Evening Gazette

              PITTSTON, | JOHN E. OWENS DEAl). | •OOLD "ND^"p^Ny~ ■'****' %t MoaopolUU. V. , C : ' O.i xVi SWT • it- ico Tiirn Vv OT7MBBB lf#| |( 4 ir#«aay ambiuk«a ieeo.[ AT' WASHINGTON. 8. 1886. TWO CENTS. | ImOMiPtfWtrt TEMPEST TOS8ED. IREO. TRADES UNIONS. CHARITY ANO COLD. , ATTORNEY GENERAL'S REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. rhe At Inn tie Coast Swept by • Storm. Tricks of tha THE COLUMBU8 MEETING OPPOSES A StrMt Mall road Mafnat« Optu Hli Puree fttrincs. Brooklyn, Dec. 8.—"Deacon" William Richardson, president of Atlantic Avenue Railroad company, is better known as a ihrewd, driving business man than as a dispenser of charity. He boarded one of his cars yesterday to see how the line was making out in the snow storm. The conductor opened the door for the railroad magnate, and returned to the platform to shiver. He had no overcoat, and the wind Was biting sold. Deacon Richardson sat down by the Sre for a few momenta and watched the conluctor.Boston, Deo. 8.—Theheavy northeast gal« ■uid snowstorm which has prevailed oft tbt New England coast since Sunday night stilt continues. Over a foot of snow has fallen ia most places and in open stretches of country the drifts are from six to ten feet high. The gale on the water has been terrific. The stou'est vessels have been scarcely able to weather It, and the probability is that koto of small vessel* have gone down. There y SKETCH OF ONE OF THE CE87 KNOWN COMEDIANS. Chicago, Deo. 8.—Judge ttreaham, In his iecirion in the famous Wabash receivership saflfradministerod a terrible scourging to Jay Goii, Solon Humphriea, Vloe-Preeldent Bopins, Mr. Sidney Dillon and Mr. Russe.ll Sage. The matter came up More the court fa application by certain of the Wabash bondholders ;for the removal, so far aa this FORMING A POLITICAL BODY. " | la tare*tin* Vaets Ik Connection with Bis Branch of the Government. Jails and Prisons 8trom*lT Urged as Am one Needs of the Department. How His First Appearance In "Richard til." was Turned v Into Barlesqoe, and the TMS| Actor's Career Turned late They Also Indicate Opposition to the Knights of Labor — Tha Confeissice which Meats To-day Looked Upon as an Important Occasion. a taennM Channel. Kai.timork, Deo, a—John R. Owen», ttv eminent comedian, died yesterday afterhooc at his country Seat, "Aigburth Vale," neai Towson. Mr. Owens had been in poor healtt for about three years, and a year ago wa» at ill that his death was daily expected. He, however, partially recovered bis health sc that be was able tu go about and attend tc business. Soon after the earthquake of Aug. 81 he went to Charleston, S. C., to look aftai bis property than—the Aaademy of Mnsio. He returned from the south tu the early part of October, and except taking one or twt brief trips to New York had since remained at his country home in Baltimore county. He leaves a widow. Mr. Oweiu waa bora near the town of Aigburth Vale, England, on April 2, 1819. He vfaa a son of Owen M■% 'V Owens emigrated to this country when the ftatan actor was 0 years old. -Ybubg John K Owens waa apprenticed to a druggist in Bal- Hrrjore, and, possessing strong dramatic inclinations, became interested with tho stock company at the old Baltimore museum. Mr. Owens for some time performed the routine duties of a drag clerk during the day and strode the boards at night Finally he bads farewell to pills and powders and began the career which made him the foremost figure of the American stage. He became proprietor of the museum, subsequently going to Fropt Street, and thence to Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia At the beginning oi his career Owens fall into the error of believing that he was a bofrn tragedian. Wtale playing at the Front Street theatre in this city lie conceived the notion of playing Richard XII In downright seriousness, and to help in his enterprise ha invoked the assistance of his friend Gallagher, then a recognised actor. The day of the night til the show Mr. Owens bustled around the theatre getting bis costume ready, looking after properties and managing every detail for a magnificent performance. - At last darkness came and with it a rousing crowd of pates**, particularly in the upper galleries, usually frequented by boys. Up went the curtain, and from his entrance came the Richard of the* evening. With tragic step and stately mien the would-be tragedian spoke forth: "Now ihthe winter of our discontent mad« glorious—" J "Oh, lodk at Owens!" squeaked a young voice from aMt, and instantly there was a furors of yjlls, cat calls and laughter. The remainder of the speech ifas drowned in hilarious fun. On his exit Owens waa highly indignant at the behavior of his auditors and expressed hiMpelf fa forcible language. At last, in the final act, when he realised the situation,he and GhOlagher entered heartily into the absurdity of the situation and agrosd to help the amusement along. They got basket horses, «ich as are msed in burlesque plays, and on them gave a mimic battle on horseback, to the delight of titeheuss. During the lata unpleasantness Mr. Owens was .a strong southern sympathiser, and wa* the first man drafted from Baltimore county at , the outbreak of the war. He was tppquimr at Washington when a telegram notified him of this fact. His part that night afas that of an old man. Turning to the audience on the opening of the act following when hs received the notice, be drew \iis coat tightly around him and off the pun, "There's a draft around here, but it aint from the right side." There are probably few but have seen and enjoyed his "Solan Shingle." The unsophisticated, OMtriot is concerned, of the present receivers and the appointment of new and honest ones. In prefacing his decision removing Solon Humphries and his coadjutors Judge Ctaeeham said that it had been made plain toat Solon Humphries, Russell Sage, Jay Gould and Sidney Dillon were the sole owners of the stock of the Ellsworth coal mines, and that it had been also made plain that Humphriea, as receiver, had bought vast quantities of ooal of himself as the Ellsworth company, paying mors than the market price. But thef Judge also said that it Was plain that Humphries as receiver of the Wabash had made a rebate in freight charges to himsnlf as tha Ellsworth Coal company, to the amount of nearly 900,000. H had also been made plain that all tha Jtactt ot-tbs Wabash railroad led to all othar coal fnines except Receiver Humphries'. Tka Ellsworth bad been taken up. The Judge also mentioned many other dishonest practices of Gould, Humphries, Saga and Dillon, instancing among others, how they had undersold Wabash paper; and then, aB being on the executive oommittee of ths Wabash, had decided to have a receiver appointed, and had suooeeded in having one of their own men so appointed. The Judge showed that not only as an officer, but even after appointment aa receiver, Humphries had systematically plundered the bondholders to fill the pockets of himsslf and his coadjutors. Columbus, O., Dec. The sixth annual session of the Federation of Organised Trades and Labor unions has convened, Samuel Gompers, of New York, presiding. Grafton Peiroe, of Columbus, welcomed the delegates fa on address which commanded considerable attention. He referred to the antagonism between the Knights of Labor and the trades unions as a matter of regret Regarding the tendency to mix in politics he said: "But once promulgate a political platform and all harmony becomes disoord; all union becomes disunion. The two cannot exist together. Mechanics are like all free, intelligent thinking citizens; they think for themselves and vote aa thay think. What kind of a political platform would it be on which Henry George and T. V. Powderly could stand? the one a radical free trader and the other a radioal protectionist, and what sort of a political platform would it be that omitted all mention of the tariff question I So it would ba as to other desirable questions equally important Is it desirable to drive from our ranks lifelong trade unionists that some men may amuse themselves chasing a political Ignis fatuusf And what is to be accomplished by separate political action that cannot more certainly be accomplished without HI As compared with the aggregate number of voters, organiasd labor is in a hopeleas minority, and as soon as a political test shall be applied the present minority will become still smaller." The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted: Prssidsait, J. W. Smith, Springfield, Ills.; vice-president, Julian L. Wright, of Washington; secretary, John Klrschner, of Naw York; auditors, C. P. Oyler, Baltimore, H. B. Krafft, Philadelphia. A resolution was offered asking congress to amend the indenture law(and provide that apprentices be subject to misters only in working hours, also a resolution for an eight hour law. A committee of conference was appointed to meet with the convention of trades union delegates to-day, and which promises to be one of the most important labor gatherings held in this country for ysasp. As indicated in the speeches and tha report of the legislative committee, the action of the conference promises to ba highly hostile to the Knights of Labor. Anew organization will ha mads and the federation will be merged into the new body. Propheciee are made that the condemnation and opposition of this new body would in two years crush the Knights of Labor. In regard to the differences between Knights of labor and tradaa unions which arose over the admission to membership of panaris expelled from trades unions Master Workman Powderly sent the following telegram: "I have selected a committee of five, consisting of Messrs. Hawes, Hall, MoFeely, Arlington and Grant, to discuss past grievances between trades unions and Knights of Labor, and pave tha way for their Avoidance in the future." Chairman Gompers, of tha. legislative committee, reported to the satisfaction of the Federation that congress had passed a law recognising ths legality of trades union organisations. The report refers to ths eight hour rtkovemdnt with congratulation, lament- Washington, Dec. a—The annual report of Attorney General Garland contains a detailed statement of the badness of the department of justice during the laat fiscal year, together with statistic* of crime against the United States. During the year 684 suite, aggregating in amount $8,500,000, have been branght under the ordinary Jurisdiction of the court of claims. The total number of sneh case* pending is 001, involving $35,000,- 000. Under the Bowman act 1,388 cases have been transmitted to the court by committees of dbngress. These involve a large amount, there ate now pending 1,140 cases, the amount involved being $90,000,0M. Under the same act twenty .eight data* to the amount of $4,000,000 have bton transmitted by the head* of departments. * Of tihse nine eases,, involving Hi,000,000, art) sCHl pending, P, In addition to the abors thssi km wider the French spoMMpt act 8,160 cava, amounting to $18,000,009. It Is thought that 600 more cases wlU be filed, and the amount increased to During the year 4'ifD sulte4|M|feg-'CUhns for •17,708,- 498, 806 suite claiming fl was for daimute for the year l,37$«4vtl suiti toVWlTTKe United States war* party, We re-tormina ted In the circuit and district courts of the United States. The number pending July 1 was 2,828. The nnmber of criminal prosecutions terminated during the year about one-half of Vhich w»Dre Up. violations of internal revenue laws. gate amount of judgments rendered in faver of the United AMteHn otvfi suite Was $831,188 The amount actually collected was $203,173. The amount of fines, forfeitures and penalties impoMd inoriminal prosecutions during Olvil suite, to which Mra not a party, nurtbortojjlug matters, thC in iiflntj for which was pointed out in tbC last annual report: Fees for marshals in territories, pay oi at deputy marshals, revision of thC tee bill, substitution of fisoal fm Mk.«»C»■• year, chief supervisors oC itectiona, protection to civil officers and wit Mates, fees of witnesses and jurors in terri Sorted, and a reorganization of the Jury sy« !■ in the District of Columbia. Be devotes a chapter to the subject a ~ » .. . A, XI—I "  an unknown schooner sunk throe miles of Lowell's Dg!.ind. Her masts are standing five feet out of tho water. The life saving crew of Marblehead had cruistfd jtjbout her, but faiDjd to obtain any tklingfi Of her crew or the identity of the vernal The dchoouer Mary Natt, ashore on Point Judith, has gone to pieces. The schooner Swallow, which went ashore on the back side of Deer island on Sunday, has gone almost entirely to pieces. Her decks hare floated off the hull and grounded in shallow water. The hull luus been hauled in over the bar by the action of the undertow and will probably be thrown upon the beach by the tide. Capt. Blauvett, of the steamer Dominion, arrived from Yarmouth, N. 8., and report* that'when three utiles aqrtfraa*' of Boston light he passed a sunkta wreck, apparently a two masted schooner SI 260 tons. Her topmasts projected fifteen feet out of water. Hull, Mass,, Dec. 8k—A throe masted collier, either the AlientoWu or Reading, of Philadelphia, is lying in a very dangerous posWAn off Boston light Togs have hawsers otrt tryiag to take her into Nantasket Roods. Pbovwcbtowh, Mass., Dec. 8.—The heavy easterly storm of Sunday still continues, causing high tides and a heavy rea and surf outside. Mo wreck has been reported on Cape CJod as yet A small fleet of fishermen are in the harbor. Two brigs ate i .-nortec*, outside. The schooner Flying Cloud broko adrift, running into the Central Marine railway trestle, causing some damage to the railway. Schooner Minnie Paine is ashore on the flats ill the harbor, undamaged. Suddenly the deacon arose, went out on the platform and asked, in his gruff, businesslike way: "Where's your overcoatf" "I havent any," replied the conductor, his teeth chattering. "My wife has been sick (or several months and I haven't been able to get one." "Well, here, take this and go and get one, ind dont let me see you on this car again without an overcoat. I cant afford to have men frozen to death on my cars." As he spoke the deacon handed the man $15 in bill*. The conductor, who had half npected a reprimand, took the money, thank- ' fully and his countenanoe spread anile, lu which all the passengers joined him. BROOKLYN'S BIG BLAZE. Dnnlap'a Hat Factory aid » Pattarn Shop Brooklyn, Dm &—Five thoai&nd men, women and children stood in mow ankle deep last evening and watched the flames consume several frame buildings cm Noatrand avenue and EUery street. TSey were a portion of Robert Dunlap & Co.'s extensive silk bat faolory. The fire broke out from some unknown cause at 7 o'clock in the dyeing department, a two-story frame building, 80x140 feet in size. It was entirely consumed, with a loss of $0,000 on stock and 16,500 on building. The Mock department, also a two-story building, was damaged $3,000. The pattern jhop of Lewis Fowler Sc Co. was also connuned, with a loss of D4,000. Several hundred men will be thrown out of work in oon•equence. Burned. MAS8ACHU8ETT8 WOMEN ELECTOR8. Kany Placee Tote tha No License Ticket. Taunton, Mas*, Dec. 8.—Everett D. Godfrey, the citizen's candidate, was elected mayor yesterday by 710 majority over Fuller, the better's candidate Six aldermen favoring license and two for prohibition were FALL Rim, Mass., Dec. 8.—John W. Cummings, Democrat, was elected mayor, receiving 3,825 votes, against 3,504 for Green, Republican. Six Republican and three Democratio aldermen were elected, license vote: Ho, 3,500; yea, 8,900. WEijLFLXKT, Mass., Dec. 8.—The easterly gale that has been raging for the out few days still continues with increasing rbry, and is by far the heaviest storm on the cape this season. The wind is blowing at the rate of seventy miles per hour. No wrecks have taen reported. Gloucester, • Mass., Dec. 8.—A heavy northeast storm, accompanied by blipAng snow, is prevailing here. A large fleet is anchored in the harbor in imminent peril Fired Upon by Burglars. Jersey ClTf, Deo. 8.—Two burglar* entered the residenoo of John H. Hants just before daylight Benjamin G. Buck, a nephew of Mr. Nan to, heard them in his room. Efc sprang from his bed and shouted, "Uncle John! Uncle John!" The burglars Bed to the stairway, which they descended in Jump*. Young Buck followed. One of the burglars discharged his revolver twice at him. The bullets fortunately missed him and loged in the ceiling. The thieves then made their eecape from the house. They secured $200 worth of jewelry and clothing and several heirlooms. , t Portland, M«, Dec. 8.—Tire storm hax been a terrible one here and likewise throughout the state. All along the line of the coast the storm is raging with greatDlolence. "The sea was never rougher outside," said a sailor. 4 special from Halifax says the Allan line steamer had sailed for Portland. The ctenmej State of Mnine started out but was compelled to put back. Schooner Hattie, from Halifax to Windsor, Is here for a harbor, having been blown a long way out of her course. Schooner A. h. Weeks was towed up the harbor aftor (pur hours' work. Her s»i|» were blown away, and she give* evidenoe-of having seen hard .times. She spflfered a continuation of galw for twenty days. Haverhill, Mass., Dec. &—Jceeph H. Sheldon, citizen's was elected mayor by a vote of 1,408, against 1,215 for Kelly, Republican. license vote: No, 1,814; yes, 1,818. The citiasn's aldermanic ticket was elected. Maldzh, Mass.,Dec. a—MarcellusCoggan, non-partisan, was elected mayor by an almost unanimous vote, there being only 88 scattering votea against him. The vote an license stands: No, 1,808; yes, 838. Gloucbstkb, Masa, Dec. a—David 1 Robinson, Republican, was elected mayor, receiving 1,181 votes, against 880 for Gallnay, Democrat, 200 Morse, Labor. Tha oommon council stands, 18 Republicans and 8 Democrats, and the board of aldermen, 4 Republicans and 0 Democi ata. license vote: No, U«; yss, 84L Jutted States prisoners and the general quM (ton at conrict labor, and advocates tit building ofa spveniment peniten$«fry an. reformatory. He tbe appoint meat of a ooraaHtMnMRilre interfile mat Ok, and LouisVflle, Wj'v'yU eitiesNWehs sucl buildings are much liiM,, The nwober ot United Stat«e prison^tjjiustody June 80, 1988, waa The general calls attention to the uosatiiteofary .condition of Hha wtiioifeaFof treasury for -the aDDointment of an wMIMte—1 Judge for the exclude ljial of revenue cams in that district Sop- CiNdNSATi, Dec. 8.—Twelve hundrtd people witnessed a five round fight between Peter J. Nolan, the heavy weight pugilist, and Jimmy Welsh, an employe of a rolling mill at Central Garden, Covington, Ky. Nolan had agreed to give Welsh $80 if he did not knock him out in Sire rounds with two ounce gloves. Welsh lasted to the stipulated dumber of rounds and was awarded the money. Nolan was tar from being in good oandition. . ■ ■ Five Bounds with Small Glove*. Harpwell people report having picked up various articles, ap arently from a wreck. The observatory reports that just as the storm thickened two schooners were seen to meet in the outer harbor. Almost instantly the storm became impenetrable and the faUd crafts could be seen no longer. Fitcbburo, Mass., Dec. a—The vote (or Temperance alderman were elected 8i License vote: No, 1,188; yes, 864. "You'll hoar of disasters almost by the hundreds," said a tugboat man. "We have the report that 41 three-master is asbo"e on Cape Porpoise, but have no particu^rs." Wrecks will be reported all along the Malffe coast No help can. be extended to any vessel that may go ashore on the coast line of Cape Elizabeth. No tag could live outside at this time. The proipect is dismal in the extreme. No news but fearfully rough is the latest report from Capo Cottage. No news has yet been received from the two lighta on Richmond's island. It is probable that, many vessels have taken refuge under Richhiond island. The Portland iisherraen are mostly in. * It* Hritor 0* BweWe Dnth. noramcm. D«c. 8.—Jacob Andaman, the Swede, who ni accused of murdering Bums Pearson in the Warwick woods, was diecharged after an examination. He lives near where the body ot the murdered girl was found, and wassuspected by the town official* w*D were at work upon the caee, but not a veatig# of evidence could be found against him The facta so far learned go to substantiate the theory that more than ana person had a hand in the strangling at Hiss Pearson, and that the body was placed near Andersen's house for the purpose of throwing suspicion upon him, and finally that a carriage was used in transferring the bqdy frata where the girl was killed to the knoll. A Hmtj ration. pietnentary legislation respecting the raatora lion of court records U strongly urged a accessary (or the preservation of records 01 great value. It fa impossible, ha «ty«, tc overestimate the necessity that astati for a r-bange in the judicial system to meet the oooitaillljr increasing business of the oountry, and be urge* that something be done to remedy the evils complained of on all tides. big, however, that much good in this direction baD been prevented by the interference of Knights of The agitation has, however, reduced the working time for over 200,000 workmen. Other reoommedationa of the report are in accordance with previous of the order for holidayB and more strict enforcement of the anti-Chinese immigration ad  Nxw Tome, Deo. M. Foster & Co., importers of upholstery goods, said to be the largest house in their line in this city, have made an assignment, with preferences of $198,883. Their liabilities are 1800,000. The Telephone Salt. Columbus, O., Dec; 8.—The motion to dismiss the Bell telephone case from the United States courts of Ohio without prejudice was sustained. A new rait will now be entered, it is thought, in Massachusetts. blundering, warm hearted Solon, as performed by Owens, has long been one of the most popular and delightful of stage characters. A BUSY 8E8SION. Naw York, Dec. a—Rev. J. Hyatt Smith, ex-ooogreasman from the Fourth New York Bev. J. Hyatt Smith Dead. Member* Predict that Much In PERHAP8 "DOC" IS CRAZY, district, for soms yean pastor of the Eighth A Mali Bobber Arrested. Will bcDon. A great many members of congreaslsay. that congress -will do a good deal of wq* in the way of legislation dnring this short melion. Those who want to reform the . tariff are particularly eager and energetic. Each IT" who has his pet project hopes to get Mine action on it. Soine of the old heads predict that there will be no legislation to ipMkofthis winter beyond tho passage of the appropriation trills. Others, equally as wise, say that ae a matter of fact there is toaoh mora chance for work during a short than a long ssssina, and they expect it to be very active from now until March V A (Teat part of the long session is wasted in jeinmHte* work. How this work is all done, rod everything is ready to go ahead with. nDe ways and means committeemen are bound to have a tariff fight The strong position taken by the president on that i|Ueation has givsn them new courage. They Insist thai a tariff tor revenue only ■oust be the party ory. Straight issue must be made, and all who cannot stand under that banner cannot march in their line*. were never more determined. They will start the flght almost at once. The committee on public lands expect to get some of their lueaMiree through. The committee on •gtioolture will try to pass the department of agrienlture and labor bill, and expect to Moceed. It is already s special order with but forty minutes debate pending on it, and that attb* Jispotal of the chairman of the oomralttec, Mr. Hatch, who says he expects to get .iboat four-flfths of the house for it Mr. Crisp expects to get the Union Pacific railroad extension bill tfcro«pfa the house among th eflrst thing*, and' Mr. Reagan expects a successful irsue of the oonfere«oe on the Interstate commerce bilL The committees on coinage, weight, and measures and $n hanking and currency expect legislation upon matters of finance. New York, Dec. 8i—The crew of the Coney Island life saving station have found three sailors lying on the beach about tw» miles east of the station. The soameu were greatly exhausted and suffering from hungn rnd exposure. They went taken to the life saving station and, after being made comfortable, explained that tbey were Jamas Sullivan, captain, and Philip 3. Towers and John Mack, of the schooner John T. Long, of New York. Capt. Sullivan said he apd his men took to a yawl about 1 o'clock yesterday morning, not thinking the schooner could live much longer. They had had a most tempestuous trip and were in fear of foundering. When they entered the yawl the son was running very high and it appeared little short of a miracle that the craft withstood the sea. They tossed about all night, being finally thrown up on the beach. They suffered terribly from cold and exhaustion. Bis Eldest Slater Denies that He Is P. Congregationalism church of Brooklyn, died at his residence in that oity yesterday. Mr. Smith was born at Saratoga Springs, N. Y., in 1848; was for some years pastor of the Eleventh. Baptist church, of Philadelphia, and subsequently" of the Lee Avenus church, Brooklyn, where he beoame widely known as a pulpit orator and a leader of the "open communion" movement. Washington, Dec. 8.—City Postofflce Inspector Weet has received a dispatch announcing that the mail pouch between Colorado and San Angelo, Tex., was robbed and the robber arrested by a postofflce inspector. Worcester, Mass., Deo. &—Mrs. George M Rice, of Uxbridge, oldest sister of Levi Wilson, has caused to be published heroomplete denial of his claim to be the son of P. L. Moon. On their return to Uxbridge Mr. and Mr*. Wee were met by Wilson, who demanded tkialr -signatures to affidavits supporting hllftteiy. They refused, and expostulated with him for telling such a story, and he threatened vengeance on them unless they would help him. ID Hsea's Son. To Protect Home Industry. Pittsburg, Dec. 8.—The Commercial-Gazette says that a National Tariff association is being formed among the workingmen of the country. By the next presidential election, it says, thousands of clubs will be in existence in the north and Ave southern states. The organization waa started in Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama An nnbroksB tariff front will be presented from the Atlantic to the Pacific. The organisation will in no way antagonize the Industrial league of Philadelphia or the Protective league of Hew York. While it is to be entirely independent of either, It will yet be a useful adjunctNew York, Dec. 8.—Two curbstone brokers, Theodore Kent and John C. Seejye, indulged in an unscientific pugilistic contest yeeWday, to the great amusement of hundreds of spectators. Pafttliaite Cnrbstoae Broken, i Bonos, Dec. 8.—The massive arched roof of the Highland skating rink was crushed in by snow yesterday. R-eparationi for the disaster had been made, owing to the weak nam of the structure having been discovered earlier in the day, and therefore the damage waa confined to the roof and parts of the walls. It will cost 160,000 to reconstruct the Crashed by tha Snow. Seeing the Young affidavits published they went to George W. Hobbs and voluntarily made affidavits supporting Mrs.' Rice's story of last Friday, and emphatically declaring that there is no truth in Wilson's story. Both say m their affidavits that they believe him to be lnnane. May not Dance tor Charity. Philadelphia, Dec. 8.—Archbishop Ryan refuses to exempt tha February Catholic charity ball from the scope of his order prohibiting the raising of funds for Gharity by means of balls. • ■ ' ' Prince Alexander In London, A QUESTION ABOUT Browns Iron ROS8A AND THE FENIANS. Prtsbubo, Deo. 8.—lames G. Blaine, Jr.. has taken his initial step in Journalism on the The Pittsburg. Times. His first assignment was to report the Ladies' Homeopathic Hospital fair. The assignment is considered an important one for a beginner, as the papers liave been devoting much space to it, owing Co the promlnenoe of the ladiee connected with the affair, being the cream of Allegheny county society. City Editor Gramer informed the embryo journalist that the value of the item depended solaty on the way it was written, and expresses himself perfectly satisfied with Mr. Blaine's production. The report went to the composing room without a word being changed. J usee O. Blaine a Reporter. ; London, Dec. &—Prlnoe Alexander has arrived in London. He was enthusiastically cheered by the crowds which met him on his arrival at the railway station and lined the streets leading to his hotel. Ha appeared to be in excellent health and spirits arid last evening occupied a box at the Drury Lane theatre to witness the performance of "A Ba« of Luck." condensed; news. Governor oi Virginia, has refused to interfere with the death sentence of T. J. Cluverius, who has nn engagement to hang Dec. 10 for the murder of Fannie Madison at Richmond- The Great CMn Skirmisher Heavily Bat Upon. Bitters ANSWERED. New York, Dec. 8.—The general council of the Fenian Brotherhood give to (he public a lengthy of the cause or causes for Jeremiah O'Donovan Rosea's depoeition from "the office of chief executive. They claim that Rossa, while presumably the head of the organisation, did not even pay his dues; that he withheld moneys belonging to the hrotherhood; that he has lied to cover his misdeeds; that he was deceitful and treacherous, and was in general a blackguard. The council in their report say that Koesa has used the funds of the organisation without authority for what he called "skirmishing," but that any real "skirmish lng" that has been dope b*s been piDid for out of the treasurysof the United Irishmen's society. The arraignment is a very strong one, and is likely to squelch Mr. Rossa for a time. The English govoroment has begun suit against the Cunard company for refusing to accept three bags of letters consigned to the United States. nodiMA cthurlroD laMUcUMrfvTuROWN'H IRON BITTKKH aw !■«!«»■DC»■. mw ■■■■—, Wlrinwii ss^s^aiusijsss: Considering Miners' Youicostown, O., Dec. 8.—Thetoal operators at Mineral Rdge mine have granted the demand* of their miner* for as increase of ten cent* per ton and work was resumed, a convention of Mahoning valley miners belonging to the Ohio Miner*' association is boing held here to-day to consider a proposal for a general strike. Sunset Cox is entitled to the salary of a foreign minister to Turkey and also that of congressman since the date of Pulltau-% resignation. He will not draw tha double salary. The schooner John T. Long went ashore at Anbury Park, N. J., and when boarded by life (avers a dog alone was found alive, the crew having bwui washed overboard. Why Committees Will Vet AHesd. Washington, Dec. 8.—The congressional committees which were to attend the funeral of the late Repreeentatlve Price, of Wisconsin, win not go. This I*, doe to the known opposition of Mr. Price to the unnoceseary expenditures which are often made on such occasion*. He, in a public speech, denounced the custom. It is possible that the action of congress is this Instance may result in a reform in congree-' atonal expenditure* on such occasions. Washington, Dec. &—Secretary Eudlcott's attack on Gen. Miles created considerable stir here, and is regarded as the first gun in the impending battle between Secretary Endieott and Gen. Sheridan. Gen. Sheridan unhesitatingly supports Gen. Miles, and there is blood upon the moon. Blood Upon the Moon. A Brooklyn polio* court has on lta docket otst a duun cases of oleomargarine dealers who sold the article for gsnoina butter. i5e»Bmck/ojoU»»D«^He«dyfce brown'sTron bitt&?SS IMmmI oroawl rad UoM ■» wimpDOT. TAKK NO OTHKH New Huna'i simUm. Three mora firms of brokers have failed in Baa Francisco, making six suspensions since the Frankal Brothers cloeed up their ofBce in Virginia City and fled to the foothills with the ooin their confiding customers had trusted to them for investment in the Comstoek mines W«w Havbk, Deo, &—The city election resulted in the election of Judge Samuel A. York (Dem.) (or mayor by about 500 pluralily over Thomas R Trowbridge, Jr., (Rep.). Lynch, the labor candidate for mayor, polled about 1,100 rotes. For city clerk, B. J. ghanlcy (Dem.) defeated C. W. Willet (Hep.). the present incumbent, by 348 plurality. 'i he Democrats elect all the other city sitterrD. '11 Are will be a tie iu both branches ■f the city government, the councils standing M Republican* to M Democrats, and the atdermanic board 8 Republicans to 8 Democrat* This gives the mayor the decisive rote on all disputed questions. James Reynolds (Dem.) is elected town agent over Beeohsr (Rep.) by over 800 plurality. Shot by a School Teacher Owosfio, Mich., Deo. 8.—Another case of ■nurdsr has presented itaelf to the people of Bhiattiee county. Thomas Morrison, living at Henderson, six miles north of here, upon learning that the teacher, Fred Joalyn, of the *cbool naar there, had been punishing his boy severely, started for the schoolhouse to learn if it was true. He was about to give him the name treatment, whereupon Joelyn drew % revolver and shot Morrison dead. Ma claims that the shooting was done in selfdefense. .  New York, Dec. 1—1The mysterious meeting of aldermen, of which a sssisation was made by a morning paper, is said by politicians to have been an informal gathering for the purpose of agreeing upon silmMon of patronage hy the incoming board. Mysterious Aldolases. Abbott's Booties Sara. Canada is no* pleased with the references .In President Cleveland's message relating to the aotfoa of Canadian officials toward American flahermen. Junr Citt, Dec. 8.—The New Jersey state Democratic committee met last night at Taylor's hotel. The meeting was held with closed doors. The committee was unanimous in the belief that the Democrats would have a majority, of four or more on Joint-ballot, and that Governor Abbett would certainty be elected United States aeuator. It was said that Labor Assemblymen Carroll and Donnhue would vote with the Democrats Archbishop Rran, of Philadelphia, has called attention to the fact that the decrees of the Plenary council of Baltimore prohibit, the lining of ail balls for charitable purposes or the benefit of oharitable institutions. Wanted. Tummot, Dec. ft. —Representative Morrison said with rsfsrsoos to the newspaper statnnsot that his friends-desired to make him clerk of the Matt house, that the statement did not originate with nor was it circulated by his frisoda. ▲ Denial from Mr. Kerrlsm. General Agents, to handle William' Copper Buffalo, Dec. 8.—Charles- O. Irfc.ii, collector of cana. statistics, has finished his report of the shipments by canal for the season. There were 7,414 clearances from May to December. The principal shipments were: Wheat, 31,861,701 bushels; corn, 12,545,408 bushels; 64,S01,275 feet of boards and scantling; 91,851,705 pounds of flaxseed; 80,303,687 pounds of coal, and 11,590,480 pounds of pig iron. Erie Caaal Shipments The Pacific coast stock gambling erase oontUiues with unabated vigor in Ban Francisco, sod curbstone brokers are raking in the savings of the poor. plate MAP OF THE UNITED STATU, MEXICO, 4c. Slse 95x65 inches. ■•art Disease Killed Artist Wales. E. W. SMITH, *00., ■ Sooth Sixth St., Philadelphia Jftnr Ton, Dec. 8.—A medical examination mads yesterday by Deputy Coroner Ssrold proved that the artist, James A. Wales, who died in a restaurant, succumbed tolswrt disease. A telegram was received from his relations in i'hiladelphia declining, with thanks, the offer of the Hew York Pren ;t«b to take charge of his funeral. Chicago, Dec. 8.—The National Opera company .gave an elaborate r*prwentatimi of "The Huguenots," which was reoeived with the greatest enthusiasm M a very large audience. The opera was produced with a magnificence of stage setting and 'Costuming. A notable feature of the evening was the first appearance her* in grabd opera in English of Mma. Furech-Ma# She m* the part of Valentino. "Tbo Huguenots" la Chicago. If the glowing reports of the discovery of deep sea fisheries and of black cod in the Pacific, off the. British Columbian coast, are confirmed many Newfoundland and Labrador fisherman will go west in tins spring. Carriage for Hire. Boston, Dec. 8.—Charles Muloahy, the 17- year-old express clerk who stole a package ot •6,000 from the National Elf ess company in this city some time ago, has been sent to the reform eohooL The money has never been recovered. ROBERT WILLIAMSON has a fine UMan which he will furnish for funerals orwi.l hire 10 Order at reasonable rate*. Leave orders at Law & McMIIUn's store 7d-lw. it large number of people is Chicago are anxiously inquiring the whereabouts of F. M. Smith, a commission merchant, who has disappeared l'rom the city, leaving an army of creditors and carrying off C80,000 in cash. So Coal fee Church "Charities. Dwelling! Ctr Beat. Lounvoxs, Dec. 8.—The city council recently voted B00 bushels of coal to each church society for charttiee, and the mayor vetoed the measure. Yesterday the rrot«itant ministers of thp city met and paawd reso* fetiona protesting against the ttw of pnbUa atoney for church nhsrlttes The four new and convenient dwellings-Mire on Hirer St., and one on Ann—near X. & B water tank, are far rent. Wn. Slocsh mm T—*— Probably Gallty. BOTUONWW, VI, Dec. &-htb» Jennie Saxton forgery Judge Bare hasdeoidad Dh»t Miss 8.xum was probably guilty. Mm far lbs grand j«ry. b -. *" Masdered hy a Kaxlean. Cmra JswQIs «sr gale. San Antonio, Tex., Deo. A—A. B. Jsnnor a leading merchant of KerrviOe, was mur Jered at that pUee Monday night by a Mexi can. The murder wasentirely knproToked A frisad of Joseph fltaman, of Beading, Pa., offered hint a bottle of ammonia declaring that it oontataad rye wblsky. Seaman drank some of tha contents and will die. Paiub, Deo. 8.—The chamber at deputies has voted to diapoas of the crown dlamrtla THIS