Evening Gazette

              t. NUMBER 1749 ; I Weekly buklitbod 1850. f PITT8TON, PA., TUES AY, MAY 22, 1888. (TWO CENTS, feu Cents • Week Methodist Tug of War. PRESBYTERIAN GENERAL ASSEMBLY. larilatMOoceMore THE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION. Germany Is Indignant. YERY CLOSE FIGURES Freedmen's Mission* — To Talk to the Arrangement* Being Completed in Clii- THE WORLD OF SPORT. Philadelphia, May 2H—The subject of the Iretduwn't missions occupied the attention of the Presbyterian general assembly yesterday. The chairman, Rev. Dr. Dickey, read the report of the standing committee, and showed gratifying progress. President About Indian Schools. Chicago, May 23.—The sub-committee of the national Republican committee has been in session in Chicago for three days arranging the details of the convention. The seating capacity is 7,000, thus necessitating a smaller apportionment of seats than heretofore. The committee has decided to give to each delegate three general tickets for distribution and one press ticket to each delegate, thus enabling the delegates to take care of the local.press in their district and state. cago—Distribution of Tickets. Events on the Race Track and News from Ixjuisville, Ky., May 22. —Weather flno and track in fair condition. First race, all ages, one inile: Pat Donovan first, Lepanto second, Orange Girl third; time, 1:44%. Second race, Foiling, three-quarters of a mile; Champagne Charlie first, Come-to-taw second, Sallie O. third; time, 1:16%. Third race, merchants' handicap, mile and a furlong; Libretto first, Telie Doe second, Benedict third; time, 1:56%. Fourth race, selling, one mile; Orderly first, Irish Pat second, Lafitte third; time, 1:43%. the Diamond. General Conference Officers to Three Very Important Bills Passed in the House. She Proposes to Stop Those In order to make snro of a very big reduction in our winter stock wo have cut our figuri s very close. We realize that it is a be Elected To-Day. French Outrages. THE FAVORITE CANDIDATES. Earnest appeals for active support were made by Bev. Dr. Allen, secretary of the committee, and Rev. Dr. Bingham. A DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE RUSSIA ALSO ROUSES HER WRATH Perry Belmont's Consular and Dlplo- Prince George of Wales Falls Very Much Five New Bishops, Eleven Editors, Some Professor Lawrence, of Biddle University, North Carolina, made a brief speech, in which he said that the work in behalf of the freedmen was doing much to promote a matlc and the District of Columbia Ap- One hundred and forty-seven working seats at tables are provided for each of the larger daily newspapers, which will make up and send out from the hall special telegraphic reports to supplement the verbatim report of the Associated Press. No other papers excepting those sending out such special reports can have representation at these tables. The largest number of working tickets of seats given to any paper will be three. The greater portion of the daily papers taking reports will have but one seat. Alternate delegates will have no tickets except their own. It has been the usual custom to give to the city where tbo national convention is held 13 per cent, of the tickets. The committee has reduced this to 10 per cent The remaining tickets will be divided between the press, members of congress, governors of states and distinguished guests. In Lot© with a Poverty Strlckan Noble- Pressing Matter Secretarias and Numerous Other Ofll- proprlatlons—A Dull Day In the Senate. man's Daughter, but Ills Uuyul l wlwr elals to be Chosen—Delegates to the union of and southern churches. Lieutenant Dana's Peculiar Claim. Seriously Objects to a Wedding. BROOKLYN JOCKEY CLUB. Ecclesiastical Conference. Messages of greeting and good wishes were received from the general assembly in Baltimore; from the general conference of the Methodist corferenoe in New York, and from the Protestant Episcopal convention in this city. Washington, May 23.—The house yesterday passed the bill creating a department of agriculture, the consular and diplomatic appriat'on bill, and the District of Columbia appropriation bill. London, May 23.—The Standard's correspondent at Berlin is informed upon unquestionable authority that the imperial decree threatening the imposition of reprisals upon France will be officially published in The Reichsaniaiger on Wednesday. The object of the proclamation is to put an end to the close relations between the French and the Alsatians, which have become intensely objectionable to the government. The emperor, it is learned, affixed his signature to the decree before Prince Bismarck took his departure for Varzin, but its publication ba9 been delayed in the hope that the French authorities would take advantage of the semi-official hints of Germany's intention to terminale the offensive practices on the frontier and thus render the formal issuance of the proclamation unnecedftary. The latest outrage complained of is the causeless detention by force of a German traveler named Littauer, whose treatment at tho hands of his French custodians is said to have been excessively brutal, and it is this case which has decided the German authorities to immediately promulgate the decree. New York, May 82. —The Brooklyn Jockey club track was slow. Weather cool and pleasant Jockeys Fitzpatrick and Garrison were reinstated. First race, purse, five furlongs; Cyclops first, Monmouth second, Pocatello third; time, 1:03%. Second race, handicap sweepstakes, mile and a sixteenth; Brown Duke first, Lehogoe second, Rupert third; time, 1:49%. Third race, Falcon stakes, for 3-year-olds, mile and a sixteenth; Larchmont first, Prospect second, Golden Reel third; time, 1:51%. Fourth race, Clover stakes, 2-year-old fillies, five furlongs; Fides first. Miss Cody second, Servia third; time, 1:03%. Fifth race, purse, 2-year-olds, live furlongs; Taviston first, Seymour second, Gypsey Queen third; time, 1:03%. Sixth race, purse, selling, six furlongs; Marsh Redon first, Malaria second, P. Thomas third; time. 1:1ft. N«w York, May 2B.—The most interesting duty of the Methodist general conference is to be performed to day, when it proceeds to the election of general conference officers. As agreed upon yesterday, the officers will be elected in this order: The people must have winter poods while they will be of use to them, and we have resolved to settle the questioa at once by making A resolution was adopted directing the committee on fisheries to investigate the fur seal fisheries of Alaska, and another setting apart to-day (Tuesday) for consideration of labor bills. On the motion of Rev. Dr. Horrick Johnson, a committee of Are was appointed to confer with President Cleveland on the occasion of his visit to the city next week, on the relations of the government to Indian schools. 1. Bishops (Ave). 2. Book agents, to be stationed at New York and Cincinnati. 3. (Secretaries of the Missionary, Church Extension, Freedmen's Aid, and Sunday School and Tract societies. 4. Editors of Tho Methodist Review, The Christian Advocate and the various other Advocates, known respectively as The Western, published at Cincinnati ; The Northwestern, published at Chicago; The Central, published at St Louis; The Pittsburgh; The Northern, published at Syracuse; The California, published at San Francisco; The Southwestern, published at New Orleans; The Christian Apologist, and The Haus und Herd. Consideration of the question of organic union with the southern church was made the second order of the day for Friday of this week. Mr. Dalzell, rising to a personal explanation, complained about certain alterations in last Thursday's Record in the colloquy which occurred between his colleague (Mr. Barnum) and himself and Mr. Scott, of Pennsylvania, the principal point apparently being to show that Mr. Scott had employed Pinkerton detectives at his mines. Great Reduction in Prices THAT BLAINE INTERVIEW. The Buffalo News' Correspondent Re- PENNSYLVANIA POLITICS. on our large and well assorted stoc y of Men's and Boy's ready-made turns from Italy, and Says It Wan Mr. Scott read a telegram from bis superintendent, to the effect that he never had occasion to employ detectives, which was all he (Mr. Scott) desired to say on the subject. Harriaburg Swarms with Democrats Who Will Attend the State Convention—Tlie Probable Action. Genuine. At Pittsburg—Pittsburg, 5; Washington, 0. Hits: Pitteburg, 11; Washington, 2. Errors: Pittsburg, 4; Washington, 5. Batteries: Gaivin and Miller, Qilmore and Mack. MONDAY'8 BASEBALL GAMES. The election of bishops will probably be very tedious, unless the two-thirds rule should be repealed, and there is very little disposition to do that now. It is an opinion very generally entertained that the ballots taken to-day will not result in an election. From the drilt of sentiment in the lobbies this morning it appears that Dr. Earl Cranston, of Cincinnati; Dr. A. J. Kynett, of Pniladelphia; Dr. J. N. Fitzgerald, of Newark, and Drs. J. M. Buffalo, May 22.—Mr. Powoll, of The News, returned to Buffalo, having left Rome immediately on receipt of a cable, May 8, announcing the death of his father. Ho arrived in Now York on the Uinbria. The senate was Very dull yesterday. A bill was passed appropriating $17,500 to make the west end of the Smithsonian building fireproof. Harrisburo, May 23.—To-morrow's convention is the loadstone which is attracting Democrats to this city from all parts of the state. Within the next two days all the prominent Democratic leaders, with tho exception of Congressman Randall, who fully realizes that he is outside the fold, will 1* here. Congressman Bcott, about whom all the lesser lights cluster, has arrived and registered at the Bolton house, where Chairman Kisner has established bis headquarters. As yet few delegates have arrived and the political prophet is without a vocation. Ex- Chairman Hensel has been slated for temporary chairman. William A. Wallace will be permanent chairman. The death of Auditor General Norris caused some comment for a time as to the complications likely to arise from the nomination of a candidate for that office, but It was agreed to let the state committee name the candidate hereafter. CLOTHING At Chicago—Chicago, 1; Philadelphia, 4. Hits: Chicago, 8; Philadelphia, 4. Errors: Chicago, 8; Philadulphia, 7. Batteries: Baldwin and Daly, Casey and Clemonta The News publishes a statement made by Mr. Powell as to the interview with Blaine in substance as follows: The senate proceeded to business on the calendar, and passed among other bills the senate bill to perpetuate Sault Ste Marie as a port of delivery, and the house bill to establish a port of delivery at Grand Rapids, Mich. The tension between Germany and Russia also increases dally. Germany now proposes an enormous tax on Russian bonds, so heavy indeed that it is difficult to arrive at the conclusion thut its imposition will not entirely exclude the bonds from German markets. That this is a direct result of the beavy Russian tax on iron there is no doubt, and additional hardships at the hands of Russia may reasonably be looked for by German manufacturers, the two empires meanwhile drifting further and further apart through a variety of other causes. At Indianapolis—Indianapolis, 1; Boston, 0. Hits: Indianapolis, 5; Boston, 0. Errors: Indianapolis, 1; Boston, 4. Batteries: Boyle and Myers, Clarkson and Kelly. "X desire to state for the education or otherwise, mo6t likely otherwise, of Mr. Manley, that The News' letter is entirely genuine, and that the interview is also genuine. I met Mr. Blaine in Genoa, Italy, at the Grand Hotel Du Pare, where our party stopped at the time. Mr. Blaine received me very kindly, but at the same time saying, 'I don't like newspaper men, they are dangerous,' and after scanning me closely from head to foot, he added, 'but you don't look like a dangerous man.' ■AND King and D. A. Goodsell, of New York, will be the leading candidates The contest for the minor offices depend very much on the result of the election for bishops. The senate bill for the eroction of postofflce buildings in towns and cities where the postoffice receipts for three years preceding have exceeded $3,000 per annum was taken up and discussed, but was not acted upon. At Detroit—Detroit, 7, New York, 8. Hits: Detroit, 15; New York, 13. Errors: Detroit, 0; New York, 3. Batteries: Conway and Bennett, Keefe and Ewing. NlfflllMG HOOK The chief business of the conference yesterday was the reception of committee reports. One or two important matters were acted upon. The report of the committee having in charge the arrangements for the ecumenical conference was amended to provide that each conference district shall select not more than two delegates. From all the delegates thus chosen a commission will select the number of delegates required. Mr. Manderson, from the military committee, reported adversely upon the petition of D. D. Dana, of Massachusetts, for compensation for services rendered at the time of the assassination of President Lincoln in aiding in the capture of the assassins. The adverse report was based on the fact that Dana, who was a lieutenant, was only doing his duty in using his best efforts in securing the arrest of the assassin of the commander in chief of the army. At Baltimore—Baltimore, 0; St. Louis, 4. Hits: Baltimore, 4; St Louis, 8. Errors: Baltimore, 9; St Louis, a Batteries: Smith and Pratt, Hudaon and Mulligan. At Philadelphia—Athletic, 14; Louisville, 4. Hits: Athletic, 11; Louisville, 8. Errors: Athletic, 6;Louisville, 10. Batteries: Seward and Robinson, Stratton and Wolff; Chamberlain and Cross and Kerns after third inning. At Buffalo—Buffalo, 4; Rochester, 2. Hits: Buffalo, 0; Rochester, 4. Errors: Buffalo, 5; Rochester, 3. Batteries: Fanning and Kappell, Barr and Toy. A story is in general circulation around London, and has not yet been denied, that. Prince George of Wales recently became desperately enamored of the daughter of an English nobleman, whose purse is as short as his string of titles and list of family distinctions are lengthy, proposed marriage to her and was accepted. The Prince of Wales, hearing of the affair, forbade the alliance, and separated the pair by sending his son abroad. The girl's health suffered so severely from pining for her absent lover that her father addressed a letter to the future sovereign of Great Britain, resenting the insult implied in the prince's assumption that the marriage would be a flagrant mesalliance. The prince remains obdurate, but it in underitood that young George insists upon becoming the husband of the girl he promised in good faith to marry. Let there bo no delay bnt make njD your minds at once and "He requested that the interview be treated as private, but I made no promise. My card sent up before the interview bore the name of The N»D of Buffalo. For delegates at large ex-Congressman Mutchler, ex-Attorney General Cassidu. and Congressman Bcott are on the slate. The name of Charles A. Boyle, of Philadelphia, is also there, but R. Milton Speer, of Huntingdon, will probably supplant him, if it can be accomplished. Mr. Speer says the press has misrepresented his attitude toward President Cleveland. He is in harmony with the administration. In the platform there will be a strong tariff roform plunk. Take Advantage of our Liberalitv. A sharp debate was excited by a resolution providing that the general conference shall incur no expense in reiAtion to the ecumenical conference. Col. John W. Bay thought they ought to pay the bills if they proposed to have a good time. "Ono thing more, in conclusion. Mr. Blaino did not speak slightingly of Mr. Sherman or any other possible nominee. What he did say was as quoted in the private interview, that he thought any but Depew's chances were secondary. If Mr. Manley wants any more proofs as to the veracity of The News' interview, let him cable to his friend, Mr. Blaine. My language may not have been in 'Mr. Blaine's peculiar vein,' but the interview is genuine, and the wording as nearly the same as I could remember five minutes after." Dana states in his petition that on the night of President Lincoln's assassination he went to the Surratt mansion and found an old man and an old woman. They would tell nothing, but Dana says he took the old man, put a rope around his neck and hauled him up to the limb of a tree, and that when nearly strangled he confessed that the two men had stopped at the Surratt mansion and one of them was very lame. He told which way they had gone. Dana followed them up, and be claims that through the information he obtained the assassin was killed. At Toronto—Toronto, 7; Syracuse, 0. Hits: Toronto, 18; Syracuse, 9. Errors: Toronto, 8; Syracuse, 4. Batteries: Shepard and Decker, Dundon and Walker. J We are satisfied thaBe days if We make a living profit and when we make that ask nothing more than Dr. J. S. Smart inquired solemnly and sonorously where the money was to come from. Some suggested the Book Concern. Dr. Smart protested vigorously against using for the proposed ecumenical conference the money that would thus be diverted from the fund for the pensioning of Worn out ministen.At Hamilton—Hamilton, 4; Troy, 13. Hits: Hamilton, 9; Troy, 10. Errors: Hamilton, 10; Tcoy, 0. Batteries: Green and Visner, Keefe and Daly. IN HON*OR OF LESTER WALLACK A Magnificent Testimonial from Bis A Renewal of Hour Favors As Mr. Powell explains, the interview was sought by him as a newspaper man, and Mr. Blaine had no promise from him. A simple request was made which Mr. Powell felt free to grant or deny, having approached Mr. Blaine on his credentials as a newspaper man, and Mr. Blaine being entirely free to decline or talk on political subjects, if so disposed. ~  Professional Friends. ALUM BAKING POWDERS. Dr. Olin added the suggestion that there ought to be common commercial integrity iu handling the funds of the church, Ciuul the conference, thus admonished, adopted Dr. Hunt'8 resolution. It looks, therefore, as if the delegates to the ecumenical conference will be honored at their own expense. New York, May 28.—Tbo testimonial and benefit performance in honor of Lester Wallack at the Metropolitan Opera House was highly successful from both artistic and pecuniary standpoints. The audiouce of about 5.000 represented the best known people of the literary, artistic and mercantile world of the metropolis. Over (21,000 was realized. Ha Will Languish for Nine Tears. Worcester, Mass., May 2a — Daniel Hogan, of Southbridge, aged 16, who was convicted last week of an assault with a pistol upon Police Officer Adolphe Lovely, with intent to kill, has been sentenced to nine years in state prison. A List of those ill Ok t prominently Nrtld An Important Rate Change. The following; are the Dames of some of the baking powders' published by the public authorities as being made from alum. Ravi*', Paris' "0. K " A. .t P. Henkle, Ne Plus Ultra, Can't Be Bea', Eureka, International, Puritan, Alban; Favorite, Golden Sheaf, Burneu's Perfect, State, Silver Kicg, Welcome, Old Colony, Crystal, Centennial, We cannot be suppressed. Out determination to please shows inseli in our prices and the proof is found in the quality of the goods we sell. Minneapolis, May 22.—It has leaked out here that the managers of the Minneapolis and Chicago lines reached an important agreement with respect to rates in Chicago last Thursday. It is stated, in substance, that on Juno 1, the other roads are to reduce thoir Minneapolis to the seaboard rates to the figure now held by the Burlington, which gets as its share thirty-one cents, first class, and that on the same date the Burlington is to revise its Minneapolis-Chicago rate to an equality with that now held by the other roads—sixty-three cents. This gives the twin cities an important advantage in through rates, and is not likely to be relieved by Chicago jobbers. Kenton, Silver Siar, Forest City, One Spoon, Patapaco, Knopire, Gold, Veteran, Cook's Favorite, Sun Flower, Jersey, Buckeye, Peerless, Crown, Wheeler's CarletoD, Gem, Seioto, Z'pp's Grape Crystal, Gem, Geo Washington, Windsor, Fleur de Ijia, Sovereign, Feather Weight, Daisy. The committee on the episcopacy was instructed to report to-morrow on the question of districting the bishops, and a report from the committee on revisals, requiring every new annual conference to be organized with no less than twenty members, was adopted. THE RIVER AND HARBOR 1DILL. "Hamlet" WJ superbly rendered, with Edwin Booth and Lawrence Barrett as Hamlet and the Ghost, Modjeska as Ophelia, Joseph Jefferson as First and W. J. Florence Second Gravedigger, John Gilbert as Polonius, Frank Mayo as the King, Rose Cogblan as the Player Queen, Roso Eytinge as the Queen and Herbert Kelcey, Joseph Wheelock, Gertrude Kellogg, Rosina Vokes and many other well known artists in minor roles. New York, May 22.—The jury to try Boodler Kerr has been completed and the trial has begun. Assistant District Attorney Fitzgerald made his opening address (or the people. The taking of testimony will begin io-day.  Kerr's Trial Begun. Report of the Senate Committee—The Principal A pproprfntioiit*. Henry Cohen Then the committee on missions presented a report favoring the appointment of a missionary bishop for India. It was put upon ita passage, and a lively debate ensued. A molion of reference was pending when the conference adjourned by expiration of time. Washington, May J2.—The senate commerce committee has completed the consideration of the river and harbor bill. The river and harbor bill as amended by the senate committee appropriates for Norwalk, Conn., $28,000; Milford, Conn., $5,(XX); Buffalo, N. Y., $250,000; Savannah, Ga., $200,000; Tampa bay, Fla., $50,000: Mobile, $150,000, and Des Moines Rapids, $ia5,000; Housatonic river, Conn., $35,000: Thames river, Conn., $00,000; Passaic river, N. J., $35,000; Raritan river, N. J., $50,000; Buttermilk channel, N. Y., is cut down to $95,000; Gowanus bay increased to $60,000. The appropriations for Sheepshead bay, Canarsie bay and Backet's harbor have been stricken out. The appropriation for Dunkirk is $20,000, and that for Charlotte, N. Y., $00,000. The appropriation as contained in house bill for New York harbor proper and Hell Gate remain intact. The bill as it passed the house appropriated $10,494,783; as agreed upon by the senate committee it appropriates $20,907,386, showing a not incroase of $1,172,000. Killed by Falling from a Bridge* Skowheqan, Me., May 22.—John P. Webster, of Norridgewock, the oldest attorney in Somerset county, was killed by falling from a railroad bridge, from which be was forood by a passing train. CLOTHING HOUSE. Between the second and third acts Mr. Wallack made a short speech of thanks, appreciation and professional adieu, but expressing the hope that it was not a final farewell. The audience lingered after the performance, and Messrs. Booth, Barrett aud other favorites were called on for speeches. Chicago, May 22.—About 8:40 o'clock as P. J. Bolander, a real estate agent at 354 Carroll avenue, was passing in front of a saloon in the locality mentioned, a slight looking man, dressed in black clothes, and wearing a heavy black mustache, was leaning over a fence, apparently lost in thought. Suddenly as Bolander passed the man wheeled around and fired a revolver point blank at him. Bolander staggered back. The bullet grazed but didn't hit him. He sprang upon his assailant and held him until officers came and took both to the Desplaines street station. On arriving at the station Bolander told Capt. Lewis that his assailant was a woman in disguise. This proved to be true. It is said that the woman is known as Lillie Richmond and that at one time she lived with Bolander. Both parties claim to be married. Seeking Revenge in Disgnlse. New York, May 33.—The Young Men's Democratic club last night adopted resolutions indorsing the Mills tariff bill; tabled a resolution favoring the Saxton electoral reform bill (Australian system); resolved to send nine delegates to the Baltimore national convention of Democratic clubs, July 4, and elected thirteen .new members, one being George Walton Green, secretary of the Mugwump national committee of 1884. Political Events. New No., 65 North Main A Colored Assessor for Boston. io good mmm Boston, May 23.—E. G. Walker, a well known colored lawyer, has been nominated by the mayor as a principal assessor. This is the first nomination of a colored man for such an office in this city. The occasion was an enjoyable and memorable one. He Is Entitled t« lfack Pay. There are doubtless many o her brands of alum baking powder besides those so far examined and named by the authorities. Most of the baMng powders sold in bulk, by weight, and all sold with a gift or present, are said to be of this descript oa. Washington, May 22.—Silas Grey, a private in Company I, Forty-second Illinois volunteers, absented himself from duty in 1863 and was sentenced to. death by a court martial for desertion, but the sentence was disapproved. Grey recently claimed pay for the time he was absent without leave and Second Comptroller Butler, to whom the case was referred, has decided that the claimant is entitled to the money. "Acquittal of charge of desertion," says the comptroller, "is also acquittal of the charge of absent without leave for the period covered by alleged desertion." Superintendent of the Railway Mail. Washington, May 23.—A. L. Bancroft, of Port Huron, Micb., has accepted the position of superintendent of the railway mail service, postotlice department, to take - effect June 1. If you want a good, stylish, neat fitting suit, made up in any desired style, call at our establishment where yoi will get the latest patterns of all deBCi iptions, artistically cut and made up m graceful and captivating manner. Bangor, Me., May 23.—The Fourth district nominated Thomas J. Stewart, of Bangor, for congress; J. P. Bass, of Bangor, and A. W. Madigan, of Houlton, delegates to St". Louis, and John P. Kerr, of Danforth, elector. Prof H. A Mott, United States Government Chemist, says: ' In my opinion the use of alum as a Constituent of a baking powder should be prohioited by law." CONDENSED NEWS. Boston's Mayor Uses the Veto Power. John Gilbert, W. J. Florence, John H. Stoddart, R B. Roosevelt and other trustees of the American Dramatic Fund association have petitioned (he supreme court to dissolve the corporation, and distribute the #05,803 now constituting the fund among those entitled to benefit by it. The petition reads that the theatrical profession is increasingly indifferent to the fund; that it is constantly diminishing, and that it has ceased to be of notable usefulness. Fought Thirty Rounds with Hard Gloves Washington, May 33.—Berry Adams and a young man named Lingreed, well known in athletic circles here, fought thirty rounds with hard gloves on the outskirts of the city. They are members of well known athletic clubs, and the contest was the outcome of athletic aspirations. In the thirtieth round Adams fell across Lingreed's legs and dislocated his own limb at the knee. Lingrecjd was declared the winner, and had hardly a scratch. Adams' face was badly battered. The affair has created a sensation, as both men have wealthy parents. Both are members of the Columbia club and Potomac Boat club, and other members of these clubs acted as referee, timekeepers, etc. Boston, May 22.—The mayor has vetoed the ordinance to spend $12,000 to celebrate the Fourth of July, and another for a Saturday half holiday to city employees. He says the money to prftperly celebrate the national anniversary should be appropriated for that purpose, not deducted from other funds, and that it is a mockery to grant a Saturday half holiday without pay to employees who receive no pay at all. The point of these remarks is that the deadlock in the council over the annual appropriation bill continues, and the city employes are working at theii own risk of payment. They Pelted the Aeronaut. C mmon Pleat—Smith & Bro vs F W Ginz, jr: Rule granted to show cause why judgment shall not be entered for want of sufficient de fense; returnable at next Argument Court t'oun Proceedings. Paterson, N. J., May 32.—Professor E. D. Hogan, of New York, made a balloon ascension at Passaic Falls in the presence of 3,000 persons, who bad paid for admission to the grounds. The balloon shot up quickly to a distance of a hundred or more feet, when the gas escaped so fast that it descended. The aeronaut just escaped being precipitated into the first reservoir. As he rushed for the cottage on the cliff an angry crowd followed him, pelting him with hoops, stones and ■ticks. If it had not been for the interference of the police the professor might have been roughly handled. It is understood that another attempt to ascend successfully will be made.  A Seventy-two Boor Walk in Montreal, Montreal, May 83.—A seventy-two hour go as you please walking match commenced at Victoria rink here yesterday. Tho starters were Cartwright, Bennett, of Toronto; Noremac, Panchot, Emil Paul, Taylor, Conkey, and Moore, of Philadelphia. Cartwright is backed to beat the record for seventy-two hours, and Bennet is backed to beat Cartwright, $1,000 being the wager in each instance. The track is twelve laps to the mile.  W J Renniman vs Delilah L Renniman; Attachment directed to issue against libellant If you do, call on M. F. GILRO /, Merchant Tailor, and dealer in Gents' Furnishing Quods, No 35 South Main Street, where goods of the finest qualify—for- foreign and domestic—are always :n stock. Satisfac- In re lunacy of Archibald Nesbitt: Order ol sale renewed on the terms and conditions *et forth in the former order of sale; returnable June 16 next The bark Amy Turner, of Boston, for Honolulu, was discovered to be in distress off Highland light, Mass. A tug has gone to her assistance. In re admission of frank Warren Lamed ae an attorney at law: On motion of H B Payne, esq Frank Warren Limed admitted to practice in Luzerne courts. Frederick G. R Gordon, of Manchester, N. H., was arraigned at Concord, N. H., charged with stealing from the mails. He acknowledged his guilt and was held in $1,500. New York, May 22.—Wall street is considerably exercised because of the non-delivery of $5,000,000 of 4% per cent, bonds thai were offered to the treasury last Friday a* 108, ostensibly by a Philadelphia firm iL good standing, and accepted, but whick have not yet been delivered. The name ol the firm of Townsend, Wheeler & Co. is said to have been used by the maker of the offer, which is now suspected to have been a barefaced attempt to affect the market and trick the government. An investigation of th« matter is said to have been ordered by Secretary Fail child. A Hocus Offer of Bonds. Frederick Bowman va John Bowman; Dev cree that respondent pa; $100, counsel fees and $25 for wiWeasiB, etc, and $5 per week pending litigatiou or for application. American Haptlst Missionary Union. Q Washington, May 33.—The last meeting of the series of Baptist anniversaries began yesterday, and continues to-day. This is the seventy-fourth annual meeting of the American Baptist missionary union. Sir. G. A. Pillsbury, the extensive flour manufacturer of Minneapolis, president of the union, delivered the opening address. He laid stress on the fact that the gross receipts of the union for the past year were about $15,000 less than the preceding year. Mr. E. P. Coleman, the treasurer, reported that the appropriations for the year for the suppoirt of various missions amounted to $390,586, and the receipts to $890,835. Socialist Grottkan Gets Off Easy. Frank H. Woodruff & Co., New York city, iron and steel merchants, have made assignment for tbe benefit of creditors. No preferences.Shamokin, Pa., May 22,—The slate picker hoys at the Henry Clay shafts have gone on utrike, throwing 3,000 working into enforced idleness. The colliery is operated by the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron company, and is the largest in the region. The trouble, it is alleged, was occasioned by Outside Boas Kiam kicking a boy. The plate pickers became indignant, and demanded the foreman's discharge. They say they will np£' return tq work until their request is Slnte Flcker Boyn on Strike. Milwaukee, Wis., May 22.—Paul Grottkan, tbe Socialistic leader, who was sentenced to one year in the bouse of correction about a year ago, but wbo entered the prison about tbe 5th of April, this year, while an appeal was taken to the supreme court, has been released by a writ of habeas corpus before Judge Johnson, of the superior court, who doi cided that the term of his punishment haU ended with May 7, 18S3, Mary J Reed *9 James W Reed: E A Lynch, esq. appointed commissioner. tion guaranteed. In re insolvency of Fred Myers: June 4 1888, is fixed ns the date on potition for tiual discharge of Fred My erg. Sir Charles Tupper, Canadian minister of finance, will sail from New York for England Saturday, to resume his duties as high commissioner for Cauada. He will be ab sent until tbe next session of the Canadian parliament. S C Beitler vs Isaac Keller: Rule granted on plaintiff to Bhow cause why defendant should not be allowed his costs out of the fund now in court. M. F. GILROY, Merchant Jailor. Another caucus of Republican senators was held Monday afternoon, for (be purpose of bearing statements of members of the committee on foreign relations on the subject of the fisheries treaty. The Republican senator* are solidly against the ratification of the treaty. D Conrad Lee vs James I Transue: Court direct judgment against defendant for want of an appearanoe and affidavit of defense, the Prothonolary to compute the amount. Chicago, May 23.—The West Twelftl street police have under arrest Henry Hunt, Michael Hunt, John Enright, Mrs. Barretl and Mrs. Croak. These parties are all relatives or friends of Thomas Barrett, the Pinkerton officer, who was mysteriously shot in his own sitting room, No. 188 Mather street, Sunday. Barrett's wound was in the back, and no reason could be given at the time foi the shooting. Lieut. Mahoney declares  there are grounds for considering the  one of murder, buf declined to go intq par ticulars. The inquest will bq held to-duy. Killed In Ills Own Sitting; Ronin. Honoring the Memory of Stephen Girard. Philadelphia, May 22.—Tbe student and graduates of Girard college celebrated yesterday with appropriate, exercises the 138th anniversary of the birth of Stephen Girard, its founder. The college has grown rapidly during the last ten years. About 500 lioys wpre cared for- in 1877, but tbe number had increased to 1,375 in 1387. Tliefe are twelve buildings on the grouuds now. three 0? them having been erected siqpo 1877. 8#n|c in I*ke tjiifarlo. In re acknowledgment of Sheriff's deed: Peed for property of A B Romn;el and Q B Rommel sold to Caroline M Pettebooe for $7,000 acknowledged 35 South Main St., Pittston Pictou, Ont., May 33.—On Saturday afterneon last the schooner William Elgin, loaded with 3,000 tons of coal, from Oswego for Bell ville, sprung a leak and sunk about sixteen miles from Oswego. The schooner Ocean Wave picked up the crew, and landed them ft Indian Point Sunday morning. Damage Done by the Floods. LARGER RETURNS WILL accrue, considering time and money expended from a thorough, business course in a practical school than from anv other practical investment. Among schools taking high rank for popularity and thoroughness is the WILKfcS-BARRE BUSINESS COLLEGE. More tban two hundred students since August last attest to the popularity; the great success of »ts graduates in filling positions shows it thoroughness.Quincy, Ills., May 33.—It is thought that the worst of the high water is passed. But the worst that could happen has already occurred, hundreds of families having been rendered homeless and thousands of acres of growing crops ruined, to sav nothing of tha loss entailed by demolished dwellings,' wrecked fences and washouts. Owing to the great confusion it is impossible to obtain detailed losses, but'the aggregate will reach fully $3,000,000 from crops Thg damage to the levees, houses and railroads will approximate $600,000. Tbe Transcontinental association at San Francisco agreed that tickets held by persons attending the St. Louis convention can be used eastward until June 5th and returning until Aug. 30th, and for tbe Chicago convention eastward until J uae 17th and returning until Sept, SQtfc Tbe Missouri Pacilo and th.i St. Louis and Ban Franoisoo railroads have agreed to recognize the arrangement. Cora A Miller vs Oliver P Miller: Decree in divoroe filed. Charles F Barnum, assigned to James M Wilcox, vs D F 8eybert: Death of Charles T Barnum is suggested and Benjtmin F Barnum administrator of the estate of Charles T Barnum, if submitted. Charged with Stealing 30,000*]Florln% p*. Appeal. Boston, May 32.—Deputy United Slates Marshal Gallagher yesterday morning arjexted Samuel Marx, who is wanted by tl)e German government for forging a tyaft for 80,000 florins, Marx landed in this country elg)lt weeks ago. The forged draftg were issued five moiiths ago. He was beld in $2,0C0 uD appear before the district attorney. Baltimore, May 24.—The case of Rev, Dr. James Woodrow. complaining of the notion of the synod of Georgia, condemning bis utterances on evolution, was taken up by th« general assembly of the Southern Presbyterian church here yesterday. Mr. Woodrow presented big side of the case in a long and earnest address, which was cut short by adjournment. Missing w'tlD Aupthor Man's Money. The province of Ontario crop report refers to fall wheat as rather unpromising. The harvest may be a week later than usual, but will be fully up to the mark. Catherine Evang va John M Dtvie: Affidavit of Daniel W Kvans tiled; affidavit ot Morgan B Williams tiled;' affidavit of John R Thotnaa filed; affidavit of Catherine Evans filed; same day bearing on mntion to continue injunction is fixed for May 28 at 10 a m. Pittsburg, May 22.—Peter J. Quinn. bookkeeper in the employ of 0, Q. Dixon, ai extensive contractor and builder of A'ieghenj City, has been missing for several days. At Investigation of his books shows that about $15,000 of his employer's money is also missing. Quinn is supposed to be in the west. Dentil of Senator Sawyer's Wife. The emperor of"Brazil has wholly recovered from bis attack of pleurisy, Orphan? Court—Estate of William P How ells dee'e: Private sale of real estile of minor children decreed after fl ing bond in $2 200; same day bond wi h Wm T Smith and Idrie Lloyd as sureties approved. Washington, May 32.—Mrs. Melvma Sawyer, wife of Senator Sawyer, of Wisconsin, who died here yesterday, has been an invalid for eight years, She was affected with progressive paralysis. For over £ year she bad been unable to speak a word, and conversed in a sign language of her own invention. Tomorrow morning a simple funeral vgill t* held at her late residence, and the remain) will be taken to Qshkoeh, Wis., where th« funeral will take place on Saturday. Emperor Frederiok of Germany continues to improve. Philadelphia, May 22. — The wife of , Professor Gregory, of Girard College, dropped dead while attending the meeting of the VV oman's Presbyterian mission in the chapel of Calvary Presbyterian church. Apoplexy is Supposed to be the f»'"» "* »■" Propped Dead lc Church. Temple, of Amerioa, beat Wood, of England, in a ten mile bicycle race at North Shields, England. Time, 30 minutes 1 2-3 seconds. He Mnst Not Use the Union Label. Chicago, May 2a— Adelbert Krieger, of Dayton, Q., one of tbe original founders of the Tumer« union Of Amerioa, died suddenly yesterday in this ci»y. He was a delegate fci tbe Turnerbund convention, and was popularly known as the "Bunder's Uncle." ,H« was 53 years old. Death of the "Bunder's Uwlf," gUUKB & O'PHIKM New York, May 23.—Judge Trnax, of thC superior court, has granted rp injunction re straining Adolph Moonelis from using thi union cigar label. The application for thi injunction was made by the Internationa Cigarmakera' union. Estate of Ziba Benneit, dee'd: Hearing can tinned to March 28. MSKOHANT TAILORS. John Silver Sc Co.,ot Halifax, Nova Scotia, wholesale and retail dry goods dealers, have suspended. Liabilities, 965,0001 The cred; itora are mostly English Arms. Quarter Sessions—In re additional election disfict in Plvmouib: Petition fot fsgie fled, snd George Kelly, Ziba Yanlopn «pd Harrison Nesbitt appointed commwajoper^. Our aew spring stock Is now in aad Includes handsome new styles and patterns In piece goods. A perfect fit guaranted. South Main street. Opposite Miner*' Bank. It i.1 rumored that the British government will by to establish a tax on Bicycles and trievciaa. — -