Evening Gazette

              Bt t" T*T '!■ J) sl ■D' - Jft.' JANUARY 3, 1888. i NVMBBB IN*- I *Mklf MMItafe«4 18M. f PITT8TON. PA., TUESDAY, rUOUBLES OF THE TOILERS EMPIRE 8TATE LEGISLATORS. EX-GOVERNOR PARKER'S FUNERAL. THE PRESIDENTS LI A FAMILY OF MURDERERS. FltOM FOREIGN LANDS. Hi* Republican Caucus Mmm IWI * Cola u IU Candidate for Speaker. ▲lbANT, N. Y., Jan. a—The Republican caucus Was called to order by Assembly man Gallagher, of Erie county, last evening, who named for chairman Assemblyman Hamilton, of New York. Upon assuming it Ifr. Hamilton made an sdrtrsas, calling the attention of the assembly to the necessity for carefulness in selecting a nan to preside oyer their deliberations daring the year 1888. The caucus then proceeded to the selection of a candidate for speaker, the vote being: Hon. Fremont Goto, 81; Gen. Hosted, 18. The nomination of Mr. Cole was made unanimous. . Byron netor uttered trtMT words than wbao hosaid., "Physicians mud or sod us." But while doctors disagree, all the world haa agreed that there it no remedy equal to Dr. Ball's Ooagh Syrup Ooimm Ohm bloglM the DmI Mm In s Proclamation. rfaa KtUyi, of "Ifo Man's U»nd," Ot«i» MINERS JOIN THE RAILROADERS IN Tsmoir, N. J., Jan. 8.—The death of ex-Governor Parker was unexpected in thia city, and there b general sorrow or or the •Tent. The governor ha* sent a dispatch of sympathy to the afflicted family, and last night issued the following proclamation: Governor Joel Parker died suddenly in the city of Philadelphia on the mottling of Jan. 2, 1888. The eminent servioes rendered by him to hie state, his election to the prominent and important positions which he filled, hie pure patriotism, unyielding integrity, and conspicuous fidelity to every trust, render it fitting that more than ordinary respect be paid to his memory. He was New Jersey's only citli«n who had been twice elected governor of the stete by the people. Identified with the military as a major general, once occupying the position of attorney general, and at the time of his death a justice of the supreme court, are evidences of the respect, esteem and confidence of the people which he secured and to the last enjoyed. He administered the affairs of state daring some of the most trying timee of the late war with ability, firmness and prudence, complying with every requirement and true and loyal to the integrity of the union and government, yet always maintaining the rights and dignity of the state and its institutions. His foresight established a method for the settlement of war debt without burden to the people. His every act as her chief mnglsirate was dictated by anxious desire for her interest and prosperity. Therefore, I Robert 8. Green, governor of the state of New Jersey, do in testimony of the respect of hit memory and sympathy in bis loss hereby direct that the public buildings be draped in mourning for thirty days, and, that until the day o the funeral, the fi gs thereon be placed at half mast, and that during the funeral services the public offices be closed and the proper salute be fired. GIVES HIM BRIGHT 8KIE8 FOR THE FOBT 'tlAIOTf, To*., Jan. &—The la*t not In on* of the bloodiest of tragedies has sknd, and the Kelly family have quickly net the vengeanoe they deserved. '1 wo or three weeks ago the whole country was startled by a report of wholesale butchery uid robbery near Oak City, in "No Man's Land," said to hare been committed by the Eelly family, consisting of the fstber, mother, son and daughter, the latter aged 30 and 18, respectively, who lived in a dwelling frequented by traveler* The visitors at Kelly's half way house were cattlemen, Irommers and other men who had money, ind it waa this faot that led to the murders. taken aad Lynched. THE NEWS OF A DAY BROUGHT THEIR DEMANDS. NEW YEAR'8 RECEPTION. BY ATLANTIC CABLE. A Gorgeous Been Made Mere Dassllng by the Brilliant Uniforms of the Diplomatic Corpo—The Veterans of 1S1B Not ttepresented. Mr. Gladstone Has No Intention of Making an Appeal to the Pope In Behalf of Ireland—A Madman Banning Amuck. Mr. tatos's Condition, Eto. The Be?. Geo- H. Thayer, of Bourbon Iudsays: "Both myself and «ife owe oar Uvea l» Shiloh's Consumption Our*." Jot sale by J. B. flaming. rhe Men of the Mlnee Will Not Submit to the Proposed S Per Cent. Keduotion. and a Still Purther Kxtenslou of the Strike la Imminent. Why will you eongh when Sbiloh'a Our* will gtre immediate relief. Prte* 10 cts., M and SI. For sale *Cy J. R Fleming. . Hhamoxih, Pa., Jan. 8.—A meeting of Knights of Labor and railroaders was held yesterday, and as a result a general strike of miner* and railroaders was made thin morning throughout the anthracite region, except in the Wyoming valiey. The miners strongly condemned the course of the railroad company and the Brotherhood cf Locomotive Engineers, and made an appeal to men who contemplate coming into the region to seek work to remain away until the strike Is settled. They also advised hotel and boarding bouse keepers not to entertain "scahs," and declared their intention to fight to a finish. The entire coal region was represented at the meeting. The sentiment of the meeting waa unanimously In favor of the lockout. Everything is quiet Business is greatly depressed. The miners declare tbey can stand out six months. Wabhihgtoh, Jan. 8 —The principal feature of the New Tear's day festivities In Washington was, as usual, the president's reception, which, aa is customary, began with the reception of the cabinet at 11 a. m., and concluded by the doors being shut to the public at 2 pi m. Remarks about "Cleveland's luck" were made when two days of snow, rain and slush gavs place to cold, dhnr, beautiful weather, and New Tear's day became almost ideal in climatic conditions. London, Jan. S.—A rumor gained wide circulation her* yesterday that Mr. Gladstone intended to plead the cause of Ireland with the pope during his stay at Home. The story lias no other foundation whatsoever than the fact that Mr. Gladstone is the guest, at Florence, of Signor Lacalta, who thirty years ago was the liberal loader's private secretary, and is the father of Mr. Charles C. Lao.iita, who a few weeks ago resigned his seat in the house of commons as member for Dundee. Mr. Gladstone's methods of securing to Ireland the boon of local self-government are addmittedly peculiar, but they do not inolude a personal Appeal to tl.d pope to Influence the action of the Irish clergy. Bleeplees nights, nad* miserable by that terrible cough Shiloh's Cure is the retnedv for you. Sold oy J K. Fleming. The other nominees were: For clerk. Chute A. Cbickering; for mrgeant at arms, Iaaao Scott, of Brie ooontjr; for stenographer, WUliata Loeb, Jr., of Albany; for doorkeeper, Horace B. Webb, of Ontario county; for anUtant doorkeeper*, J. R. Harlow, of Waterford, and Cnarle* McNaughton. When information of the finding of muriered bodies in the deserted abode of the family was taken to Beaver City, a posse of citiaens started in pursuit of the murderers. About noon on Thursday last they were seen far ahead. They at once left the wagon and mounted the horses which they had been leading. For two hours there waa a hot chase, and then the horse ridden by Mrs. Kelly stumbled and felL No stop was made on accouat of this incident, and about a half hour later th vigilante ware near enough to lh» son and daughter to shoot. A cry of "halt" brought them to a stop, but the old man, who rode a better animal, .kept on his wav. Shilob'a O ugh and Cooiumptioc Ourt hi sold by. J E Fleming, on a guarantee. it onr«a oonaumplioD. At the White House the customary preparations had been made. The entrances were approached b long awnings as a protection from the oold, and in the entrance corridor the marine band waa stationed, brilliantly uniformed, surrounded by palms, and ready to play "Hal to the Chief" when the presidential party descended the stairway, the patriotic airs of various natione when the diplomatic corpa arrived, martial music to the military representatives, and operatic "chestnuts" to the people. The state parlors had been beautifully and brilliantly decorated with palms, ferns and flowers, wherever avail* ble space was oMfred. The chandeliers were entwined with jtnilax. The corners of every room, the window recesses and the mantels lia-t been converted into bowers; in fart, the mill of the florist and decorator was visible in every nook and corner. The blue P'irior, in wnich the reception proper was held, h id never been more beautifullydecorate I, with the possible exception of that night in June when Miss Folsom became ■Mrs. Cleveland. Mr. Piatt offered resolutions calling upon Senators Evarts and Hiacook to rote agalnit the confirmation of Hon. L. Q. C. Lamar as supreme court judge. Mr. Crosby opposed the resolutions, but they were carried by a nearly unanimous vote. The Democratic members of the assembly met in caucus and named Mr. F. Bheeban, of Brie, for speaker, Charlee A. Orr, of New York, for clerk, Charles Hughes for sergeant at arms, and Mr. Pollard, ot Hew York, for stenographer. Sbiloh'g Cure will immcdislrlf rollev* Group, Whoopinp Oor.gb, BroiiCbitu For Ml* by J K. Fleaiiug. The duke of Norfolk, just returned from Rome, bad a protracte. conference with Lord Salisbury yesterday afternoon. What representations his gnu* made on behalf of the holy father are not definitely known, but it is rumored that be informed the premier that the pope could not intervene between the political parties in Ireland, but that when bis holiness received Mgr. Persioo's final report he might advise the Irish clergy to assume a passive attitude with regard to political matters. The duke, it is understood, pressed the' question of reestablishing diplomatic relations between England and tho Vatican, but with what result it cannot, be learned. Shiloh'i Our* will immediately raliere Croup Wbooping OouKb, Mid Bronchitis For Ml* OJ J. E. Flaming Rcadino, Jan. 8. —The strike of the trainman is pronounced a dismal failure, and /ifanything is needed to defeat and rout the Knights of Labor executive committee in the coal regions it U the stoppags of the mines, for if there is no coal mined there will be absolutely nothing for trail:men to do. The company believes that Inasmuch aa It so easily secured 1,000 nsw men for the trains, it can easily hire enough miners to take out sufficient coal to supply the manufacturers who are most in need of fuel. Upon coming op with Bill and Kate, the girl began begging (or mercy, laying the "never billed anybody." Bill said: "Ob! •hut up; it isn't any nae, Kit, you've got to go with me. You know yoa had just as much to do about it as L" Bopes were speedily procured, and the two ware bound. In a' few moments the two bcdiss wera hanging in mid air. The ropes were tied to an adjoining sapling, and the bodies were left hanging while the posse road on after old man Kelly, whom they soon overhauled. The leader of the vigiiants told him that he had but a short time to live, and anything he had to say would be heard. The old man commenced talking in an almost inaudible voice, and made a brief statement to the effect that he and all the members of his family were equally guilty. He said they had killed and robbed nine men and two women. He told where the money was hidden that had been taken, and gave up what he had on his person. He professed not to know where the murdered persons came from. He was then swung np and left to hang. "Hack roeUrlc," a lasting and fragrat't p»i fume. Price 25 ar.d 60 oenta Fo~ -a!* itJ tC Fleming The Republican senators held* seoret oaucusl Senator Irwin was ohoeen chairman and Senator Kellogg secretary. They made the following nominations: President pro tem., Henry R. Low; clerk, John & Kenyon; sergeant at arms, John W. Corning; stenographer, H. A. Correll; postmaster, A. J. Vreeland; assistant postmaster, Charles Van Low; doorkeeper, Charles V. Buam; assistant doorkeeper, Hiram Van Tassel; caucus committee, Senators Vsdder, Hendricks and Rains. There was no action taken in regard to the selection of a chaplain.Oroop, Whnopiusr Co fh and Bronchitis im mediately re iered by Hhiloh's Cure. Slild by all dreseis*. rhe Whole World Smiles. Bernard Sharkey, of Port Richmond, went up the road last night He wye matter* are not a* roey u the officials would make It appear, and that the company will find it exceedingly difficult to more the train*. He aaya that the new engineer! burned out at leant fifteen locomotives, entailing • heavy Ion on the company. Tue pac.fic effect of the publication of the forged correspondence continues. The name of the person chiefly responsible for the forgeries will perhaps never be made public, but it is an undoubted foot that both the csir and Prince BismarcS are in possession of it, and that It* owi.er will have frequent • iticasion to regret having engaged in the unfortunate business. Frkhold, N. J., Jan. 8.—The flag* on the court house are at half meat out of respect to ex-Governor Joel Parker, and arrangement* have already commenced for the holi.iug of the funeral on Friday at the old homestead. Hi* body will li« In Suite at the Court houae until the fifheral, which will be a public one. Letter* of condolence hav* bean received from many prominent leaders of both partie* throughout the state and nation. Shortly b.fore 11 o'olock the cabinet assembled, the m°mbor* being ac ompanied by their wives, and proceeded to 'he . rivate portion of the honne to join and exchange New Y «r greetings with the president and Mrs. Cleveland. Boon after the diplomatic corps b gan to arrive, in thair resplendent uiuf rms and accompanied by their wlvea in brilliant full diess toilets. The Democratic senators named for president pro tem., Jaoob A. Cantor; clerk, Charles R. De Frees; canons committee, Msssisi Pierce, Murphy, and Cantor.  When the miner* claimed a continuance of the 8 par cent, advance they had some public sympathy, but in the new issue, that tney are oppoeed to mining coal because it -will be handled by non-union men, they liave none at all. Mr. Bichardson, a gentleman well known ind highly esteemed in Bamsgate, where be resides, became temporarily insane or erased with drink yesterday and ran amuck in the streets of that town, firing random shots irom a revolver as he ran. Two or three ptraons pursued him, and these were soon joined by others who chased the maniac to bis home. Bichardson reached the house considerably in advance of his pursuers, and entering, soon appeared at an upper window, from which he fired the contents of a shot gun into the crowd below, severely wounding three of their number. A rush was then made for the bouse, which was entered, and Bichardson was dragged out and given to the polios to save him from the vengeanoe of the crowd. He was taken to the police oourt somewhat recovered f(om his frensy, and remanded for examination. Neighbors and friend* greet each other with "A Merry Christman," and all are on good terms. Trie diplomatic corps converted the red parlor into a congress ol nations, where gold lace and burnished helmets, gaudy fabric*, Jeweled decoration* and polished sword* help h1 to make up u scene which the spectacular drama could not rival. Hi I.IT at, N. 8., Jan. &—The shipping tonnage of the maritime prorincee decreased during the past year 45,000 tons, the total now being 787,728 tons. Nora Scotia shipping shows the greatest decrease, 96,810 tons; New Brunswick shipping decreased 10, #08 tons, and Prince Edward Island shipping 8,060 tons.  Canada's Shipping Interests. The extanaion of tne strike to the miners in the interior town* ha* had the eff-ct of causing a suspension of coal trafflo on the road, but the railroad official* claim that they can have not only the road, but the mine* folly manned in time to prevent a coal famine. RIOTOUS KANSAS SETTLERS. A Bad Gang Arrested for Intimidation and Arson. MURDERED AND ROBBED. WE SMILE TOO, Topeka, Kin., Jan. &— A gang of Lane county ku-kiux has just been broken up by the an-ett of all but one. James Vandrins, Nelson English and P. S. Galloway were brought to the city by a United States marshal and lodged in the county jalt They, with five others, are charged with a conspiracy to intimidate a homesteader named Hoover, with a view to forcing him to abandon his claim for ths supposed purpose of one of their number Jumping it. The other five gave bond for their appearance to answer an indictment in the United State* district court, and theas parties not being able to give bond they will be confined in jail until the sitting of the next term of court. At 11 o'clock the president's and cabinet receiving party descended the stairway and took positions in. the blue parlor, to which the diplomatic norpe was admitted, led by Minister Preston, dean of the corps, and presented by Secretary Bayard. The supreme court justices and other representatives of the judiciary cemi next in order, followed by senator* and representative*, army and navy Mrioers, department official], organisations of veterans and the puolic. Fonnd Lying In an Outhons* Unconscious Long Branch, N. J., Jra. SL—Bobert Humiiton, an old resident of Long Branch, was found Sunday morning lying in an outliotue, terribly beaten and bruised. He was unconscious, and, without recovering his muses, died at 11 o'clock last night The circumstance* of the case are such as to warrant the belief that he was fatally injured by some person or persons who as■aulted him for the purpose of robbery. For over twenty-four years Hamilton, who was 51 years old, was employed by A. J. Drexel, the Philadelphia banker, to look after bis property here, and at the time of his death was still in Mr. Drexel*s employ. Three years ago his employer presented him with a handsome gold hunting-case watch. Hamilton wore the watch constantly, and the fact that this and a sum of inonry estimated at 180, whioh he was Known to have around his person Saturday evening, are missing, goes to show that robuery was the cause of the assault. It is said tuat two men are under arrest for complicity in the murder, but the statement can Dot be verified, the police officials maintaining a discreet silence. and Dying. The Eagle yesterday published an interview with Anthony Lalley, president of the Miner*1 and Laborers' Amalgamated association, who ha* worked in the mines forty year*. Mr. Lalley laid be regarded a strike in the coal region* a* unwiss. No good rssults, he thinks, ever come from strike*, and be Is opposed to them. He favon arbitration. He says h will oppose anything rash, and think* there are enough cooliheaded miner* in the district to prevent a :strike. In hi* opinion if the company lahows a disposition to arbitrate the men will xetume work. He charges President Cor bin •with trying to destroy the Knights of Labor, but does not think be will succeed. He believes that the various coal companies have combined and made war to crush out the life from labor organisations, and declares that the members will meet it, but with jmrmhlt mixm OmcLBViixa, 0., Jan. 8.—Jacob H. Delaplane, confidential bookkeeper, of the Portage straw board works, and a prominent cl itson, has mysteriously disappeared. An examination of his books disclossd a shortage of $4,000. Grain speculation is assigned as the cause. His whereabouts are unknown. Grain 8peculation Did It. at the bar—of pnblio opinion. We smile because we know that we have The president came down stair* escorting Mix Bayard, Secretary Bayard wua with Mr*. Cleveland, Secretary Fsircbild followed witn Mrs. W hi in y, Secretary Endicott accompanied M.s. Fairohild, and Secretaries Whitney and Vila*, with Col. Lamont, brought up the rear. A number of other specially invited guest* were in the blue parlor. Among them were Gaorge Bancroft, the h.storian; Mia Vilas, Mis* Bndicott, Mis* Garland, and a number of other ladies. Tne diplomatic corps was immediately admitted from the red parlor adjoiuiug, followed by the supreme court justices. Congress wa* Dlimly represented, although tbe presiding effiodrs of both bodiee were present, aa were a.so a dozen senators and u.irty or forty representative*. Advices from Massawah state that King John, at the head of an immense army oi Abyasinians, has arrived at Asmara. An Unbroken Record, Cikckkati, Jan. &—William T. Young, a shoe merchant, of Waoo, Tex., waa held up and robbed of $750 and diamonds valued at $850 by footpads on Longworth and Plum streets, at an early hour Bundsy morning. Young had been on a protracted spree recently. The robbers escaped. "Held Up" by Footpads. The condition of Mr. Sexton is unchanged. The Dally News advises Mr. Chamberlain to refrain from commenting upon Canadian politics, and further expresses the opinion that if he wishes to settle the fisheries question and promote a commercial union he shoald make no more speeches upon any topic.  Oae nigbt several month* ago, these men, who were ma*ked, entered the bouse of Hoover, near Dighton, carrying with them a bucket of tar and some feather*. They ■at upon Hoover and beat *nd kicked him unmercifully. An attempt wa* made to tar and featber him, but be lought desperately and tbe tar was scattered over tbe room and furniture. Mrs. Hoover came to her husband's assistance, and with a heavy wooden obair felled three of the attacking party. In the scrimmage the masks were torn off, disclosing tbe identity of the parties, who then retreated. Not long after this occurrence the humble dwelling of the Hoovers was set. on fire one night and burned, leaving the family homeless on the prairie. The matter was preeented to District Attorney Perry, who brought it before the grand jury, which found indictments. as caterers to Holiday Trade. We want trade and adftpt the right means to get it, by placing ( Ml from m Theatre Gallery. ■J''Philadelphia, Jan. 8.—During the ruih for front seats in the gallery at the Arch (treat tfaeaire last night, Thomas O'Brien, a 88-year-old resident of German town, fell over the rail of the gallery. Ha landed on the back of a chair in the parquet circle, and was fatally injured. The Pope In Good Health. PottsVILLM, Pa., Jan. &—A meeting embracing 1,600 representative of (ha miners of thia region waa bald at Mount Carmel yesterday. It waa resolved unanimously to strike unless the demand for the continuance of the 8 per cent advance is conceded, and •Ten in thia erent to mine no coal to be handled br "scab" railroad employes. A meeting of representatives of Districts 12 and 14, Knights of Labor, was held here yesterday -to oonfer with Chairman Las and other 3ea4*s,snd conclude upon a scheme of suggestions to the meeting of the Joint committee of the Knights of Labor and Miner# Amalgamated association. The district meeting indorsed the action of the Mount ■Carmel meeting, and passed a resolution to Dthe same effect. Chairman Lee expresses ■entire confidence that the joint committee will decree a general miners' strike. Rome, Jan. 8.—The pope ia mot foaling ill from the effect! of hia exertions at the man iu St. Peter'* on Sunday, and to-day is ii his usual state of health. Ha has reoeivec 2,500 congratulatory telegrams. He iu torroed all the special foreign envoys tha, be will grant them an audisaca for theii teavetaking whenerer thay desire. He intends to aand autograph letters to all tin sovereigns who h ive written to him. It 1D xtated in Vatican circle* that tba letter tC Qu en Victoria will be of special impart ance.  HIGH QUALITY GOODS Ex-i-ubinet ministers were represented only by Messrs. Tyner and Cres well. A Leedisf Scientist Dead. New York's Corporation Counsel. Tbe army and navy officers, led by Gen*. Sheridan and Sherman, and by Admiral Porter, were preeent in full force. Hivuiol, Mass., Jan. 3.—Dr. James R. Nichols, author of the book "Where! What! When!" died here yesterday, aged 68 years, tie was an expert in chemistry, and edited The Journal of Chemistry for many years. Afterward he was editor of The Popular Scieuoe News. Since 1873 he has been a -Urector of the Boston and Maine railroad. He was a trustee of the Pee body fund. He wrote several books, the best known of which is the one above mentioned, which had a great sale, and ia now passing through its tenth edition. Nbw York, Jan. 5.—Mayor Hawitt bat. appointed Henry S, Beekman at corporation counsel, vice Morgan J. O'Brien, reoantlj elected as a supreme court justice. Mr. Bookman's term of offioe as president of the board of alderman expired Saturday. He Is 42 yean old. before oar patrons at the moet The bareau officers, interstate and civil service commissioners and other prominent official* were nearly all present. A SI78,000 Blase In New York. Por the first time the veterans of the war of 1812 were without a representative. The nuunCer has steadily declined year by year, and yesterday none of the veterans were in line. The Mexican war veterans present were only four iu number. New York, Jan. 8.— At 8 o'clock last evening fire broke out in the basement of the five story building Ba 81 White street, occupied by Selman Strelitaer, Importers of dry goods. A third alarm was sent out. Before the flamee coul 1 be subdued they extended to the two buildings adjoining, and the fire resulted in a loes of $175,000. The fire was one of the fiercest/hile it lasted that has ever been experienced by the department At one time a solid arch of flame extended across the street from tD • three burning buildings to No. 84, on the opposite side. Bom, Jan. &—Tue cur sent a letter tc pope on the occasion of his holiness* Jubilee congratulating him upon hia fifty years ol priesthood and expressing hope that battel relations might exist between the Greet Catholic church of Russia and the Catholic church of Rome. D The Cear's Congratulations. Seductive Prices New Tohk, Jan. 8.-—Rev. Edward W. Miles, of the Church of the Reformation, who disappeared Friday, la still missing He Is 80 years old, fire feet nine inches tall, and erect. He ia said to be suffering from mental aberration due to overwork during the holidays. A Missing Minister. The Grand Army of the Republic was next iu oner, una 1,200 men were present. I ever heard Of. We npnt you to remember them all next year, so come and take advantage of them by buying from oar giganticl itock of Thrown from His Horse and Killed. New York, Jan. &—Augustus Lauterbach, Tsged 86, a prominent tobacco merchant, and brother of the well known lawyer, .Kdward Lauterbach, was killed yesterday iby being thrown from a horse which be was iriding in Central Park. The horse became unruly, and before Mr. Lauterbach regained ■control it collided with a horse ridden by another gentleman, who was unable to get •oat of the way in time. The shock threw Jaoth the riders, and when Mr. Lauterbach was picked up he was unconscious. Hs died avhile being t iken to the hoepital. At 12:30 the doors were opened to the general t-ui.lic, and about 6,000 persons were dinistitl Tue receiving party thirtime hud diminished down to the president and airs. Cleveland. The Topolobampo Colony All Bight. San FbaNCISCO, Jan. 3.—CapL Ricbard P. Leury, of the U. S. steamer Iroquois, which has just arrived at Callao, after stopping at Topolobampo and other points, deales the stories of the failure of Owen's Utopian colony of Topolobampo. He says .here are ISO of the colonists. They live mostly in touts. Agriculture was in a satisfactory condition. Supplies were short, but ..nere was no distress or suffering. He offered to bring any one to San Franclsoo who desired it, but no one cared to leave. Drafts Workers Iqjured by an Explosion. Philadelphia, Jan. a.—A terrific explo sioa occurred at th« brass foundry of M. H. & H- (Cramp, at York and Thorapaon street* yesterday, resulting in the serious woundin of three man and fatal injury to a fourth The building was partly demolished. Tber. were ten men at work in tbe place, and flvC of tbe number were engaged at the furnace. Harry Webb, "Jerry" Seltsinger, Rober; Grace and David Lyster were seriously hurt, and Webb's injuries will probably provt fatal. '  Break in the Threatened Coal Famine. Pittsburg, Jan. &—Despite the change in the weather the rivers continue to rise slowly, and a number of tows of coal have left here. There are about 18,(100,000 bushels loaded, but it is not likely that all can be got out on this rise. The reception Was admirably managed, .- I'd pusni off without an accident or unforuuuu) inc.dent, Big Blase at Seymour. Birmingham, Conn , Jan. &—At 9:85 last evening fire broke ont in the main rolling room of the Seymour Manufacturing company, at Seymour, Conn., caused by an over- journal on the pump. The lire was discovered by the night watchman, who, immediately rang the factory bell as an alarm, but it waa taken by the fire department as the regular 9 p. m. belt The Art-men were not notified of the fire until t|p building was all ablase inside. The company will begin rebuilding at once. The loss is estimated at about $60,000. • Governor HIll's Beoeptlon. MEN'8, B0Y8 and CHILDREN'8 Albany, Jan. 8.—Governor Hill received the pu-'iic yesterday in the executive chamber. The stream of people through the chamber was constant The governor later received his personal acquaintances and intimate friends at the new executive mansion. Tue maitsi iu presented a brilliant scene, It was its first puLlic opening. Refreshments were served in the south dining room. Governor Hill was In his cheeriest mood, and laughed and chatted with all bis callers. Atlantic Citt, N. J., Jan. 3.— Corotwr Irving has just received word fron the captain of the little Beach life saving station that the body of the mate of the steamship Tonawanda, was found on the beach there yesterday.  The Body Washed Ashore. 0 YERGO&TS, SQ ITS, Ac Urging Improved Quarantine. Columbus, O., Jan. 8.—The caucus ticket prepareu Saturday by tbe Republicans was ivleated yesterday by the Democrats joining ■.be kicking Republicans and electing Theodora Davie* president of the senate. The Democrats made no nomination. Hayes, of Lawrence, caucus nominee for chief clerk, waa deleft ted by J udge J. E. Lowry, of Kenton. Waiter 8. Thomas, colored, was chosen journal clerk over Brown, the oaucus nominee. Tbe bouse organised by electing & L. Dampson for speaker. Ohio's Legislative Officials. Smallptu In Chinatown. Vmf York, Jan. 3.—Mayor Hewitt, of thia city, has sent a letter to the governor, iaDwbich he states that neither this city, nor stale, nor any other portion of the Union is free from the dangers of the spread of contagious diseases under the preeent quarantine regulations at this port. The opinion of the m.yor is based on the report of the board of health of thia city, which he also transmits to the governor. Hs recqmmends that the governor submit thia report to the legislature for action, with a view to improving .arrangements at quarantine. San Frakcisoo, Jan. 8.---Sevan new case* of smallpox w«re discovered yesterday. Health officers fear the disease is spreading on Chinatown. If this happens it would bi almost Impossible to check its general course. There are more than 10,000 Chinese dome* tics in white families here. Host of these visit Chinatown every night to see friends and gamble at hundreds of Chinese game and lotteries. Columbus, Jan. 8.— E. T. Affleck, of this city, has received a letter from Mr. Gladstone saying poeitively that the ex-premier has no intention of visiting America. JKo Intention of Tutting America. Norristows, Pa., Jan. 8.—Mrs. Kate Richards, residing in Plymouth township, went to the house of a neighbor, leaving her bouse in charge of her eldest daughter, Mary, with three other children ranging in age from 10 months to 9 years. During her absence Mary's clothing caught fire from a stove. Sue rolled herself in bed clothing to smother the flames, and by so doing set fire to the house, She then ran out of doors and threw herself into a snow bank, where she died. The other children were rescued from the horning house. Fatal Burning Aeeldent. Insurance Compgniee Must Pay IJeease. Easton, Peun.. Jan. 8.—Judge Render handed down an opinion that cities in this st Cte could impose a municipal tax on insurance companies. The suit grew oat of the refusal of the Fire Insuranoe Company ot Northampton County to pay a license lee Of $10 per annum on the ground that the state insurance act of 1878 exempted insnr anoe companies from municipal taxation Heretofore insurance companies in this stab have not p tid a municipal tax, but under this decl loa they can be compelled to. Iu Reading the new license ordinance Imposes a tix of $50 on each company. In Baston it is $10 for a company, or an agency with several companies. Henry Cohen Nxwark, N. J., Jan. S.—Garret Brown, brother of ex-Bheri(t Brown, while slating • roof on High (treet yesterday fell to tile ground and received fatal Injuries. ratal Fall from a Roof. Mutinous Scout* Sentenced. Btodohtoh, Mass., Jan. 8.—The opening of the new Btougutou and Easton branch railroad was successfully effected yesterday morning. The first train left here with three can, containing a good number ot passengers, at # o'clock. Six trains each way will tDa ran daily between here and Biocktou, connecting at North Baston and at Brockton with the main liaea of the Old Colony road, and all trains from Brockton wilt oonnect with trains on the Providence road. A Mew Railroad. Los Angeles, Jan. & —A -general court martial order has been issued from the headquarters of Osn. lilies fixing the sentenoe-\Dr tbe five regularly enlisted Indian scout; wbo mutinied at San Carlos last June and fled to the mountains, where the) remained until returned by the troopa. They are sentenced to two, ten, fifteen and twenty years' confinement at hard labor at Fort Leavenworth.CLOTHING HOUSE. Middlbtowh, Conn., Jan. 3.—Early Sun• day morDiug the dead bod/ of Harry Fr*» man waa discovered lying near the Connecticut Valley railroad track, in CromwelL Development* clearly indicate that he waa murdered, although no clew to the guilty pur Use has been obtained. Probably the body waa deposited near the railroad track to allay suspicion. Freeman waa a middleaged colored man, and had recently moved to Cromwell. All day Saturday be waa selling basket*, but no money was found on his jnrsoo.  A Murder Suspected. A leant, Jan. 8.— It is reported that Governor Hill will appoint Judge Cnilen, of Brooklyn, to soooeed tbe late Judge Rapallo, of tbe court of appeals. To Succeed Judge Wapello. New No., 65 North Main MUSIC HALL. Mo Otlee for Hlgglna. Weather Indications. OH* MIGHT ONLY. Baltimore, Jan. 8.—Until yesterday afternoon it was decided that Eugene Higgins would be the next clerk of the house of delegates, Yesterday member* of the legislature oungr. gated in Baltimore, and several independent Democrats stated that they would vote against Higgins in open session, in spits of what the caucus might da The leaders held a long session, and the result of their ocntarvnoe waa the dropping of Higgina. The man "slated" in his place la Carlton Sbafer, ot Frederick. The legislature meats to-morrow. ,  A Bigamist Arrested.' For Wednesday, in New Jersey, eastern New York, eastern Pennsylvania, and la New England, partly cloudy to fair weather, with variable winds, preceded by local now storms. "  Friday, January 6 th, 1888 Glass Workers' Trouble*. New Haven, Jan. 3.—William C. Thorns, a bookkeeper at the oleomargarine factory, was married on Christmas eve to Miw Fraderica Tepee, of this city. He was arrested yesterday on a charge of bigamy, on complaint of Mrs. Thorns, of Brooklyn, IT. Y., who is his wife and says he is the father of her five children. Sandwich, Mass., Jan. 2.—As was expected, the glass workers employed in thi Boston ai.d Sandwich glass factory did not return to work to-day, and many of them have romovi d their tools from the faotory. VY ork in tb» decorating, etching and other departmenta will continue until the stock ia ubed up, when if the difficulties are not settled a general suspension will undoubtedly occur. The differences are to be settled by a committee from the Amencau Flint Glass Manufacturers' association, and their decision is to be flual for the workman in all factories. and Vermin* UUie BoubrotU Oomedarnna. Mlaa Florence J. (Baby) Children Killed by a Lamp explosion. Portland, Ore., Jan. 3.—At Lebanon, Linn county, Joon, aged 9, and Mabel, aged 7 years, tba only children of John Ralston, a banker, were burned to death in tba bathroom of the family residence. Tba mother bad just left them when a lamp exploded, tilling the room with flames. The mother, in attempting the rescue of the children, was badly burned, but it is believed she will recover. ■ ■ Diphtheria la Strausstown. CONDEN8ED NEWS. flTRAUfiHTOWM, Pa., Jan. a—So many achooi children of this village are prostrated and have died with diphtheria that tha acboois have been closed. The disease ia epidemic here. On Saturday there were tour funerals of victims of ttie malady and six other deaths. Scarcely a day has passed (or the past two weeks without at least one death has occurred here from the diaoasa. Several adults have died, among them Solomen Keim, a prominent citiaen of Stratustown. Few laiwlies in the village have •soaped the malady. Mm Cote died at her home at Johnstown, Fa.,.yesterday. She was lOfryears of aga, No challenge for the America's cup has been sent by any of the expected challengers in Great Britain. BINDLEY, ICR. JAHE8;HORNR, .fc.ss under the personal management of MRS. BMMA PRANK, District Attorney Veliows Banqueta. New York, Jan. 8.—CoL John R. Fellows, after taking charge of the district attorney'a office yesterday, gave a banquet at the Astoi; bouse to his numerous friends. Mnuy of tbe retiring an3 incoming offl ials of the city were piesent, and there was an aLundanoe of feasting and oratory. A mob of colored men lynched a white wretch at Central, Pickens county, Ga. WHTCHB8TKB, Pa., Jan. 8.—Mr*. Sarah B. McConkey, aged 81, was found dead in her house here. She was eccentric, lived alone, and leaves an estate valued at $800,- (XX). A malteee oat, her only companion, waa found lying alongside its mistress. Mrs. McConkey fur many years entertained an idea that she would din in an almshouse. Her only sou, Eibritlge NcCloskey, hanged Ljnself a year ago. A Wealthy Woman Dlea Alone. They Most Be Killed or Captnred. Henry & Ivee was elected d director in the Vandalia railroad at the aannal election held in Terra Haute, Ind. Ail the continental power* nam anxious to give the impression thpt they really have hadao idea of «oing anything Warlike. Several alleged Switzerland, having been arrested, prove to be spies in tbe pay of the German police. There is great excitement' among negroee at Tuscumbia, Ala., over the lynching of Oscar Coger {colored), who was detected in letting fire to the house,of Mrs. Lindsay, a white widow. John KoghiioorVi boost, at Juniata Mine*, Pa., was burned yesterday morning. Two it his children wera badly injured, and one Is iiksiy to die. Sam Francisoo, Jan. 8.—It is reported from Valparaiso, Zacatecos, that Bernal's baud is in that neighborhood, and that Governor General Arse, with 300 cavalrymen, has left tfie capital to aooounter them. Tbe governors of the states in which the band has long been operating have bean notified : by the federal authorities that the member* of the band must ail be killed or captured. Boston, Jan. &—The new state central committee of the Massachusetts Prohibitionists met yesteaday afternoon and organised as follows: President, J. H. Roberts, of Cambridge; vice-president, J. M. Brown, of Chelsea; treasurer, J. H. Nasm. ot Woburn; committeeman at large, Lewis Carroll, of Mi.ri5lel-.rAd. Following the meeting there «as a banquet in Chapel hall, Tremont t mple, at which speeches were made by Protessor Samuel Dickie, of Albion, Mich., cbaii mau of the national Prohibition committee; Judge Pitman, Bar. Dr. Miner and other*. Massachusetts Prohibitionists. Philadelphia, Jan. 3L—After serving twenty-one weeks in tbe debtors' prison in Camden, N. J., lawyer Samuel Shreeve was liberated. He was arrested for failing to account for (29,000 placed in his hands by bis ancle for investment. Released from Prison, Death of s Well-Kuown lecturer. Boston, Jan. A—Hon. William Parsons, the well-known lecturer, died in this city Sunday. He waa a naMvs of Ireland, belonging to (hi ancient family of the Parsons at Parsontown, the head of whom bears the hereditary title of the Karl ot Rosa. He was graduated at Edinburgh university, bream* an arJent Nationalist, connected with the press and the plutfoim, and since lttWJ fan* devoted most of his time to leoturing In MM 908&Wje Heroine in Bags. Oa Trial tor His IJfe. Lpez 'Havbn, Pa., Jan. 3.—John W. Johnson, mulcted fof the murder of Itaiah (.vilif at Cherry Run last August, is now on }'«k before Judge May at-. The prisoner tCwl:d not guilty when arraigned, and the ■vpwmdltft, of a jury was begun, and at tar many challenges a jury was obtained. The Inst of the Hendrtehe Family. TBI OEEATBT OTAtt OOMBDT MBLOD UnlaAo. Price. 7«e,, ste. aod»»o. biagram opans Wednesday, Jan. *■ at «a. «. u ShelbyviLLS, Ind., Jan. 3.—James Hendricks, brother of the late Vice-President Thomas A Hendricks, and tbe last one remaining of the family, died at bis home in this city on Bonday, of lang fevsr, aged K years. He ha4 been sick «iaoe last Monday. Athol, Mass., Jan. 3.—C. W. Knowlton, a real estate broker Of Brooklyn, N. Y., was yesterday "held in $5,0u0 for ihe alleged eutnesxlement of 93,000 from Kva, Brace ana Held for KmlieEslement. boart aad lodgSag a&^^lSSI|lW«^4to»M ' '• 'S