, and that the state shall assist in the maintenance of schools in thirty settled towns. There are in the state 6,447 public schools employing 1,061 men and 8,460 women teachers, and havlhg during the year 3%t£14 pupils. The aggregate exlieoditure has been $7,020,430, averaging ♦D(1.42 for each which is an increase of 91.08 over the previous year. Much regret is expressed by her majesty over the depression of trade, and she earnestly hopes that the commission now inquiring into its causes may be able to devise some means of improving its conditiou and prospects.  New York, Jan. 21.—Mr. C. J. Canda was asked if he would accept the sub-treasuryship tendered him by the president. He replied that he would. Mr. Canda was born in Paris in 1839, of French parents, who had previously resided in America. He has lived in this oity nearly all his life, ami has held many important financial positions. He is president of the Ohio Central Railroad company and is Interested in several other enterprises. He has twice been treasurer of the Democratic national committee.Canda Will Accept. John Tecmer, the oarsman, has put up $500 as a forfeit and challenges anybody to low him for from $1,000 to 86,000 a sida. Photographs as Printed Matter. Washington, Jan. 21.—The postmaster goneral has decided that hereafter photographs are to b«j rated as printed matter. Under this ruling photographs can now Le sent by the payment of a cent for two ounce**, instead of, as heretofore, oue cant ail ounin Ths New England granite works at Waverley, R. I., have arranged to share the profits of their buiiness with their laborers. A Supplementary Report. New York, Jan. 21.—The state railroad commissioners have made a supplementary report to the legislature. It recommends the passage ot bills limiting the yearly salaries and fees of railroad receivers to $20,000; fixing more stringent regulations for transportation by rail of dynanite and other explosives; prohibiting discrimination In freight rates again it shippers who also use the canals; providing for more complete quarterly reports to the railroad commission, and fixing the forms of such reports; general amend- A family at Cambridge who had been sick more or less for two years have discovered the cause to lie in the arsenic in the wall paper. A Pretender to JBuriuah's Throne Shot Chic Balis, W. T., J an. 31.—At about 9 p. m. eight or nine hoodlums of Centralia went to the Chinese section house and ran the Chinamen into the brush. When Suction Foreman Ross attempted to protect the Chinese the hoodlums drew their revolvers on him. The guug then proceeded to another section house, one mile south of Centralia, ami drove the Chinese from there also. The Coinamen arrived here bareheaded and with only sandals on their feet. It was snowing bard at the time. They were badly scared Another Kald on Chinamen. Mandalay, Jan. 21.—Alompra prince, th • pretender to the Burmese throne, his bee . captured by the Briti h, tried, found guilty of rebellion against the empress of India, and shot. Two of his principal adherent-* shared his fate. Ithaca, N. Y., Jan. 21.—The thirty-first onuual session of the state association of school commissioners and superintendents convened in this city. A large number of members from all parts of the state were present. The exercises consisted of an address of welcome by President Esty, of the board of education, which was responded to by Jared Hantord, of Mt. Vernon. The unuuai address was delivered by the president of the association, E. C. Delano, of Soders Center. Kducators In Convention. bamuel D. Hoyt gained a verdict against the Erie railroad for $5,000 damages for an injury received while driving across the track in Orange county, N. Y. The Glove Contest, Utica, Jan. 21.—Northrop & Company, having notified their striking glovemakers to either go to work or remove their looms and sewing machines, the employee took away the machines. The strikers have notified shoa leather manufacturers, who also make glove leather, not to sell glove leather to the glove manufacturers or their employes will be ordered out. Robbers entered a jewelry store at Chicago and covered the proprietor with a revolver and emptied his goods into a basket and carried it off in daylight. No arrests. New York, Jan. 21.—A young man, who says he is Frank Williams, of Philadelphia, attempted to commit suicide on the street, iu Brooklyn, by shotting himself, but only succeeded in inflicting n painful wound in his abdomen. Attempt at Suicide. e.iants in detail to the general railroad act, and an act preventing the lease of one railroad to a competing or parallel line. Experts- searched the dairy markets at Nowbui'g, N. Y.t and found the cheese all r.gUt, but detected several instances of Oleomargarine being sold as butter. An Aged and Distinguished Lady Dead. Mr. II us ted Waited Upon. Lord Salisbury's Dinner. New York, Jan. 31.—The funeral services of Mrs. Anna Maria Greene, daughter of Gsn. Nathaniel Greene, were held in tht United Congregational church. A  many descendants of distinguished Rliode Island families of the time of the revolution were present. The deceased lady, who died at the age of 103 year-, had frequently seen pnd conversed with Gen. Washington. Albany, Jan. 21.—After the assembly adjourned Speaker Husted was waited upon uy a delegation from the Trades assembly, ) n session here. The delegation called to diS.-nst matters relating to the state printing The National Board of Trade. 'ihe representatives of a number of the principal railroads at Pittsburg have dec.ded tp discontinue the custom of giving passes to shippers, except such as accompany nve stock. London, Jan. 21. —Lord Salisbury's ofllciai dinner was a phenomenally brilliant affair There were pre among a host of other guests, eleven dukes, seven marquises, fortythree earls, four viscounts and twelve taaroh ;. Bi fkalo, Jan. 31.—The police, after a desperate fight with a thief, who had robbed n dentist's office of several pocketbooks belonging to lady patients, overpowered and I .eked him up. He was identified as Byron Day, who escaped last August from Auburn II i.-on, where he was serving a twenty year sentence for a burglary committed in Lockpor . Twelve years of his term remains un-expired. Capturing a Burglar. Washington, Jan. 21.—The national board of trade adopted resolutions urging idle full expenditure authorized by law for c:u-rying mails to foreign ports; also urging tlio enactment of a national bankrupt law, and indorsing the Lowell bill. Committees were appointed to present these resolutions to appropriate congressional committees. . ontract. and was informed by Mr. Huste.i time the speaker would cause to be introneed and considered any proper bill upon . •' subject that might be submitted by the 'iV dos assembly. George Foster, highwayman, and leader of a notorious "gang" in Ohio, and who escaped from the Ohio s:ate prison some mouths ago, was shot aud killed by an officer at Cleveland. Ogle Convicted. New Jan. 21.—The jury in tho case of George Ogle, who has been on trial for the murder Wt Janns A- Brown, rendered a verdict of murder in the second degree Sentence was deferred N. E. Shoe and Leather Associantion. Mrs. Clara Brown, the housekeeper who secretly married Edward lay lor, of Wiiltmantio, a few days before he died, has relinquished her claim against Taylor's estate lor a consideration of $1,500. Boston Jan. 21.—At its annual meeting the New England Shoe and Leather association elected ex-Governor William Claflin president in place of God. A. P. Martin, retired. Governor Claflin addressed the meeting, deprecating the underselling of regular manufacturers with the product of prison labor and advocating arbitration in settlement of strikes. »Damng«s Against the D., I*, and W New Haven, Conn., Jan. 21.—Saloonkeeper John Many, ot Meriden, was sentenced to the state prison for six years. Hi was convicted of hiring Matthew Fawley, i frequenter of his saloon, to burn the barn ot his neighbors, the Shaw Brothers, grocers, against whom he had a grudge on account of their opposition to his Uqaar business. A Saloonkeeper Seist to Prison. A Prominent Friend Falls Dead. D*i;w York, Jan. 21.—Ethel Bpooner, •jd 10, while crossing the Delaware, Lacka Western railroad track a i ige, last summer, had her foot caugh: .tie rails aud was run over byatrn.u. Weather Invitations. Philadelphia, Jan. 31.— Oliver Evans, a we 1 known member of the Society of Friends, who bas bean connected with some of tha most deserving public charities, fell dead while walking in Washington squara. Ilia dsoessed was M years of age. The New York legislature, It is said, will refuse to oonflrm two of Governor Hill's appointments, vis., Mr. Sterling, of Brooklyn, and Capb Little, of Bath, the iattrr i.p-pointed to he trustee of the Soldier's He ins. Washington, Jan. 21.—For Friday fair weathsr is indi ate l for ihe *ake region, the Ohio val.qy and Teuuessea and the upper Mississippi val.ey and the southern portioa of the mkyiU Atlantic states. : ,er leg had to be amputated. She has cli t lined a verdict of $20,000 damages again-.1 11 0 railroad oompany.