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              UL 4 w B" y II II II II II II |B H / li t. mna ,»u«. I «Nkli btabltokM l(Mf BITTSTON, PA., THURSDAY, MARCH 4,1886. J V *»» CENTS | Tea mi# - Far Weak. THE HOLLAND TRIAL HEAVY FAILURE. UNCLE SAM'S NAVY. THE 8TEAM COAL MARKET. HUSH PRICED ART. THE FILIBUSTERS CAUGHT. A BMton Firm (Mtopm With • Coal George's Creek Operators Issn* a (If The Texan Telle the Oourt How He Mlllin la the Hoi*. Liberal Appropriations Recommended For the Construction of Bhips. cnlar to Th*lr Man. The 8ale of Mrs. Morgan's Private OolD v lection. Official Announcement of the City at Mexico'* Captor*. Killed Tom Davis. Boston, March 4.—The well-known firm of F. W. Nickerson ft Co., steamship agents and general merchants, at 114 State street, suspended payment and made an assignment (or the benefit of their creditors to Mr. J. R. Russell, one of their employes. The members of the firm, state that their direct liabilities amount to between $000,000 and $700,- 000, and the indirect liabilities to about $300,- 000. Nothing definite can be stated about the assets. They include extensive West Indian and other foreign interests, and cither investments which it will take a long time to develop to their real value. The indebtedness of the firm is chiefly due to national banks, -or time notes and on collateral. Baltimore, March 4.—The following circular has been posted at all the mines around George's creek, where the miners propose itriking on Monday next for an advance in wages: Washington, March 1—Capt. Cheater bos submitted a report to the secretary of the navy on the seizure of the City of Mexico, under date of Key Wert, Fla., Feb. 22. He writes that in obedience to instructions he proceeded to St Andrews island, Colombia, Mid there found the City of Mexico, with about thirty passengers on board. Some of the crew had left, saying that the vessel was Intended for filibustering purposes. Emelio Del Gardo appeared to be the chief of the passengers and paid all bills. It was stated by the crew that they were waiting to receive arms and ammunition from the American steamer Neptune, preparatory to landing on the Island of Ruatan. The consul had removed the crew. After consultation, Capt. Chester says he was convinced that the passengers were bent on a filibustering Expedition. Under such circumstances Capt Chester states that he put the vessel and passengers under arrest, and brought them to an American port, so that the matter could bo thoroughly investigated by the United States authorities. THERE WA8 REAL MONEY IN THE BAG. MAKING A HOLE. IN THE SURPLUS "IN THE LIBRARY" BRINGS $16,525. To the miners and mine laborers of the George's (reek, Cumberland regions—In view of the agitation for an advance of wages in some sections, the mining companies of the George's creek region, in pursuance of their desire of communicating freely with their men in all matters affecting their mutual interests, wish to inform them of the condition of trade. The increased demand and promised prosperity that obtain in some of the leading industries have not extended to the steam coal trade. The efforts made toward harmonizing the completing and conflicting interests of the different steam coal regions have failed for this season, and the result Is that we have now lower and less remunera tive prices than ever before prevailed. Under these circumstances the men will readily understand that an advance in wages in our region, other than that voluntarily accorded in the reduction of the hours, is absolutely impossible. (totting Haven** Car a Friend and Outwitting a Conftdane* and Sawdnat Swindler Brought the Defendant to tha City—An Instructive Witness. Site and Description With the Probable A Notable Sale of the Largest Private Cost of Each of the Vessels to be Con- Collection of Pictures In the Country. Good Prices Keallxed front the Fair Bidders*—The Sum Total. %tructed—Making a Navy Able to Cope K«w Yorx, March 4.—In a very cool and self-possessed way James T. Holland told the Jury In the oyer and terminer court how he killed Tom Davis, the sawdust swindler, in August last, in order to save his own life. He thought there was genuine money in the fame, and be took his chance of securing it Voluminous testimony as to the prisoner's good character in Texas was first introduced, »»wl then Holland was called to the witness chair. His voice at first was weak, but it socsl increased in volume. His answers were given promptly, and his manner was earnest, and at times dramatic. With an Able Foe. Jfiw York, March 4.—W:jcn Mrs. Mary Jane Morgan, the exceedingly wealthy am! somewhat eccentric lady of this pity, died, she left behind her a collection of valuable paintings, bronzes, bric-a-brac and works of art finer than any other in this country and surpassed by but fe*r private collections in tha world. "Washington, March 4.—The house committee on naval affairs has agreed by a unanimous vote to report a bill to increase the naval establishment. It authorizes the president to have constructed, first: Two xeagoing double-bottomed armored vessels of about 6,000 tons displacement, designed for speed of at least sixteen knots an hour, costing not more than $3,500,000 each. Toward the construction of said vessels $1,850,000 is appropriated. The members of the firm are Messrs. F. W. and Alfred K. Nickerson and E. C.  The firm succeeded the old house of F. Nickerson & Co. They are agents for the Boston and Savannah Steamship company, but that corporation is not included in the present failure. The firm also manages the Boston, Halifax and Prince Edward Island Steamship line, and the suspension included that line. Mrs. Morgan's executor and relative, William Moir, the jeweller of Sixth avenue and Twenty-third street, ordered the whole collection disposed of by auction, and the sala was begun in Chickering hall. Second—Three protected double-bottomed cruisers to cost each not more than $1,500,000. Toward the construction of said cruisers the gum of 81,100,000 is appropriated. Holland said he left Abilene on Aug. 18 for St Louis, on his way to New York. At the former place he proposed to make some arrangements with commission men. His brother-in-law lived there. "I wanted to see New York,1' continued Holland, "and look into this matter. I beard in June that a young man named Parks had lost $1,000 in New York city in this sawdust swindle He said they gave him the satchel and went with him to the express office, where he shipped it to Fort Worth. When h ( got there it didnt contain anything, and that the satchel must have been changed at the express office. "I told him I was coming to New York, :aad if they would sell me $10,000 of good inopey for $5001 would buy it and wouldn't :get beaten at their game either." Holland came to New York with City Marshal Hill, of Abilene. The next day they wept to the Philadelphia hotel in Jersey City, «s'4 letter and circular from a man named iW(|[Ddward had told them to go there. A m»fo came in their room and gave the password "Orange," as Holland was notified by anai), and spoke about the goods. After several days the negotiations assumed ishape and Holland went with Davis to his place on Beade street, after leaving his valuables at the hotel The causes of the failure are manifold. Tha first blow affecting the credit of the firm was the wreck of the City of Columbus of the Savannah line, two years ago. The firm has also become involved in the general business depression. They have dealt largely in hemp, sugar and other staple goods on commission, and also in direct trade. Never had so large and brilliant an audience gathered in that building before. Admission was by card only and the rush for tickets waa so great previous to the sale that many people had to be refused. Third—Four first class torpedo boats, costing in the aggregate not more than $400,000, which amount is appropriated. The circular is signed by all the companies in the region. READING MUDDLE. The Flan of the Reorganisation Fully Fourth—One torpedo cruiser to cost not more than $300,000, which is appropriated. THE RICH TRAGEDY, Society sent its most beautiful belles and handsome matrons, Wall street was represented by a large contingent, while it seemed as if every artist in this city, from Nap Barony to a Tenth avenue photographer, had managed to crowd into the hall. Philadelphia, March 4.—The Reading reorganization trustees met again at the Reading office. All the members were present, and on behalf of the syndicate Messrs. Welsh, Dickerson and Austin Corbin, of New York, were in attendence. One of the trustees gave the information that Mr. Corbin has joined the syndicate "conditionally," and with Mr. Gowen's approval. Another trustee said that Mr. Corbin represents no one in the syndicate but himself. Agreed Upon. Some Bather Unusual Features Brought It is impossible to make any statement about the probable relation of assets to liabiltiee. The settlement will require a long time, but the members of the firm hope, with careful nursing, the assets will yield a very good dividend to the creditors. There -ore no preferred creditors. The bill requires that the vessels shall be built of steel of domestic manufacture having • tensile strength of not less than 00,000 pounds per square inch, and an elongation in eight inches of not less than 25 per cent. The president is authorized to direct the completion of the double turreted monitors Puritan, Amphitrite, Honadneck and Terror at a total cost not to exceed $3,600,000, to be distributed as the secretary of the navy shall deetu necessary, and for this purpose 12,000,000 are now approtod. The secretary of the navy is directed to cause at least one or more oi die new vessels provided for to be constructed, ami one or more of the said monitors to be completed in one or more of the navy yards of the United Btates. The engines, boilers and machinery of all the new vessels are to be of domestic manufacture and procured by contract, unless the secretary of tbe navy shall be unable to obtain the same at fair prices. It is provided that the secretary may purchase abroad only such ahu/t-lng and other material as-it may be impossible to obtain in the United States in time for use in the completion of the vessels provided for. The sum of $1,000,000 is appropriated toward armament of the vessels authorized by act of March 8, 1885, of vessels authorized by this act and of the unfinished monitors mentioned, tod of the Miantanomoh, and the secretary is authorized to direct the application of such portions of this sum as may be necessary to the manufacture or purchase of such tools and machinery or the erection of such structures as may be required for use in the manufacture of such armament or any part thereof, provided he may contract with domestic manufacturers for the construction of such portions of the heavy guns provided for as may not be built by tb: .overnment. The sum of $125,000 is appropriated for the manufacture or purchase of torpedoes of domestic manufacture and to make experiments with torpedoes. Two hundred and fifty thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated to be expended under the direction of the secretary of the navy in v- rder to cnrry out the purposes of this act in improving the plant of such of the navy yards of the United States as the secretary may select. to Light St. Paul, March 4.—J. Shepperd Smith, of Cobleskill, N. Y., arrived here to take home for burial the remains of his murdered niece, Fanny Smith Rich. In an interview he denounced both Dr. Gale, the paramour of his niece, and her husband. He says he did all he could to prevent his niece leaving with Gale, but was forced to yield or have her give a power of attorney to some one of Gale's suggestion, as through the medium of morphine Gale had secured control over Mrs. Rich, who had been introduced to Gals by her husband when campaigning for the assembly.Many connoisseurs from abroad h«d come to New York especially to attend the sale and every American city of any importance was well represented. Art lovers from Chicago and Boston jostled chromo dealers from Kalamazoo.GLADSTONE ATTACKED. It is understood that all the legal papers necessary to be drawn up in formal shape between the trustees and the syndicates' lawyers have been completed, and that the plan of reorganization is now in condition to be given to the public whenever the trustees see fit.  A damask screen stretched clear across the stage and reached to the ceiling. An aperture in the center allowed the pictures to be thrust forth and the curtain acted as a good background. Morley's Prediction The Theme of Con- versation. London, March 4.—The prediction made by Mr. Morley, chief secretary for Ireland, that a dissolution of parliament would follow the discussion of the Irish difficulty, is the principal and about the only topic of political conversation. The idea prevails that Mr. Gladstone's Irish proposals, when they are announced, will occupy the remainder of the time until the Easter adjournment, and that Mr. Gladstone will then possibly appeal to the country. No one in a position to know what the government intends cares to speak any more definitely than Mr. Morely has done, and his utterance is the most positive expression likely to be had from the Liberal leaders ui»til the Irish question is actually before parliament. Thomas K. Kirby, of the American Art union, was the auctioneer, and if he gets the usual 15 per cent, commission he will be able to retire from business when the sale is concluded.Rich, he said, had given Gale money, and Gale was undoubtedly working the woman for her money in the escapade which led to the tragedy. Gale, on the approach of Smith, fled from the city, and his whereabouts are not known. Smith says he had no correspondence with Gale, as alleged by him The feeling against Gale here is intense. A PLUCKY MAIDEN Lost night eighty paintings were disposed of. The same number will be sold to-night, and eighty more to-morrow night, when the balance of the sale-will be transferred to the American Art galleries. Acting as Deputy Sheriff and Take* a Prisoner to Prison. Detroit, March 1—Hattie McKay, the 17- year-old daughter of Sheriff McKay, of Tuscola county, was at the Mifchig&n Central depot, on her way to Jackson prison, having in her custody Samuel Woodman, who was sent from Tuscola county for one year for assaulting his wife with a carving knife. Hattie is a sprightly little maiden, and when asked if she was not afraid to bring such a strong and desperate man to prison, replied: "Oh, indeed no; I dont handcuff him, tat I have a revolver in my pocket and I beep him in sight all the time. If he was to start to get away from me I would call oat far assistance and some of the men co the train would help me. My father is sick or he would have brought the prisoner In Mi—If." "When we arrived there," continued Hoi- Band, "Davis knocked three times and Butler •opened the door. Davis went in first Davis ■aid: 'How much money have you got there, ami Where's the old manT Butler replied: •The old man is up stairs with some bills that have not quite dried.' Davis told Butler he could go and I took a seat at the invitation of Davis, where I sat on the preceding Thursday."Holland said that Davis then sat down and made the remark: "There's $10,000 here. Help me count it." He handed him a parcel of $1 bills and each counted a parcel. Davis was sitting near the window and near the other comer of the desk. They counted the .twos in the same way, the fives and the tens. Da via then said: "Here's my bills and where are yours r "I took $600 from my inside pocket," con: tinued Holland, "and handed it to him. Davis took the money, a hundred at a time ■and put it in the bag and cloeed it up. I said 'Let's go." 'No,' replied Davis, wait till the told *p*n comes,' and when I insisted he said, 'You cant go out of here with a bag. The !bouse la full of detectives.'" RIDDLEBERGER'8 8EN8ATION. Almost every painting was started for at least $500, and as the bidding ran up-into the thousands young men on limited salarlw turned pale and pretty girls puzzled their brains trying to figure out how many caramels and sleigh rides that would pay for. A Resolution Asking for the Names of Washington, March 4.—-Senator Riddleberger created a sensation by offering a resolution requiring each senator to report the names of his private secretary. The senator said the privileges of the senate floor were afforded to private secretaries who did not perform any work or receive any other compensation than admission to the floor of the senate, and who availed themselves of the privileges to blackmail and libel senators in their newspapers. Capt Eada had had representatives lobbying upon the floor of the senate. Some senators, he said, employed their sons as their private secretaries, but allowed newspaper men the privilege* of the floor. There were persons thus admitted whom senators would not admit to their parlors. The resolution was adopted. Private Seeretarlee. Lord Randolph Churchill, in a speech at Manchester, said Mr. Gladstone had deluded the country with false issues. He declared the establishment of a British Unionist party, uniting the best elements of all parties, an imperative necessity. The bidders all had young men with than who stood in the aisles and shouted the sums at Mr. Kirby at a nod of the head from their principles. The paintings were mostly by foreign artists, and much regret was expressed that American painters had not been more liberally patronised by Mrs. Morgan. There were a few native artists represented in the collection, though, among them being F. B. Church, D. R. Knight, A P. Ryder, Joseph Lyman and F. A Bridgemjtn8EN8ATION ON A TRAIN, Policemen Taken for Kobbers Create a Washington, March 4.—V. F. Snyder, acting comptroller ot the currency, has made a call upon the national banks for a report of their condition at the close of business* on Monday, the first day of March, 1886. National Banks Most Show Vp. St. Louis, March 4.—A ludicrous but exciting scene occurred at the relay depot at East St. Louis. It was reported that the outgoing Louisville and Nashville passenger train due at 7:35 had a number of crooks aboard, and the police decided to capture them. When the train arrived the officers entered the cars with drawn revolvers, A passenger yelled, "Train robbers," and a general stampede ensued. The majority of the passengers escaped from the train while thfD police were emptying their revolvers over their heads. One gentleman was captured after a stein chase, and proved to be a railroad director, who explained his speed by saying he had quite a sum of money on his person. One man only was arrested, and he was locked up because he could not satisfactorily identify himself. Panto on a Train. Up to No. 19 on the catalogue the prices obtained ranged from 1300 to $3,000, but when that number was called a murmur of admiration swept over the house. No. 19 was a landscape by J. B. C. Corot, size 81 by 21 inches. It was a charming painting and the pretty girls applauded it, but some of them intimated that they would rather have • sealskin sacque. It was started at (8,000 and was run up rapidly in bids of $1,000 and $600 to $9,000, when it was sold to a bidder whose name was not disclosed. Wabhixoton, March 4.—It U now ascertained that the senate committee on military affairs agreed to a favorable report on the Fitx John Porter bill by a rote of 6 to 4. There will also be a minority report. Fits John Porter's Chaaees. TOWN ELECTIONS IN NEW YORK. The President's Home Olvee Increased Republican Majority. Holland said he had paid for the bpg and \was going to take it Buffalo, March 4.—Complete returns from the town elections held in Erie county have been received. They show a Republican gain of two members in the board of supervisors. The new board will stand 96 Republicans to 84 Democrats. "Then Davis exclaimed, 'Q d d 11 ■JJOU,' ru kill you!' I said: 'Stand back!' when somebody in the next room shouted, "Killthe-: '' D**!" then shoved one against the desk. I threw the bag down «a the desk. He yelled, O d d n you, m kill you I' and he made a motion behind Mm I drew my pistol and fired at him. Then I straightened up and heard a noise back of me and fired another shot in that direction. I pulled open the door and went down stairs into the street." A BOARDER MISSING Money for the Army. And the Landlord's Daughter Not at "A Study of a Donkey," by A. Vollon, brought $600; "Spinning," a painting 18x21 inches, by L. Lhermittee, went for 11,000, and "Cows Drinking," by Emiie Von Marcke, was ■old for $1,326. Washington, March 4.—'The- army appropriation bill has been completed by the house committee on military affairs and will probably be reported to the house. It appropriates *28,887,588. Home as I'ntial. Waterbury, Conn., March 4.—For several months there has been a mysterious young man around town who, although he had no regular occupation, seemed to have plenty of money. He was tall and handsome, with a heavy dark beard, and gave the name of A. G. Kenyon. He played in the American band, and when the band became financially embarrassed Kenyon came to the front and helped it out, going security for the uniforms. He has boarded recently at the Tremont house, of which David David, a shrewd Scotchman, is landlord. On Wednesday Kenyon was missing. Some of his acquaintances said he had talked about going to Philadelphia. Little was thought of it until it appeared that the landlord's favorite daughter, Rosella David, was also missing. Whither she has gone no one can tell, but Mr. David has started for New York in search of Keyon.  Saratoga, March 4.—The board of supervisors elected in Saratoga county stands: Republicans, 13; Democrats, 7. "The Music Lesson," a painting of a monk trnni*Mng three children the mysteries of the dirine art, went for $1,260; Dial's painting, "Lane Near Fontainebleu," found $2,700 worth of favor in the eyes of a Chicago man, and "A Young Gleaner," by Perrault, was bid in for $2,800; "Interesting News," by Jiminez F. Aranda, was bid up to $4,100, and "The Singing Lesson," by Edouard Zamacois, which was started at $2,400, was run up to $6,300. GLASS MEN IN CONVENTION Roki, March i.—The board of supervisors elected county stands- Democrats, 34; Republicans, 19. Washington, March 4.—The'senate in ex* ecuti ve qgssion confirmed the nomination at William T. Hedden to be collector of customs for the port of New York. Hedden Confirmed. Pay Their Respects to the Question ot Tariff Revision. Beeeber Got Left. Holland said in answer to a question that he had paid (500 for the bag and believed it was his. There was genuine money in it and he had paid for it If it had been counterfeit money he would have destroyed it. Under no circumstances would he buy counterfeit PmsBDRO, March 4.—A conference of delegates, representing manufacturers and workingmen interested in glass industries in the United States, is now in session in this city. He porta from delegates throughout the country indicate a very dull trade. The principal subject under consideration is the proposed revision of the tariff affecting the glass industries. In all probability a committee of both manufacturers and workingmen will be delegated to present a memorial to congress protesting against any further reduction in the tariff on glassware. A large number of prominent manufacturers were present. Elmira, March 4.—The election here resulted in the election of J. B. gtenchfleld (Dem.) for mayor by 733 entire Democratic city ticket, six out of seven Democratic aldermen and four out of seven supervisors. The next city council will be twothirds Democratic. Last year' it was twothirds Republican. The board of supervisors stands eleven Democrats to seven Republicans, about the same as last year. Toronto, March 4.—Three hundjud thousand dollars of city of 4 per oent bonds were sold to a New York house at 98*.  Sale of Toronto Sonde. believed," said Holland, "they would • change it on me on the way to the express offlC*. They offered 910,000 for sale and I thought I had a right to buy it." Glutei—What would yCA have done with 1 the genuine money if you had got it? Hollasd—I should have used it if I had got ;it. (Laughter.) The $15,000 vase, about which so much curiosity has been expressed, will be sold after the paintings are disposed of. The general opinion of the artists present was that the collection was bringing very fair prices. The Chess Hatch. New Orleans, March 4.—The third game in the series at this place was won by Steinitz. The Beer We Drink. The gem of the evening was "In the Library," by Meiessonier, which sold for $10,526. The eighty pictures aggregated $171,200. New York, March 4.—The New York state board of health discussed the question of normal beer, and found that there was no regular status as to its real formation. The question of glucose in beer was also ventilated; also, the necessity of pure water in breweries; the charging of beer kegs with bicarbonate of soda and the bad sanitary condition of breweries. Resolutions were passed ordering the local boards of health to maintain a special surveilance of the various beers sold in their districts and to make periodical visits and reports on the state of the breweries. Forwarding of beer from time to time for analysis was also urged. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. Yonkers, March 4.—Shaft 16 of the new aqueduct is near North Yonkers. Burchard, Denton & Co. are the contractors. A box car containing fifty pounds of dynamite was deposited near a heading, and with it a halfdozen, powder charges. All of them exploded. It is surmised that a woodman's lamp came in contact with the charges with sufficient force to cause the accident. John McFadden was instantly killed. Hugh Mc- Brettery was seriously injured About the head and thigh. He is in a critical condition. John Boyce received injuries which will probably prove fatal. Others injured are Frank Pinneow and Patrick Leary, the former seriously and the latter slightly. An Aqueduct Kxploslon, A Hard Taskmaster. Wall Shows a Better State of Feel" Holland—I believed Davis was going to kill : me, because he said he would shoot me and Ddrew his hand back here (indicating the hip Ipocket) Counsel—How did you happen to have a pistol with you? Holland—I carried the pistol because I always do when I am away from home. I have •carried it for a long time. * Counsel—Why did you shoot Davis! Kyan Goes to See Sullivan. New York, March 4.—The drivers and conductors on the eight lines of street cars in Brooklyn controlled by "Deacon" William Richardson have struck for shorter hours and better treatment generally. They claim that the deacon is a hard taskmaster. About 800 men are out. The companies have advertised for new men, and say they will fight it out. New York, March a—Mou"t 8 per cent Exchange quiet but firm; potted rates, 4.98)401.90, Governments strong. Currency, As, 126* bid; 4*. coup., 12714 b'd; coup., 112% bid. Troy, N. Y., March 4.—Paddy Ryan and Con Chandler arrived here from. Chicago with the intention of being present when John L. Sullivan appears in his statue business. It is rumored that Ryan Intends to seek a personal encounter with Sullivan, but he said: "I am not a loafer, and I will not provoke a quarrel with Sullivan. I shall go to the show and probably see him after the performance. But we shall meet as friends." The stock market opened strong, with the coal shares and Lake fehore as the features. During the first half hour thert was a heavy buying of the stocks named which caused an advance of to X per cent. Most of this Improvement was lost by 11 o'clock on selling to realise, but toward midday the buying was renewed and figures at the close were up to the highest of the day and a strong undertone prevailed. (Counsel—Were you going to take Davis' money away from him? Engineer Craven Removed. Ryan is ready to make almost any terms with Sullivan. His friends were with him and Sullivan's arrival is anxiously awaited. A considerable sum of money is freely offered to back Ryan, and the feeling that Sullivan has talked about the Trojan too much has been frequently expressed. New York, March 4.—Construction Engineer Craven, of the new aqueduct, who brought charges against Chief Engineer Church, has been removed from office by the aqueduct commissioners. W. U. Telegraph.. Adams Express.. U. a Express  a, a, c. ft i  N. y. Central, N. J. Central.  Illinois Central... Ohio Central  Michigan Central Northern Pacific. Prices closed as follow . 71H Del. ft Hudson  .146 DeL. Lack. AW... . 6SM Denver  . 54* Erie  10674 Kansas ft Texas... . Lake 9hore  .14054 Lake Erie ft W..^. . 1U Morris ft Essex.... . 72 Northwest  . 26,H Do pref.  ..105* ...181* .. 17 .. a* .. «Hf .. 8S*t .. .141* BoUaad—I did not intend to take the money by force and I did not know anything about the panel business. I did not tell Tom Davis po get up In that corner. I bad the satchel in my right hand with the money in it up to the t ine I threw it on the desk, Davis did not say he was unarmed; he did not hold up.the bag and say, "You wouldn't kill a man for thia, would )Ou!" an J didn't lay for me to the bag and go. I said the bag wasn't f oe at the s ation bouse, because I thought Would seem queer that I should buy $10,000 Prince of 'Wales and the Masons. London, March 4.—The prince of Wales, as grand master of the British Freemasons, has withdrawn the patent of appointment from the representative of the grand lodge of England at the grand lodge of Illinois, the latter having severed fraternal relations with the English lodges of Montreal. Bending Obscene Valentines. Hoc hestkb, March 4.—Miss Mary Strife has been arrested here charged with sending obscene matter through the mails. She inclosed in a letter to Mrs. Kelly Furner, a clairvoyant, some ridiculous valentines, upon the backs of which she wrote disgusting ines seges. The valentines were produced in court. The prisoner finally admitted .her guilt, but said others instigated the act. She will be held for the United States fraud Jury-  CONDENSED NEWS. Central Jersey Finances. Thousands of tons of coal are ice bound at South Amboy, N. J., and New York retail dealers are short in their supply. Thomas Cruse, of Montana, millionaire miner and stock raiser, was married at Helena to MLtt M. Carter. The bride had one present of a check for $500,000. Do. pref  Central Pacific. Union Pacific.. S8H Ontario AW 4JH Ohio ft Miss. 50H Pacific Mail. Jhhsey City, March 4.—When the Central railroad of New Jersey was taken from the handa of the receiver, preparatory to it* lease to the1 Reading, the latter was compelled to guarantee the payment of the floating debt incurred bj,the reoeiver, and to put up securities of the value of $1,500,000 to insure this payment. Only a small part of the debt was paid. On motion of President Little, of the Central, Chancellor Runyan has issued an order to show cause why the pledged securities should not be sold *nd the proceeds applied to the payment of the debt. The motion will be heard on March 12. ... u* ..mu Ten Years' Solitary Confinement. Missouri 110 Reading........ Texas Pacific. Rook Island... Metropolitan L 1C0 St. Paul  Alton ft Terre Haute. 41 Wabash  Canada Southern.... 48H Bur. ft Qui nor Canada Pacific 64 Oregon ft Nar. Chicago ft Alton 113 Oregon Trans. Ches. ft Ohio 10* West Shore... £ .1MM imme. CoL Fellows—You say you had only $40 in cash left when you arrived in New York boside* your letter of credit Now, how could you have much of a pleasure trip through the east Oil that sum? Philadelphia,March 4.—Hugh McMahon, who pleaded guilty to setting fire to the dwelling and grocery on the southeast corner of Second and Green streets, and conspiracy to defraud the insurance companies of #16,000, has been sentenced to ten yean' solitary confinement in the Eastern penitentiary. The sub-treasury, at San Francisco, shows a shortage of $10,000. Hu»|« Oilman In the Tolls. The Marine state Republican convention will be held at Lewiston, on June 8. General Market*. , 9 N«w You, Maroh k-FLOUR—Dull ud without Witness—Why, if I got $10,00 for $500 I wtttald have money. (Laughter.) I had other resources, however. Qcincy, Mass., March 4.—Frank B. Gilman, manager of the Buffalo branch of Mo- Donald & Sons, large granite firm, with headquarters.here, has been detected in the embewlenjent of $10,000 of his employers' money. Oilman has signed a confession, giving the firm a bill of sale of his few effects, and left for parts unknown. Pennsylvania railroad employes in New Jersey have petitioned the legislature to prohibit that road from establishing its proposed relief measure. material change; One, (3.9001.03; round hoo» Okie, $3.31«S.Kl St. Loot, extra, »3.35«5.50l Southern flour dull and .teadj; common to oholoa extra HMM. WHEAT—Option, were moderately aotlra, with met trading in aprlng wheat; prioe* w.r. irregni.r. and oloted at M to Mo. in advaao. for tha day. Spot lot. oloMd dull and oaohanged. Spot .ale. of Ho. 1 redstateatMei NoJ da at »lo.i Ha 1 whit* Mate at Mb.! Ho. 1 Kllwauk* at lf)4c.. and aagradad wiatee red at OTeMc.; No. 1 red winter, Maroh, do. April at MWO.; do. Mar atOMMNMe. CORN—Optloa. WIN dull hat arm. and olaMd at a alight adranoe. Spot lot. clowl Urns and M to Ma higher. Spot mIm of aagradad mixed at Ho. SatlTMo . and No. 1 dp. at No. 8 mlx»d. March. iSMa. bid; do,. April, Mid at OMa OATS—Option, were dull, doalif without materia) •hango. Spot loU oloaad steady and unohaagwl. Spot sale. of No. 1 white Mat. at tie., and No. a do. at 410.1 Ma 3 mixed, March, WMo. Kx-Sheriff Davidson's Health. CoL Fellows—Are you a judge Of good money! New York, March 4.—A gentleman who arrived here from Havana, said that be met ex-Sheriff Davidson in Cuba. Davidson kept out of the way of Americans, and when he heard that it was known where he was he went to Jamaica. He is said to be broken in health and spirits. Witness—I think I can tell good money .when I see it 1 don't think I am an expert I did not believe the money shown me was counterfeit Prominent citizens of Milwaukee have been arrested on the charge of bleaching barley to raise its grade, and defrauding the consumers Bloomingtow, Ills., March 4.—The Cooperative Coal company have struck a four foot vein of coal at a depth of 889 feet They Celebrated the event by whistle blowing and tiring cannon. The shaft was started some months ago by dissatisfied miners who left the other shaft here. They were aided by one or two farmers on whose land the shaft was sunk, west of the city. They have spent $15,000 and blasted through fifty feet of rock before striking the vein. The coal is of good quality.  Striking a Hlch Vein of Coal In Illinois. of that grain. E. W. King, of Greenville, 8. C., killed his wife and himself. Jealousy was the cause. CoL Fellows—How did you know* Witness—I was simply backing my judgjnent (Laughter.) La Gjiansw, Ga., March 4.—Gaston Mo- Cartney, a well to do farmer in this county, while driving home his cattle, became enraged at a refractory cow. He drew a bead upon the animal with his rifle, fired and shot, instead of the cow, his 0-year-old son, who was in range on the other side. The boy died instantly.  Shot at a "Cow and Killed His Son. Washington, March 4.—Mrs. Hawley, the wife of Senator Hawley, who has been ill for several weeks, at her home here in C street, with pneumonia, died at 6*30 last evening. Her remains will be taken to Hartford for interment, where the funeral will take place on Saturday. Senator Hawley's Wife Dead. W. S. Thorn, cashier at the Union sailroad depot at Chicago, is said to be a defaulter for $10,000. Colonel Fellows—"You did not suppoee Davis would sell $10,000 for $500 did your i"T supposed they would sell exrdng to the sack and got my money nothing.n Hf,nn.wC thought he saw a pistol in Davis's when he fired. He carried his pistol under his veet on the left side and dramatic: ally showed the court how he Jerked it out of Its M*«"e place and presented It In a flash '•traight from the waist. Canada arbitrators are at Niagara Falls, Ont., appraising the value of property required for the frt* park on the Canada side. RYZ—Dull; western, M»Mo.g Mate «5«C4o. BARLJtY-Firm hat quiet; two-rowed Met*. «• 80c.; six-rowed .tattv, Tk^SOc. J. a Krali's livery stable at Atchison, Kan., was burned and thirty-six horses perished. Investigation of the Orphan's School. Onr Southern Neighbor®. Brig. Gen. Alfred H. Terry has been nominated by the president to suoceed Gen. Hancock.PORK—Dull; meM, *10.»M*MX90l LARD Oloaad quiet and steady; cash. #&34; Maroh 9&aosiM. BUOAR—Dull; fair to good refining, I BUTTER—Dull; state, 14«lSo.: west.ru. 13®.sto. CHEESE—Quiet and Steady; .lata, 7®U»JCo.. wort era flat, 7«CMa » EGOS—Dull; State, aoc.; western, »M Habbisbubo, March 4.—Governor Pattdson and Attorney General Cassidy, accompanied by a stenographer, begin to-day an investigation of the charges made against the management of soldier's orphan's by The Philadelphia Record. All the schools will be visited and witnesses examined. MontiVTDO, via Galveston, March 4 — The relations between the Argentine republic and Uruguay are in a critical condition, and it is probable that the Uruguayan legation will return from Buenos Ayres. Notes have been exchanged, and tbs diplomatic corps have met to deliberate upon the best means to be adopted for a settlement of the troubles. St. Louis, March 4.—John Pearson, a wholesale drug house drummer, from New York, died in his bed, at the Planters' hotel. An empty bottle, which had contained morphine, was found in bis room. Hs was 40 years of age, and leaves a wife and two children in England, A Drummer Found Dead. George Neil, at Galesburg, His., sued Dr. D. D. Simmonds, oculist, for malpractice in the treatment of an eye, and the jury gave a verdict for $1,800 damages. LiONDOV, March 4.—The Dally News' Paris correspondent says that M. Pasteur estimates the coKt of establishing an hospital for thCi treatment of rabies at 2,000,000 francs, cont.-i buttons to make up which sums he asks for. He also state* that its support wffl requhra i 1,000 francs psr annum, which smowt *■ Freycioet is rtlspissi to jrwgwosnd thfrt -gtogOTWunsatahallgnbt. _ Pasteur's Hospital. Chicago Live Stock Mark**. Two watches, stolen at the recent Tarrytown, N. Y., burglaries, have been recovered from New York pawn shop*. Chicago, Maroh 4.—The Sroven' Journal report* Cattle—Reoeipta 4.100 head; shipments, MOO) market steady and strong; shipping .teen, HHMII II •xtra. 1.480 IK, be**e. sold at C3.40; tlookers, *»•«.«; slop-rod bulls (ftalKitbrougk Texas. *4*4 «X Hcga- Reoelpts, UOOO hndi shipment*. market steady; value. Armor; rough and mixed. packing awl shlppln*. tt.tmi.M; light. »ST0#t2U; aklp. Sh«.p-R*oelpta. M0u head; ahlp, —nTl in market alow; lMtta.; lower; aattTM^ Hooper Lavertjr Impeached. Damages Against Vanderbllt's Ho ad. ▲ Steamer Lost. Tmntok, N. J., March 4.—The investigating committee has reported in favor ol impeaching Keeper Laverty, of the staM prison, for high crime and tulsdnmeanor, e» pecially in his relations with female cenviets Buffalo, March 4.—The Jury in the case of John Kain against the Now York Central railroad for $5,000 damages for the loss of a leg last fall, brought in a verdict of $8,000 tot ♦ha Halifax, March 4.—The news has bees brought here that the steamer Saaon, bound from New York to Cape Hayti, was lost oil Turk's island. The captain and part C4 the crew were drowned. It Is proposed to pot a fine railroad bridgi across the Ohio river at Cairo, The Champion Rsapsr works, at Springfield, O., have discharged all their workmen knows to be members of the Knights cC Labor.