Evening Gazette

              ' -v . • NLMIIKB 1188 I Weekly KatiiUilhM 18AO | PITTSTON, PA., WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 1866. J TWO CENTS | Tan Ceil* Par Weak TRADES UNIONS .MEET. men, and after a few day* they returned at ten hours a day, the only shop in that city working these hours. It was the same In Indianapolis.  THE IKUNK TRAGEDY. THE FI8HERY QUESTION. HOME RULE DEBATE. A CONFUCT OF AUTHORITY. fishermen Fear That Good-Nat® red BROOKS ACKNOWLEDGES THAT HE CAUSED PRELLER'S DEATH. Upele Sam Will Met Protect Them. Gloucester, Mass., May 1«=—This afternoon Capt Kenny and all the crow.of the seized schooner David J. Adams, together with the owner, Capt Jesse Lewis, and President Steele, of the American Fishing union, gathered at the office of W. W. French, Esq., to make affidavits of their claims. Capt. Lewis expressed the opinion that he might get something eventually for his grandchildren, but did not expect to get anything for himself. The captain and crew persist in their statement that no bait was purchased at Digby. The claims of Capt Lewis will be adjusted In a fpw days and forwarded to Washington. The question at issue is considered here to be the most important one before the administration of President Cleveland to-day. Gloucester fishermen are naturally afraid that the Americans will give in, w in the past, but any step looking toward reciprocity is believed to be suicidal. MR. CHAMBERLAIN 8EVERELY CRITICIZED BY MR. LABOUCHERE. Indian Agent McGllllcuddy Suspended for Insubordination. GATHERING OF A LARGE NUMBER OFFICERS "RATTED" BY KNIGHTS. Washington, May 18.—Tha-commissioner at Indian affairs has decided to suspend Mr. McGillicuddv, the Indian agent at the Fine Ridge agency, D. T., for refusing to place on duty Harry Clark, who was appointed by OF THE LEADERS. Carpenters, Iron and Steel Workers, THE OBJECTS OF THE COUNCIL. Bakers and Others. But Says It Was an Accljlent—Chloroform isJndlelonsUr Administered Pro. dnoed Death—Crased With Drink, Hs Hid the Body In His Trunk and Fled. Not Satisfied with Anything Except what He Proposes Himself—Compared to Moses—The Premier Watehes the Effect of the Speeches. Secretary Treasurer Mcintosh said that the Knights of Labor had worked against the interests of the craft in several localities. It had Interfered in their business in The Galveston News and The Atlanta Constitution. In Topekaf. Kan., The Capital was "ratted" by men from New Orleans; a boycott was declared by the union; the "rats" formed a Printers' Protective association, and the organizer there of the Knights of Labor formed them into an assembly. It was only after vigorous protests that the charter was withheld. He was a Knight himself, and knew the great good the order had accomplished, but the unions must be left to regulate trade matter*. No man should be allowed to enter the assembly unless he was first a member of the union. He did that there existed any neoessity for a war. It would be suicidal . even to think of It; but some method must be devised to prevent any clash. Secretary McGuire said the Carpenters' Brotherhood was making headway in nearly every locality, but some over-offleious members of the order had materially affected its progress in certain quarters. Assemblies had been formed in opposition to the branches, and there was always a clash of interests. The dues in the order were less than those in the Brotherhood. There were no strike benefits, tool-insurance fund or death benefit That, of course, was a reason why so many had joined the Knights instead of the order. clerk at that agency in Powers and Prerogatives of the Several Trades Unions, and Their Relations to thu Knights or Labor—Jealous of Their Own Organisations' Interests. place of Daniel Brown. Mr. McGillicuddy telegraphed in reply to the notification that the clerk had been appointed as follows; St. Louis, May 19.—An evening paper hat published the following as a confession from H. M. Brooks, alias Maxwell, whose trial was begun yesterday for the murder of C. Arthur Preller, at the Southern hotel, thi» city, April 5, 1888. The confession foreshadows a line of defense upon the "murderer by imprudenca" theory, which wa» predicted in these dispatches some months ago. The following is Brooks' statement: • "Mr. Preller was suffering from a disease for which I had previously prescribed, mixing the medicines myself from the bottles in the medicine fcase I carried with me; but his ailment bad reached a stage when it was necessary for me to make certain investigations. I was obliged to use an instrument, in using which when the parts were inflamed, I had previously applied chloroform in order to produce a condition of narcotism. I used chloroform in this manner on a man named Harrison, in Liverpool, witlwut any serious results- I explained the process to Mr. Preller, and told him what I should have to da He was not only willing but was very anxious for me to treat him in this manner. During the day I purchased four ounces of chloroform, which was standing in a bottle on the edge of my washstand when I was washing some surgical instruments. This washing of the Instruments took place Sunday afternoon, and was Intended as a preparation for the operation. In washing the instruments, 1 overturned the bottle of chloroform and it went headlong into the basin, the cork coming out, and all but about one ounce and a quarter or an ounce and a half going down In the sink. This was probably 8 o'clock, and after getting instruments ready I went out to secure some more chloroform. I went to the drug store—I don't know where— but the store near the hotel, and asked for the chloroform. The clerks or some persons there have said that I was excited and in a hurry. This was not I sat down in a chair in the drug store for more than a quarter of an hour, and was altogether very leisurely about my business, for there was no hurry. If I am not mistaken, I bad a long conversation with some one in the drug store. When I got the chloroform I repaired to my room. Preller had been in and out of my room all the afternoon. About 5 p. m. we began the operation. 1 administered the chloroform in the usual form, holding a saturated cloth to the nose. Preller passed through the first stage all right; It took several moments—1 don't know exactly how long—then he entered the second stage, and here the terrible result came. I discovered too late that he was dying. Imagine my horror when this fact dawned upon me. I was wild with fright, but had presence of mind enough to cut the shirt and undershirt from the body, and getting a wet towel I beat him about the 1—'-1 give up. I was ready to drop from exhaustion, and my efforts were not relaxed until he had been dead some time. AU the clothes he had on at the time were his shirt and undershirt. What did I do when I saw my friend Was dead! What could I do! I didn't know what to do, except drink,- and I drank freely. I drank everything I could get—wine, whisky, everything. What were my thoughts! 1 hadn't any. All I remember is that I drew on a pair of drawers, the first that fell into my hands, and put the body into my trunk, from which I had removed everything. I put it into the trunk an hour after Preller's death. What was done beside this I have no recollection of. Liquor and consternation had possession of ine, and I know only that my feelings were of the utmost horror. I remained In my own room that night—the same room In which the remains were—and it would be a lie for me to say that I slept, for I didn't, and I was glad when morning came. What I did after leaving my room you know, for it has all been printed." "Was a catheter found among your medical instalments!" "I don't know. I carried some of my Instruments away in a valise and threw them into the Pacific." Loudon, May 19.—In the house of commons last evening, continuing the home rule discussion, Mr. Shaw-Lefevre called upon Lord Hartlngton and Mr. Chamberlain to unfold their plans. If, he sad, .-e government's scheme for the future government of Ireland did not meet their views, what other Justice to bondsmen and myself will prevent my placing your appointed clerk Clark % on duty, and in a later telegram he says: Philadelphia., Hay 1ft.—Never before in the history of the labor movement in this country did it happen that so many of the executive officers of the forty-four trades u lit as met together as gathered in the Djnaldion house yesterday. There were mr-n from every section this side of the Mississippi—intelligent men, too, who have tenu elected to their present positions for good reasoos. Tiiey are hard workers, all of them—up night and day, traveling from oue city to another, poking over correspondence when at home, frequently doing two men's work, and always ignoring the eight ho r ystem, which most of them advocate. "Appointing' agent's dark by Indian office reflects on agent's integrity, is unjust to himself and bondsmen, and for reasons set forth in letter mailed April 27, I cannot place Clark on duty." measures would they suggest! (A tumult of Parnellite cheers and opposition groans.) Lord Salisbury's scheme we already know is coercion. What is the scheme of Lord Hartlngton and Mr. Chamberlain? (Cheers, catcalls, groans and hisses.) It would be a calamity, a great calamity, not to find some method which would enable the Liberal party to support the principle ot autonomy for Ireland. This bill, he said, would leave untouched the supremacy of the imperial parliament, and it was possible, therefore, to concede a great deal to Ireland without peril to the interests of England. The commissioner at onoe ordered the suspension of McGtlllcudy, unless he compiled with the order. At the Indian offloe it is stated that the policy under the present administration has been to take from the Indian agents the power of appointing clerks, as it is believed to be i» the interests of a more honest conduct of the publio service, MERCURY DOWN TO TWENTY. Mew England Points Visited With1! Kill. lng Frost. St. Johnsbukt, Vt, May 19.—The mercury went down to 90, and small fruits are probably much injured. North Thbttord, Vt, May 19.—There was a severe frost in this locality yesterday morning, cutting down early vegetables and probably seriously affecting fruit prospects. Hookbett, N. H, May 19i—Frost was discernible yesterday morning in this and adjoining towns. The extent of the duaage is not known. Mr. Clark, who was ssnt to Pine Ridge, has been holding a similar position at the Standing Rock agency, and he is said to ba one of the most efficient clerks inlbe service. The salary is tl,200 per year. Mr. McGilllouddy has been the agent at Pine Ridge sine* 1879, and has been investigated more than any man in the Bervioe. Ha is considered • vary capable and efficient agent T.iose m n, whose work lay in so many different channel*, were brought together by the great Jaw of Belt-preservation. Two months ago P. J. McGuire and Adolph Strae» aer joined hands and determined that their unions were to be preserved. It was not an attack C./ th i employers that they fsared. They saw men who should be members In their organisations converted into Knights of L'ibor and the autonomy of their unions Ignored. Not only ihls, they said, but organizers and officers of that order were admitting into its ranks men whose records were unclean and who were technically known as "»cabe" or "rat*," who had broken faith with their unions and who had forfeited the respect of their fellow workmen. John S. Kirchner, -fourth vice-president of the Cigarmakers union, was chosen to visit various -chiefs of the great national organizations juid ask them to join in a movement to prevent further incursions into their separate fields. A circular was issued a month ago, -calling upon the executive officers of all national and international trades unions in America to meet in Philadelphia. It was signed by P. J. McGuire, A. Strasser, P. F. Fitzgerald and Josiah N. Dyer. It was forwarded to forty-four unious, and the result ■was that the following representatives of the unions named gathered to discuss their grievances and lay plans for their future guidance: Mr, Chaplin denied the assertion that Lord Salisbury's policy was that of coercion. Mr. Gladstone's fickleness, he declared, yas answerable for the past failure to govern Ireland, and if the Liberal party oauld get rid of Mr. Gladstone half the Irish trouble would at once disappear. Mr. I*boucher» said it was entirely dear that the sole object of the opposition was to get rid of Mr. Gladstone. The Liberal^who were opposing the bill, whether they knew it or not, were simply assisting the Tories to power that they might pursue their policy of coercion in Inland. In the Diamond Field. At Kansas City—Kansas City, 3; New York, 7. President William Weihe had np grievous complaint to make against the order. Very few of their membars were Knights. In Scottedale, Pa., an assembly had been formed of "black sheep," who were working below the union scale of wages. They had thirtytwo branches in the iron and steel trade covered by the union and, when the busy time came, would have 40,000 men in good standing. Branches of the union were located in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, West Virginia, Missouri, Wisconsin, Michigan, New Jersey, New York and Connecticut. There were no present indications of any serious trouble from the Knights of Labor, but there might be. He was present as an invited guest. George G. Block, socretary of the Bakers' union, said that in many instances efforts had been made to capture the local branches of his union, sometimes too successfully. All he asked was to be allowed to aettle their own affairs, without the intervention of any outside parties.  Hobtlahd, Me., Msy 19.—The situation of the Portland fishing fleet with reference to the "touch and trade permits" is very embarrassing. Almost the entire fleet are pro- Tided with these permits, and with the eXr ception or the vessels owned by Lewis, Case & Whelten the fleet sailed without bait. It seems that the permits are valueless, and any vessel purchasing bait in a Canadian port is liable to seizure. The following has been sent to Cmpt Doughty: Pobtland, May 18. Warren Doughty, Englishtown, St Ann's, Touch and Trade Permits. At Portland, Me.—Haverhill, 9; Portland, a At Boston—Lawrenoe, 14; Boston Blues, 4. At Baltimore—Baltimore, 6; Cjpcinnati, 4, At Philadelphia—Athletic, 11; Louisville, ft . , At Detroit—Philadelphia, 0; Detroit, 1. At Hamilton, Ont—Buffalo, 1; Ham 11- ton, At Toronto, Ont.—Toronto, 8; Rochester, 7. At Brooklyn—Brooklyn, 18; 8t Louis, 7. At Newark, N. J.—Newark, 11; Hartford, 1. At Chicago—Chicago, 7; Washington, 5. At New Tork—Metropolitan, 14; Pittsburg, C At Roodout—Kingston, 5; Newborg, 2. At Poughkeepsie—Poughkeepsle, 94; Albany, 4. At Utioa—Utica, 7; Oswego, ft At Bt Louis—St Louis, 14; Boston, & Mr. Labouchere's witticisms convulsed the house with laughter, especially his reference to Mr. Chamberlain's "cocksureness," which, he said, reminded him of Moses on Mount Sinai. Mr. Chamberlain would be as much surprised if anybody doubted that he was right as Moses would have been if an Israelite had risen and propoeod an amendment to c. a When Mr. Labouchere suggested that the bill be dropped after its seodnd reading, Mr. Gladstone craned his neok, leaned forward and cloeely watched the effect of the k aker'a words upon the Farnellite members, Scarcely was the suggestion uttered when Mr. Dillon and other Irish members sprang to their feet and shouted an emphatlo "No!" Undoubtedly, Mr. Labouohere was inspired to make the proposal of withdrawal for the purpose of ascertaining its effect, and his recent frequent interviews with Mr. Morley and other managers of the Liberal party support this impression. Have heard nothing from Washington. See the American consul, and board the schooner if possible. Wire us if anything can be done in that direction. Sakcmht, LORD & SKILLEKS. Secretary Bayard has not yet replied to the telegram informing him of the seixura Governor Hill's Blcs Pencil. Fighting Geronimo. Nxw Yok, May 1ft—An Albany dispatch ■ays: Governor Hill -vetoed the following item in the bill making appropriations for the rapport of the government: THE NAMES OF DELEGATES, THE RESOLUTIONS Washington, May 1ft—The following dispatch has been received from (Jen. Miles: NooAin, A. T., May 18. And the Unions and Numbers They Rep- Whicli Set Forth Orlevanees and Pro- E a Mclntos'l, Store tary-treasurer International Typographical union, 25,000; Geoi$e G. Block, secretary Journeymen Bakers' International union, 16,000; A. Strassef, president Clgarmakers' International union, 21,000; Henry Emricb, secretary International Furniture workers, 10,000; Thomas O'Dea, secretary . International Bricklayers and Masons1 union, 16,000; P. F. Fitzpatrick, president Iron Moulders' Union of North America, 20,000; Josiah Dyer, secretary Granite Cutters' National union, 6,000 ; William Weihe, president Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers of North America, 40,000; P. J. McGuire, secretary Brotherhood of American Carpenters and Joiners, 24,000; Hu?o A Miller, German-American Typographia, 8,900; Joseph Wilkinson, secretary Tailors' National union, 10,000; William H. Foster, secretary of the Federation of Trades and Labor Unions of the United States and Canada; Jtssph Curran, Bailer Makers' International union; T. J. Curran, president Boiler Makers, 8,000: George Harris, president Amalgamated Association of Coal Miners and Laborers, 70,000; Chris. Evans, president Coal Miners' National federation, 60,000; Edward L. Daily, president Lusters' Protective Union of New EMgand, 5,000; L Stutzenberg, secretary Mflai Workers' National union, 5,000; J. K. Weir, president Nailers, Healers and Rollers' Union, 5,000; Edward 8. Eaton, M.ickay Shoo Stitchers' Union of New England, it,000; J. Sheehan and J. J. Black, 23 tereoty pers' Association of New York, 500. resent. pose a Treaty. Capt Hatfield, Fourth oavalry, struck Oeronimo's camp and at first was quite successful, capturing camp and horses, driving the Indians some distance in the Corona mountains, Mexico. Five miles from camp, through a deep canyon, he was attacked and fought two hours; lost two soldiers killed, three wounded and many horses and mules. He reports the Indians seventy strong and several killed. Other troops in close proximity to hostile* It is impossible to give the exact numbir of Indians with' Geronimo. Oar troops and Mexicans have fought them five times within twelve days, although at some disadvantage, not without loss to the Indiana It requires nine-tenths of the command to hold in check the large bodies of Indians on reservations and to protect exposed settlements. Mr. Labouchere characterised Mr. Chamberlain as a Conservative jackal and a whipper-in in the Whig cause. He (Chamberlain) didn't consider anything important unless it originated with himself For legislative printing for the statq, done under contract or by direction of the legislature, including binding, mapping, lithographing and engraving, publication of the official canvass and official notices provided for by law which are objects of contract, t«0,000. The following resolutions were adopted: Whereas, It is the conviction of the chief officers of the National and International unions here assembled that inasmuch as trades unions have a historical basis and in view of the success that has attended their efforts in the past, we hold that they should strictly preserve their distinct and individual antonomy, and that we do not deem it advisable for any trade union to be controlled by or to join the Knights of Labor in a body, believing that trades unions are best qualified to regulate their own internal trade affairs, nevertheless, we recognize solidarity of all labor interests. Mr. Labouchere's cutting references to the Ulsterites caused Mr. Waring and Maj. Sftunderson to withdraw from the house in indignation. The objection is baaed upon the interpolated words "or by direction of the legislature," which, he fears, "have been inserted for some unusual purpose or to accomplish some result not apparent upon the face of the item." Mr. Sullivan denied that the Irish people cherished a feeling of implacable hatred toward the Kngllsh. They asked only far a fair excuse for being loyal. He ridiculed the timidity of the Ubterites, who feared that the Nationalists would succeed in effecting a separation in opposition to the power of England. Lono Bbajich, N. J., Hay 1ft—Edward M. Hartshorn®, editor and proprietor of The New Jersey Standard from 1878 to 1884, died suddenly at his" residence in Middle town, aged 49 years. He waa 4 brother of Benjamin P. Hartshorne, who acted as one of Gen. Hancock's pall beams. The Hartshorns family ia one of the oldeat in the state, and at one time owned all the land on the Highlands. Their ancestors purchased the property from the Indians, and presented the large tract of land known as Bandy Hook, to the government. A Journalist Dead. Whereas, It has become apparent that it is the avowed purpose of a certain element 1n the Knights of Labor to destroy trades unions, and this element continually urges trades Unions to disband and join the Knights of Labor, makes it a point to encroach upon the legitimate mission and prerogatives of trades unions, arousing antagonism and procuring diasensions in the labor movement, to tho delight and satisfaction of the capitalists of the whole country. Dr. Lyon Play fair said that Scotland bad always Indited upon the retention of her own laws, while the attempt had always been made In Ireland to throst upon the people English Yiews and govern them by a system entirely English. Orangivtllk, Ont, May 19.—Two more dynamite explosions have taken place here, one at the office and the other at tha residence of Police Magistrate Monroe. The, office, which is situated on Main street, was completely wrecked, and others adjoining damaged. The house 4u badly damaged, but, fortunately, no lire* were lost. The indignation of the people is very great This is the third time explosions have occurred since the initiation of the Soott act The cause of the outrages is the action of the magistrate in strictly enforcing the temperance law. Although large rewards for information regarding the perpetrators of the two first explosions have been offered, no one has been arrested. '  Dynamite In Canada. It was reported in the lobbies, after the close of Mr. Labonchare's speech, that several Liberal members who have hitherto opposed the bill hud agreed to vote for its second reading upon the condition that it should thereafter be withdrawn until next session. The debate then adjourned. Whereas, Some concerted plan of action now becomes absolutely necessary to prevent the continuance of this destructive policy, and to establish harmonious and fraternal relations between all the various tranches 0f organized labor; therefore be it Resolved, That we, the chief offloers of the various national and international trades unions here represented, do hereby propose a code of terms as a treaty for the consideration and approval of the special general assembly of the Knightg of Labor to be held in Cleveland, O., next Tuesday. A Farmer Kicked to Death. Dublin, Hay lft,—A farmer named Henry was beaten and kicked almost to death at Ballentemple, County Cavan, in consequence of his having rented a farm whoee former tenant was reoently evicted. He cannot possibly survive his injuria* Dublin, May 19.—At the fortnightly meeting of the National league (Dublin branch), held yesterday, it was announced that £230 had been received during the last two weeks, and the disbursements to evicted tenants daring the same perlol amounted to £104. Michael Davitt preside!, and in his speeoh on taking the chair expressed himself as confident that the home rule bill would pass its seoond reading. He pitied the silly threats of the Orangemen, and advised his hearers to pay no attention to them. Davttt's Prediction. Shiloh's Cough and Consumption Cure ia ■old by J. B. naming on a guarantee. It cures consumption. i|'liero were letters of sympathy and pledges to co-ope-ate from tile following: Louis Arrington, president Druggist Glassblowers' association. Western league, 8,000; F. & Tomlin, president Druggists Glassblfiwors' association, Eastern league, 2,000; A. M. Taylor, president Wool Hat Finishers' uuion, 1,000; John Ehmann, secretary Ohio Valley Trades assembly; Tom O'Reilly, president Telegraphers' National union, 10,000; W. a Higby, secretary National Silk Hatters' association, 1,000; W. J. Smith, president American F.uit Glass Workers cf America, 3,500; George H. McVey, president United Piano Milkers, James Hamilton, Arnalgamat d Carpenters and Joints, 2,500; W. W. McClelland, district secretary Amalgamated Engineers aud Machinists; 1,500;' Robert Howard, [ lv-ident Mule Spinners' National union, 2,000. An aggregate of 870,000 men woie thus represented. Tboy, May 19.—The following order was yesterday: To the the Collar and Shirt Manufacturers' association: A. Collar and Cuff LoekonU The terms will be submitted by a committee of five, who will present them to the gen-, eral executive board of the Knights of Labor next Monday, the day previous to the meeting of the General Assembly. The oommittee consists of A Strasser, William Weihe, P. J. McGuire, David Boyer, T. F. Fitzpatrick and Chris Evans, one of whom is an alternate. "Had you any plans about disposing pf the body!" A Druggist's Yerdict: ' During 30 years drug business, never- have I sold an article giving such universal satisfaction as Palmer's Skin-SuoMss." People who suffered for years with various skin complaints are constantly returning perfectly cured to thank me for recommending "Skin-Suooeea'" G. K. Harris, J. C. Heights, N, J. "None whatever. I meant to leave it there, expecting that it would be discovered sooner than it was, and thinking that a post mortem would reveal the true state of facts —that Freller had met his death while undergoing such an operation as I have designated."As the laundry employes of Messrs. George P. Ide & Col have not returned to work, the members of this association will close their factories and laundries this Tuesday, May 18,1886, at 6 o'clock p. m. London, May 19.—Lord Hartington, in a speech at Bradford last evening, said the people of the country, the majority of whom are Liberals, had not approved Mr. Gladstone's Irish scheme, and therefore the government must stand or fall upon the plan it had introduced. Hartlngton's Proposition. "How about Preller's money P (Signed) Edward Morrison, Secretary. It was resolved that,an annual conference of the chief officers of the trades unions be held at some central point to discuss measures whereby they can protect and promote the interests of the trades unions of America; also to establish fraternal relations between the different branches of industry. The committee was empowered to issue an address to the trades unions of the country, which will embody the result of the general assembly regarding the trades unions. "I know nothing about Preller's money. I had plenty of money of my own or I could not have made the long trip that I made." There is much rivalry among the collar firms, and, therefore, a long lookout is believed to be impossible. The Secret Art of Beauty lies not in cosmetics but is only in pure blood and a healthy performance of the vital functions, which can be obtained by using Burdock Blood Bitters. According to his own story the cutting off of Preller's mustache, the inscription about "traitors" and all the other queer Incidents connected with the tragedy are to be attributed to the liquor and his erased condition. A Long Legal light Began. At a Loyalist meeting in Bradford a resolution denouncing home rule was carried, but, although the meeting had been carefully pecked, there were 200 dissenting votes. Nxw York, May 19.—The corporation counsel has been served with an injunction obtained by the Worcester, Mass., National bank restraining the city from taking any action to dispose of the property of the Broadway Railroad company, whoee securities the bank holds to a considerable amount This is the first move of what seems likely to be a long legal fight consequent upon the appointment of a receiver for the Broadway road.  ▲ Sad Misfortune- Notwithstanding Brooks' confession the trial proceeded as usual after dinner. The assistant circuit attorney opened for the state and talked three hours. He outlined the case for the state, wherein he expected to prove Brooks' connection with Preller from the first meeting on the Cephalonia, the prisoner's long series of falsehoods, including his being a baronet, a physician of the Royal college, the purchase of the chloroform, the flight and arrest, making a perfect chain of circumstantial evidence. Merritt Noble, now of Texarkana, but formerly a clerk at the Southern hotel, was the only witness examined. He identified Brooks and saui the body found in the trunk was undoubtedly the corpse of Preller. lie testified to Brooks' strange and nervous actions at the time of the murder and his sudden and unaccountable change from poverty to the possession of a large amount of money. Brooks was evidently in great mental distress at the close of court and would gladly have recalled his confession and returned the money paid him for it if he could. CONDENSED NEWS- Is to raise a nice family of boys and girls and then have them carried to an early grave by that terrible disease, Consumption. Heed the warning and check it in its first stages by the prompt use of Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs, warranted to cure and reieve all cases. Price 50 oents and $1. For ale by J E. Fleming. Trial size free. i he officers of the temporary organization were elected as follows: Chairman, William Weibo; secretary, P. J. McGuire; assistant ae'retary, W. H. Foitar; sergeant-at-arms, John S. Kerchner. The czar was attacked by a Nihilist on the staircase of his palace and twice threw his assailant to the floor. In answer to an iAquiry the prisoner rehearsed the grievances of his fellows. It is said he was afterwards flogged to death. The convention of trades union officers closed without revealing what was tho tenor of the proposed treaty. Boston's New Press Club. PLEDGED TO SECRECY. Boston, May 19.—The new rooms of the Boston Pr«u club were opened last evening, •when the club held its first reception and partook of an elaborate collection. The rooms are quite elegantly furnished, and by the courtesy of several Boston artists the walls are adorned with a number of valuable paintings. Several journalists were elected to membership, including Mayor O'Brien, of The Shipping List, and Joseph Howard, Jr., of New York. Friendly greetings were received from similar associations in other 91 ties. Joseph Smith, who hailed from Albany, N. Y., out his throat with a razor near Soiith Orange, N. J. He was oat of work and preferred death. A boy witnessed the rash deed. ClfartnskerA Antagonize the Knights of St. Louis, May 19.—The annual bench show of the St. Louis Gun club is open at the exposition building. The exhibit of canines is the largest ever seen in the west The largest class is of English setters, there being fifty-three of them. Some of the best dogs in the country are entered. Over $8,000 will be distributed in prises. Aristocratic Dogs. Will you suffer with dyspepsia and liver complaint ? Bhiloh's Yitaliaer is guaranteed to cure you, For sale by J E. Fleming. Labor. The convention was called to order by P. J. McGuire, who stated the objects of the meeting. Every member was pledged to secrecy, and the secretary was afterward instructed to prepare a statement for the press. Piano Tuning. A Swede named Sandleaf was discharged by his employer at Marlboro, Mass., because he was a Knight of Labor. He yesterday received (1,000 through the mail, being a part of a little fortune of $15,000 left him by ao uncle. . • O. C. TASKEB, of New York, who ;has sold and tuned pianos in this vicinity for the past twenty years, visits Pit talon abou t onoe a month, and will attend to any orders leftatC. H. Mahon'a Singer Sewing Machine Agency, Water St., or at th Sinclair House. He will be here about the 20th of the month. President Strasser was the most outspoken in his antipathy to the Knights of Labor. He stated that the order had made war upon the International Union of dgarmakeis, but in spite of it over 6,000 members had been added to the within the past six months. He felt convinced that it was the purpose ot the order to cquelch the union and thereby capture it. It had dons so to his knowledge in other cases, but they intended to strike back vigorously. They would keep two men in the field for a year going from place to -phtre to show np the would-be destroyers' plot. He said he made no secret of his position. It was a question of life and death of the Cigarmakers* International union. Will Submit Gracefully. Rosdout, N. Y., May 19.—Louis Willett. the murderer of Edward Kelland. has been notified that he will be hanged on Thursday. He received the news with the same compoe- Oto. the Buffalo wife murderer, failed to get a reprieve from Governor HilL Preparations are progressing for his execution Friday. He says the Lord wfcn't let him be hung. % Wanted. The President Will Visit Brooklyn. Sellable energetic men to take orders for nursery stock. Steady work and good pay to the right parties. Address with i-efefenoea. O. D. dura & Co. Scran ton Pa. Washington, May 19.—President Cleveland expects to 'leave Washington Sunday evening. May 30, for Brooklyn, where he will review the Decoration day parade in the forenoon, and perhaps the parade in New York city in the afternoon. He will attend the exercises in the evening at the Academy of Music. Several members of his cabinet have promised to accompany the president to New oik to attend the Decoration day ceremonies. his demeanor ever ure that has since he was first sentenced to death. He said, "I suppose, then, I will have to take it." An east bound train on the Northern Pacific waa derailed near Fort Ellis. Brakeman Fitspatrick was killed, and a Mr. Harris, brother of the president of the road, had both legs crushed. The wife of Rev. George (X Hall was injured internally and about the head. The Interview Denied. May 14 86 da and w. The confession is generally considered to be nothing more than guess work on the part of an over zealous reporter. When Maxwell was brought back from Auckland he talked freely with a newspaper reporter here, and introduced into the conversation a hypothetical case, asking what would be the legal consequences of a man, acting in the capacity of a physician, killing bis patient by an overdose of chloroform through an error of judgment. The interview was published at the time and was once denied by Maxwell. Tlie so-called confession published now is evidently based on that interview, and is probably a fair guess at what the defense will be. When asked if the interview was correct Maxwell simp'.y replied that he Was not talking to newspaper men on toe subject of his defense, and that he would not contradict or admit any statements the newspapers saw fit to publish. Maxwell's lawyers ridicule the story. They say that no such confession was made by Maxwell, and that the line of defense will not be known until the proper time arrives. Strayed Fishermen lteseaed. jpjCTBO PIOVESANA, St. John, N. R, May 19-Daniel Mo- Eachen and Pius McPhee, the Gloucester fishermen who strayed from the schooner A. 8. Gilford while looking after trawls on the Grand banks, have reached St John by train. They were rescued by the Norwegian bark Goethe, which landed them at Gasps. NO. 202 SOUTH MAIM 8TRKET. The boys on the schoolshlp St. Mary were poisoned by eating pie in which rat poison was afterwards found, where it had been Maker of One boots and shoes. Best references as to ability to fit any foot and all work guaranteed. Bepadrs also executed In best style. ml 4-1 w Secretary Emrich said that he had no formulated grievances to present, but the union in Milwaukee had adopted resolutions askiag the executive board to send him to Philadelphia and take part in the movement in defense of the unions. He knew that in Washington and Boston the International union had organised the trade, which had C-oit them considerable time and money, and after getting the men together the officers of the Knights of Labor had stepped in and captured the organizations. In New York many of the furniture machine workers were Knights of Labor and through their lack of co-operation in the eight hour movement it had threatened to be a failure In some shops Ho it was in EvtasviUe. The majority of the men. working in Hermann's shops and yards were members of the order; they went out in support of the eight hour rule without consulting the union A Wild Train Destroyed. placed through careleesne very sick but none will die. They were Taor, N. Y., May 19.—A wild train en route from Albany to" Schenectady was thrown from the track at the crossing near Menard's, at 6:30 o'clock last evening, by a lever used in lowering automatic gates. Six freight cars were entirely destroyed. The loss will probably reoch ('JO,000. WM. GRIFFITH, CIVIL ENGINEER and SURVEYOR Kstlaf E|p On a Wager. CoL Bart Jenkins, sergeant at arms of the Kentucky senate, and his son, William, quarreled at the Merriweather hotel at Frankfort The father threw a glass and the son fired a revolver, each missing the other. They were arrested. Toledo, O., May 19. —It has been developed that toe death of Louis elgand, the notorious "fenoe," was caused by his eating thirty-two boiled eggs on a wager. He bet with a butcher that he could eat thirty-six eggs. The butbfter ate that number, and is not expected to live. Ovan Mimas Bin Pittbtoh Pa. Notice. T. B. Leonard, of the St. Charles Hotel, is prepared to furnish a first-class turnout for parties, funerals or weddings, slagfc or double at any Rbading, Pa., May 19.—Fire last night destroyed one of the large buildings of ths Pennsylvania Hardware company's works. Loss (25,000. Incendiarism is suspected. Incendiarism Suspected. Dr. Valentine Mott, of New York, has returned from Parte with some of Pasteur's patent virus. A rabbit has been Inoculated to teat the treatment for rabies by Inoculation.Newfobt, May 19.—Maurice Connelly, a carpenter, fell from a staging and it ii thought fractured some at the vertebra ol his neck. He is a stranger, and no one hen knows where he belongs. He was taken t« hospital. It is thought that ha will die. Connelly's ratal Fall. For Sale. Team." wagon and harness for sale cheap for oaah.Apply41a Washington St, West Plttston, Pa..  "Uncle Tom's Cabin" was being played at Wesesrville, a, and the scenery caught fire, causing a panic. Twenty persons were injure!, one of whom, Harry Evans, is suppoesd to be fatally hurt Washington, May 19.—In executive session the senate has confirmed the nominattos of Gen. Rosecrans, register of the treasury. Gen. Bocmhuii Confirmed. For Bent. Storage room lGx2S on alley near Main St. ' 8.H.BHOADES