Evening Gazette

              :7v..r % ?L " v ' ft* \ Jetting JiBfe & mm i4si I W»«kiy BaWMlabad 1M0. f PITTSTON PA., WEDNESDAY. APRIL 20. 1887. I TWOOTKTt | Tan OntiriiVwkt Faithful unto death ALEXANDER MITCHELL. THE GRAND OLD MAN WERE THEY DROWNED* A HALF HOLIDAY. A Naval Officer Snicidev A Wealthy Kallroad Man Dim In Kaw Fears for the Safety of Four Men TVho Went Sailing. Annapolis. April 20 —Lieutenant John W. Dntienh.-wer shot and killed bimsnlf nl the NhtnI Academy thiC morning. He hid b wn fflicied with meutU trouble after his return from the Arctic regions. THE LAST W0RD8 UTTERED BY A Nbw York, April 30.—Alexander Mitchell, president of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paxil Railroad company, died in this city at the Hoffman House yesterday. The immediate cause of his death was said by his friends to bo "bronchial pneumonia," ailthough the disease was supplemented by deficient action of the heart. For several year* Mr. Mitchell had withdrawn himself from active business, and it was only at the earnest solicitation of his associates that he retained his position as head of the St. Paul system. Ho went to Florida about six months ago, accompanied by his wife and an old bosom friend, the Rev. Dr. Keone, of Milwaukee, staying at his handsome house in Jacksonville, named Villa Alexandra. About two weeks ago ho came to this city, leaving his wife at the south. He seemed to be in good health, but his friends noticed that he was greatly emaciated. York. WISHES TO SUBMIT THE CRIME* Jersey City, April 20.—Six men sailed away from Communipaw in a little unchristened catboat at 2:30 o'clock on Sunday afternoon to 1u»ve a jolly time on the bay. Four of them, DV. J. Mason, Frank Bernard, W. E. Johnson and Richard Westerman, all of Communipaw, have been given up as lost by their wives and friends. Two of the men were namod Robinson and Smith, Brooklyn friends of Mason. THE BILL TO LEGALIZt THE SAT- BRAVE ENGINEER. BILL TO THE VOTERS. URDAY AFTERNOON REST Ho Doe. Not Believe That the Parnelllfea Have Auoelated Themselves with Passe, the New York Assembly by a Vote of 73 to S7—It Mow Awaits the Signature of Governor Hill—Enlhn.ia.rn Flag the Trains"—He Remains at ltli Post and Is Csrrled Willi Ills itogine Down ■ *0# Foot Embank' - ; - CAHAJOHARit', N. Y., April 30.—A Short V il nf St. Johnsville the. Mohawk rivet runs. clc**Hj*$b«T track of the New York Central ratifoad. The river undermined the tracks last week, causing a landslide about eight feet deep and 120 feet long. Into the ditch thus made the Jtaffalu fl*press train plunged earty yesterday morning, killing the engineer, Edward Kennar, and breaking one Of tho legs of the fireman, Eugene Wylie, who, It is foaredy is also fatally hurt internally. The train consisted of locomotive No. 338 and nine cars, and it was in charge of Conductor Emington Doxtater. The engine plunged into the river and the two forward cars come very near going into the water. The remainder of the can were thrown all over the four tracks, completely blockading them. Engineer Kennar. of West Albany, remained at his post and was carried with his engine into the river down a 200 foot embankment. Tho engine went over 100 feet beyond the cars. It is hard to conceive how a man could bo mixed up In it mass of warped and broken iron withoht being instantly killed, yet Kennar was alive when assistance reached him. His first words were: "Send back a flagman." He was extricated from the wrecked locomotive and carried to the railroad track on a plank, but he died in two minutes. Kennar was about 54 years old, and had been on the road thirty years, and bore a splendid record, having run the flyers over this division for a long time. He had a severe cut on the back of his head, and his hands, face and neck were badly scalded. A tramp on tho train was thrown high in the air, but escaped serious Injuries. Before (be (tooin. forged Letter to be the Is the time to buy real estate. I hare weral good bargains in lota, dwellings and tiaioen places worth from $200 to $40,000, wl paying big returns on the investment. C«ll quick. O. B. Thompson, Ajr'L Subject of Official Investigation. Among K*ubor Man. London, April 30.—Mr. Gladstone spoke at the dinner given by the Eighty club last evening. Ho said the time had arrived when It was necessary to measure his own position and the position of the Unionists. He never entertained a suspicion that the Farnellltes associated themselves with crime, and his official knowledge was at least as good as that of Lord Hartington. The burden of proof lay upon the accusers, not upon the accused. Unless the accusers showed a rational probability of the truth of their charges they wore calumniators,, and should be shunned as pests of society. Albany, April 30,—The Saturday half holiday bill [essed the assembly, after a very animated discussion, by a vote of 78 yeas to 87 nays, and now goes to the governor for his signature. It was advanced to its final passage by Mr. McKenna. The pleasure seekers landed at Pamrapo, a a few miles south of Communipaw, at 3:30 o'clock, and visited Churchill's hotel, where they bought a dozen bottles of lager. Several of them were seen on the streets of Pamrapo a few hours later. Mason, Bernard, Johnson and Westerman sailed from Pammpo with the intention of going to Staten Island, Robinson and Smith returning to Brooklyn by roll. Get one of our new Base Ball Shirtr. "Just the thing t D knock 'em out" Mr. Crosby moved as an amendment to strike out tho provision making the first Monday In September a holiday, to be known as L*bor day. He characterized the bill as a consignment from the buncombe factory down stairs (the executive chamber). 60 cents each. Coons Jt Ull man's Trade Palace. On Wednesday last ho developed a fever, and Dr. Bradley and Dr. Janeway wore callcd to attend him. On Friday Dr. Mackie, of Milwaukee, a nephew who generally cared for him, was telegraphed for and on Sunday he reached this city. Mr. Mitchell was sinking rapidly when his nephew arrived, and at 2:35 p. m. yesterday he died. The boat was picked up on Monday morning west of Slack Tom Island, a few miles from Bobbin's Reef light, by the tug Annie Wilson, and taken to Elizabethport, where it was identified by its original owners, the Murphy brothers, boatmen, of Communipaw. It waa found floating bottopi up near one of the sbad hedges. The halliards had been cut This would indicate that the boat was struck by a squall on Sunday night, when a brisk northwest wigd was blowing, and that a knife was used to bring down the sail. Nobody in Communipaw has seen any of thevoyager*rinco Sunday afternoon, and the wives of all but Johnson t.hlnlr they met their death in the chilling waters of the bay. Mr*. Johnson cherishes tho sleflder hope that her husband may have been picked up by an outward bound vessel. Mason and Johnson we™ telegraph linemen. They were expert swimmers. Johnson had with him (300 in and a gold watch. He leaves five young children. Mrs. Mason has three children. Bernard was a shipping clerk in an establishment in Park plaoe. He leaves a wife and one child. Westerman was the yovngeet of the party, being about 28 year* old.He had charge of the youths' department at Underbill, Slote & Cornell's, clothers, at Broadway and Ninth street. He was isoccmd lieutenant of Company E, First regiment of the N. J. N. G. He leMras a wife and one child. Try E. J. McDonnell's $2.60 shoe, mide to order and in stock. Fine sewed sbooa $3.50. Ladles' fine shoes $2.60. No store good* sold here. Store formerly occupied by Matthews A West. Sboea to Order *9. SO. Mr. McKenna advocated the passage of the bill in its original form. He said there were too few holidays in this country and urged that to-day—the anniversary of the battle of Lexington—was a most appropriate time to enact the measure. Bitterest of all was the sight of the Liberals supporting tho coercion bill. He had hoped that a considerate number of the Liberals who had voted in favor of the crimes bill would eventually refuse to accept the measure unless they were assured that there would be combined with it a bill for the relief of Ireland. For that reason he had asked in the home at commons the question: Would the government stand or fall by its relief bill as by its coercion bill? The evasive answer be received showed that the government meant to force through the coercion bill and let the relief bill take its chances. The news of Mr. Mitchell's death was a shock to most of his friends, especially those who had seen himdown town as late a-s last Wednesday afternoon. At the Hoffman house there were many callers who left messages of sympathy. The corridors were also thronged with numerous stock brokers, who were concerned at the possible effect of Mr. Mitchell's death on speculation. Those most intimate with Mr. Mitchell said, however, that he had not bought or sold any stocks for the last few years, and that ho had been practically out of active business affairs in both his railroad and his bank corporations. Assemblyman Erwin did not desire the passage of the bill and tried to weight it down by an amendment which provided that it should apply only to cities having a population of 300,000. He said the people in the country did not need additional holidays, and thought that the bill was another New York blow at the farmers. Coons & UUm Cn show an elegant line of Ladies' Muxlin Underwear Coons & Ullman show the best assortment of boys' hats New styles in boys' 25 cent cloth hats. Ainsworth wanted the countrymen to be relieved of the incubus of holidays which should be confined to cities. Speaker Husted took a hand in and wanted holidays. He read a church document ie support of the bill. He said the question should be referred to tho judgment of the nation. He did not wish an early dissolution of parliament, but they must arouse reflection on the part of the electors, and he believed a dissolution would produce that effect. The body of the dead banker has been embalmed and will leave the city this evening at ((o'clock on Mr. Mitchell's private car for Milwaukee by the Pennsylvania railroad and the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago roads, which connects in the Union depot at Chicago with the St. Paul "oad. It will be accompanied by young Mr. Mitchell and his wife and a few intimate friends. The burial will be in the Forrest Home cemetery at Milwaukee. Mrs. Alexander Mitchell is still at Villa Alexandria, in Jacksonville, in poor health, but it is expected that her physicians will permit her to go directly on to Milwaukee to attend the funeral. «ol. Bacon was not disturbed by workingmen's demands. He favored tho bill,, however.RIVAL MERCHANTS In the house of commons yesterday Mr. Caldwell, Liberal Unionist, gave notice that bo would move for the appointment of a select committee to investigate the charges made by the Times against Mr. Parnell and other Irish leaders in connection with crime in Ireland. Crosby's amendment to strike out Labor day was lost by a vote of 4 to 96. Tho affirmative vote was cast by Crosby, Cole, Cromwell and Piatt. Erwin's amendment was beaten by an overwhelming vote, and the bill went through in enthusiastic style by the vote above recorded. The cause of tho accident was a lock of retaining wall along the embankment. The wall was built up to a point immediately east, and no wall was constructed for some 500 feet along where the slide occurred. The hill was composed of gravel and sand, and a spring at the top had created an opening which resulted in tho slide, which took many large trees with it. One of the passenger coaches wont into the water at the stove dnd, thus subduing the Are and preventing a worse accident by conflagration. - Will grow white arouna the gills when they see our Lord Randolph Churchill, speaking at Nottingham last evening, said that if the Parnellitee choose to bring an action against The Timee they need not trust an English Jury, because the* tan take proceedings against the paper hi Ires Wl or Scotland. He would not make himself It party to the accusation, but it might be neccssary for the house of commons, independently of the Parnellite", to take action to clear itself as a body of the grave charges made against a section of its members. The bill makes every Saturday, from 18 noon to midnight, a legal holiday, and, provided it receives the governor's signoture, will take effect in ten days from its passage. Distinguished Scientists. Washington, April 20.—The first day's meeting of the National Academy of Sciences drew together a notable gathering of scientist* from different parts of the country. The liMfffing will continue four days. Among the papers read were two on "The Results of the Investigation of the Charleston Earthquake," by Professor Everett Hayden abd C. E. Dutton. Among the prominent scientists present were Professor E. E. Cope, of Philadelphia; Dr. Oould, of Cambridge; Dr. of Montreal; Professor Marsh, Professor Langley, Professor Young, Professor Alexander Grafiam Bell; Professor Morse, of Salem, Mass.; Professor Gibbs, of Yale; Professor Bnrr, Dr. Gill, G. W. Hill, Professor Newcombe, Geo. F. A. Walker, of Boston, and Professor Remseu, of Johns Hopkins university. The passage of the bill causes groat enthusiasm among workingmen throughout the state, and was strongly advocated by many prominent business men. SpringPrices DEATH IN THE AQUEDUCT, WrMcing trains)with large gangs of men were set to work as soon as possible after the accident and the westbound freight track was soon cleared. An eastbound engine, running light and following the wrecked train, brought the sleepers and drawing room cor, with such passengers as desired to return, to Little Falls as soon as the derailed cars were placed on the track. Superintendent Priest subsequently took such passengers as desired to oonnect for New York back to the landslipe, w! nVh had in the meantime been made passable for pedestrians, and they im» transferred to a westbound train, which then returned to Albany. Tho only passenger injured was George Van Allen, of Oneida, and his wounds are not serious. (treat credit is given to Conductor Doxtater, of the wrecked train, for his successful efforts to stop the express train from the east, which was done within seven carlengtks of the landslido. Engineer Kennar's last words were: "Boys, flag the trains." Ono Man Killed and Six Ollutf Severely Fifty Tears of Railroads. Hino Sing, N. Y., April 30.—Yesterday morning, just before daylight, one man was killed and six men were injured by an unexpected explosion in the north heading in shaft No. 2 of the new aqueduct, situated near Merritt's Corner, back at Sing Sing. A blast had previously been flrod and it was supposed that all the cartridges had exploded. One dynamite charge had not exploded, however, and when the steam drill was driving a blast hole in the rock it reachod the unexploded cartridge and fired it Injured. * Mr. NethereHft, an eminent chirographic expert, has compared tte sigtMnre attached to The Times Parnell letter with two of Mr. Parnell's signatures. He says there are disparities between the signature to The Times letter and tho two others, and that there are also disparities between the latter two. He thinks the fairest comparison would be with signatures of the same date as that at The Times, not with signatures recently written for a test. He says the signature given by The Times, if false, is a very good imitation, but thftfcit would be unfair to give opinion based upon two signatures written for comparison.Washington, April 30.—The department has been officially notified that the semi-centennial of the introduction of railways into France will be celebrated by an international exhibition (under private auspices) of railways and industries connected with them, to be held at Vincennes, from Mfcy to November of the present year. AND STOCK. Clothing Rampant Battle Between Policemen and Tramps. South Bkkd, Ind April SO.—In a fight here between the and a gang of tramps eleven tramps were captured, six of them being armed with revolvers. During the light Policemen Metz shot a tramp fhrongh the heart, kflHng him instantly. Three badness houses were broken into by John Coyne, about 85 years old and unowned, was standing over the drill and there wore twelve other men in close proximity. The explosion overthrew the (frilling machine, extinguished tho lights and prostrated the thirteen men on the floor of the heading. When help reached them Coyne was found to have been so horribly mangled that death must have been instantaneous. . A Dishonest letter Carrier. . O., April 3ft—'Young DoyJa, the letter carrier who has been robbing the mail for some time past, has thus far kept oat of the way of officers, and ' no clew of his present whereabouts Is-known. The yoofig man bore a very excellent reputation, and his friends are at a loss to account fofr his crooked work. A further search of his room resulted in the finding of an additional batch of letters. In addition to the robbery Doyle forged the names of persons to whom registered letters were addressed. As yet the postoffloe officials can give no estimate oC the amount that has been taken. Letters were found bearing date as far back as early in February. It is generally believed that Doyle is in hiding in the city.  The Pall Mall Gazettee says: "Mr. Parnell is an Irishman; therefore The Times is allowed to insult and libel him with impunity. We earnestly appeal to the members of the house of commons on both sides to do Mr. Parnell justice and commit the editor of The Times tq tho clock tower for a breach of privilege." Mr. Parnell has gone to Dublin to sift the inattor of the letter published by The Times. Governor Bill Hail Try Again. STOCK IMMENSE! Albany, April 30.—The senate Republican caucus declined to confirm the nominations of Messrs. Armstrong and Buekbee for railroad commissioners. This action "hangs them up,4' as was done with tho other nominations. It is understood that the vote stood B to 9 on Armstrong and 8 to 10 on Buekbee. Engineer Edward Kennar, the unfortunate victim of the -wreck, was a central figure among the locomotive engineers of this state. He occupied uu important place in the estimation of railroad men, and was considered by the railroad authorities as their most trusted engineer. During' twenty years of service as a passenger engineer Kennar has been paid from the company's coffers between $90,000 and $00,000. Ue holds a life insurance of $8,000 in the beneficiary branch of tbe Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. He was a local politician in the sense of pnee having held office in his own town, Watervliet, and having at- state Democratic , conventions at various times. He was a a pmber of the Democratic county committee » W was a personal friend of Daniel Maiming. He was a levout Catholic and contributed quite largely to the church. His deep concern for the interests of others shown in the first words he (aid when found pinioned fast in his cab. He was asked if he was hurt. "I'm all right, boys," he said; "look otit for No. 5." He expired as soon as he was extricated and before he could be placed under cover. He leaven a wife and a daughter J 8 years oM. The others injured were Andrew Gumbush, James McCormack, Isaac Kelaey, David Wilson, Michael Dudash and Frank Gilhooly. The injured men, except Gumbush, were taken to the Bellevue hospital, in New York, and they are all in a fair way toward recovery.Maj. Baundersoil, speaking at TunbrluB"-D. J reiterated liis charges against the Parneliites, and challenged them to adopt the means of vindication at their disposal. An unrivaled selection of Cloths of At the inquest in the afternoon Percy Brigham, the engineer in charge, testified that it was impossible to know whether or not all the cartridges in a blast had exploded, and therefore this accident was one of a not uncommon kind. A verdict of accidental death was rendered. Dublin, April 20.—11m eviction of tenants from the estate of the Marquis of Lsundowne having been resumed, Messrs. O'Brien and Kilbride, the latter an evicted tenant from the Lansdowne etitato, will sail for Canada on Sunday to agitate against Lord Lansdowne in the Dominion. Against Lsusdowne. the latest styles. The'Times says: "We possess several specimens of Mr. Parnell's signature, written about the date of the disputed document from which we are able to parallel the peculiarities of the signatures." A Premium for Bis Departure. Clinton, Ills., April 20.—E. H. was made to leave this place, to remain away forever. Adams was a noted spitualistlc impostor, and edited a paper in his interest called Echoes From the Bunny Land. He was mobbed last Thursday by about 300 enraged citizens and narrowly escaped with his life. Since then he has been in jail as a security against bodily harm being done him and because he was unable to pay a $75 fine that had been imposed qpon him. Before leaving the city council granted him his liberty and remitted the fine upon condition that he would go away, never to return. A Tootli Weighing Three Pounds. Stiff Hats U.%. LEXINGTON'S SNOWY HILLS. Tirrs, O., April 20.—The osseous remains of a mastodon was found near the village of Tiro, on the Northwestern railroad, about twenty-five miles southeast of this city. While engaged in ditching on the Walter Green farm, a mile and a half east of Tiro, J. D. Mitcluier came upon decayed bones of mammoth proportions. The remains thus far unearthed were found at a depth of not more than two feet, in a marshy piece of ground just east of the house, and that other bones will yet be found is quite sure. The bones are of unusual proportions, but are mostly so far decayed as to render it impossible to measure them. The teeth of the animal aro almost perfoctly preserved, because of the enamel. The largest tooth found measured six and three-quarters inches in length, four inches in width and twenty inches in circumference; it weighed two pounds and ten ounces. The other teeth diminish in size to the smallest, which is three inches oach way and weighs less than one pound. These are the second remains of this class found in this section. Washington, April 20.—The president has appointed Sigourney Buttafc of Boston, to be second comptroller of the treasury, to take the place of Judge Maynard, of New York, promoted to be assistant secretary of the treaifc ury. It is his first public position. Reeond Comptroller of the Treasury. A Historic Kvent Celebrated with Ardor Lexington, Mass., April 'JO.—Snow eight inches deep covered tho hills and valleys of Lexington as the 113th anniversary of the tattle dawned. The celebration was begun, however, as planned. Seventeen members of the First regiment fife, drum and bugle corps, under clutrge of J. F. Clarke, left the Revere house, Boston, at 2 a. in. in a barge, and rtode to tho town over the route taken by Paul Revere. In Chilly Weather. Annapolis, April 20.—A torpedo exploded under the torpedo launch Hull in the harbor and sunk her in one minute and a half. Ensign Muir was in charge, and several naval cadets were on board, but they were all taken off in safety by an oysterman. Sunk by a Torpedo. Just received a large and select line of Lancaster, Pa., April 20.—John Becker, a farmer near Mapheim, this county, his wife, Catherine, and their daughter-in-law, Mrs. Emma Becker, and the hitter's child, while crossing the Pennsylvania railroad in a buggy, about a mile northwest of this city, were struck by the Chicago limited express. Mr. and Mrs. Becker were almost instantly killed and their daughter seriously injured, but their grandchild was carried 100 yards on the pilot of the engine without receiving the ■lightest injury. Mrs. Becker was horribly mangled.  A Child's Mlraeulous Kseape. Men's, Youths' & Boys' Clothing WANTS TO BE ALONE Alighting at the line they marched through tho town over the route of the British troops, halting at the Massachusetts house at 0:15 o'clock. At 7:30 an old fashioned breakfast was given to the town people at the Massachusetts house, which was participated in by 135 people. Suva Srotlu Anxious to Become an Iu- Imprisonment for Life. Hai.ivax, N. 8., April 20.—Provincial Secretary Fielding introduced a series of resolutions in the Nova Scotia parliament reaffirming the opinion of the last parliament and of the people, as expressed at the polls, that withdrawal from the Canadian confederation is desirable. After -reviewing the various phases assumed by the secession agitation in past years, and the ineffectual efforts to reach a satisfactory adjustment of financial relations with Canada, the revolutions conclude: ■Impendent Stata. Morris, HI, April 20.—In the Watt- Schwarts murder trial the jury returned a verdict of guilty and both prisoners were sentenced to confinement in the penitentiary for life. at tha Rev. Mr. Staple sat at the head of the table, with Bijou Harrington, 84 years of age, on his right, and John P. Reed, another aged man, upon, the left. This feature in the day's event was characteriaod by tho large attendance of okl people, most of whom were direct connections of the heroes of 1775. The Existing Compromise Maintained. HENRY COHEN Vienna, April 20.-»-At a conference of the Austrian and Hungarian delegates it was unanimously resolved to maintain the existing compromise. To Aid the Parliamentary Party. Banged Himself In His Cell. Naw York, April 20.—A large and enthusiastic meeting of delegates to the local council of the Irish National loague was held here for the purpose of rendering speedy and effective aid to the national cause of Ireland. J, J. Dolaney presided. Resolutions denouncing the coercion bill, The Times forgery and the Saundereon slanders and pledging unflagging support to Gladstone and Pamell were adopted. It. was decided to call mass meetings in Brooklyn and New York and to begin an earnest canvass for funds to aid the parliamentary party while the struggle for Ire- Jand's redemption continues. Edwardsville, Ills., April 90.—About three weeks ago Henry Damme, a prosperous farmer, 48 years old, had a terrible quarrel with his wife, and finally beat her until he broke two of her ribs. He was arrested and put in the jail here. His attorney succeeded in getting his bail reduced to (2,000, procured A surety, and-went to the jail to have Damme released. The man was found dead in bis cell, with a twisted blanket around his neck. He had raised his feet from the floor and !■"! strangled to death. He had not been dead more than ten minutes when found. "This Hou*' strongly reaffirms the declaration at the last House, that Nova Scotia suffers great disadvantages in the Union, and declares its opinion that uuless a material change takes place in commercial affairs and commercial relations, whereby the position of the province is improved, the discontent in Nova Scotia will coutinuo and Ihcrease, and it will be nec ciary to again submit the question of separation from Canada to the people of this province for their decision." In the afternoon a children's entertaunnent took place at the Town hall, followeTby a band concert, and at evoning the day's celebration was concluded by a ball. CONDENSED NEWS. Clothing House, A dispatch from Paris says that i'ert. Hyacinthe is seriously ill. Ysla Alumni Association. The bodies of A. L. Rader, David Shuman and Paul Nagle, who were burned to death by fire in a coke pit at Connellsville, Pa., have been recovered. OPPOSITE THE EAGLE HOTEL. Wateiibcry, Cons., April 30.—The first dinner of the Yale Alumni association was given at tin* Bcovill house. About eighty- Yale men wero present, including twenty-five from out of town. Rev. Dr. Anderson presided in the absence of Gen. Kellogg, aud introduced President Dwight, who siwke on the geCBral valuo of a college education. F. J, Kingsbury responded to "Yale in the Corporation," Rev. Joseph Twitchell to "Yale at the Capital," Charles R Baldwin to "Yale's Rivals, East and West," Rev. G. 8. Plumley to "Yale in the Pulpit," Arthur J. Kimball to "Yale in Journalism," and Henry J. Kellogg to "Yale's Future Alumme." Reverend Dr. Samuel T. Spear, one of the most widely known pastors St the Presbyterian church, and a noted writer on religious topics, is dangerously ill at Brooklyn. Our motto is "Work for the benefit of the greatest number." Prices are figures of by-gone days. . The resolutions are to be debated to-morrow, and aa the Assembly contains an oyw whelming majority qt repealers they will undoubtedly pass. liloodshed la Afghanistan. Robert Hunt, United States army, retired, died at his home in Ludlow street, Charlestown, Mass., of paralysis, aged 07. He went through the Mexican and civil wars, making about forty years service. Ottawa, April 2ft.—An investigation has been ordered into the firing upon an American vessel off Beaver harbor, New Brunswick, recently by the government cruiser Vigilant The Dominion government is very reticent about giving any information regarding the case, which, by some well known authorities on international law, is considered as a serious matter. It would appear from the evidence in the possession of the public, as related by the ort»w of the Vigilant, that Ml was no proof of tbe rtraoge vowel being 4 fishing vessel. An Investigation Ordered. Bombay, April 80.—Dispatches received here announce the rout of Parwana Khan with his 5,000 troops by the Qhilzais, south of Ghuni. Parwana Khan was sent by the ameer of Afghanistan to avenge the massacre of Gholam Haiden Khan, the governor of Maurut, by the Ghiliaia, The of Dhir has rebelled. He attacked andjdefeated the klMQ of Bodsharo and captured two villages and a quantity of breechloaders.Correct Style for Spring and Summer 1887. HxriHU, N. Rt April 80.-The trial of David Crowley, of Portsmouth, for the murder at his wife in October last* took place hare, Chief Justice Doe sitting with  Bingham. The indictment sets forth that Crowley, coming home, found his wife drunk oo the floor, and poured kerosene over her and set Ore to it Crowley pleaded murder lathe second degree, which was accepted. Witnesses testified to fhe defendant's good obtuwofer, au} that bis wife had been a bard drinker for ftfteen year*. Crowley was sentenced to state prison for eighteen months at hard labor. The sentence is in sharp contrast with the case of Patrick Blute, who was tettewed to state prison for twenty j iars because he found his wife drftnk ana threw %er nut of the room so that Bhefet down stairs aud was killed Only tl|ktMk Months. At Mlddletown, Conn., John Ireton was acquitted of the charge of kilXng Thomas Bride. The body of Chief Justice Cartter was removed to Cleveland for burial. St. LOCIS, ApriljjJO.—Jamefi O. Blaine and party, consisting of R C. Kerns, Mrs. Blaine, Miss Hattie Blaine and Miss Abigal Dodge, arrived at the Union depot from Fort Gibsou. They came Jn a sppchil car aver the gt. Louis aud Kau Francisoo railroad, aud report having hud a pleasant journey. Mr. Blaine 'imieared much wearied, though be sat upright in his car and greeted people with smiles CWd lioiis. The tar was closely guarded, admission lieiug denied every one. The party let't for Chicago over the Wabash railroad, where Mr. Blaine will spend three ilays visiting his son Walter. ft'r. l.lalne on the lCoad A|aIu. Ex-Congressman A. J. Weaver, of Nebraska, is dead. Italy Will Try Acaln. The demand of Pennsylvania machines for axtra pay for night work is for the purpose of doing away with night work altogether. Paris, April 30.—It is reported in diplomatic circles that Italy, with England's moral support, is preparing for a sharp campaign against Abyssinia. An understanding between England and Italy, with tho moral assistanco of Germany and Austria, concerning all African affairs, is under discission in London. The rumor that M. rte Giers has resigned is denied. Amicably Adjusted, The pope has written a letter to the Centorists in the German reichstag- requesting them to vote for the ecclesiastical bill. Rochester, N. Y., April 80.—The difficulty in the building trade in this city has been virtually settled by the contractors accepting the nine hours' term. The men, on the other hand, promise to work ten hours a dayv whenever necessary in order to complete contracts ou time, but the extra hour will count as overtime. There are aboqt l60 stonemasons still out, but it is expected that they will soon fall into line. Sixteen Bald Knobbers are now on trial for murder at Ozark, Mo. Baron von Foenstle, Bavarian minister of justice, died of heart disease. RICKETTS THE HATTER Ihe Stave Holders' Strike. Ex-Secretary Manning has greatly improved in health since he went to Europe. OLD GARMENTS APPEAR NMI? ratal Fire in Illinois. A Poker Kooin fur lloya. Detroit, April HQ.—Mr. Powderly has sent a telegram to the stove molders here, telling them not to strike; that a committee trill visit thein to investigate matters, and that he hopes everything will be all right. The mcWei's therefore remained at work. Tho congressional contest between White and Lowry, at Fort Wayne, Ind., has ended in favor of the former. Attar being Cleaned and Repaired b» jJOHN TTOTTICO. I'ai.atisk, Ills., April20.—The reside, lee of Lyman Maples, two miles and n half north A this place, was totally destroyed bj Are, daring which one of the hired hands was wasted alive and another was fo I adly I joined that his recovery is doubtful. Miss Tracy, a domestic, was also badly Vanied, aud is in a condition, jlrs. Staples tntq also tap-psd about tfc# face «nfl hands, rwflre h#d completely cousumed th t boase Indianapolis, April 80.—A sensation has been cau»xl by the discovery of a poker room, patronised by boys between 13 and 80 years okl. Two boys engaged as collectors have :lisappearod, having tabled to account for money |»d by customers, and thus the ex- Utcuee of the place was revealed. It was hidden in i cellar under a business block in the center of the town, and was unknown U the police. Th* entrano* to it was through f ■loan l abile Itrqaast*. John M. Kimball, water comissiousr of Albany, late colonel of the Twenty-fifth infantry, and ex-member of assembly for Albany county, died suddenly. THE OLD RELIABLE TIILO*. Boston, April 20.—The will of the fete Aipi Schofield cqptaina the following public bequests: To the Benevolont Fraternity of Churches, $8,000; Massachusetts Charitable Eye and Ear Inflrmarv, C2,000; Perkins' Ittstitue for the Blind, C3,000; Children's Mission, $300; Home for Aged Women, $500; W)000"' 8outb Main St., rear of Lewii i.fftem.'H store Work done promptly aiuf at reasonable price* K.-tr M*ntlin«Btal Iteasoas. Max Francisco, April 80.—A resolution tvas adopted by the chamber of commerce r» questing the Jiavy deportment not to destroy the war ship Hartford, bat to pressrve her ou account of her historical association* Hilw Seorles bos been appointed by the ovenior u chief jasttce ot the California npitauu court. J- can fornlab 1000 Industrious I idles with per mansnt, lucrative employment. No fraud or umbuff. Hundreds of testimonials from ladle* '"dW-d-.t Chicago, 111, Rear Admiral Burnt,«C Um French navy, IB tad. •Jt. —