Evening Gazette

              ssage! HinBIB IMT. I Vwklr MaMIDM ISM. ( Pi nSTON, FA-. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1887. DISASTER ON THE DEEP. FOR CHARITY'S SWEET SAKE. A Me LIKE EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS DIED ON HIS BIRTHDAY. THE COMMANDER'S REPLY. EDWARD ATKINSON'S REPORT. MaJ. Hanarty, th« Will-Known Lmryer, Succumb* to Pneumonia. ; New York, Dec. 22.—MaJ. James Hrrgerty died at 7:15 a. m. yesterday, his 631 birthday, at Mh roidence, 835 East Forty-ninth street, after an illness of several weeks. After recovering from an attack of hemorrhage of the stomach a swelling of the glands of the throat developed. This was also successfully treated, hut bis system was broken down, and pneumonia, consequent upon general exhaustion, set in, and was the Immediate cause of death. The funeral takes place to-morrow evening at 8 o'clock at his late residence. Reno Post, G. A. R, and the Irish National league will have it in charge. The interment will be on Saturday No Disposition la Europe to Further In- ternational Bl-Ketalllsm. fhe Munlfloont Public Bequests of a Connecticut Lady. •SEWERS IN ROCHESTER BELCHING HE CLAIMS THAT RUM WAS USED Washington, Dec. 88.—Congress yesterday reoelved a communication from the president containing the report of Edward Atkinson, who was specially designated under acta of oongrees to visit the financial centers of Europe in order to ascertain the feasibility of sstablishlng, by International standard, a fixity of ratio between gold and silver, and free coinage of both. Secretary Bayard recapitulates the instructions to Mr. Atkinson, and lays particular stress upon the presidents wish that he should obtain the most authoritative and Intelligent opinions of the leading financiers of Europe, to the end that an effort might be made to forever settle the silver question by the establishing of an international standard of ratio. ELbVEN LIVES SACRIFICED THROUGH SHEER COWARDICE. Hartford, Dec. 22.—Tbe public bequests of Miss Esther Pratt, of this city, include 110,000 to the Connecticut Industrial School for Girls at Middletown, $10,000 to the Hartford hospital, and $5,000 to tbe Union for Home Work here, one of the most useful of local charitable institutions. On tbe death of Miss Edna Elisabeth Rich, the executrix under the will, tbe sum of $20,000, in which Miss Rich is given a life interest, will be distributed equally among the Girls' Industrial school and the Old People's home, connected with the Hartford hospital. The personal bequests amount to $50,000. One-fifth of the residue of the estate is given for life to( Miss Rich. At her death the principal trM go the Hartford Library association. The Library association and tbe Girls' Industrial School will each receive one of the five shares into which the estate is to be divided, after paying the publio and personal bequests. Miss Pratt was one of the most liberal supporters of the industrial school, and her benefactions to it will not fall under $60,000. She was one of the heaviest property owners in Hartford, and spent her life in charitable work. She was the sister of Mrs. T. M Allyn, whose husband. Mayor Allyn, left large bequests for publio use. FORTH FLAMES. TO INFLUENCE VOTES. Fourteen Thouund Gallon! of N apt ha In the Mains Ignited, Resulting In a Series of Shocks—Foar Persons Killed and Twenty Badly Injured. UAJ. HAGGERTT. A Row In the State Camp of the O. A. R. The Steamer San Vicente Burned to the Water's Edge—The Panlo-Strlcken Craw Refuse to Obey Orders—Rescue of the Great Excitement Among the Veterans—John H. 'Wheeler's Reply to Comrade Grubb. Christmas is near, and we ars ready. u Our Holiday Department contains a line of goods, like whereof were never Shown before. This week Survivors. Rochester, N. Y., Dec. 21—Just before half past 8 o'clock yesterday afternoon an explosion of gas took plaoe at tbe Jefferson and Clinton mills on Mill street, in this city, and tbey were speedily enveloped in flames. The fire department was summoned and soon after a general alarm was tnrned in. Before the department bad reached the station at the corner of Kill and Piatt streets, the entire city was alarmed and shaken by a number of explosions. Immediately following, huge clouds of smoke arose from half a dozen points oa Mill Mid Flatt streets, and flames burst from the windows of the Clinton Mill The flames soon spread to the Washington mill, and before anything could be 0M*to prevent their spread, the rear of Whitney & Wilson's mill was also in flames. While the firemen were laying a line of hose to the burning buildings half a dozen man holes blew up In Mill street Thousands of people had been attracted by the explosion, and as they pushed through State and Flatt streets to the scene of the fire they were brought to a halt by other explosions in Flatt and State streets, and thrown into confusion. They fled in every direction, but wherever they went they met with a repetition of the same scene. The explosions continued at such frequent intervals that there was 110 telling when the horrors would cease. By 6:90 the lire was practically under control as far as the mills were concerned, but the sewer mains were sending up columns of flame at frequent intervals. Shortly after 4 o'clock an explosion occurred near a new sewar which is being dug on Atkinson street. Two workmen were thrown violently to the ground and one was severely bruised. There .was also an explosion on West avenue, in front of the Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg depot, The paving stones were thrown high in tbe air. Trenton, N. J., Dec. aa—The Daily Enterprise of Burlington - publishes a threecolumn letter over the signature of John N. Wheeler, commander of the department of New Jersey, Grand Army of the Republic. The letter is an answer to a card published a week ago by Gen. E. Burd Grubb, who severely criticised tbe conduct of the comrades at the last state encampment, and what was printed has caused a bitter feeling throughout the department. Commander Wheeler in his published communication gives some information in reference to the last state encampment. The publication of the charges against Gen. Grubb caused intense excitement. The following are some of the extract* from CoL Wheeler's communication : San Francisco, Deo. 88.—The steamer San Vicente, owned by the Pacific Steamship company, was burned to the water's edge Tuesday night about forty-fivs miles south of San Francisco in the Pacific ocean. The crew became teiror stricken and lost to all order and discipline. As soon as the lDort boat touched the water the engineers, firemen, purser, cook and waiter and a number of seamen, it is impossible to determine bow many, Fprnng into it and pushed cff into the daija When the starboard boat was lowered the rtmaii.der of the crew made a rush for it. While it wasyet banging from the davits the tackle that bel.i it burned away, and the boat with its human burden dropped into the waves. It swamped immediately, leov.m; the seamen struggling in the water. CepL Lewis and Second Officer Jennings now alone remained on tbe burnlfig ship, and they set to work to construct a life raft of hatch covers and boards. JuDt as they were about to oast themselves overboard the steamer Queen, of the Pacific coast came alongside and rescued them. The same boat picked up the mate and four seamen clinging to the overturned starboard boat. Tbe Quern 'ay to all night in hope that so !u survivors of the disaster might see llie lights. As morning dawned the missing boat was seen full of water with ber side bare above the waves. In it lay a seaman unconscious, the sole survivor of tbe mutinous boat's crew thnt left the steamer. He was taken aboard the Queen but died about an hour after Lis re'CM». Our Special Linen Sale cannot fall to interest every lady. These goods are our own importation, exquisite Damaak Setts, hand embroidered towels, tidies and cloths, beautiful Napkins, etc* Table Scarfs, in fact they must be seen to be appreciated. They will gladden the heart of every lover of beautiful Household ware. They come direct from the factories, -and* we are able to offer this exceptional line at prices usually paid for far inferior goods. Eight uore pieces of 19 inch Silk Plushes, elegant :olors, at 53 cents per yard. t D ent to Mr. Atkinson's report is of great length, and his conclusions are that there is no present disposition upon the part of European nations to take action which could affect financial conditions in this country. None of the European governments would now seriously consider a proposition for an international agreement upon the comparative value of gold and sliver, or any movement in the direction of international bi-metallism. He thinks that it would bC unwise for the United States to again take the initiative in this matter, as such action is misconstrued, and might tend to retard the object aimed at.  morning in Greenwood. Maj. Haggerty was born on Dec. 21, 1834, in Glasgow. He studied law after coming to this country, and after his admission to the bar took a hand in politics. He was a Republican in 1872, and joined the Liberal movement and went on the stump for Greeley. To do this he resigned his office of deputy naval officer of tbe port, which he had held two years. He has since been an active Democrat. "Comrade Grubb remarks at the outset of his card that 'there will be no suclj content as occurred last year at Trenton, at least so far as I (Comrade Grubb) am concerned.' Every comrade of this department who has any love for the organization will be deeply gratified to know that Comrade Grubb has decided to abandon tbe methods of electioneering adopted by himself and his friends Inst year, when a band of music, free rum, free transportation, free rations and free lodgings were, for the first time in the history of the department, used to win votes for a candidate for the coramandersbip. Comrade Grubb further remarks in bis card: '1 have no more doubt of my ability to serve tbem (the soldier*) than I have of my willingness to do so.' While there may be no doubt of Comrade Grubb's ability to serve the deportment, there is a very decided doubt as to his willingness to do so. A Queer Place for Honey. epartttk Booming. Last week's trip to New York resulted in th» Arrival of about 200 Misses' Cloaks, Sample Garments, no two alike, -and- most of them extra fine quality. Bought them cheap and guarantee you exceptional bargains. Surely you could not buy the material for the price the garment costs you. Just think of a 10 year CI. HUNTED BY AN ANGRY FATHER. Freehold, N. J., Dec. 22.—Sidney Rsid took from the residence of Daniel Conover, near this plaoe, yesterday, 350 pounds of honey from a spaoe Sxb feet and 1 foot thick. It was found between the siding and the insiding casing of the second story of the dwelling. It was of the finest quality, and is presumed to have been deposited by the bees within the last three years. LOVE CANNOT BE RESTRAINED. Capt. Dunne's Attempt on the IJfa of a Reverend Libertine. Cupid Gets In His Fine Work and Causes a Social Sensation. Dublin, Dec. 22.—A tremendous sensation was caused in society and other circles by an attempt to shoot Iter. Henry Melville, a young clergyman, mads by Capt. Dunne, formerly governor of the Castlebar jail, and an officer in the Union army during the rebellion. Capt. Dunne charges Melville with having seduced his daughter while the latter was residing with Melville's wife. After the discovery of the illicit relations of the pair Melville eloped with the girl and went to the continent They returned to England after a while, and were discovered by Dunne in London. Melville then fled to Ireland and was pursued by Donne, who traced him to Dublin. While Melville was being driven in a cab yesterday Dunne saw him, and made a dash for the vehicle, firing a revolver at its occupant. Melville taw bis assailant coming and held the cab rug In front of him, stopping the bullet Dunne was arrested and oommitted for trial. Public sympathy is entirely in his favor. Washington, Deo. 22.—Washington social circles were stirred to their center yesterday by tbe confirmation of the rumor of a sensational elopement and hasty marriage. The contracting parties were Miss Bessie Hlllyer and Mr. G. G. Bulkley. Miss Hillyer is file only daughter of Mr. Curtis J. Hillyer, of the firm of Hillyer & Ralston. She made ber debut in Washington society last winter, and was quite a belle. She is beautiful, accomplished and witty, and was a great favorite. Nbw York, Dec. 22.—Rev. Dr. McGlynn received to-day a Christmas present from his old parishioners of St Stephen's in the shape of a purse that was much larger than the yearly salary he used to draw while pastor of St Stephen's church. The parishioners have been contributing to the purse for a month past, and the subscriptions reached over $1,600. For Their Old Pastor. The San Vicu. io was loaded with merchandise of a highly combustible nature, such as oil and lumber. The hold was filled with empty lime barrels. The fire broke out somewhere in the bold and cannot be accounted for in any way by the rescued officers arid men. The vessel was valued at 930,000, with no Insurance. The names of the lost are John Grady, Charles Graham, Alfred Clark, Jack Wilcox, Smith, all seamen; John McArdle, Thomas Grenier, engineers; Lse Everett, purser; Jackson, oook; Nash, chisf, and Olkvn, second mate. The disaster created great excitement here. Fine Bouclc Garment for $3.50, where the goods are worth $2.75 per yard. We "Immediately upon the adjournment of the department encampment last February I sent Comrade Grubb'i name to the commander-in-chief, with the request that he appoint him an aide de camp on the national staff. The appointment was made, but whether Comrade Grubb accepted it or not is not known at these headq.iartora. Be has never filled the position or acknowledged the appointment. There is not on record a single instance where Comrade Grubb has shown the slightest inclination to mix with his comrades and become an active and useful member. of the department. This would see 111 to indicate that there is some unwil- on the part of Comrade Grubb to herve the veterans. When the department was about to fall to pieces and go out of existence under a load of debt, four years ago, when it needed every friend it ever had, why did not Comrade Grutib come to the rescue to serve the vetei-aust Why was his post one of the very few which refused to give one single cent toward paying the department debt! Notwithstanding this fact, this same poet was able to raise a fund last year to pay the expenses of delegates to the department and for their entertainment when the circulars of Post No. 21 went out announcing that all fares would be refunded and the comrades entertained. have made strenuous efforts to lead In Fine Plush Coat*, Wraps and Jacket** have elegant long Seal Plush Coats for $20.00* $24.00, $32.00, and Seal Plush Wraps for $19.50; which are grand, or will make you a garment to order at prices others cannot touch. In Furs we offer everything from a SO cent Hare Muff to the Ur. Bulkley is SO years old and the son of Dr. J. W. Bulkley, president of the District Alodcal association. He is in the employ of i he National bank of Washington. It appears that the douple went to Baltimore early Tuesday morning and were quietly married by Dr. Ferguson. Inquiry at the office of the Municipal Gas company developed the cause of the explosion: "Several year* ago," it was stated, "the Vacuum Oil company ran a pipe from its works to those of the Municipal Gas company in order to supply it with naphtha. This pipe line rnns along the bed of the Genesee Valley canal three or feet underground. At Atkinson street the contractors were blasting carelessly, undoubtedly, and in this way the pipe was broken. The nnphtha ran down into the outlet sewer through Canal street into Piatt street, and from there into Mill street, where it has caused this trouble*. I presume 12,000 or 14,000 gallons of naphtha have gone into the sewers. We were Informed that our gas was escaping on Mill street. We sent a man down there to turn it off, and be reported 'that he smelted fresh naphtha. This was the first I had heard of the escape. The supply of naphtha was cut off immediately by the Vacuum Oil company and the gas was at onoe cut off from our pipes." Nxw Brunswick, N. J., Dec. 28.— II was decided by a number of the officers of the largest factories and most Influential business men, at a meeting held last night, to form a board of trade to further the business interests of this oity, which have suffered greatly In the past by want of cooperation. A committee was appointed to draft a constitution and by-laws. T* Form a Board of Trade. After the marriage the young couple returned to this city. Mrs. Bulkley returned to her father's home and calmly announced tlie fact of the marriage, and the groom returned to his home. Mr. Bulkley went to his dt-sk at the bank yesterday, but declined to say anything about the marriage. Killed bjr a Snowball. 1 Success ot the Farmers' Institute. Finest Alaak i Seal Hnff. Hancock, N. Y., Dec. 22. —Seven-year-old Addie Crown, of East Branch, this county, went out to make snowballs on Monday. She rolled one to a good size, and left it standing on a side hill while she *£nt above it and made a bigger one, which she rolled down the hill against the smaller one. She stood behind thi large ball and, bending over it, started the smaller one. When that commenced rolling down the hiU the big one the little girl was resting on began to roll too. She was carried over with the ball and thrown violently on her head. He neck was broken and she died instantly. Straovsk, N. Y., Deo. 22.—The second day of the Farmers' institute was even more successful than the first, and assured the success of these institutes so far as central New York is concerned. The greatest interest was manifested by the 700 fanners present yesterday, and barely time was left for the addresses, owing to the demand for the fullest discussion of all the topics presented.Our own manufactured Seal Plush Muffs ar# the best thing ever offered. Cents' Fur Caps, fine Seal and all other grades, at prices war* ranted lower than any other store. Silk Handkerchiefs and Mufflers. Select what you want from 200 dozen, price from 10 cents to $4.00. Fine sawed leather and A peculiar phase of the marriage is that M'sh Hillyer was engnged to be married to a son of Comptroller Tranholm, of the treasury. The announcement of the engagement had been made in the papers. Cohnfeld's Bonds Attached. N*w York, Dec. 22.—There is no doubt entertained here that the man Hoffman, at Windsor, Canada, is Isidor Cohnfeld. Instructions have been sent to Detroit to attach the $39,006 worth of bonds offered for sale there in behalf of George H. Lichtenheim, who has a claim of $80,000 against Cohnfeld. Washington, Dec. 22.—The agent in this country of the government of Dutch Guiana, Souih America, has urged Congressman Townshend to include that country in his prC position for the establishment of an American customs union, or sollverein, and informs him that his government is strongly in favor of such an arrangement with this country. Mr. Townshend says-since he first introduced his proposition in congress, about four years ago, the sentiment in its favor has grown to be quite general in all the countries on this continent. The movement is strengthened by the number of prominent senators and representatives who have, during the last two years, introduced bills and resolutions in congress having this object in view. Mr. Townshend expresses himself at confident of favorable action in this congress, and of the ultimate success of his schema. Favovlng Commercial Union. Asburt Park, N. J., Dec. 22.—It was reported here last night that one Edward F. Lyman, of Sea Girt, while under the influence ot liquor, murdered his young granddaughter, who had asked him what be intended giving her for Christmas. It is said that Lyman picked up a coupling pin, and with the words "Take this" struck the girl over the head, causing instant death. Alleged Murder of a Grandchild. Mr. Manning's Becovery Improbable. When the firemen arrived the flames had obtained such t foothold that it was readily seen that it would be impossible to save it from destruction, and soon tluy streaks of fire were seen darting through the windows. About this time the front wall of the Clinton mill fell over with a loud crash, na-irowly missing bnrying number* of the firemen and spectators beneath it Shortly after another gas explosion occurred from the sewer main in front of the mill, throwing one man ton or twelve feet and scratching hit faoe severely. Chamberlain's Canadian Visit. Albany, Dec. 22.—The following was given out last night by the Manning family regarding the illness of the ex-secretary: "Mr. Manning baa rested quietly to-day, and his general condition is about as yesterday. His physicians do not look for an immediate crisis, but recovery is improbable." Silk Plash Goods, elegant, novel designs/ entirely new. see them. Dress Goods, Blankets, The Finest Millinery, all at A. B. Browns Bee Hive. Come'and Washington, Dec. 22.—The Star says that the purpoees of Mr. Chamberlain's visit to Canada is to urge the Canadian authorities to yield to the demands of this government in the disputed fisheries question. The conferences at the state department have demonstrated that this government will hot yield anything from the position occupied from the first The department is in the position of demanding privileges for their fishermen which they claim as a right, and there can be no settlement except by Canada according these privileges. "The funds in the treasury of Joseph Ridway Pact, No. 811 were only $ 150. The total expense tor the fares of the 400 delegates was $1,200. This was paid by Post SI with $150 in the treasury. Boy Burglars Sentenced for IJfe. Appointed Bank Examiner. "It was understood, to say the least, that the delegates would vote for the post candidate. There was open house at the Trenton bouse. All comrades were ushered into the presence of Comrade Qrubb, who condescended to be introduced to them. Upon this occasion whisky, beer and other intoxicants were freely dealt out to all who would partake. Rum was what Comrade Qrubb called it when ordering fresh supplies. The offer to refund the fares was a disgraceful effort to influence votes for Comrade Qrubb." Colombia, 8. C., Dm. 99.—Judge Norton has just sentenced two juvenile colored burglars of Camden to life imprisonment at hard labor in tbe state penitentiary. The boys are respectively 10 and 18 years of age. Tbey broke a lock and entered a house in the night time to rob. The law required such a sentence. The governor will be appealed to for mercy. Washington, Dec. 22.—The comptroller of the currency has appointed Michael F. Dooley, of Hartford, to be examiner of national banks for tbe statee of Connecticut and Rhode Island, in place of James W. Hyatt, who resigned to aooept the appointment aa United State* treasurer. A special discount to parties buying for Schools, Sunday Schools or dealers- The losses, so far as oan be ascertained, on the burned flour mills are as follows: J. A. Hinds, Washington mill, loss $30,000, insurance $22,000; Davis & Son, Shawm ut mill, kiss $30,000, insurance $20,000; Clinton or Pool mill, loss $80,000, insurance unknown; P. Wells & Co., tool makers, loss $1,000, insurance $000; Kingsbury cracker factory, loss $7,500, no insurance. The destruction of the mills it is feared is but a small item, comparatively, as the entire fewerage system of the oity, it is believed, has been affected, and that section of it connected with the Municipal Gas company's and the Vacuum Oil company's works almost completely destroyed.BAZAAR\FESTIVAL Indicting Women Voters. ALL WELCOME New York, Dec. 22.—An exhibition was given yesterday in the presence of a number of prominent men of the Consolidated Refrigerating oompany's system of producing cold by the evaporation of anhydrous ammonia gas. One hundred pounds of ammcfc nia, costing $1, is made to do the work of 8,(XX) pounds of ice, costing $1& It is claimed that the saving of space and expense will revolutionize the system of refrigerating railway cars. A change in temperature from 60 degs. above to 00 degs. below zero was accomplished in ninety second?. It is proposed to supply cold weather in fountains, so to speak, for domestic use. Among those present were ex-United States Treasurer Jordan, Assistant United States Treasurer Canda, CoL Grant, Qen. Logan of Richmond, Gen. Harble of Washington and Hon. J. D. Keiley. Cold Weather Furnished to Order. Lockport, N. Y., Dec. 22.—The grand jury yesterday presented five indictments against ladles who voted at the recent state and county elections. Mr*. Martha Lane, Mrs. Matilda Fox, Mrs. Nancy McCollum and Miss Carrie McCollum were arraigned separately, and each interposed a demurrer to the indictment. Tbe counsel for the ladies is John E. Pound, who helped prosecute Susan B. Anthony in Rochester. The ladies were all earnest Prohibition workers, and voted the straight Prohibition ticket. To Sell Its Property. taiktrndgfiki First Baptist Church. A Magnificent Gift. Bergen Point, N. J., Deo. 82.—The board of trustees of the Arganauta Rowing association. of Bergen Point, were delegated power at a special meeting last evening to sell the organisation's valuable property on the Bay onne shore of the Kill von Kull for any reasonable prioe offered. Nxw Haven, Dec. 22.—Dr. Charles N. Shepherd, formerly of this city, has just donated a mineral cabinet worth 910,000 to Amherst college. It was inherited from his father, Professor Charles V. Shepherd, who was an enthusiastic collector of minerals, especially of meteorites. And no (rouble to ahow goods. Specialties for Boston, Dec. 22.—At the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Boston Baseball asso iation yesterday the old board of directors was re-elected. A H. Sodon was reelected president, J. B. Billings treasurer, and W. N. Conant general manager. The triumvirate, Soden, Billings and Conant, declined to give any information as to the financial affairs of the corporation as demanded by the minority stockholders, and the latter are as much at sea as ever as to the reasons why no dividends have ever been declared. The majority stockholders voted themselves the usual annual salary of $2,500. The meeting adjourned for one mouth, when the treasurer's report will be presented.  Boston Baseball Association. Of Plttatoa, will be held to the lMtora ma «C the ohurohon December 20th, 21st and 22wf. Phristma Walt Until After Christmas. One Year for Embezzlement. Washington, Deo. 22. — The following statement was issued from the executive mansion late last night: "The report of the commission to investigate the affairs of the Pacific railroads will not be sent to ooigrees JDy the president until after the recess." The list of casualties is a long one, but only two dsaths have been reported, namely, Frederick Wilson, bead miller of the Whitney mill, aged 30 years, leaving a wife and two children, and Edward A Webster, who died In the City hospital. A Clerk for Two Weeks. CniCAOO, Dec. 22.—C. F. H. Arnold, 8. A Kean & Co.'a clerk, wboembesiled $2,500 of liis Employers money, pleaded guilty be-' fore Judge Williamsou yesterday, and on tbe recommendation of Mr. Kean was given the lowest penalty under the law, one year in the penitentiary. ' FINE QUALITY AND LARGE ASSORTMENT SILK UMBRELLAS. VERY LARGE VARIETY BEAUTIFUL SILK MUFFLERS. GENTS' FINE HOSE. Thai* will be three eupner tablea an table to be deoeraDed In different colore • walitreeeee to repreeent each tablo. All ■Ire * good time and a Ore* alaae eupper oome and help the oaoae. Hot Chicken Supper, Oysters in all St Cream and Home-1 Candies, aad the Bauer will be filled with* earl fanoyModa both naetul and ornemeatal.' Sfioenta. Without tleketa, adatalaa loei West Chester, Pa., Dec. 23.C—Yesterday Judge Tuthey appointed Mrs. Rebecoa P. Nields clerk of courts, vice Davis O. Taylor, who was killed on Friday by a boiler explosion in the electric light works. Mrs. Nields is the widow of Lieutenant Commander Harry C. Nields, United Statee navy? She is tbe first lady in the state of Pennsylvania who has held such an office. She was deputy clerk under Mr. Taylor. Her term will expire on Jan. 8, as a new clerk was elected this fall. »• t v Nobody knows just what to do with 'Perk's Bad Boy.' He is so lawless and mischievous. Some have thought he should be sent to sea. We don't know about that, but if he's subject to colds, we'd recommend Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup- The injured are; Louis Harpt, Jefferson mills, burned about the face aud hands and Inhaled gas, recovery doubtfjil; Aaron Harrison, right leg broken by jumping into the river from the third story of a building, also injured internally; William Ritchie, left ankle broken and calf of leg cut open; William Wallace, Jefferson mills, badly burned about the head, facC» and Washington, Dec. SB.—'The postmaster general yeeterday signed a parcel poet convention with the governor of the Bahama Inlands, to take effect Feb. 1, 1888. Parcels are not to exceed eleven pounds in weight, aud the rate of postage U to be twelve cents per pound. _____ Extending the Parcel Poet. Ice Oil Stock Report. LADIES' AND GENTS' FINE RUBBER COATS SEAL SKIN CAPS. Bradford, Pa., Dec. 22.—The Era to-day publishes a report of oil stocks, showing that the total reduction of stocks since Aug. 31, 1884, amounts to nearly 10,000,000 barrels. The decrease per month has averaged 253,426 barrels. At the same rate of decrease it would require over nine years to exhaust the present supply of crude oil above the ground. But at the rate shown by the figures for the month of November they would be entirely wiped out in about two years. But under the present outlook for the shut down movement the rate promises to be greatly increased, and, barring the unforseen, the continuance of the shut down until Nov. 1, 1888, will bring the stocks down to about one-half of what they were at the end of November of the present The Custom House Forgery. A Dreadful Dlseaae. Nxw York, Dec. 22.—In tracing the forgery by which $14,000 worth of goods were obtained from the custom house stores the detectives claim to have discovered a conspiracy, involving a number of custom bouse clerks and outsiders, to rob the government. The names of the clerks ars not y t made public. The outsiders are Qeorge Williams, alias Wilkinson, Michael O'Brien, aged 05, and Andy Roberts, the famoui Brie bond forger. These men were arrested by Inspector Byrnes' men a few days ago, and part of the goods were found in a ionely house which they had rented in, Hobokeu. The rest of the goods were found yesterday in Williams' house, in this city. Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 22.—Bishop Bonacum arrived here yesterday from Omaha on a special train, which was crowded with representative citisens. The party were met at the depot by the various Catholio societies, with bands of music. The bishop and his party were escorted to the opera house, where a formal reception was held, after whioh they adjourned to the cathedral, where solemn high mass was held, and tbe new bishop was formally installed. A New Catholio Bishop. Bead, ponder and profit thereby. Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lung* is oonceded by all who have used it to excel any prepare tion in the market aa a complete Throat and Lung Healer. All persona afflicted C*ith rial dreadful disease—Consumption—will find speedy relief and in a majority of cases a permanent cure. The proprietor has authoriz ed Mr. Fleming or Mr. Barber to refund tbe money to any party who has taken three-fourths of a bottle without relief. Prioe BO cents and $1 For Bole or Rent. Htm ni UtiituM New T«rk if», Weet Fftbtea, NearWTomlncValleyKaiMagMffl. Raatwelff rooms, bath, hot and oold water, water d«MD Ac. Two famlMea oaa occupy the houee. WU be aold cheap for eaah or oa raaaonabla leraa W party (trio* rood eeeurtty. Alee Mr. Beach, secretary of the Vacuum Oil company, believes that the catastrophe was caused by the breaking of the pipe line between the oil works and the gas works, and promiM** thorough investigation into the cause. -JWother representative of the company-aBf he was sure that the pipe must have broken by violence, as it was tested by hydrostatic pressure a week ago, the pressure being far greater than that used in pumping oil. He was not pnpared to believe that workmen on the drain in Atkinson street, which is nearly a mile away from the scene of the disaster, had broken the pipe in excavating. No oil bad been pumped for several days, and tbe fact that the gas company had not received any during tbe day showed that the pipe was broken before any flow began. Keep Out Foreign Contract Labor. SILK AND 8ATIN SUSPENDERS. GENTS' NEOKWEAE. Washington, Deo. 22.—Tbe secretary of tbe treasury bas directed the collectors at New York. Philadelphia, Boston and Baltimore to exercise extra vigilance and prevent the importation of alien contract labor. HEM STITCHED, FANCY BORDER HANDKERCHIEFS. Princeton, N. J., D -C. 22.—The valuable Btinneoke scholarship has just been awarded to Kobjrt P. 8hick, of Reading, Pa., class of DO. The scholarship is worth 11,500, and is good for three years. A Scholarship Awarded, HOUSE AMD LOT Oif MONT9QKKBT WC8T FTTT8TOM, AN ENDLESS VARIETY OF GENTS' GLOVES, Adjolala* thoaa of Geo. Symlacton aad 1ko» Ford. Excellent looMloa. _ __ , Apply MM, Merrlmaa or W. T. Mam Stanley Beard From. pTOAl London, Deo. 94— Advioes from Zaniibar under date of Deo. 19 state that a meoseu ger bo* arrived from Central Africa  brings 110 direct new* from Henry M. Stanley, but say* it ia reported in tbe country on the eastern side of Lake Nyansa that Mr. Stanley, after many privations, reached Wadelai ia the early part of Sejfcember. The principal difficulty he encountered was between tlje Maboji poijntry and Wadelai GENTS' HATS. •8,000 Demanded lor a Kiss. The End of a Great Steamer. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS CONDENSED. Lyons, N. Y., Dec. 22. — Mrs. Jennie Walker, of Ontario, this county, lias sued Daniel Elman, one of the most prominent men in that place, for $2,000 damage* for kissing her on the left cheek last September. She alleges that Elman came into her house on business with her husband, and when her husband went out of the room for a moment he suddenly leaned over and kissed Uer, whereby she was thrown into nervous prostration, and because of the shock occasioned by Eliuan's hasty act she was physically incapacitated from household duties for several weeks. Elman admits that he kissed her, but he says he has regarded her as his child, aud his aot was only one of affection for her. He will defend the suit. London, Dec. 22.—The mammoth steamship, Great Eastern, has been sold for £16,- 600, and it will cost £16,000 more to break her up for sale as old metal, wbicn is the intention of the purchasers. Jt is undoubtedly the case that every person among the large number wuo have been from tima to time interested in the ownership of this unwieldy craft, has lost money and it remains to be seen whether the parties who discover nothing more useful or valuable in her than the quantity of junk her reduction to heaps of scrap metal will supply will be more fortunate in their investment than the others. I. L. BEVAN, Gents' Furnisher. ▲BOOT ONI HUNDRED AND T1 IN OBKOON, FTXTUTONBOl ob lone Urn* aad null payanata. beyond a doubt lb* flan* dented Ptttaton. View aad atnioaphere Than lota an worth lookln#n»by waal to build a hjna or bey for a doilsra aplaoa. Altar tboae ara a will ba two hundred aadtfty te Mr. David Sbeeby, member for South Galway, was sentenced at Clermont to one montli'3 imprisonment for violations of the crimes act. Later—It is believed that four persons were killed in all. These are Frederick Wilson, Edward A. Webster, Abram Rogers and John Lee. The last named was employed in the Clinton mill, and is missing. It is supposed be was burned to death. Rogers was a millwright, and was injured by falling walls. He was taken home and died this morning. Young Wilson was a part owner in the Shawmut mill, and was killed by a flying stone. Edward Webster was looking at a manhole from which the explosions were coming when the explosion in the Jefferson mill happened, burying him under the falling walls. When rescued it was discovered that he was injured internally and had a leg and an arm broken. He was taken to the City hospital, where he died last evening. The injured will number at least twenty. Moet of them ars bruised and cut by stones. The Law ami Liberty league ia making efforts to oi'Kaniie an immense meeting in Trafalgar square, London, on Christmas day. MUSIC HALL MONDAY, DEC. iCth, D87. Pbovidbngk, Dec. 88.—Ira Paine yesterday made 904 points out of • possible 1,000 with a 44-caliber revolver, shooting 100 shots. The score included forty-Ave bull'* eyes. The shooting vm undertaken without preparation, and in order to show some Boston newspaper men that the soore of 886 out of 1,000 last week was genuine. This gives Paine a total of 5,895 in 000 consecutive shots with a 44-caliber revolver. ■e Would Make a Great Duellist. TlDe Inman Steamship company is building two vessels of 10,000 tons burden esch to compete with tbe Umbria and tbe Etruria. GRAND MAT1NKK At 8:10. SEASON 3 SEASON Duplex Mr. Gerald W. Balfour, M. P., brother of the Irisn secretary, was married to Lady Betty, daughter of Karl Lytton. POWDER Aad Brilliant Buooan of St. Paul, Dec. 22.—This programme has beeu announced by the president of tile ice carnival! Weduesday, Jan, $5, forgial opening of the carnival park, arrival of tin- ioe king by rail, aud reception and parade; Jan. 80, equipage display; Jan. 27, first storming of the ice paiace; Jan. 28, children's day, with procession; Jan. 29, special service at all the oliurcties; Jan. 30, procession of old settlers slid Indians; Jan. 81, day parade ol clubb and fl iats; Feb. 1, trades and industrial parade; Feb. 2, second storming of the ioe paiaet; Feb. 3, second equipago display and floa!*; Feb. 4, to be arranged for. St. Paul's lee Carnival. A revolt among the student* ia the Bt. Pe tersburg university in imminent. MR. FRANK JONES, Jem Carney and his trainer tailed for England ou the Pavonia. la hla Domeatte Play entitled, Washington, Dec. 22.—A consultation ol physicians was held at Providence hospital yesterday as to the condition of Representative Moffatt, of Michigan. It was decided that his chances seemed more favorable to recovery, but still he is in a precarious condition. His friends have but little hope. Representative Butterwortb, of Ohio, who lias been confined to his room with typhoid (ever, is somewhat better. The Physleiaas' Bulletin. To BT»nBpll»e the Town. "SI. PERKINS," mil N*w Brunswick, N. J„ Dec. 88.—Tb« minuter* of this city bald a meeting yesterday, and it was decided to make a general movement toward church unions and cooperation. Committees will be appointed from nearly all the churches to work in oo» operation for the evangelisation of the town. The general committee of one hundred will take the city by wards (and. work from an entirely non-sectarian standpoint Ti.e international bridge at JCaredo, Tex., ■rill be clamoured in a few days. The bounl of pardons of Pennsylvania porti oned consideration of the cases before them until the January sitting. TBI THRESHING MACHINE AGENT. A CYCLONE OF ETJN HAIK. Is Dl|S Free Eulrjr of Educational Works. Clarence Curley, recently employed as a poeKfllie clerk at Swan ton, Vu, was or-v rested, charged with robbing the malls. Absolutely Pure. This powder never varies. A marvel of parity, strength aaCl wholes meeees. More economical th ntheordinary kinds,and cannot be sold It. oon. petition with the multitude of low test, short welt M alum or phosphate powder*. Bold only in cans THE  WaMUIOTOh, Deo. 8i—Superintendent Bell, of the foreign mail office, postoffice department, has received a letter front H. A. Newton, of Yale college, stating that the college officers propose to ask congress to place on the free list every book the greater part of which is in a foreign larguage, or in languages other thsn English: also books published by foreign governments, by learned Societies, by literary societies, or by the aid lit any of these bodies, and alio completed volumes of these periodicals. These clussee of boob are now prohibited from free entry. PUGTOWN PARMER BAND James McDonald, from New York, tall among thieves at St. John, N. B., who mad* him drunk and robbed him of 1180 and a ■iiver watch. PARADE DAILY. PULL ORCHESTRA, (t Pleoee.) A Score to be Proud of. Boston, Dec. 22.—Iu the watcli at three t.*11 carrom billiards between Hurvey Moi£.enna, of Detroit, and Hurry Emits, of this city, which began last ui|;hr, McK-nna ran 2,4(17, and left the balls in as Rood posiiou lor lesuming play this evening as when he began. This is ha most remarkable run ou record, the previous beat score being Viguaux's 1,681, made at Paris. No Arbitration in This C»«e. • Dec. 22.—The I' xpeoted iie glass manu' 1 took / The discuss • rork- Fire In Oneida.) BORTHEE li'Ff. CO., PlT meet plan piei por ee » 1 * Utica, N. Y., Deo. 28.—The village of Oneida, Madison county, id id way Iftween Syracuse an I tliis city, was visited by Or* last evening. The Iommis are as follows: Preston & lWiug, dry £0.000; Walvath Sc Diui km.ni, furniture, $ld,000; H. D. Baight, dry goods, *4,000. The InauraBM is ynnla ia aaae to cot* Joe*. Th ; trial of Daniel Fulton for wife murder waa concluded at Oorunna, Mich., and resulted in a verdict of murder in the first degree. Royal Bjjtnra Powaaa Co., 106 Wan St., N T. GUEAT COMEDY COMPANY. The Threehkia Machine at Work on the Stage. B. M aad M ate. Bnti oa aala at Kana BM Peak Man, Mkr, Dm *, at • a. n. Ilccllu Notice, Th* annual meeting of the stockholders of the First NaUoaaJ Hank of Pitta am. for the elecUen or dbactor*, will be held at their banktn house S* y saday, January 10th, IMbMwaea the hour* of 11 aad U e'cleek, a. m. WM4H W« Ih WAVKM, (MMr. Katray. the rules, n txl the an tin rale pro- A train struck a carriage oontalnlng foui parson at a crossiug near Mount Sterling, Ky., and killed two men and a woman) UDe «V«rth, awop*a, taJW* -uimma^icc s of 3KS5 :at not a D1 » v t»ad. Cio»