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              f tounittB jygk, ®afeft * t. 1 NUMBER 1643 » Weekly K»IAbllkllCd 1830. | PITTSTON, PA., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1888. J two oBin. — j Ten Oeata a Week - FATALITIES OF THE STORM OUR 8HIPPING INTERESTS. BALFOUR'S PREDICAMENT. NO BREAK IN THE STRIKE. THE STATE CHAIRMANSHIP SAVED BY THE DRIVER. Good ttyle it good reow, (food health, food energy and good will, but a bottle of Dr. Bi IU Couth Syrup i* a good benefaction that suffering hunntniiy has already lear rd to appreciate. Vr|lng the Necessity of Governmental The Situation Growing More Alarming Presence of Mind and Prompt Aetlon MORE DETAILS OF THE BLIZZARD'S Washington, Jan. 18.—The sessions of the American Shipping League convention yesterday wore devoted to addresses from a number of delegates from different states, who urged congressional aid to oiu" shipping interests to enable them to recover from the blow given them by the civil war. Capt. Samuel Watts, ship builder, of Boston, spoke of tho difficulty experienced by American shippers in competing with shippers in other countries where tho governments subsidized tho ships. Aid from congress, and that only, he said, would restore American shipping. Dr. Fuller, president of the board of trade of Bath, Me.; ex-Governor Parham and Capt. (jess, of Maine, urged the necessity and importance to the government in time of peace, and especially in time of war, of maintaining and assisting our merchant marine. Aid to Ocean Commerce. HIS VINDICTIVENESS MAY LEAD TO Reading, Pa., Jan. 18.—The leaders of tho striking coal miners and discharged railroaders are preparing to give the Pleading company as much trouble as possible. Messrs. Sharkey, Lee, Bennett and other leaden of the trainmen have been sent to tho coal regions, and are now visiting the various assemblies.., There have been not more than fifty cars of coal brought down the main line of the road since last Friday, and these were principally consigned to the furnaces. The situation is growing more alarming daily, particularly in this city and larger tonus along the line. There is little coal in Reading to-day, probably not more than 1,000 tons all told. At Columbia and Lancaster the supply of coal is extremely short, and prices have gone up $1 to $2 per ton, and some of the yards are entirely out of tho smaller or domestic sizes. Day by Day. PENNSYLVANIA'S DEMOCRATIC COM- Avert* b Terrible Calamity. FATAL BREATH AN INVESTIGATION MITTEE IN SESSION Chicago, Jan. 18.—A terrible calamity was averted Monday night by the presence of mind of a ."treat ear driver. As a street car, filled with passengers, was approaching the Stewart avenue railroad crossing the conductor ran ahead to see that no trains were approaching. A cloud of snow impaired the conductor's view, and he failed to observe the south bound Wabash express, which came thundering down at the rate of twenty-five miles an hour. The driver and conductor saw the danger at the same time. The train was not 100 feet distant, and the stop meant sure death to nil on the car. Grasping the switch iron, the driver hit the horses and they sprang forwurd. The train struck the car, smashing one end, and throwing tho passengers into the snow. Fortunately the locomotive did not striko the center of the car, and the force of the shock fell on the rear platform, so that the wrecked calami its occupants were hurled far to one side instead of in the path of the train. Fully onehalf of tho passengers lay bruised in ilie snow, but not one was badly hurt 5 ham, The Great Tycoon of Japan, rile Contest for Leadership Between the Kandall and Anti-Randall Men—The Ex-Speaker on Haml to Urge the Claims Men Lost Near Their Homos—Iluslnest Almost at a Standstill in Memphis—A Heroine In • School Honse-rHow She Parliamentary Tactics—1a He Coached Comments of the Tory Piwss on Parnell's Would lie pleased to see JOU at by Mr. Gladstone?—The Troubles Over MUSIC HALL, Thursday, January I9lh, 1888 Saved Her Helpless Scholars. Ferdinand and Little Bulgaria. of Mr. Satulers. St. Paul, Minn., Jan. 18.—Chris Htolzenberg, reported lost in the blizzard while on hi* way to Allamont, D. T., to procure a coffin for his dead son, has returned here. After traveling fourteen miles he found a shanty, in which he took shelter. Hugo Hlieafe, a young- German living with Chris Wagner, near Gary, D. T., was found dead. Aberdeen, D. T., reports that tho man who was found frozen to death four miles west of the city proved to be William Morrell, a farm lalxirer, about CO years of age. 1 London, Jan. 18.—Mr. Michael Davitt's confirmation of the story told by Mr. Wilfrid Blunt, alleging that Mr. Balfour had expressed his determination to imprison a number of Home Rule leaders who wore physically unable to survivo their incarceration, has had the effect to convert a large number of persons to belief in tho truth of Mr. Blunt's statement, and is fast dissipating doubt in the minds of others. Tho Daily News' declaration, which was made previous to Mr. Davitt's statement, that tho ugly story ought to be told to every Englishman with • utmost circumstantiality of detail, and a! . he earliest ]Dossible moment laid before parliament, has also moved a number of members to 'Torts to have tho Irish secretary arraigned 1 oro the house of commons, and it is likely t hat Mr. Balfour will lie confronted at tho outset of the coining session with a presentment of tlio case, against which a general denial will be of no avail. A great many Tories have already put themselves upon record an having condemned Mr. Balfour's indiscretion—not to characterize his utterance: in stronger terms —and without the support, of t hese gentlemen it is difficult to see how the chief secretary is to clear himself of tho cliarge of gratuitous vindictiveness. Harrisburg, Jail. 18.—The city is aliYe with Democrats who have gathered to attend the meeting of the state committee. The contest for the chairmanship seems to have stirred the party throughout tho state. So far as can be ascertained the contest is between the friends and enemies of the Hon. Samuel J. Randall. The nnti-Randall candidate for chairman, E. P. Kisner, arrive:! hero Monday, and established headquarters at one of the leading hotels. Yesterday afternoon Congressman Scott and ex-State Senator Eckley B. Coxe came and joined his forces. An ileal an J Refined Production of mummm Under ilie Author's Pergonal Supervision The veteran ship buildor, William H. Webb, of New York, said that the commercial interests of tho country needed the restoration of the merchant marine. He thought that in the attempt now being made by tho govorninont to build a navy they were lieginning at tho wrong ond. There must lie sailors who are mode by the mercantile marine. He spoke of the services of the merchant vessels in the late war, and said that if ,it had not boon for this aid the country would havo been divided. The government experienced trouble in having the naval vessels built liecause there were but few shipbuilders at the present time. Speaking of subsidies, he said that there was greater reason for n snip owner to lio paid for carrying tho mails than that the railroads should bo paid for that service. The joint committee of city councils and tho board of trade Kent a memorial to President Corbin yesterday. They disclaim any desire to dictate to the railroad company, but respectfully ask that the trouble between tho company and its striking employes be settled by arbitration. They speak of the fearful consequonce.1 of a prolonged strike, and say that arrogant rulos should not lie laid down to the omployes by discourteous officials. Yankton, D. T., Jan. 18.—Tho list of the dead who have perished in the storm continues to increase in numbers. Mi's. Wilson, of Hunning Wator, teacher in a school twelve miles from Tyndall, has been found in the prairio eight miles from Tyndall. with nine of her school children, all dead. A. J. Winters, of Lacrosse, Wis.; Joseph Robinson, of Yankton; Joseph Kocorek, Neta Halliburton and Mrs. Flank Bnmlioe, wero all frozen. Mr. Stout, a school teacher, living four miles west of Tyndall, is lost and probnbly frozen. Charles Goddard, aged 16, was lost in tho storm and has not been heard from. In most of the school districts of Yankton county teachers kept the children in all night, and thus saved many lives. The Rev. H. H. Hurd left here for Bon Hounno Tuursdaj', and has not been from. The light lias developed some very curious results. Ex-Senator Charles F. King, of Schuylkill, who has always been regarded as the closest friend of Senator Wallace, is for Sauders, Mr. Randall's candidate, and ex- Senator S. R. Peal, of Clinton couuty, a part of Senator Wallace's congressional district, and who has also been a steadfast friend of the senator, is on the same side. These facts iiystify a good many people, as they had the impression that Wallace was in favor of Randall's friends. Mr. Wallace's son is among Kisner's supporters. AN IDEAL GA8T ANO CH0RU8. The finest Costumes Ever Seen on ihe American Stage.' Sentenced to Twenty Years In Friaoii. SPECIAL Seen. rj. surpassing the fl »t Production tu tLlCQANCE. Watkhtowx, N. Y., Jan. 18.—The trial of John Davis for wife murder closed ut Canton, the prisoner being found guilty of manslaughter in the first degree and sentenced to twenty years' imprisonment at hard labor in Clinton prison. The crime was committed in October, 1887, at Gouvomeur, and was the result of a drunken spree. EVERYTHING NEW* COM PA A Y CONSISTS OF 50 PEOPLE. The T.ong Branch Murder. Long Branch, N. J., Jan. 18.—It looks as if the real story of the midnight murder of Robert Hamilton had come to light at last. Accordipg to one of the negroes Pete Powling crawled along the ground and killed tho old man on the railway track. That was why no footprints were found. This witness: intimated that Stanford Potter kept watch for the asfassin, and the next day had a fierce quarrel because he did not get a share of the money taken from the victim in addition to tho gold watch. Another witness testified yesterday to the peculiar actions of Howling tho morning after the murder. His screams of drunken terror frightened everybody in the house. Orchestra of Twelve Pieces. The friends of Mr. Sandqrs did not arrive until last evening, and their chief led them into tho headquarters in the most hopeful way. Mr. Randall arrived this morning, and will take personal charge of Sanders' canvass, and his friends depend largely upon that fact for success. I3T~PRI' ES 7 c.. Si c. and 85c. Diagram opca at Kugglea"! uegday. Jan 17th at 9 a.m. ►Senator Whitthorne, Gen. Hooker, of Mississippi; Mr. Frederick Fraley, of Philadelphia, president of the National board of trade, and others made stirring addresses, all dwelling on the importance of legislation to revive American shipping. The Dimmer* of Mining;. The comments of the Tory press and the Conservative members of the house of commons upon the new parliamentary tactics of Mr. Pamell indicate that the Irish leader's announcement of Ins programme has caused his political enemies considerable annoyance, not unmixed with fear. Home of the Conservatives attribute Mr. Pamell's move to the astuteness of Mr. Gladstone, who is credited with having inspired the former determination, but whether he lias acted on his own volition or at the instigation of the ex-premier, it is certain that the Irish programme of refraining from obstructive methods has removed the chief ]Deg upon which the Tories hoj)ed to hang their arguments favoring the various Irish bills to lie introduced in the early part of next session. Without Irish obstruction the interest of many Tory members in Irish legislation will die out, if indeed it will awaken, and tho chances of plain sailing for the government will bo very much lessened. Terhe Haute, Ind., Jan. 18.—Henry Cox and George Thompson were killed by a premature explosion in one of the Parke county coal mines Monday, and a few hours later another employe named Ellenton fell ninety feet down the shaft and was terribly mangled. MUSIC HALL. Sioux Falls, I). T., Jan. IS.—The eighth victim in this county of the blizzard has been discovered. It was Eric Erickson, a farmer, six miles from the city. He was but a short distance from his house hauling hay. He was soon blinded by the storm, and lost his way. The horses were found the noxt day, but Eriokson's body cannot lDe found. Opinions differ widely as to what is best for the ]Darty to do. Senator Peal said last evening that it would 1» suicidal to elect or defeat any man because he is for or against any of the recognized leaders. He thinks that Kisner simply represents the opposition to Randall, and therefore ought not to be cho6on. A good many other members of the committee aro of the same mind, and since the arrival of Mr. Sanders thoy are giving voieo to tho sentiment more firmly. SATURDAY, JAN. lilt Albany, Jan. 18.—The provisions of Mr. Saxton's bill to secure peaceful elections and the secrecy of tho ballot makes it a misdemeanor for any person within 100 feet of the poll at any election or town meeting to give any ballot or ticket to be used at such election (election officials excepted); to solicit any elector to vote any particular ticket; to ro ceive any ballot or ticket; to exhibit any ballot or ticket so that the contents may be road; to make a request to see any ballot or ticket; to mark any ballot so that it can be distinguished or so that it can be ascertained what person or class of persons usod or voted it, or at what time of day it was used or voted. Tho penalty for violation is a fine of not less than $50 nor more than *500, or imprisonment for not less than one month nor more than one year. For tlie Secrecy of the Ballot. Speaker Carlisle's Condition. Appearance of the Favorite Comedian, Washington, Jan. 18.—Tho condition of Speaker Carlisle last night was such as to relieve the fears of his friends. He gained considerably during yesterday, and although he had a slight chill at noon, it was not very weakening. This morning he is resting easily. SOL SMITH RUSSELL Henry Bliss, a farmer near Montrose, went to the barn. His wife put a light in the window to guide him l*ick, but he never came. James Kennedy, who passed the night in a haystack, is but slightly frozen. His wife and son who went out to find hint were both frozen to death, and the boy's body has not been recovered. Russia. St. Petersburg, Jan. IS.—On the night of Jan. 13 8S7 arrests of Nihilists and persons suspected of nihilism occurred, all of them believed to have been connected with the recently discovered plot against tho life of the czar. One house was set 011 firo to prevent the police from discovering what was contamecl within. It was, however, ascertained tho place was a Nihiljst printing office. Several presses and a large quantity of prohibited literature wore burned, and the occupants of the house were taken into custody before they could get out cf the building. In his new and greatest success. The friends of Kisner say that he will have forty-two votes. It will require forty votes to make a majority, so that even on their own claims the margin is small, but if the country delegates are faithful to their pledges it can bo asserted with confidence thnt Mr. Sanders will win. BEWITCHED London-, Jan. 18.—Infcrmation has reached hero that tho ship John T. Berry, from Philadelphia for Hiogo. was burned at sea on Jan. 9 in lat. 84, south; loag. 184, east. Fourteen of her crew landed safoly, but a boat containing eleven others is still missing. Lost on tlie Deep, A German farmer, name unknown, in Lincoln county, perished while attending to his cattle. Another farmer at Brandon and an unknown tramp were lost. It is estimated tliat over 5,000 head of cattle in this county alone iDerished in the storm. Several railroad cuts are filled with their frozen carcassos. In addition to which MR. RUSSELL will appear In his famoui There is now said to be a strong current rising in Vienna in favor of Prince Ferdinand, growing out of tho ambiguity of the statements jf the Russian government respecting the jjar's notions of a satisfactory settlement of '-he Bulgarian question. Should this feeling levelop into an official promulgation favoring Ferdinand's retention of the throne of Bul- Messrs. Scott and Coxe havo been doing great work in capturing members of the committee who had intended voting for Sanders, and at a late hour last night both predicted an easy victory for their candidate for state chairman, E. P. Kisner. Their principal argument is that the party suffers greatly by having u chairman who represents a man who has done, and it is lielieved will again do, all in his power to prevent tariff reform legislation. Thoy regard the renomination of President Cleveland and the indorsement of his policy as tho only salvation of the party, and n;a:n tain that if Mr. Pandall should win this fight he would make uso of every expedient to keep the Democratic state convention from declaring for the renomination of Mr. Cleveland. Indianapolis, Jan. 18.—The decline in the exportation of pork and In the drought of last summer have thrown upon the market here 31,500,000 pounds of meat, which awaits demand for shipment. Tho accumulation is larger than ever known here before. Two Much Meat on Hand. M0N0U3QUE SKETCHES Austin, Tex., Jan. 18.—Tho Colorado river, for the first time since the settlement of the country, is frozen over, the ice being from four inches to a foot thick. Reports from the stock ranges are meager, but stockmen fear the loss has been great on the plains and prairies. It wuC» an Infernal Machine An Expensive Ex plosion. Indianapolis, Jan. 18.—The mysterious box sent to Judge Woods, of the federal court, before whom the .second trial of the tally sheet forgers lDegan on Monday, proves to have been an infernal machine. It was iuclosed in an ordinary slate pencil box with sliding lid. In it were placed two cartridges. Those were covered with powdor on the top. Friction matches and sand arranged so as to ignite on the withdrawal of the lid and explode the jiowder and cartridges. An investigation will be made to discover tho sender if jDossible.  A GRAND DOUBLE BIU. New Haven, Jan. 18.—By the oxplosiwnof a kiln in the japanning room of the W. & rcr T. Fitch's foundry yesterday afternoon, the building was set on tiro and damaged to the extent of §40,000; fully insured. Tho explosion blew the roof to fragments, and threw tools and material in all directions. Tho thirty-five men employed in the room scauineded, some escaping by the stairway, others through windows to an adjoining roof. Micliaol Ledwitch was badly cut on the head by a flying piece of the grindstone at which ho had been working. Patrick O'Keefe was severely burned in tho face by a lot of flying metal. Several others were more or less hurt by pieces of metal. The flames spread rapidly and gutted the building, but were prevented from spreading further. aria, active movements of Russian troops on Usual Prices. Diagram open Thursday, Jail' uary, 19, at 'J a m. News comes from every part of northern Texas of unheard-of suffering among the people, and wholesale destruction among cattle, many of which were frozen to death under good shelter. The effects of this unprecedented cold weather will cripple tho cattle interest in this part of the stato for some time, and its effect upon the growing cereals ami the flattering prospects of fruit for this year will prove almost annihilation. 3ho Galician frontier may be looked for as soon 13 the stato of tho weather and the condition jf tho roads will oerinit. To Urge Compulsory Education, Albany, Jan. 18.—The committee of state school superintrudents mot in the Deluvan house yesterday. The result of their deliberations was that they will petition the legislature to jiass a compulsory education law, similar to the one vetoed by Governor Hill ARMORY HALL, For a short season only 1 Commencing Monday, January i6tli. Tlie I'aclfhr Jtallroarin. Washington, Jan. 18.—The president's nessage to accompany tho report of tho Pa•iflc railroad commissioners was laid lDefore jongress yesterday. Tho messages urges the •estitution of the millions advanced by the government, concluding with these significant ontences: "The settlement and determination Df the questions involved are peculiarly vithin tho province, of congress; the subject ia3 l»een made quite a familiar one by congressional discussion; this is now supplemented n a valuable manner by tho facts presented n tho reports herewith submitted. The pubic interest urges prompt and efficient action." MADAME THOMPSON'S Bohemian GlaCs acd Crystal Yorkers They Ilurrowed Under the Wall. Nlie Claims It Was a Libel, Syracuse, N. Y., Jan. 18.—William Covert, head sawyer in Ozmun's mill, at Lansing, Tompkins county, was killed on Monday. The machinery had stopped running, and Covert took advantage of the occasion to file the saw. H« stood with one leg thrown over St, and was so busily engaged that he did not heav the signal to start the machinery. The great saw, which makes 300 revolutions a minute, cut him almost in two, and he lived but a few hours. He leaves a wife and two children. Cut. Almost in Two, Bryan, Tex., Jan 18.—All the prisoners, nine in number, in tho jail of this (Brazos) county made their escape by burrowing under the wall: One of them came in and surrendered after a few hours, saying it was so cold ho could not stand it in the woods. Among the escaped prisoners are the three men who robbed the post office at Millican, for whom the sheriff offers a reward of $1,000. New York, inn. 18.—Mrs. La Bau, daughter of tho late Commodore Vanderbilt, has begun suit for 9100,000 damages against a moyiing paper of this city for publishing a story to the effect that she was a victim of swindling spiritualistic mediums. AND  Memphis, Jan. 18,—The blizzard which set in on Saturday morning is still raging, and bnxiiiesK Ls almost entirely suspended. It is still sleeting, and tho ground is covered with ice to a depth of eight inches. There is much suffering among the poor, as coal 1ms advanced from sixty to seventy-live cents a barrel io two'days, and a coal famine is threatened. MISS UNO'S KUR0PEAN NOVELTY TROUPE tSf Every VHtor Receives a Beautiful Qiaaa Souvenir. Ruined by Stock Gambling. Uig Fire In St. Paul, Port Washington, Wis., Jan. 18.—The Ozankee County bank, James W. Vaile and W. H. Landolt, proprietors, closed its doors, and its affaire were placed in tho hands of G. C. Glaussen, of Milwaukee. This was tho only bank in the city, and Mr. Vaile has been at its head for thirty years. Nearly avery merchant in the town was a depositor. Farmers throughout the adjacent country had placed their surplus money in the bank, and county and city funds were also on deposit. The nominal assets are placed at 475,000 and the liabilities at $125,000. Mr. Vaile loft the city Sunday and his whereabouts arc unknown; Ho was a speculator in grain and stocks, and to him is laid the blame of the failure. St. Paul, Jnn. 18.—Late yesterday afternoon Are was discovered in the basement of tho wholesale grocery of Beaupre. Keogh & Davis, 'flie two buildings occupied by the firm, together with its entire stock, wore destroyed. The loss is $375,UGC. Admission Afternoon Evening.... .10 cms to all. .Fioqi I to .1* ..From T to 10. MJIw Bismarck, Jan. 18.—Numerous blockaded trains had arrived on Mandan last Saturday, and passougere wero waiting for the road to' be opened further west. Finally one of tho women in the crowd suggested that prayer be offered for all storm bound passengers and for all who were exposed to the fury of the elements. The Rev. Mr. Albright, a local minister, was summoned, anil amid tho howling of the storm tho belated passengers listened to the praying and took part in religious songs. Probable National Kcptiblleun Delegate*. A Story Without Foundation. Trenton, Jan. 18.—It is said that the Rcmblican leader; havo already quietly arranged the slate for the national convention n June. It has been decided that ex-United itates Senator Sewell and State Senator John ,V. Griggs shall go as delegates at large. The even congressional districts will bo repreented by the following prominent Republicans: First, Editor F. F. Paterson, of Camlen; Second, Ex-Congressman J. Hart irewer-; Third, John Kean, Jr., Fourth, Senator George H. Large; Fifth, William vValter Phelps; Sixth, Georgo A. Halsey; Seventh, James Vredenburgh. ALBANY, Jan. 18.—It is ascertained that tho statement that Governor Hill had tendered to Col. Fred Grant the appointment of quarantine commissioner in the place of Thomas C. Piatt, and that Col. Grant had declined, is without foundation. There has been no such declination, nor any such tender. Governor Hill has not tendered the appointment to any one. Far Sale. Tlio Wild Animal Market, Real estate in Plttston, West Plttatea, fntw and HuD;lier.tnwn as follow*: Columbus, 0,, Jan. 18.—Tho salo of Sells Brothers' show commenced here yesterday, and was attended by representatives of the various show managers and the Zoological gardens, Cincinnati. The principal sales of animal* were: Four camels, 81,000; three elephants, W.300; two lions, $500; a tiger, $000; black tiger, $050; panther, *2"35; leopard, $375; white deer, $100; zebra, $400, and two yak, $300. The tlgures aro regarded as very low. The sale will continue several days. Si l ni'ion Oil is an infallible euro for headache back ache, pain in the side and limbs.mid •'1 rheumatic and neuralgic affections. Ii relieves pain and extirpates the diseaie that it. Price twenty-live cents a bottle. Vacant lots Prom tioo lo JN, 0(0 each according to size and locatloo. Home oa monthly |«y menta Dwelling* from $410 to f10,000 each eel lent bargains. Store* and BtiftlQe*8 block* from $6,000 to $4V 0 0 each. Some good paying 1C ventments. Farn b 11,600 to $7,OOU each. Some to extiwagw for town property. Bom* ex- Omaha, Jan. 18.—Mr. J. H. Ayer, of Ord, Neb., tells a story of the pluck and good judgment exhibited by a young lady school teacher of Voley county during the recent storm. When the blizzard came up Miss Minnie Freeman was at the little school house of Myra Valley district, with thirteen pupils, ranging in age from 6 to 15 yeara Aboufr an hour before the time for dismissal tho blizzard, which swept across the level prairie, struck the school house with such force as to tear the door from its hinges. Another terrific gust struck tho building, and in the twinkling of an eye carried away the roof, leaving the frightened little ones exposed to the elements. The plucky teacher gathered her pupils together, and, securing a coil of strong, hoavy twine, began with the largest one and tied them all together by the arms, three abreast. Taking the youngest in her arms, she tied tho end of tho twine aroimd her own body, and, with all tho words of encouragement she could muster, started out into the storm. Selecting her way carefully, the brave girl led her little charges through snow drifts anil the blinding blizzard, and, after a journey of three-quarters of a mile, the little band reached the threshold of a farm house, and were taken in. He Prefers Hanging to lmpritionment. HA 1 HA! Hudson, Jan. 18.—Tho court of appeals yesterday decided against granting a new trial to Oscar F. Beckwitb, charged with murder. A reporter interviewed the prisoner in his cell. He flew into a passion, reiterated his old story of the murder of Vandercook in the mountain cabin, and sajd he preferred hanging to further imprisonment. Dwellings In Dttxtnti, West Plttston, UufrttM, town and Exeter at $8. 0", 4.00, 8.00, t IX', 7,00 8.00. H.00, lu.00, 11.00, 12.00, 11.60, 11.00, 14.00, 16.- 00. 1# OJ. 10.67 and 18.00 per reonth 8io.es at |15.00, 20.83, u.Oo. 88 »8 and 87 M per tnn'h. FOR RENT. The Bradford Disaster. Haverhill, Mass., Jan. 18.—Justice Carter has announced the result of his judicial inquiry as to the cause of the recent Bradford disaster. Tho train was not running at unusual speed, but there had been expressions of public opinion that speel* should be reduced at that curve. Tho accident shows that this feeling was well founded, and a reduction of speed is recommended. No employe is found culpable. The justice is unable to determine the exact immediate cause of tho accident. It lies between a broken wheel, a bad switch, two broken rails and tho curve. John Madden died at the hospital hero yesterday, making the total number of killed fourteen. Huntingdon, Pa., Jan. 18.—Early yesterlay morning the house of Daniel Berkitresser, near Shirleysburg, this count}-, took ii'o from a defective flue, the roof falling before the sleeping inmates, consisting of Mi's. iJerkstresser and her four small childrqu, were aware of their danger. Mrs. Berk■itresser twice invaded the flames, carrying two of her children each time, and succeeded in saving them, though she sustained serious burns. The mother and her four littlo children, unprotected from the cold, walked through the snow nearly a mile to a neighbor's house. A Mother's Heroism, l'erigiieil in the Flames. BE VAN Reading, Pa., Jan. 18.—A special from Mt. Carmel, Pa., says: Fire broke out on Walnut street at 4 o'clock yesterday morning. Seven buildings were completely destroyed, and three Hungarian miners perished in the flames. A woman and child are also missing, and it is supposed they too were roasted to death. The names of Cjthe victims have not been learned. The origin of the fire is unknown, but it is thought to have been the work of an incendiary. Offices at $s.oof •.0(1,7.00, s.oo and 10.00 per mon'b. Mills, Factories, warehouse* f tc., with or wttk out machinery, as may be desired. Q. B. THOMPSON AirC P. 8.—Don't forget "Be/ore the Boom, eOe." Brooklyn, Jan. 18.—The wife of Rev. J. O. Peck, of the Simpson Methodist Episcopal church, this city, dropped dead of heart disease last night. She was a native of Amherst, Mass., and Was well known in Lowell, Worcester. Springfield, Mass.; Chicago, Bal ttmore, New' York and this city, in all of which places Mr. Peck has held pastorates. Dropped Dead of Heart Disease. TDHHEJ For Sale or Rent. TAILOR llonse antl Lotsitnated on. New York Are, West HUsten, Organizing for Senator Slier man. Cincinnati, Jan. WD.—Au enthusiastic meeting of citizens who al e in favor of John Sherman for the presidency was held at College hall last night, Hon. Richard Smith presiding. Speeches were made by Mayor Smith, ex- Governor Noyes, Attorney General Watson, Josiah Kirby and others. A committee of seven was appointed to organize what shall be known as the Sherman league, to. further the objects of the meeting. The Case or Sam Siaall ami Dixey. Kansas City, Mo., Jan. 18.—Rev. Sam Small appeared in court and was released on his personal undertaking to appear Jan. 27, when the charge of Actor Dixey against ban of libel will be heard. N**ar Wyoming Vall#»y Knitting Mill. Has twelve rooms, bath, hot and cold water, water closet*, &o. Two families can o: cupy the house. Will be sold cheap for cash or on reasonable erms to arty giving irood security. aLjo ' Use*! #70,000 of tlie Company's Mom-n Prohibitionists Active Detroit, Jan. 18.—Charles E. Young, for seven years confidential bookkeeper for the Michigan Carbon company, and since last November secretary of that corporation, was arrested yesterday for a defalcation amount ing to £113,000. While ho was bookkeeper Young handled Urge slims of money in purchasing bones to be made into fertilizers and glues at the company's works, and since he became secretary he has had entire charge of tho company's office, handling all its receipts. Young had lDeen living high, and when inves tigation was started on account of shortened dividends he was at once spotted. Tho company's standing is not impaired. Syracuse, N. Y., Jan. 18.—A conference of delegates from the towns of Onondaga county was held hero yesterday afternoon. It was decided to put a Prohibition ticket in every town for the spring election, and arrangements were made for tent work during the coming summer. The conference was attended by delegates from other counties, who were on their way to attend the meeting of the Prohibition state committee at Utica today. Professor Samuel Dickie, of Michigan, the new chairman of the national Prohibition committee, spoke in Music hall here last night. HOUSE MO TGOMERY STREET WEtTPITTSTON, A''j Inlne thofo of (k'O. 8) mlnKton ud Tho*- Ford. Excellent .location. Also, CONDENSED NEW3. ABOUT ONE IIUNDR'D AND THIRTY LOT8 IN OREGON. PITTSTON BOR JUGH, . Disagreeing Over tho Smitli-Kilruiii Fight. At the meeting of the American Baseball association at Cincinnati, Kansas City was decided upon as the eighth club of the association.New York, Jan. 18.—Archibaldon Gordon, the editor-in-chief of The Police Gazette; Arthur, Lumlev, managing editor; Theodore Butler, superintendent of the art flepartment; George MeAvoy, artist, and thirteen engravers have left the ]Daper. Richard K. Fox, proprietor o£ the iDaper, says that he discharged them. They say they resigned after various disagreements, but mainly 011 account of a difference of opinion over the Sniith-Kilraiu tight. Archibald Gordon said to a United Press reporter: "As editor of the paper I wished to tee the Smith-Kilrain flght fought to a finish and on its merits. Mr. Fox declined, after the draw, to insist on another fight, and gave up the stakes. I have reason to believe that he knew the fight was a 'fake,' or elso ho was badly 'handled.' Charley Johnston, a friend of Mr. Lumley, and myself went over to see the battle, but, as the papers have stated, were not allowed to be present." Arthur Lumloy said about the name thing. The scccders expect to start a new paper.  llelieaileil by His Engine. on lore time and small payments. These lota are beyond a Ctoubt the flue t Mtusted of any lots In I'iitsion. View nn i atmosphere uoaurpiiwi, Thene lots are worth looking at by persons mho want to build a h me or buy for s eculatlooM th« y will be wor'h more m ney very M*Dn. The flrsi- flity of these l«»ta we offer at two hundred , dollars apiece Alter those arC sold the price will be two hundred and fifty to three hundr£J dollars. These are baigAins. Title fertect. Avoca, N. Y., Jan. 18.—Trains Nos. 18and 107 on the Erie road collided yesterday one mile south of Avoea. Engineer Frank Maynard, of Rochester, was killed instantly, his head being cut off. Both engines were completely wrecked and one car was derailed, but no other serious injury occurred. It is said in Rochester that Train Dispatcher Homhior, of Wayland, is to blame for the collision. Tho supreme court of Tennessee has decided that the law passed one year ago, making it a misdemeanor for barbers to shave customers on Sunday, is unconstitutional. His Destination Aroused Suspicion. Denver, Colo., Jan. 17.—Oliver Gratton was arrested here last night, charged with stealing nearly ®'0,000 from the Victoria mine, near BrackenNdge, Colo. Gratton had been employed to work the property for the owners, but they charged him with stealing gold from the min?. In his trunks were found nuggets and mint certificate.; amounting to nearly 430,000. He was on his way to Canada, but declares that he was only going there for the winter, and intended to return in the spring. He claims he is innocent and is being persecuted by the owners of the mine. A dispatch from London states that Jack Davis has challenged Kilrain, Sullivan or Smith to a finish fight for £500 a side. Ilereivlng the Coreau Klllliussy Apply to O. D. Thompson. Washington, Jan. 18.—Tho full Corean legation called at the state department yesterday, and then proceeded to tho White House, accompanied by Secretary Bayard and Chief Clerk Brown. They were introduced individually to the president, who welcomed them to the United States. The Coreans were in full dress, their silks richer and more voluminous, their smiles more serene, and their hats odder and taller than ever. One of the badges of their ceremonial costume is an immense belt, which extends several inches beyond the breast. Dr. Allen, the foreign secretary of tho legation, acted as interpreter.  The convention of the Federation of Labor met at Albany yesterday and elected those officers: President, Frederick Holler, New York; vice president, Thomas Carrant recording secretary, George Block, New York; treasurer, D. D. Graham, Waterford. Business will really begin to-day. J. H, VAN BUSK IRK, Saved from Jail by Illness* Does not want the whole earth, but ju9t one small corner of it lo devote to the Suffering Humanity. For the naked must be clothed and BE VAN can do it. Ho has all kinds of goods suitable for Gents' wear; tho most fastidious can be suited or overcoaled. An immense line of Pants goods just received and offered at prices that would open your Troy, N. Y., Jan. 17.—A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Asa W. Wickes, the defaulting cashier of tho Central National bank of this city. Wickes' physician says that his patient's life would be in danger should his removal to jail be attempted. If the pby sicians find that Wickes' condition is critical he will not be arrested, but if he is able to be moved he will be taken to jail. Painter \ Paper Hanger The long strike of the shoemakers at Rochester, N. Y., which began on Nov. 1, has collapsed, the men returning to work. SHOP IS KLO1 Z'3 BUILDING, The Old lliiid llull The senate has confirmed the nominations of tho interstate commerce commissioners. Warren Street, West Pittstu- New York, Jan. 18.—The Old Guard ball at the Metropolitan Opera house last night was a brilliant success. Among the distinguished guests wero Governor Hill and staff, Gen. Sherman, GoVernor Green, of New Jersey, and staff, Mayor Hewitt, Gens. Gardner; Whipple, Newton and Porter, Governor Biggs, of Delaware, Adjt. Gen. Marsh, of Pennsylvania, and tho mayors of New Haven and Bridgeport. Military organizations from Albany, Boston, New Haven, Atalanta, Charleston, and London, England, Damaging Evidence Against Coffee. Work is in progress for the development of the anthracite coal field recently discovered on the farm of Andrew McClellan, in Hebron, N. Y. AU * ork in my line will be done la a flmt-oW» manner and at oatiafautory price*. Orders left at K1 ti's blacUimith eho? nraeat by unail wll receive promtt xttentioi. I jam New Haven, Conn., Jan. 18.—In the trial of Coffee, for the murder of Station Agent Way, at Stony Creek, testimony was adduced yesterday very damaging to the accused. It was proved that he ha£ admitted to several pei-sons that he was with Way at or very noar the time h j was killed, and that he had weerted that a man named Mason knew ac much as he of the dime. Auuralng Their New Unties. Washington, Jan. If.—Shortly after 1 o'clock yesterday Mr. Dickinson, the new postmaster general, was sworn in by Judge Lawronson, who has been employed in the department for more than fifty years, and who, as department notary, has sworn in twentyfour postmaster generals. All the heads of divisions in the department were present, and they were introduced to Mr. Dickinson by Mr. Vilas. After taking the oath all the employes of the department were presented to Mr. Dickinson. Mr. Vilas went oyer to the ] r0unCl'» Ap„c»l. interior dnpartment at 9 o'clock and took the i . * oath. He was preen tod to the employes of i Sv- 1 ktebsbi'BO, Jan. 18, llie 1 "Ush the department, and then entered upon his ncw-jpopora publish an appeal to the youth ot official duties. A number of the postofflee de- J " UU(110 to listen to agitators, eithei partnieut officials accompanied Mr. Vilas and fl"' o.- against revo.uboiiary purposes, and witnessed the swearing in. The (-arty was rt?- K th„" !mv oeive 1 by Mr. Muldrow, the acting secretary. j with either Russia or Austria. \\ ai in any Mr. J. C. Stoddard, of the disbursing office, : case, they declare, would be a dire calamity to administered the oath to Mr. Vilas, ,' Poland. 1 Albany, Jan. 18.—The State Bar association met at 3 o'clock yesterday with a large attendance of legal celebrities. The judges of the court of appeals, l)avid Dudley Field, Daniel Dougherty, of Philadelphia, anil ex- Senator Kernan, are among thoae present Mr. Dougherty delivered the annual address, taking for his subject, "The Honor of the Bar.'' Governor Hill gave a reception to the association last evening qt the executive man- State ltar Association. United States Senator Wilson has' bees re-elected from the state of Iowa. It is now declared" that President James Buchanan was not the Buchanan named in connection with the old time Letitia Duncan romance in Erie, Pa. Fur sole BCTU1SG LO.S rs THK BOROUGH Of Near wteral collieries and tbe Tl.orp Dflk Mill. Price# CDf lot* rau*e from floe to ('■(iii. and a Rood title ««rraired. A.1«hj lots to 'C~a*e ' workla* in« rrautli.g their om hoeaee on He. j*hiV lean C M'VKlKR, «n.»-ey.uMjnw. I'ltMrton. Tm HiETKK. Fell from His Trmln 100 Feet. A mad dog bit four men at Jug Tavern, Ga., so severely that they are confined to thoir homes, and all dogs in the vicinity are being shot on sight'. wen, present Newark, O., Jan. 18. — James Johns, brakeman on the Columbus and Newark division of the Baltimore and Ohio road, fell from his train yesterday, at Alsom creek, a distunco of 1(M) feet, and was killed instantly. He leaves a wife and several children. sic 41, (.'lushed to iJent!e In tlm.Wreuk, FiNdlay, O., Jau. 18.—Train No. 1 on the Lake Erie and Western road was wrecked yesterday at Mount Cory, ten miles west of 111-re. All the ears were thrown into the ditch, ami Albert Gilbert, a traveling man from b'irtoria, ivus crushed to death in the met T.venty-tive other persons were injured, but njne fatally. The Frank Mayo "Nordeck" company was on board the train, and several had arms and legs broken. Charles B. Hoffman, of Philadelphia, was found dead on the sidewalk, and George Geiger is in jail on suspicion of having murdered him. Tor lai-tiill»ctor. JAMES MASTANYE will be a Candida e for T*x 'illeotor ot r PilUtJ ■ Borough • t the comii.g «!eo Ion. eubject o ihe deci io ot tbe ult i?n»' caucu*. Pennsylvania's state board of pardoaa if considering voluminous petitions for the releoie of Milton Weston, the Chicago millionaire who is serving a sentence as an aoooaocy to the mufdar of Obadiah Haymaker, J I. JLj. BtLVAN, Mobile, Ala., Jan. 18.—Advices from Mexico are received that the schooner Myrn A. Pratt, of Mobile, Capt Sherman, has fjeen wrecked on Tampico bar, two liree being kwt Wrecked on Tninplco liar. Merchant Tailor and G«nl«' Furnisher. Wanted. Oae gentleman can be %• eommCvtM«4 with board and lodging at;8»6 Spring 8w,Weet P.ttefcxk