Evening Gazette

              --T X f turning jUSfc t. SUKBBB1063 I WmUi fct»Wished I860- J PITTSTON PA., SATURDAY. AUGUST 20. 1887. TWOICMTI Ten Canto Wtik, Genuine Diamonds Found in Tea and Coffee. A TICKET NOMINATED. «port, signed by himself and Jaraos H. Qilnlan, of Warren county. Dr. Loverson thought then were two errors in the mar (orlty report First, in the introduction of natters of secondary importance about which the committed wAre not agreed, and in the omitting of certain cardinal principles wcond in importance to the land theory only. For those reasons he presented a minority report, of which the following and concluding nntenoe is the substance: THE TORY GOVERNMENT THE ThldVING RAILROADERS. STEAMSHIP ON FIRE. THE SPORTING WORLD. X Confession of Uullt Which Wilt Lead Record of Events In the Ulnmond Field GEORGE HEADS THE H08T3 OP ANNOUNCES THE PROCLAMATION OF THE NATIONAL LEAGUE. Philadelphia, Aug. 20.—Levi Case, one of tue brakumen on the Penapylvania railrojd, who is under bail for participating m tiio robberies of the freight cars on the Now York division, has made a full confesilon, in which he admits his guilt, and has given the minus of a number of other brakenien and conductors who have been engaged in the pilfering*. Chse states that while a train was lyiyg on a siding the crew of the train would go through the freight trains and select a package here and there, shoes from a case, and other goods, all of which would be taken to the house of Mrs. Louisa Drake as soon as the train reached West Philadelphia. Mrs. Drake was to recede 50 per oent. of the prbceedo of each sale. A wholesale urrest of brakemen and others is expected to take place before the end of next week. to Wholesale Arrests. THE CITY OF MONTREAL DE- Yesterday's hall guinea : At Pittsburg- Pittsburg, 0; Chicago, A (13 lulling ). At Iniianapolis—Indianapolis, 4; Detroit, 1. At I'liiladelplVih—New York, 10; Philadelphia, i. At Boston—Boston, 8; Washington, 0. At Cincinnati—Cincinnati, 7; Brooklyn, 4. At Cleveland—Cleveland, 5; Metropolitan, 2. At St. Louis—St. Louis, 22; Athletic, K At Louisvlllo—Baltimore, 8; Louisville, 7. At Syracuse—Buffalo, 1; Syracuse, 0 (10 innings). At Newark—Newark, 8; Toronto, 2. At Jersey City—Jersey City, 4; Hamilton, 1 At Wilkosbarre—Wilkesbarre, 8; Bingiiamton, 0. UNITED LABOR. STROYED IN MIDOCEAN. The New England Tea Company of Boston hate rented the store room No. CO Main street, Butler House building, where they wi.'l establish a branch of their main stoie at Bostoo. In order to introduce their choice goods this company will foi a few days put a souvenir in eveiy can of tea end coffee sold, such as solid gold and silver watches, genuine diamond, ruby, sapphire, pearl, emerald, aud turquoise jewelry, with solid gold settings, and other articles of Ibsb value. Every can contains a souvenir. The tea can ud contents weigh about one and a half poinMs, the coffee can and contents weigh about three pounds These really choice goods will positively be sold on their merits in a few days by the company's agent at the same price, same quality and same quantity, but without the souvenir, the tea and coffee alb'se without any regard to the souveair being worth more than the price asked. All the Nominations Carried Unanimously—Th® Clarendon Ball PlaMeraD Adopted—Socialism Denounced—They Ignore An. Other Political Parties. Syracuse, Aug. 90.—Here is the ticket the United Labor party nominated yesterday: Secretary of state, Henry George, of New York; Comptroller, Victor A. Wilder, or Brooklyn; state treasurer, P. H. Cummins, of Jamestown; attorney general, Deunis O. Feely, of Rochester; state engineer, Sylvanus H. Sweet, of Westchester. Every man was nominated by acclamation, and every oue is opposed to the Socialists. The last vote of the convention was a reiteration of the clause of the constitution of the (Jnite I Labor party of the city of New York, and its adoption as a rule for the state, that no man can belong to the United Labor party who belongs to any other political party. To make the stand of the party as clear as posiblc, an auti Socialistic plank was put in the platform. It was a thorough victory for the friend of ilr. George, and it was won without caucusing or electioneering. The only appca.s wule were on the floor of the hall in | uutic speeches, and, with the exception of the mo Dt rabid Socialists, the convention was conducted with rare good feeling and enthusiasm. The state ticket is as good a one as could be made from the ranks of the party, and from a labor standpoint it is strong. Comments of the Leaders on What They Declare to be the Political Suicide of the Party In Power—Sir. Chamberlain Deserts the Unionists. fhe Passengers and Crew Take to the BoatM, and All Are Rescued by the York City Kxc.pt Thirteen, Who Are The undersigned respectfully recommend that the report of the committee be referred back to tliem with Instructions to Insert planks pledging the party to reform the administration of justice, to grant equal rights to women and to reform our system of representation to the end that every voter may he in fact represented, and with Instructions to exorcise from the platform 111 matters of secondary Importance or upon whioh there is a great divergence of opinion in the minds of the thinkers or the worltars of the state. Belleved"-to Have Perished. London, Aug. 20.—The proclamation by the government of the Irish National league &s a dangerous association, formally announced last evening, created very little of the sensation among the Gladstonian and Parnellite members that this action of the ministry was expected to cause. The Parnellites were prepared for it, and many of them unhesitatingly declare that the cause of home rule could not have been more benefited by any action the government could have decided ution than by the adoption of the short sighted policy it has chosen. The proclamation, they argne, cannot do much barm to the league, since the methods of that organization enables it to conduct its business with secrecy and, at the same time, with no decrease of effect, while the influence of the government's coercive action upon the English electorate must result disastrously to the Conservative party. In short, a great many members believe that in taking steps to suppress I ao league the Tory party has committed political suicide. London, Aug. 30.—This fnman line iteainer City of Montreal has been destroyed by ilro at sea. All of her passengers were DaveCl except thirteen, who are missing. The news of the disaster was learned upon tlie irrival at Queenstown yesterday morning of tbfj British steamer York City, Capt. Benn, wliich left Baltimore on Aug. 4 for London. This steamer rescued the passengers and crew from the burning vessel and brought them to Queenstown. New York, Aug. 20.—At Brighton leach yesterday: First race, three-quarters of a mile; Subaltern first, Billy Brown second, Marquis third; time, 1:19%- Second rare, sno mile; Harved first, Efiie Hardy second, Kink third; time, 1:46%. Third race, mile and an eighth; Windsail first, Frolic second, Gold Star third; time, l:57)f. Fourth raoe, mile and a quarter; Tattler first, Luto Arnold second, Waukesha third; time, 2:11){. Fifth race, mile and a sixteenth; Adonis first, Hazard second, Quincy third; time, 1:52,V. Sixth race, mile and a sixteenth; Duplex first, Diable second, Whisky Jack third; time, 1:52^. The minority report was quickly rejected. The Erie canal resolution came up again after the platform was adopted, and James H. Magee, master workman of D. A. 75, offered this substitute, which eliminated the national features of the original resolution: Murdered by a Deaf Mate. The destruction of the steamer occurred on the 11th inst., five days after she left New York, in latitu.le 43 degs. 38 mins. north; longitude 43 degs. 54 mins. west, A boat containing six passengers and seven mem- Indianapolis, Aug. 30.—Esau Sims, a deaf mute, aged 12 years, and his nephew, Bussett Sims, three years his junior, became involved in a struggle yesterday over a pistol. The elder boy became angry, and suddenly jerking away from his companion, deliberately pointed the pistol and pulled the trigger. The ball penetrated the forehead of the lad and imbedded itself in his brain. Esau Wis arrested, but appeared to be unconcerned over the matter. The wounded boy is unconscious and In a dying condition. Whereas, The United Labor party recognise the great value of our canals as regulators and controllers of freight rate*T they acting as the only safeguard of protection between the giant railroad monopolies and the masses, therefore. The following is a partial list of fortunate purchasers who found valuables in their cans of tea and coffee; Ml«s Mary Hackett, Windsor Hotel, solid gold ring; A. D. Weir, Frothlngbam 8(, genuine diamond stud with solid cold settings ;C.H. Cooney, stone cutter, found SxOln Kold In tea;F. L. Mead, Butler Goal Co., genuine diamond ring with solid gold setting in tea; A. Hahn, SS Mill St., solid gold ring; Mrs. Eliza Thomas, Mill 8t., gent's solid gold watch in r a; N. J. Smith, carriage manufacturer, West End, Pittaton, found genuine diamond collar button set In solid gold in tea; B. S. Campbell, engineer, found $t0 In currency in tea;Mlss Rommel, Harding, found genuine dUmend ring set In aolld gold in tea, also genuine diamond collar button with solid gold setting In coffee; Harxy Shaeiler, N. Main St., atein winding stem setting watch In tea: Tbos, Loft us. Broad St.. genuine diamond collar button set in solid gold In tea; Miss Lucy Cowen. dressmaker, ladles solid gold watch; Sarah Dolman,Parsonage 8t„ sliver card receiver; Heniy Truembell, laborer, found (10 in gold in t- a; L. B. Gregg, book keeper, found genu'nn diamond ruby and sapphire ring with solid gold netting in tea; Mrs. J. J. Powell, Park St., West Pittaton, silver cake dish; Henry CWithers, of Wyoming, who got up a club of ten, found a genuine diamond ring set in sold gold in coffee, also $10 In gold in can of tea; Mrs. R. G. Owens, HcDtch Hilt pair genuine diamond ear drops; 0. A. Ziegler, Restaurant, Smlthrille, found genuine diamond stud set in solid gold la tea: Mrs. A. Matthews, 18 Nafus St., solid gold ring : Mlas Rattle Armour, Mill St., found lad tec' aol.d Slid watch: John Llewellyn, printer, 288 South aln St., genuine diamond ring set in solid gold; Christian Warth. blacksmith, (20 In geld; W. A. St. John, 48 Meorfce St., genuine diamond stud with solid gold setting; Mrs. 8. A. Thomas, West Pittaton, found (25 in greenbacks In tea, Albert Halstead, Supt. Jacket Knitting Mills, genuine diamond ring set in solid gold; Miss Alioe Piper, milliner, found solid gold watch in tea; Lynn Boyd, book agent, found pair genuine diamond ear drops In tea; James Ebret, prop. Eagle Hotel, foond genuine diamond ring set in solid gold In tea; Mrs. H. A. Weaver, 16 Kennedy St., sliver butterdish: Florence Blnfleld, II Price St. Oregon, solid gold ring; Harry C. Lambert, book keeper, found $10 In gold In tea; Wm. Thomas. 24 Swallow St.. genulr e diamond collar button set In solid gold; H J. Crivlllng, carpenter, Butler Hill, silver fruit dish; Miss Sarah Crllley, saleslady, ladles soil I go d watch; Martin J. Feeney, Seaito St., solid KOld ring; Wm. Re id, Hughe* town, genuine diamond collar button set in solid gold; Miss Carbine, Main St., diver card receiver: Miss Nellie Ford, West Plttston, found gent's solid gold watch; Mrs. W. B. Taggart, West Side, solid gold ring; Geo. F. Hughes, moulder, tlOln gold in tea;MissEva Green, Butler House, found genuine diamond collar bntto.i with solio gold set I :og In tea; G. B. Soberer, 181 Center St., found stem winding stem setting watch; Jamas A. Line, paper hanger, 46 Broad St, silver castor. Resolved, That we are la favor of improving the state waterways, thus placing them In the highest efficiency, thereby reducing the cost of transportation, the necessaries of life, the product of the Bolt, to the minimum, and thus further utilise New York's superior commercial advantages.Elmira, N. Y., Aug. 20.—Yesterday was tin closing day of the midaummer races. First race, 2:84 class, one mile; Eph first, Susan Bell second, Lida K. third; best time, 2:31%. Second race, 2:20 class, one mile; Lady Lays first, W. K. second, Hartford third; best time, 2:28%. Third race, colt raco, one mile; Algama first, Qov. Cleveland second, Beye third; best time, 2:39%. This, however, is not true, or rather it cannot be true if the Unionists adhere to their alliance with the government, and this they must do or fall. Assuming that the Unionists will consult their own interests and stand by the ministry, the only hope of the opposition lies in maintaining a policy of obstruction against the estimates and endeavoring to force a dissolution. As dissolution is the last thing the Unionists Want to have forced upon them, it doesn't require very deep penetration to discover grounds for predicting that they will warmly espouse the government's cause during the remainder of the session. bers of the crew is missing. The occupants of this I .oat are the thirteen persons reported missing. STEAMER CITY OF MONTREAL. The convention thought the original resolution asked too much, and adopted the substitute.Hew York, Aug. 30.—The business failures occurring throughout the country during the lust seven days, as reported to R. O. Dun & Co., of the Mercantile agency, number for the United States 185, and for Canada 28, or a total of 161, as compared with 180 last week and 183 the week previous to the last For the corresponding week of last year the figures were: United States, 161; Canada, 35; total, 186. This week the casualties in the middle and New England states and New York city are exceptionally light. Business Failures. The passengers and crew of the City of Montreal were taien off the York City by the tug Mount Etna and landed at Queenstown. All were accounted for except the thirteen persons in the missing boat. When the convention was called to order Prank Ferroll started to bring up the question of Socialism again. He wanted all the Socialist sympathisers excluded or the vots reconsidered by which Socialists were unseated. It was a scheme of the Socialists to reopen the question and have further debate on it The resolutions condemn the action of congress in failing to pass the eight-hour law for letter carriers, favor the compulsory attendance of children at school until 16 years old, demand free libraries, a state printing office, the prohibition of the employment ol armed bodies by corporations or individuals, condemn the use of public money for sectarian schools, demand proper forestry laws, urge the repeal of the boycott laws, favor the abrogation of all laws which do not recognize the elvil- and political rights of women, and express sympathy with Ireland. Boston, Aug. 20.—The Mystic pork racing meeting will begin Sept. 20 and oontinue to the 24th. Mr. Caldwell will be starter. Chicago, Aug. 20.—Yesterday's events: First race, five-eighths of a mile; Golightly first, Contempt second, Hattie D. third; time, 1:03)1. Second race, seven-eighths of a mile; Sailor Boy first, Glen Fisher second, Somerset third; time, 1:26%. Third race, one mile; Hettle 8. first, Derby second, Hottentot third; time, 1:44%. Fourth race, three-quarters of a mile; Tam O'Shanter first, Rebel Scout second, Little Sullivan third; time, 1:16. Fifth race, one mile, welter weights; Lepanto first, Cardinal McCloskey second. Violator third; time, 1:49%. It is learned that soon after the passengers bad gone to bed on the night of the 10th, the ship being in latitude 43 (legs, north at the time, they were aroused by an alarm of Are. A scene of consternation ensued, and the passengers were greatly terrified When they found out the true state of affairs. The smoke caused by the fire was suffocating. The passengers dressed and got on deck as quickly as possible, and with but little appearance of panic. The fire had originated in the cotton stored in the after main hold. Nino streams of water were soon working on the flames, and the course of the vessel was shaped toward Newfoundland, 400 miles distant. The flames spread with great rapidity, and soon had burst with terriflo force through the midway and after hatches, the heat being intense. The boats were eight in number, and consisted of four lifeSioats and four pinnaces. These wore launched and stocked with pro- Mr. Ferroll was Interrupted by the entrance of the committee on resolutions, which had its report ready. Two committees had been appointed, because it was thought best to discriminate between those doctrines a belief in which is necessary to a membership in the United Labor party and the mere expression of opinion on the part of a majority of the convention, about which any member of the party may think as he chooses without effect on his standing as a member of the party. Belief in ths platform is essential; adherence to ttje resolutions is optional. The heavy men of the convention were on the committee on platform, of which Dr. McGlynn was a member and Henry George chairman. The committee on resolutions, arriving first, was first heard. Chairman H. Alden Spencer, head of the Spencerian business college, made the report The first resolution was received with applause. It means that next year thftre will be a national convention of the United Labor party. It was passed with three cheers, and reads as follows: A Gladsto-tian member said upon the subject last evenu.» "The climax of political strife has been reached, and the Unionists, finding that the country will not support them, are determined to maintain (heir selfish coalition with the Tories, in order to retain a figment of power." •Pittkburo, Aug. 30.—At,|he beginning of the recent labor troubles in the coke region the firm of Rainey & Co., near Connellsville, granted the 12% percent advanoe demanded, and the manufacture^of coke continued at their works. Thursday evening a notice was posted by them that the advance had censed on Aug. 1. The 330 employes of the company went on strike yesterday against the reduction. No effort to adjust the difficulty has yet been made. Another Coke Strike. After the adoption of the resolutions Chairman HcMackln asked for nominations for secretary of state. J. H. Blakely, of Broome county, stepped into the middle aisle and said: The proclamation of the league, which is made under the sixth section cf the Coercion bill, asserts that "said association promotes violence and intimidation," and declares that the discovery of this tangible existence by ordinary law is, like putting one's finger upon a globule of mercury in hope of holding it stationary, futile and a mere waste of time. There Is only one man who could be named for this office. It is the first nomination we have to make. It Is the first time the United Labor party has met In state convention. The man who is nom nated for this office will head our state ticket No one but the leader of the party should have It Be should lead us this fall as he led In the city of New York at tbe last election. It is not necessary for me to mention his name. Each man has chosen It for himself. I nominate our standard bearer, the leader In our light the great champion of our principles, Henry George. Saratoga, Aug. 20.—The weather yesterday was delightful and the attendance at the races the largest of the season. The track was heavy and sticky. First race, Tennessee stakes, for 2-year-olds, $25 each;, with (TOJ added, three-quarters of a mile; Emperor of Norfolk first. Van Leland second, Pe-Weep third; time, 1:19%. Second race, free handicap sweepstakes of (20 each, with $600 added, mile and a half; Brown Duke first, Irish Fat second, Knight of Ellerslie third; time, 2:46%. Third race, Crongress Hall stakes, for all ages, $25 each, with $800 added, threequarter mile heats; Gleaner first, Pearl Jennings second, Wahoo third; time, 1:16%. Fourth race, selling race, purse $400, mile and seventy yards; Chickaliominy first, Nettle second, Le Lex third; time, 1:53%. Fifth race, free handicap steeplechase, purse $450, mile and a half; Warrington first, Abraham seeond, Breyfogle third; time, 3:03. Sliam Rattle with Serious Results. Many Tories ore of the opinion that the proclamation was withheld too long to be as efficacious as it ought to be, and openly express their regret and dissatisfaction that it was not issued immediately after the royal assent to tbe coercion bill made it possible for the government to promulgate it Enfield, Ills., Aug. 20.— During a sham battle at the reunion of the Eighty-seventh Illinois veterans yesterday, the premature discharge of two cannons injured several men. James Crockett's right arm was blown off. oibe Sullenger lost both arms, and will probably die. Robert Johnson, Irwin Reeder, William Daniels and Emanuel Berry were terribly lacerated and burned, but will probably recover. 'ision& The flamee spread with great fierceness, and the efforts to quench them, it was soon found, wore futile. At 8 o'clock la the moriRng the passengers were marshaled on deck preparatory to entering the boats. There was sea running and it was with great difficulty that the boats were kept from being swamped. The crew worked Bplendidly, and all the passengers were placed in the boat* in a comparatively short time. As the last boat was putting off from the ■hip several of the passengers and crew were seen aft They had been overlooked, and were screaming to the boats to return. They were subsequently bravely rescued half dead from the effects of the smoke and beat. The masts of a vessel were sesu on the horison, but ten hours elapsed before it came near. Mr. John R. O'Donnell was also placed in nomination, but declined in favor of Mr. George. There were loud cries for "George," and he finally stood up, and after cries of "platform I" climbed upon a reporter's table to ths stage. He stood straight and faced the convention as he did ths Cooper Unien crowds last fall. Every man there wanted him to acoept and they paused to hear what he would say. He did not wish to run and his first words did not relieve the convention. He began slowly: Mr. Parnell, in an interview last evening, said the action of the government in proclaiming the National league was a gratuitous insult to the people of Ireland, llaviug regard to the present condition of Ireland, the proclamation is merely a move to cover the weakness of the land bilL If that measure does not protect tenants from eviction, there will inevitably be trouble during the coming winter. Whereas, At a conference of the members of the United Labor party of the states of Ohio and Indiana, held in Cincinnati on the fourth day of July last resolutions were adopted urging the oentral land and labor committee to take steps for calling a national conference; The Galatea a Winner. Halifax, N. S., Aug. 20.—The Qalatea won the race with the Dauntless yesterday by time allowance. The Dauntless came in 100 yards ahead, but the allowance in favor of the Qalatea was ten minutes eleven seconds, giving her the price. The cutter Stranger had a walkover in the seaqnd elass. The schooner Wenonah won easily the race over the inner course for the cup preeented by residents from New York and Boston. Resolved, That In view of the near approach of a national contest this convention joins with our brethren of the west in requesting the chairman of our state committee to cooperate with the land and labor committee to issue a call for a national conference of such organizations of citl•ensof other states as maybe disposed to act with the United Labor party of New York in forming a great national party. The President's Wife. Hail orders are promptly filled and forwarded to all par la of the United State* on receipt of cash or postoffioe order. Terms: single can $1, six for $5, thirteen for $10, twenty-seven for$20. Get up a club. Those who get up • club nearly always get a handsome present. There la no office, not even the highest In the land, that I would take K.I had my preference. I do not want the nomination. I de not want office, but neither am I free to decline." [The convention row to lta feet and cheered attain and again], "Aye, men of New York, you did stand by me. To the last day of my life I am honored by your unsolicited support. Till the last day of my life I am at your service. If I can help you by running as dog catcher I am yours. If you all think so, If every man hers wishes me to acoept this nomination. [Cries "We do, we do," and the convention rose in a body as testimony ] I will thank you. I am not going to run for secretary of state. 1 am going to stand forth for you In the battle for the elevation of the humw kind—the|worldwlde struggle for the elevation of the human sweep away all prejudloe of nationality, class, raoe and color. Let us do|our best from now on that wa may carry to realisation the principles of Thomas Jefferson.Marion, Mass., Aug. 20.— Mrs. Cleveland went bathing at the beach yesterday morning, and took a drive in the afternoon. She pays frequent visits to Mrs. Gilder's studio, and those who should know say that she is to have her features represented in marble by Sc. Oaudens, but is not sitting for a bust. The date of her departure from Marion will be kept as secret as possible, in order to avoid any notoriety about the trip home. Gen. Greeley sails for Europe Sept 18, and he will accompany Mrs. Cleveland to Washington some time before that. Iu an interview last evening, Mr. William O'Brien, M. P., editor of United Iroland, said: "The proclamation of the National league as it stands at present will not impede the work of the league, and I regard it as a better Indication of the hopeless position of the government than even the parliamentary election at Northwich. It is significant that the league is not proclaimed under the sections of the coercion act relating to crime, or association with crime, and the government have placed themselves by tho action they have taken in this position: If they do nothing further they will be laughed at, while if they pursue an aggressive policy they will antagonize public opinion in Oreat Britain. Whatever they may do, they are powerless, because the league means the Irish people." Mr. Thomas Sexton, M, P., said: "The league is proclaimed under clauses which the governmeut would not allow to be discussed when the bill was under consideration in the house of commons, and their action will have the effect of clarifying the political atmosphere. Lord Hartington will probably throw his lot with the Conservatives and Mr, Chamberlain may return to the Liberal party. The government will be answerable for destroying the league's power of restraint over the people if it should be suppressed. Ireland will receive the proclamation with contempt, followed by a feeliDg of hope for the future." A bark was sighted soon after the boats left the steamer, and bar crew were preparing to pick up the survivors when the steamer York City, attracted by the flames from the burning vessel, which were shooting up 100 feet In the air, bore down and with some difficulty took all hands on board. The rescued people wert treated with the utmost kindness by the oaptain and crew of the York City, and the passengers speak with huch feeling of the consideration which was accorded to them. The York City proceeded to London after landing the City of Montreal's passengers and crew at Queens town. The survivors are unanimous in declaring that the officers and crew of the City of Montreal did their duty nobly and skilltony.~The following is a list of those who were in boat 8: Intermediate passengers—Samuel KnuiTinan, George Arnold, Samuel McKee. Steerage passengers — Kenard Woolton, Stephen Tupper, Simon Kowel&ky, S. Kachumchi. Crew — Henry Fraser, Charles R-ade, William Pranney, Patrick Hughes, Charles Smith, interpreCsr, Thomas Umberforce, steward. The second resolution was then read Addres', NEW ENGLAND TEA CO., No. G9 Main 8t, Piltstoo, Pa. Store open from 7:30 a. m., until 9 p. m. Whereas, The Erie canal Is the only bulwark which stands between the people of this stats ind the western states, aud the extortion by railluads of all that trafflo will bear; therefore. Jndr* Mereor's Successor* Harrisbuhg, Pa., Aug. 20.— Governor Beaver yesterday appointed Judge Henry W. Williams, of Tioga, to the supreme bench, to succeed the late Judge Mercur. Ex-Judge Stephen F. Wilson, of Wellsboro, was appointed judge of the Tioga district, to succeed Judge Williams. The governor has also appointed ex-Senator John M. M. Greer, of Butler, to be inspector of Midlers' orphans' schools. Resolved, That It is the sense of this convention. In order to meet the growing demands of commerce and protect the masses of our people, tluit the Erie canal be Improved and made a ship uuaL We suggest that our state committee confer with the proper authorities of this state and states bordering on the lakes or the general government, suggesting ways and means for accomplishing tills enterprise of national and widespread importance. NOTICE. Lancaster. Pa., Aug. 30.—Linnaeus A. Auxer, a young man of this city, who was an agent here of D. M. Osborne & Co., reaper manufacturers of Auburn, N. Y., has been arrested for forging promissory notes given to his firm to the amount of $2,800. Arrested for Forgery. WEST PITTSTON SCHOOLS The directors of the School District of West Pittston hare decided to admit into 4ke several schools of (he d strict a number of non resident pupil;, provided there are vacant sea s after he pupils of the district have been accommodated. Preference Riven to thofe who attended last rear. The coming term of nine months will commence MONDAY/BEPT. 6,1887. Tuition Payable In Advance, as Followrt High School — — *W 0# Grammar Sobools 18 00 Before a vote on this resolution was taken the committee on platform was announced, and as it was the more important committee priority was given it. Mr. George presented ti.e report, and read it from the platform. He first denied a report that he had offered the nomination tor attorney general to K. P. Doyle, of Richmond county. He said he was not arranging a ticket, and least of all was not going about the state offering nominations. He explained that the platform in Its main doctrines was the old Clarendon hall platform. Planks had been added to remove the doubts about the meaning and intentions of the party. There was cheering as he read: The convention stood up again and yelled while one of the campaign lithographs of Henry George was pinned to the buaer back of the stage, on which are Inscribed the words of Dr. McGlynn: "They suffer, they die, because we permit them to be robbed of their birthright." Brooklyn, N. Y., Aug. 20.—The Grand Army of the Republic and veterans' organisations of Kings county gave Pensions Commissioner John C. Black a rousing reception laBt night at the Fourteenth regiment armory. Gen. Black, Gen. Sickles,  States District Attorney Wilbur and othbrs spoke. A banquet followed, at which there was more speaking. Applauding Commissioner Blaek. Nkw Albany, Ind., Aug. 20.—The family of the late Washington C. Depaw have decided to compromise with Mary Ellen Mcintosh, the eldest daughter of the (lead millionaire, who brought suit to get one-sixth of the estate, valued at $6,000,000. A Legal Contest Avoided. When Mr. George had descended from the platform there were loud calk for Dr. Mc- Glynn, and he made a brief speech commending the choice of the convention. Primary Schools. Intermediate. IS HO . 15 00 These who did not attend last term will be requirt d to pais an examination bv the Principal (Drevlous to the opening of the schools. 1 be lotowing resolution was also passed by the Board: Rtmlved, That the non-resident pupils will not be allowed to enter schools unless ttoey exhibit to the Princlpul a receipt In full frvrn the Seoretary for the tuition for the full term, and no rebate will be allowed for absence unless for slcknef* and then not for a shorter period than two weeks. By order or the Board, E. L. ELLITHORP, Pres't Attest: C. H. Fostsb, See'y. West PI taton, Aug. 18,1887.—dAw Death of Professor Balrd, The convention then proceeded to the nomination of the balance of the ticket, with the result as given above. For "Skinning" the City. The rescued passengers and crew when landed at Queenstown by the York City, wero in a pitiable condition. The Inman company's agents at once forwarded all of the passengers who were prepared to continue their travels and did everythiug possible to l« done for the comfort of the rest. The steamship Marathon, of the Cunard company's fleet will sail in place of the City of Montreal on Tuesday next Woov'8 Holl, Mass., Aug. 20.—Professor Spencer F. Baird, of the fish commission, died yesterday at 8:45 p. m. Cincinnati, Aug. 20.—Judge Buchwalter yesterday sentenced Ferdinand Lindeman, the piano dealer, to one year's imprisonenment ill the jjenitentiary for charging the city infirmary directors an extortionate price for a piano, and sent M. Haub, the roofer, to the penitentiary for an indefinite period, for putting a roof on the infirmary at unconscionable rates. To make sure that there could be no mistake about the standing of the men of socialistic tendencies in the party, J. Franz, a Socialist, and William McCabe, an anti-Socialist, asked for a ruling of the chair, whether or not Socialists could belong to the United tabor party. The chair said that adherence to the platform and rules of the party was the only test. It was suggested that as yet the party had no rule save that of the New York city constitution that no member of the United Labor party could belong to any other political party. So Mr. O'Donnell moved that the rule be adopted by the state convention to apply to the state. It wa| done unanimously. This clinches the ejectment of the Socialists. TRADE BULLETIN, The platform declares tho well known land doctrines enunciated in the Clarendon hall platform, and calls upon all free and Independent citizens "to ignore all minor differences aud Join with us in organizing a great national ]Darty on this broad platform of natur I right and equal justice," and pro- Oeerls. Mr. Timothy Harrington, M. P., secretary of the National league, said: "The action of the government is an idle display. If they go further our men will still continue to work. The government's policy will un- Suestlonably strengthen the Liberal party in n eat Britain." New York Honey and Produce Market Quotations. K«w Yokx, Aug. I®.—Money closed at ( por cent., the highest rate. The lowest rate was 4.4. Exchange closed quiet: posted rates. 4.S*Q4.»S; actual rates, 4.8ia4.8lK for sixty (lays and 4.81124-8114 for demand. Governments closed steady; currency fs, liilK bid; 4s, coup., bid; do, 108 bid. Sealed Proposals. Sealed Proposals will b« received until Sept. S, 1887, at t p. m„ by the undersigned, for the building of a two story wooden school house, to be built near No. 8 school'lot, Marcy township. Bullying to be S1HXS4H. Contractor must furnish bond double the amount he takes to lulld scho 1 house, also state the time he will take to llnlsh the whole contract. Plans and specifications may bo seen at the bouse of the President or Secretary. F. B. DILLS, Pres't. JOHN HaSTIE, Sec'y. . CONDENSED NEWS. The captain of the bark Trabant undertook to cruise around utter the York City left the scene of the burning. There is therefore reason to hope thftt the missing boat has been rescued. The rescued passengers presented an address to Capt. Land, praising the conduct and thanking him for his efforts in their behalf. We do not aim at securing any forced equality in the distributioirof wealth. We do not propose that tliti stale shall attempt to control production, couduct distribution or in any wise lutein fere with the equal lights of others. Ivor do we propose that the slate shall take possession of land and either work it or rent It out Mr. John Dillon, M. P., said: "Tbe proclamation wns expected weeks ago, but now that it has come, it will not move the league a hait's breadth." At the Laurel HiH chemical works, Hunter's Point, L. I., strikers are attempting by force to prevent new men from taking their plices, and twenty-five Pinkerton men are on guard, with the sheriff's officers. The stock market continues dull, only 64.MB shares changing hands this morning. Prioes were irregular. In the flrrt hour values advanced to H per cent on a fair amount of buying, but after 11 o'clock the bears made a raiJ under which Uanbattau dropped 8 per cent, carrying the rest of the list down with It Tile market was a little more active after midday, but dealings were chiefly confined to New York and New England, St Paul and Heading. The tone of speculation was weak throughout, an J the bottom figures were current at the close for most stocks. Manhattan Elevated was especially weak. At one time its price showed a decline of 4)4 per cent., but 8 per cent, of it was recover, d before the close. The decline for the day runjed from 14 to 3 per cent. i-sj) The Liberals almost unanimously welcome tbe action of the gororninent as tending to hasteu a Gladstonion reaction in Great Britain. A number of Liberal|members intend to go to Ireland for the purpose of emphasizing their sympathy with the Irish cause. Professor O. 8. Fowler, the noted phrenologist, died at Sharon Station, Conn., aged 78. What we propose is not the disturbing of auy maa in liU holding or title, but by abolishing all ta on industry or Its products to leave to the producer the full fruits of his exertion, and by taxation of laud valuas to the exclusion of im- The City of Montreal had 23 intermediate passengers, 118 passengers in the steerage, and a crew of 80. For Rent. Resolutions of thank* to Chairman Mo- Mackin and the secretaries were passed, and a motion to adjourn was carried. Alvan Clark, the famous makor of telescopes, died at Cambridge, Haas., aged 83. Two stores, one saloon, one hall, several dwellings, on South Main street. Two dwellings with all modern Improvements, each with nine rooms onWIlllam street, near Mala, one house near L A S. depot, Pltteton township. Apply at P. Bo han't The Tory members are greatly chagrined over the certainty that the session will be indefinitely prolonged. A large majority of the Uniouists approve the government's course. Mr. Joseph Chamberlain and Mr. T. W. Russell have withdrawn from the Unionist party In consequence of the proclamation.The City of Montreal was worth between (400,000 anil $500,000* and her cargo was valued at $'250,000. The vessel was insured. She waa commanded by Capt. Francis 8. Land, wbo is regarded by the company as one of its most efficient said skillful offlcors. provementa, to devote to the common use those The state committee was then selected by congress districts, as follows: A resolution indorsing Senator Blair's national educational bill was tabled by the New Hampshire legislature. rallies which, aristae not from exertion of the la■ dividual but from growtb of sootetj, belong to couuuuulty as a whole This increased taxation of land, uot according to Its area, but according to its value, must, while relieving working farmers and small homestead owners of the undue burdens Bow imposed upon them, make it unprofitable to hold land for speculation, and thus throw open abuudant opportunities for the employment of labor and the building up of homes The platform further declares in favor of placing under public control all such agencies as are in their nature monopolies; favors tbe issuance of all money directly by the government, and governmental control of tbe railroads, and urges a postal telegraph system and postal savi igs banks. It demands legislation that may tend to reduce the hours of Districts—1, Charles Coffer; 8, V. A. Wylder; 8, Q. Barnes; 4, J. B. Brown; S, Joseph Warwick; 6, Dr. HcOlynn; 7, Jamas P. Degnan; 8, J. N. Bogert; 8, William McCabe; 10, Frank E. Bleyler; 11, John K. Sullivan; It, Hugh Whorlsky: 18, William P. O'Mara; 14, A. G. Sutherland: 15, J. K. MuUin: It, ; 17, ; 18. T. Mo- Donald: 19. C. B. Murray; SO, P. 11. Cummins; 21, J. H. Qulnlan; 83, ; 28,  St, G. E. Bedell; 25, W. H. Joyce; 2ts, J. & Blakeny: K, J. Bowen; 28, C. Q. Piatt; 29, D. M. DesUva; 80, ; 81, A. J. Rose; 82, J. A. Bonayne; 88, ; 84, L Johnson. Employes of the Chicago, St. Louis and Pittsburg railroad have formed a pool to contost tho legality of the garnishee law. The City of Montreal was built by Tod & Macgregor, at Partick, in 1878. She was then considered one of the best steamers of the Inman fleet, but has lately rather fallen into the background, owing to her lack of speed. She was 432 feet over all, and had 44 feet beam. Left the premise* of the undersigned, In Plttaton township, on the Back Road, Aug. oth, a yellow milch oow, four jean old. An y Informally n as to her whereabouts will be suitably rewarded. WM. COX. isaiw Entray Cow. On Thursday evening next Mr. Gladstone will move an address to the crown denouncing tbe government's proclamation. Tho big pool of wall paper manufacturers, which has practically controlled the trade la this country for several years, has ceased to exist. Nkw Yoax, Aug. 1».—FLOUR— Closed steady, but dull; winter wheat extra, $4.IS® 4.85, Minnesota do , $A15C»4.73; Ohio extra, $3.1i®4iB. Southern flour closed dull and unchanged; common to choice extra, $8.80^6. General Markets. The Standard says: It is necessary that the Irish be made to know who is master—tbe league or the law. The fight has hitherto been fought on equal terms. It is now time for this to end, and the combatants to resume their proper places as criminals on the one hand and as offioers of justice on tbe jther. The American Bar association, in session at Saratoga, elected the following officers: George G. Wright, of Des Moines, la., president; E O. Hinckley, of Baltimore, secretary ; Francis Rawle, of Philadelphia, treasurer; C. C. Bonney, of Chicago, Simeon E. Baldwin, of New and George A Mercor, of Savannah, were selected as meinbei-s ol the executive committee. Wailed. At once a good man as local or traveling agent Good pay. Steady work. Outfit free. No Cx perlence needed. Stock warranted. JAMBS E. WHITNEY, Nurseryma-, 7July2n» Rochester, N. Y. The Helvetia, from Liverpool, arrived hers yesterday. On Aug. 13 she sighted the wreck of the City rtf Montreal. Only her pipes and bowsprit then remained above water. Down below the fire was still burning, both fore and aft There were some empty Kfeboata near the wreck, but no signs of life anywhere. WHEAT- Options were dull and very irregu gular. 1 be changes were slight, however, aud the market closed HCt)4n. lower. Spot lots closed steady and unchanged. Spot sales of No. 1 red state at b7c.; No. * do., 81c.: Na a red w inter, ungraded red, 78®t»o.; Na » Chicago. 7sc.; No. t red winter. Aug.. 7*Ka; da, Kept, 1-lBo.; da. 8l®8lHa CORN—Options were Irrevular and dull, but closed lirm aud M®Ke. higher. Spot lots closed ttrra and higher. Spot sales of No. 1 mixed at ungraded mixed, 49&4;iKa; No. * mUed, 8ept.. «X®«Ko.; do., Oct.,  99i0.; do.. No*.. Wl^aOHc. OATS—options wore dull an J easy, closing steady and uuchangud. Spot lots closed firm aud s.lglitly higher. Spot sales of No. 1 willsstate at 37*t38o.; Na It do., 115c.; No. it mixed, Sept., »4)4o.; da, Oct, »!&D. RYE—Dull; stats, «a&8a; western, 60 u42o. BARLEY—Nominal. The committee met in the Empire house to organize. J. H. Blakely, of Broome county, was Cflected chairman, and Qaybert Barnes, of Brooklyn, secretary. Mr. Barnes is the present secretary of tbe land and labor committee. Dr. McOlynn, William McCabe, John McMackin and Qaybert Barnes were elected executive committee. One good lot on Lambert street, near the Seneca mines, and one on Chapman street, neer Hughestown. Apply to J7 H. WILLI AMR For Sale. labor, to prevent employment of children of The Chronicle mildly approves the government's step. It says; It is an unquestionable fact that Ireland is remarkably free from overt crime. We had hoped that, tbe summary operation of the crimes act would have sufficed, but on more complete information the executive considers stronger measures necessary.; tender years, to avoid competition of convict labor with honest industry, to secure sanitary inspection of tenements, factories and mines, and to put an end to the abuse of the conspiracy lnws. To prevent bribery and intlmlda;iou it favors the secret ballot, and concludes: At Morgantown, W. Va„ 600 railroad laborers became violent because their pay was withheld, anJ were dlspersod by armed ca'lets. The laborers ore homeless and hungry. For Rest. The state committee were authorized to notify the candidates of their nomination, and empowered to fill any vacancy occurring in the state ticket. New York, Aug. i».—The books of Henry S. Ivos & Co., containing the firm's accounts up to April 1, 1887, cannot be found by the assignee, who has obtained from Judge Do noil ue an order requiring the books to be produced in court Monday. The missing boots contain mC st of the entries necessary to solve tho mysteries of Ives' financial transactions. Henry 8. Ires' Books Missing. Two houses on WC lsh Hill. Bent, 18.0# a month each, water iD oluded. Possession glTea immediately Inquire of JOHN NASH. Coal Operators take Notice. Leather and rubber belting, lace leather and waste, for sale cheap, at r. Fielaoner's leather store, Plttston, Pa. In support of I hes D alms we solicit the cooperation of all patriotic citizens who, sick of the deg redatioa of point s, desire by coastltntloftal methods to e--.tab.lah justice, to preserve liberty, to extend the spirit of fraternity, and to elevate humanity. Tbe local Socialists held a meeting in the city ball last evening to protest against their expulsion. Some BUO persons were present. Toung Vrooman, who was excluded because he is a minor, • resident of Kaunas and a Socialist, made a speech denouncing the United Libor party. J. P. Kohler answered him, denying that the Socialists were right. Vrooman replied. William Delmar, J. Franz and a local celebrity also talked. Resolutions were passed denouncing the action of the convention. Tba meeting was short, and most of tbe 200 left before it was over. The defends the government's action. It deplores the secession of Mr. Russell from the Unionist party, and expresses the hope that Mr. Chamberlain will deny that he has seceded. Tuo commissioners of tho District of Columbia have forbidden the Baltimore and OUi" road to use the "Y" for passenger Rev. Bishop C. C. BrochpiU, of Chambersbunt, Pa-, died at Chicago, aged 07. trains. For Rent. .to houses located corner Main and Oak Rta. Inquire at furniture store ol H. D JUDD * C The Post fully approves the proclamation of the league. Died from Fright. PORK—Dull; mess, f I6®18.8S for old. LARD—Closed Arm, but quiet; cash, $8.77)4; Sept.. Oct. $8.8S®8.88. BUTTER— Firm and fairly active; state, 18 ®IK; western, lX®3Ga CHEESE—Quiet; state, ll)4®12Mc.; westor , taue. Thtra was repcatsd applause over the anti- Bo ialixt plank, cheers when it came to the plunks declaring the functions of government, and shouts as tba plank against tba abuse of tlie conspiracy laws was read. The platform was offered as a whole, and not pii * . lDy plunk. An incipient rebellion in China was quelled by beheading 100 men claiming to be Tavish prints. Youngrtown, O., Aug. SO.—Alexander Robinsoii, colored, who served four days in jail last week, charged with assaulting Essie Hover, a 10-year-old girl, died yesterday from fright, induced by threats of lynching. He was 33 years of age, and thought by many be innocent. The Telegraph considers tbe government's course iu proclaiming the league as eminently discreet, and says that had they adopted the arbitrary and total suppression of the league they would have risked the full opposition of the dissidents. First Claia House Painting at prioes never before offend. A rare chance, P 0. Box8» . S. W. SMITH. Plttaton A national convention of ex-prisoners of war is in session at Chicago. At Memphis, Tenn., Oliver Atkini, aged 5, killed 3-year-old Willie Hawkins with a revolver that had been carelessly left on a porch. ECiOS—8teady; state, 17®17}4c.; western. OHtta Plrno Tuning. J. A. It may ne, of Buffalo, moved that tbe pliuioi-iu be ndopted without alteration. II lunl received tbe support of all members of tl.v committee on platform except- two, and it was the essential feeling of tbe qonvention. Dr. Montague R. Lev arson had a minority Regarded aa Baseless. BUUAR—Raw dull and unchanged. Rntluu. quiet; cut loaf and crushed, 8 1-lBc.; cuius, Cmi. powdered. «6ACD Moo.; granulated, bi5 ja-i- c confectioners'A, 5?iCis5.81o.; coffeo A slandnr i U-iUJ.; coffee off A, &M®5 6-1 tic ; white extii C, 5o.; extra 0. iXWHc.; C, 4*04*0.; ysl low. 4HO4H0. O. a TAfiKER, of New York, who has sold and tuned pianos In this vicinity for the past twenty yearn, visits Plttston about onoe a month, and will attend to any orders leftatO. H. Mahon a Singer Sewing Machine Agency, Water St., or at the Blnolalr House. Be wtlloe here about t..« nth of the month. London, Aug. 80.—A dispatch from Zanzibar says that well informed persons there regard \he reports of the murder of St alley as baseless. Nothing hod bet,a heard from W adelai since Aug. 1& A I.eadlng Coal Operator Dead. PoTTdVimc. Pa., Aug. 20.—Levi Miller, r., dio.l yesterday of Bright's disease at his auiue iu Pine Grove, aged 77 years. He was a widely known and wealthy coal operator. Albert F. Dorsn Pardoned. Charles P. Miller, a well known New York lawyer, died of pneumonia at New London, being followed within on hour by bis wife, from thfc sofee 4hn*& Uaruikbuiuj, Pa., Aug. 30.—A pardon has been issued to Albert F. Dorner, convicted in Somerset county of issuing fraudulent tax receipt*