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              ' '~ V'J/. _ " '' . • ' - |K. iftnnsBR 1934 i Weekly EaUWbhnl 1830 j PITTSTON, PA- TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1889. I TWO CEBITS, -f T« Otnua Wwk. i HARRISON MAY TALK NOW PHILADELPHIA AND READING. AFFAIRS OE THE NATION. NEW YORK LEGISLATURE. A POINTER 1 HARRISON IS PRESIDENT. Levi P. Morton for vice president. Joseph W. Hill was selected to carry the -vote to Washington. Karaite of a Tear's Business Shown In President Sorbin's Annual Report. Fraternal Greeting: ft-on. Irish HI. P's. Many Bills Introduced. Albany, Jan. 15.—Lieutenant Governor Jones presented the following communication in the senate, and on motion of Senator Murphy it was ordered to be printed in the Moords: Electoral Colleges Cast the Columbus, Jan. 15.—The electors comprising the Ohio electoral college met hers at the governor's office and cast Ohio's twentythree votes far Harrison and Mortoa Hop. Toland Jones, of the Eighth district, was elected messenger to carry the official result to Washington, and Hon. J. P. Lamson to act as messenger and present the returns to the district United States judge. The electors all left for IndianapC4is to call on the president-elect But Will He? Is the Interesting Question. Philadelphia, Jan. 15.—The stockholders of the Philadelphia and Reading railroad bell their annual meeting and President Cor bin read hi* annual report. The Tariff Revisers Have a Formal Vote. Lively Day. We are, if possible, better prepared than ever'to serve the public, our stock being complete ia every department.HARKISOK, 283; CLEVELAND, 168. HE STILL HAS MANY CALLERS. The following is a statement of the badness done: Gross earnings of the road for 1888, $20,815,336.96, being a deorease of $947,892,(W; expenses, $11,185,99a 95, an increase of $384,- 641.01; percentage of working expenses to groa earnings, 64.6-10; net earnings, $9,649,- 838.01; profit, $3,250,322.24, an increase of $47,865.77. Coal and Iron company: Gross earnings, $39,638,989.84; working expenses, $29,961,001.81; net earnings, $9,677,968.18, making a net profit of $1,444,100.31. The number of passengers carried was 15,975,899; number tons of ooal, 10,117,448; ■amber tons of merchandise, 7,876,787, and total tonnage of the company, including weight of passangsrs and company's material, 91,548,470. Closing bis report, President Corbln thanks Vice President MoLaod and all the beads of departments for the faithful and able work performed by them, and through which the stockholders ware greatly indebted for the good results of the year. ALLISON'S SUGAR AMENDMENT. Houss or Commons, I London, July 22,1888. f Bib—We have the honor to inform you that at • meeting of the Irish Parliamentary party, held on Junes*), Mr. Farnell presiding, the following resolution was tihauimously paused; and asseoretaries of that party we beg to request that you will be good enough to communloate the same to the legislature of the state of New York. We have the honor n be, air, your obedient servants, Akthur O'Conkok, M. P. Ponal Sullivan, M. P. Henry Campbell. To the President of the benate of the State of New York. Scenes and incidents In the Various Col' Blval New Ink Delegations Meet at His House—Be Bees Bovey Inaugurated. A Bounty of On* Cent Par Pound Offered tor Sugars Manufactured In this Coun- Just at this time wo are giving our attention more particularly to Fruits, Nuts and Confections. leges—A Lively Time la Mew Jersey—The A Rumor That Will lotmet Mr. Depew. try Above s Certain Grade—Mr. Gray's Result Tabulated—How and Where the Concord, Jan. IS.—The electoral college met at the state house and cast their votes for the Republican presidential ticket. Frederick A. Robinson, of LIttletown, was chosen messenger. Augusta, Jan. 1&—The college of Maine met here and cast the vote of the state for Harrison and Morton. Samuel M. Campbell was chosen messenger. Amendment Lost—The House at Work. Last Act WU1 Be Played. Indianapolis, Jan. 15.—Gen. A. F. Hovey and Private Ira J. Chase were duly inaugurated as governor and lieutenant governor respectively. Presidentelect Harrison was an interested spectator at the inaugural ceremonies, and together with lira. Harrison attended the inguratkm balL The latter was a brilliant social event and was enjoyed by thounds of society Deople from this and other cities. It i believed here tat, the various .ectoral colleges having met and nrmally elected d n. Harrison president, he will row be more free «ct and speak as ch. As a life- Wabhinoton, Jan. 15.—In the senate Mr. Allison brought forward the long ftxpected amendment to the sugar clause of the tariff bill. A number of Important amendments to the bill were considered. In Fruits we have large stock—- Florida Oranges, Fresh Figs, Dates, White Grapes, California and French Prunes, English Currants, Layer and Cluster Baisins. The electoral colleges of the various states met yusterday and formally cast their ballot*, the results of which are summarised In the following table: acnrSuoAN states. California  DEMOCRATIC STATES. Alabama 10 Arkansas 7 Colorado  Illinois.......... JndflNMb .*••••••• low*  «■■■■,  Massachusetts... Michigan. , Minnesota  Nebraska  Nevada.  New Hampshire. New York  Ohio  Oregon  Pennsylvania  Rhode Island  Vermont  Wisconsin  The senate took up the consideration of the tariff bill at the conclusion of the morning business. Mr. Allison, from the finance committee, offered an amendment giving a bounty of one cent a pound on ail sugar produced in this country, providing for licensing all sugar produces'*. The amendment of Mr. Gray offered on Saturday last, was again taken up. It provides for the ad- The resolution is as follows Resolved, That we desire to convey to the legislature of the state of New York the expression of our appreciation of, and Indebtedness fur, their public indorsement of the cause of the Irish people by the reception accorded our represent*, five. Sir Thomas Esmoude; and that so long as the people of Ireland are deprived of those rights of self government which tbn people of the empire state enjoy, so long shall we rely only upon the good will of the legislature of New York in our struggle to regain them. in Nuts we have Euglisb Walnuts, Almonds, Pecans, . Filberts, Braail Nuts and Mixed Nate Connecticut Delaware. e ... 8 ... 4 ... If Habiusburq, Jan. 15.—The electoral college met here and cast thirty votes for Harrison and Morton. Mr. Newmyer, of Fayette, wa» appointed messenger to convey the returns to Washington. „lm Florida. Georgia Kentucky Louisiana ... 8 .. 8 .. 9 ... It In prices we are low; Mixed Nuts, 13c lb; Brazil Nuts, 80 lb; .Almonds, 20c lb; Best French Walnuts 14c lb. In Candy we have a pare mixed at 10.- lb, and on a? to Huyler's best. In Riisins we start at 5c lb ml in Currants at 5o lb., Maryland. Mississippi Missouri .. Hartford, Jan. 15.—The Electoral oollegc of Connecticut met at the capital at noon. The Hon. A. B. Burr was elects'! chairman and P. J. Dwyer was appointed secretary. The six ballots of the college were cast for Grover Cleveland for president and Allen G. Thurman for vice president. Charles L. Brockway, of Middletown, was chosen messenger to Washington. New Jersey mission free of duty for the North Carolina. South Carolina. The total available assets of the joint companies on Not. 80, 1888. was »9,547,291.9», against which amount the current liabilities of the joint companies were $7,050,897.66. Aside from the bonds and stocks on band, valued at $14,734,744.19, there is also available for the future uses of ths company C10,005,080 of general mortgage 4 par cent bonds, set aside under the plau of reorganiaa«- tion as a reserve for additional betterments, equipments, property and working capital. equipment of Teasels built In the United States lor foreign account and ownership or for the foreign trade of sheet*, angles, beams and bolta, deck and bulb beam, together with all structural shapes of iron or steel and copper and oomposition metal, forgings of iron or steel, castings of iron, steel or composition, flues and tubas of iron, steal or oomposition, machinery and parts of machinery, and all other articles of foreign production necessary for the construction Tenuessee. Texas  Virginia.  West Virginia. A number ot bills were introduced, including one to compel the maruing of packages "adulterated" or "imitation" where such is the laot; appropriating C100,000 for A normal school at Jamaica, Queens county; allowing towns and villages to oontraot with water works oompauiea. For Cleveland and For Harrison and ,Morton 238 Thurmau. Austin, Jan. IS.—The Democratic electoral college met here with all the elector* present and quietly oast the vote. H. D. Robinson, of T&lat \ Bell oounty, was elected messenger.Wo have choice winter Applet by the barrel or bashel. Washington, Jan. 15.—In the senate Mr. Hoar introduced a concurrent resolution for the counting of the votes for president and ▼ies president, which was referred to the committee on privileges and elections. It provides that the two houses of congress shall assemble in the hall of the house of representatives on Wednesday, Feb. 13 next, at 1 o'clock in the afternoon; that the president of the senate shall be the presiding officer; that two persons shall be appointed tellers on the part of the senate and two on the part of the house, to make a list of the votes and to report the result to the president of the senate, who is to announce the state of the vote and the persons elected— and that that shall be deemed a declaration of the persons elected president and vice president cf the United States, and shall be entered on the journals of the two houses. Trkoton, N. J., Jan. ,15.—The New Jersey electoral collage met in the supreme oourt room. Those present were: Ex-Judge John W. Westoott, of the Fiat distrct; Col. Daniel Morris. Second district; J. Randolph, Third district; Judge R 8. Kuhl, Fourth district; B. Morton, tilth district; Gh Bablbach, Sixth district; E. A. Stevens, Seventh district; at laixe, John A. McAneney, of Jersey City, and G. D. W. Vroom, of Trenton, who was elected to fill the vacancy of Col G. C. Green, who baa gone to southern California. Ballots were taken for president and vice president separately. The nine votes were cast for Cleveland and Thnrman. long lawyer and strict constructionist of legal forms, hs has not regarded himself as president until h» was finally chosen by the alec tors. That being done, it is tliought he will very soon permit the ooaotry to know his cabinet intentions. Meanwhile he is not idle. In opening the session of the assembly with prayer Chaplain Farrar prayed thai the members be guided from above, and that the influences of lobbyists might not prevail. Oar Teas start at 25o lb. Oor Coffees are not equaled in Pitts ton. is whiter and makes more bread than any floor on the market. Raleigh, .Tan. 15.—The electoral college met here. Bon. A. M. Waddell nominated Grover Cleveland for president. Cleveland received eleven votes and was declared the unanimous choice of the college. S. J. Pemberton nominated Allen G. Thurman for vice president and he In like manner received a unanimous vote. B. W. Poo, Jr., was choeen messenger to carry the returns of the vote to Washington. ADIRONDACK FORE8T3- and equipment of (teamen or other TWtili. After remark* by Meiers. Gray, Teller, Fry*, Aldrich, Stewart, Chandler and Piatt the vote wm taken and the amendment rejected by a strict party vote of 84 to 8ft. Messrs. Saxton, Curtis, Ainsworth, Batcheiler, Moffltt, Mead, Martin, Longley and Creamer were appointed as the house committee on memorial services for Gen. Sherift an — Thfl Commiulonsr 6af|Mti That the Damage to Thim Be Undone. Mr. John F. Plnmmer, at New York, has jvwt been here on the invitation of. the president elect, and Mr. Arthur E. Bateman, also of New ""York, accidentally dropped in at the same time. Both of these gentlemen are well known in New York as not altogether unfriendly to Warner Miller. Mr. Piummer says he didn't come for anything, wad Bateman says he came to help Piummer. liny had a pleasant interview with Gen. Harrison, in which they gave free expreaaioa of their preference for Mr. Miller. Another party of New Yorkers came in the interest of Mr. Piatt This delegation conasted of State Senator Arkell, J. A Scleieher, of Albany; W. J. Arkell, of New York, and Gillam, the caricaturist on Judge. They had an interview with Gen. Harrison, andhalked up their man in regulation style. Ex-foongressman John S. Wise insisted up to the ikoment of his leaving here that his visit was purely accidental, but it is known that he uttered some premeditated remarks conceraiQg\the appointment of Mahone to a cabinet position. CoL Walter Evans, of Kentucky, formerly commissioner of lntsrnal revenue, hak been invited here by Gen. Harrison, presumably to confer in regard to Kentucky patronage. AnwiTig other vUHprs were B. D. Mills, of Republican City; J. W. Dolan, of Indianola, and G. L Law, of Lincoln, Neb. They are the forerunners of a delegation from that state, Wyoming, Dakota, hsnast and Colorado to urge Gen. Harrison to aslaot a western man for the interior department. He will be asked to choose oae who has liberal views regarding homestead settlers. Alba*?, Jan. 15.—The state forest commission, in their annual report, declare that the preservation of what is left of the Adirondack forest depend* upon the complete stoppage of railway building in that region. Tuey saj that railroads are not needed there for commercial purposes, and that the forest is so important as a resort for invalids, as a conservator of water supply and as a modifier of climate, to say nothing of its value as a place of recreation, that the state is amply justiAed in prohibiting any further impairment «f it by railroads. Several amendments offered by Mr, Allison were adopted, and others offered by Democratic senators were rejected. There were short and animated debates over several of the propositions, particularly that to admit salt free. Then we keep the celebrated Ferris Hams, Beef and Smoked Bacon. A large nnmber 'of bills of local interest were introduced. We can sell you Rising Sun Stord Polish for 5c; Babbitt's Best Soap, 5c bar, and a 3 lb bar for 14a; all other sosps equally low; Saleratns and Soda, 7c lb. Salkm, Jan. 15.—The presidential electors of Oregon met in the governor's office and cast their votes for Harrison and Morton. C. W. Fulton, of Astoria, was chosen messenger.In the house the rule providing for an adjournment at 5 o'clock each day was rescinded after a long debate. A revenue bill of lnv portanoe was referred to the appropriations committee and a number of measures pertaining to the District of Columbia were passed. A Fireman Killed by Falling It ricks. v Spbinofield, Mass., Jan. 15.—During an incendiary lire at Chicopee Fails, in an unoccupied house owned by Mr& Campbell, W. 8. War nor, a member of the hook and ladder oompany, was struck by bricks from a falling chimney and killed. He was a young man, aged 23, and highly respected. A.;R. Masters, a merchant, and Joseph Schultz were slightly injured. Frankfort, Jan. 15—The electoral college of Kentucky met in the court room of the court of appeals in this oity and cast their-thirteen votes for Grover Cleveland for president and Allen G. Thurman for vice president. Gloss Starch, 5c lb; 2 lb Sal Soda for 5c. The commission deplore the wasteful policy of the past in disposing of forest lands for practically no consideration. They advise an annual appropriation for gradually buying back some of the most Important sections thus squandere i. They also urge that the bounty for the culture of shade trees be extended to cover forest trees. IDAHO OBJBCTS TO UTAH. We have those cheap canncd Peas, Corn and Tomatoes, 3 cans for 85c. The president pro tempore laid before the senate a joint memorial of the council and house of representatives of the legislative assembly of the territory of Idaho, setting forth their belief that the proposed admission of the territory of Utah would be a calamity, "Not only to every Qentile citizen of the territory, but to the general public, and especially to those states and territories ad jaoent to Utah," Denver, Jan. 15.—The presidential electors of Colorado cast their votes for Harrison and Morton. Beavxb, Fa., Jan. 15.—William Veasy, a farmer near East Palestine, O., shot Dick Perrott, a well known rural politician' of South Beaver. A year or more ago Perrott betrayed Veasy's daughter, and it has trouble! Veasy ever since that Perrott did not right the wrong. Meeting Perrott with a rifle, he fired at bine Perrott's wound is not serious. A Father's Revenge. Hitchner's Crackers as low as quoted by any one. As to Sardines, we have them at 6o box. Jacksonville, Jan. IB.—The presidential electors of Florida cast their votes for Cleveland and Thurman. Bold, but CnraeeessfaL Our Spices are pure and cheap and our Molasses, Syrups and Sugar* are all right. San Francisco, Jan. 15.—The electoral •college met here and cast the v4te of the state for Harrison and Morton. Elmira, N. Y., Jan. 15.—C. N. Cunningham, agent In this oity of the Mutual Life Insurance company, presented a forged or raised New York draft to the Farmers and Mechanics' bank last Saturday for $22,81)8, and it was paid without hesitation. Not bav&qg sufficient currency on hand, a certified dksek was given. Cunningham took the check to the Chemung Canal bank and exchanged it for a draft on New York. This he took to Bingham ton and had it cashed, leaving town immediately afterward. The Fanners and Mechanics' bank discovered that the draft was wqrUiless, and put detectives on the ease. Cunningham was arrested last evening in Hobokeq, with nearly all the money on bis person. TO TBST TBI EXCLUSION LAW. Please drop in, examine and price our goods, and we teel confident we can salt yon. Madison. Jan. 15. —The electoral college convened at noon yesterday and Wisconsin's •eleven votes were cast for Benjamin Harrison and Levi P. Morton. Gen. Fairchild declined to go to Washington as messenger. In the supreme court of the United States the chief justice announced that the motion to advance the case of the Chinaman, Cbae Chan Ping, was granted Maroh It was the day set for the argument. Thl/ Is the case of the Chinaman who was not permitted to land in San Francisco because of the provisions of the Scott exclusion act. The constitutionality of the act is at issue. Then was a breeie when the selection of uissswiger to convey the official document to the president of the United States senate was made. CoL Daniel Morris, of Atlantic City,. la a brief speech nominated C. M. Lamb, a veteran Democrat, 88 years of age, well preserved, and bearing a strong resemblance to Daniel Webster. Robert S. Green, Jr., secretary to his father, the governor, was nominated. The ballot resulted in the venerable Bourbon of Burlington receiving only two who, his youthful oompetitor carried •ii liuu UODOnr u6l morra'rhen opened his bitterness on bis oo&sagues in the college, and expressed himself very forcibly, but not v4ry politely, about the governor, and then left the chamber. A photographer, who was ready with his oamera to catch the college, insisted on his returning, but he -bluntly remarked that he would not be seen with such a crowd. Later he thought better of his rash remark, and stood in the rear of the group that assembled oa the south parch of ths state housa. The electors reoeived their pay ct $8 a day and ten cents per mile, and then adjourned to spend it Grant Monument Commission. New York, Jan. 15.—M LeBrun, Jamas Renwick, Professor William R. Ware, George B. Post, Professor 8. Wolff and James E. Ware have been selected by the executive committee of the Grunt Monument association as a board of experts to award prises for the five best designs for a mouument submitted to the association. Key West and Domestic Cigan fnll line. Respectfully yours, PROVIDKNCB, Jan. 15.—The electoral college met at Bristol and elected D. Russell Brown as chairman. The vote of the state -was cost in due form for Harrison and Morton. Christopher Rhodes was chosen messenger.Hurlbut & Co. A TntBLY MOTION. CARR'S BLOCK, WEST PITTSTON. Annapolis, Jan. 15.—The electoral college of Maryland met here and cast its eight votes for Cleveland and Thurman for preei•deot and vice president of the United States. Mr. Coge (N. Y.) introduced a bill In the bouse providing that no steamer carrying passengers shall Garry freight of an explosive character, such as benzine, naphtha, eta, or baled cotton unless compactly pressed. Sulotde at a School Teacher. WHAT DOES MR. DEPEW SAY f Spring wild, Ilia., Jan. 15.—Miss Ada Walker, a highly rosp#ctable young lady, a teacher In a public sobool here, committed suicide by drowning in Black river. Her body was found. She was the daughter of James R. Walker, a well known farmer and agricultural writer. Temporary insanity is the reason assigned. Atlanta, Jan. 15.—The twelve electors •cast their ballots for Cleveland for president ■aud Thurman for vioe president Col 8. W. Roberts, of Sparta, was selected as the messenger. PITTSTON A Political Ramar from BaMmora af Great Importance to Bias. Boston, Jan. 15.—The Cwit of Maurices S. 8. Fitzgerald, a priest, against Archbishop John J. Williams, of the Boston diocese, came before the full bench of the supreme judicial court on the plaintiff's exceptions. The decision was reserved. This was an action of tort against the defendant to recover damages for an a leged illegal suspension of the plaintiff from his priestly functions In September, 1888, v ..lie acting as pastor at St. Mary's cbrrok, Foxboro. The ground for the removal of the plaintiff was In his alleged visHiug a house of ill fame in Boston. At the trial in the lower court Judge Aidrich instructed the jury to find for the defendant. ' A PrtMt Suae an Asetiblshop. Baltimore, Jan. 15.—There is some quiet talk going on between a select few to the effect that Mr. Samuel Spencer, ex-president of the Baltimore and Ohio road, wiJ in a few months be placed ina position in every way equal to the one be vacated last) month; in short, that be is to be president of the New York Central Railroad company. FOURTEEN PER80NS KILLED. Terrible Collision Resulting from a Flar Steam Alills. Frankfort, Jan. 15.—The electoral college for the state of Kentucky met in the •capitol building, the entire number being present. The tuirteen votes were counted for Cleveland and Thurman, and John R. Collier was elected messenger. * Tallmadob, O., Jan. 15.—By- a collision between passenger train No. 8, bound for New York on the New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio road, and a freight train, nine persons were killed, five burned to death and twelve others Injured. The list of dead la as folio wa: man's Krror. IXIuourt's Inanfarst. Jefferson Citt, Ma, Jan. IS.—Bon. D. R Francis was duly inaugurated governor of the state ot Missouri. The gorernor-«lect and bis party arrived at Jefferson City on a special train. The weather was vary disagreeable, with heavy rain and soma si set There was no parade or show, the lnangura-' tlon being the simplest under the law. Dover, Jan. 14.—Elector* C. P. Johnson, Robert Hill and W. T. Records met here, cast tlgir rotes for Cleveiaud and Thurman, «nd appointed Samuel Bacon, of Laurel, -messenger. This will oome about tfarougu the appointment by President-elect Harrison of Mr. Miner & Go. have taken the mill on Cron street recently operated by L. G. Daman, where they will manufacture and sell all kinds of Mill products. They will keep a full supply ol Minnesota patent and winter wheat family flours always on hand. Also corn, oats, hay and straw in car lots or otherwise. All the above goods will be sold to the trade at lowest rates, and satisfaction guaranteed. They respectfully solicit a trial. Chauncey M Depew to a cabinet portfolio, or to save important mission abroad, which would make the position of president of the New York Central vacant. Mr. Spenoer has the hacking of all the big banking concerns which helped the Baltimore and Ohio out of its reoent financial difficulties, and it is known that the Vanderbilts have • very high opinion of Mr. Spencer. The relations between Messrs. Depew and Spenoer are of the warmeet character, and when the latter -quit the eervios of the Baltimore and Ohio Mr. expressed the opinion that Mr. Spenoer was one of the greatest railroad men of the age. A resolution was adopted wishing President-eleot Harrison health and success, and hoping that his administration woiild prove satisfactory to the nation. Robert Huntingdon, engineer, of Oallion, O.; Michael Walters, fireman, Oallion, O.; William Lundy, express messenger, Kent, O.; J. S. Rafard, brake man, Oallion; Miss Mary Lyons, Cherry Creek, N. Y.; foor Chinaman, names unknown, bound for New York; Fireman Schultz, Oallion; Zeph Thomas, bajggage master; Brakeman Bashford; unknown girl, "bound for Cherry Creek, N. Y.; unknown man. Albany, Jan. 15.—The. electorial college met in the senate chamber and chose William H. Seward as president of the college. Mr. Seward headed the Republican ticket, but polled the smallest number of votes. The ceremony of preparing and depositing ballots occupied an hour before the city was notified that New York's thirty-six votes had been cast for Harrison and Morton by the booming of the old cannon "Thurlow .Weed," which also fired the salute when William Henry Harrison was elected president. The electors then designated James S. T. Stranahan, the other elector at large, who received the seoond lowest number of votes, to carry the returns to Washington. Baton Rouoe, Jan. 1A—The Louisiana •electoral college met in the governor's par- Jots. The electors cast their ballots for Cleveland and Thurman. A. K. CSuilivan, Cof La Fourohe, will carry the vote to Wash-, tngton. t Messenger and Money Missing. Mrs. Gould's Funeral. Boston, Jan. 18.—William P. Page, aged 18, messenger for the Hanoock Insurance company, started for the bank with a package ooataining $ 1,300 in checks and bills, and has not since been heard from. Detectives are searching for him. Mmw Yihk, Jan. 15.—The funeral of Mrs. GneM taket place to-morrow morning at 9i30Cnsm the house 570 Fifth avenue. Rev. J. R. Fax ton. of the West Presbyterian church, will oh'ciate, assisted by Rev. Dr. Terry, of Me Dutch Reformed ohurch. The services mtU be very simple, and substantially those .of the Episcopal church. A few hymns will be «ung by the quartet of Dr. Pax ton's Churoh. There will be no eulogy and no pall bearos*. Dr. Terry will read the committal servioa. The Interment at Woodlawn will take place later at the convenience of the family. Nashville, Jan. 1&—The presidential elrotors met in the governor's office witfc Tlx accident was the result of a flagman's error. He left his post. Two ooacbes ware burned. Albert S. Marks as chairman. After casting the state's votss for Cleveland and Thurman. balloting for messenger bggan. On the twenty-third ballot Dr. H. M. Hearn, M D., of Cannon oounty, was elected. The Weather. Fair; nearly stationary temperature; variable winds. St. Catherines, Oat, Jan. 19.—The report is rife that the Canadian Pacific Railroad company has purchased the right of way of the old road at ."Lewiston and that they intend to erect V, susf-onsion bridge across Niagara river and uuuaect with the Rome, Water town and Ogc.ensburg railroad. The latter road has lately been repairing the Lawiston branch, while the Canadian Pacific has had surveyors at work at Lewiston. A Great Railroad lelwnt. Columbia, Jan. 18.—The state electoral college assembled here and caat its votes for Cleveland and Thurman. J. J. Lucas, of Darlington, was chosen messengia . Birmingham, Ala., Jan. IS.—At Prat* Mines, near here, Saturday, an unknown negro outraged Mrs. Kellam in a lonely spot near the mines, and killed her little boy, who was with her. Since then the white population of the region has been in a state of great excitement, aud parties have been searching for the criminal. Many negroes arrested on suspicion have been taken before Mrs. Kellum, but until yesterday she has answered in every oase "not the man." Yesterday, when one was brought ho, she cried out in horror, "Take him away; he is the man." On partially recovering her calmneds, however, she expressed some uncertainty, and at her request the lynching was postponed, when she will again look at the man, and if she fully identifies him as the guilty one his fate is sealsd. Meanwhile the excitement and the ssardi continue. His Lib Hangs on Her Word. Btrmg'e mutilans the m'nd.until by and by we do not miud the struggle, You need not roughen the body hy a ptrQ/gle wl h a cough when you frave Dr. Bull's Ooiuh Sprup. Indianapolis, Jan. 15.—The electoral oollege of Indiana met in the hall of the uew house of representatives. The floor and galleries were packed with spectators. After the ballot the announcement that Harrison and Morton received the fifteen rotes eC Indiana was received with hearty applavei It was decided by lot that William L Ffenfield, of the Twelfth district, would bear fits official vote to Washington. The electees visited Gen, Harrison in the afternoon. Charleston, Jan. 15.—The Democratic presidential electors met, cast West Virginia's six electoral votes for Cleveland and Thurman, and appointed L L Newman messenger to bear the vote to WashingUm. Unanimous Resignations. Nxw York, Jan. 15.—The reoent trouble in the department of the University of New York, which arose through the faculty refusing to promote Professor Weisss to the class of anatomy, which was Vacant, has come to a head. Eighty-six students resigned in a body from University Medical college. The college only contained ninety-one medical students, and the other five are away from college at present. This will be a loss to the university of about 100 matriculations each year and of •1,800. The students have not yet decided where they will go. -  Kaiarrk Cured. A clergyman, after yeirs of suffering from that loathrome disease, Catarrh, and vtinly trying every known remedy, at last found a recipe which completely cured and saved biro from death. Any sufferer from this dreadful disease seD dinv a self addressed stamped envelope to Prof J. A. Lawrence, 88 Wa-reu St, STaw York City, will receive the rac pi free of charge. nS-daweow Richmond, Jan. 15.—The electoral college of Virginia met and caat the vote of the state for Cleveland and Tburman. Carter Glass, of Lynohburg, was appointed messenger. - New York, Jan. 15.—Justice Andrews, at the supreme court, rendered a decision to the effect that John Keanan, the Broadway boodle exile, may be examined by • commission in Canada in order that his testimony may be put in on the trial of his action against O'Brien and Clark, tks aqueduct contractors. Justice Andrews will appoint a commission in accordance with his decisioa Will Testify In Canada. MINER A CO. Nontpelier, Jan. 15L—Tbft electoral college of Vermont met here and cast the rote at the state for Harrison a ad Morton. H. C. Wilson was chosen messei^er. Madison, Jan. 15.—The electoral ceOege met at the executive office and cast eleven ballots for Harrison and Mortob. John Finney, of Wauhaca, was chosen messenger. Little Rock, Jan. 15.—The seven electors of this state met in the governor's office, cast their votes for Cleveland and Thurman, and elected John M. Harroll, of Hot Springs, as. Pittston, June 9, '88. liOKTOOMKBT, Jan. 1&— lb* presidential •lectors met at the state house here and formally oast the ten votes of the state for Cleveland and Thurman tC fcr president and vice president. Ed Mereditn, of Greene county, was elected messenger. flWAl Telephone call, 4*3 Illinois* Inaugural. YOll'li PBt YOU FOOt fy It New Jersey Legislators. Springfield, I1U., Jan. 15.—Joseph W. Filer was formally Inaugurated governor of l))tr.oi. yesterday afternoon. The exercises wer# impressive, and were witnessed by all tbe members of the state legislature and throngs of spectators. Tbe ceremonies were held in the hall of the house of representatives, which had been gaily decorated for the occasion. The oath of office was administered to the new officers by Chief Justice Craig. ' ' Massachusetts Senatorial Candidate* Tiusntok, N. J., Jan. 15. —In ths legiatature last night, the repeal of the sunset ah otion law was favorably reported and order* t to a third reading. Bills were introduced gi ving the governor power to appoint district o jurt Judges, requiring the na tional guard to consist of sixty companies in one division, and four colored companies, protecting the title of veterinary surgeons and requiring ttiem to be graduates at colleges; abolishing the office of county physician; and giving grand jurors the same pay as peitit Jurors. Boston, Jan. 15.—The Republicans and the Democrats of the slate legislature held caucuses to nominate a United States senator. The Republicans renominated Senator Hoar unanimously by acclamation The Democrats took two ballets, the second resulting in Gen. Collins' nomination, which was made unanimous. Jackson, Jan. 15.—The presidential electors met a»td oast the vote of Mississippi for Cleveland aiyl Thurman. W. A. Henvy, of The Yazoo Herald, was named ss-messenger to carry the vote to Washington. Mitchell Blatant its Batr. if you come into the Nsw York, Jan. 15.—Mltfchell and Kilrain had a conference with Richard K_ Fox. The result of the oonfarence was not ussde public. Kilrain received a dispatch from Boston saying that his mother was dying. Jfe left for Baltimore with the iutention of his wife to his mother's bedside. No eOart was made to appoint a referee or to dqpasit the final $5,000 in his match with JFolu J*. Sullivan. Mitchell is loud in his denumiation of his treatment by the prem. Ha absolutely relusee to meet Dempeey in the ring with the big fellows at New Orleans, and alludes to Dempeey jn the most contemptuous terms. Mitchell will sail for Engtaad In.the .Britannic ou Wednesday next. He will iratura iat six weeks time to train Kilrain. Mitchell la poeitive that Sullivan will never nuet Kilrain in the ring. Star Shoe Store. JjifTKBSON City, Jan. 15.—The electoral collage of Missouri met in the office ' of the secretary of state and John T. Williams, of Macon, its chairman. The list was than called and the sixteen votes of the cottage weie cast for Grover Cleveland Allan Q. Thurman. Joseph, L Rush, of Webster county, was elected messenger. Das Moines, Jan. 15.—When tbs electoral. college assembled at the eapitol a number ot distinguished Iowans wen present as spectators, among them the state officers, Father- C. F. Ctarkson and Chairman Beardaley. The thirteen votea were formally erst foi- Harrison and Merteo. After a recess thematter of choosing a messenger produced a. monkey and pavrot tiane. Almost every 'jector wanted the honor himself, and. ] Smallpox Seam at Sjrimease. twenty-one ballots were taken before ex- | Syracuse, N. Y., Jan. 1&—Astfct Dny Governor W. M. btone received a majority j Dean, a convict, died at the pemtenth xy of the votes oast j from smallpox, and Us death practica Uy Topeka, Jan. 1&—The nine members ofmarks the end of the plague In this at ty. the electoral college met and voted for Har- j There are still two patient* at (the pi *t rison and Morton. J house, but they ars in a oonvaleecent etai », Boston, Jan. 15.—The Bay state's fourteen 1 and will probably be in a condition to .be electoral votea were cast for Benjamin Har- discharged by the end of the week. At th a rison and Levi P. Morton. Ex-Govoraor penitentiary there is not now a caaa even a f Robinson presided at the meeting of alovi~rv suspectad smallpox, but the quarantine As each elector's name was read he aroaa : placed on the institution a couple of weeks and said: "1 oast my vote for president of j ago will, as a precautionary measure, be the United States for Benjamin Harrison, maintained for a fortnight longer. There of Indiana," at the same time depositing in are nearly 100 convicts at the .prison whose a ballot box, held out to him by one of » terms hare expired, but none ot than will committee, a typewritten ballot. By the be 1.berated until after the of the ■una formality fourteen votes wers cast tar4 quarauU&a. 1 It's a Beauty. AH80 Hatfield's Latest Move. Washington, Jan. 1A—The comptroller of the currency authorised the First National Bank of Bethlehem, Fa., to commence business with a capital of 950,000, New Bank for Bethlehem. It's a Fitter. It's a Wearer. Charleston, W. Va., Jan. 15.—A report reaches here stating that Ansa and Capt. Hatfield on Saturday last swore out peace warrants for Dan Cunningham and two other detectives who were out |ln that section and had them arrested and 1C iged in jail at Logan C H., where they now are, no one there being willing to go on their bond. Cunnu:g-tinm and his party went to Logan county tor the pwjKwe of capturing the Hatfield gang. Senator* Who Succeed TlMUMlMi. Lincoln, Neb., Jul 15.—The Republican* of the state legislature in caucus unanimously nominated Seuator Mandenon tor re-election to the United States senate. Han. 6 POWDER And Iho price is in reacb of all. I carry in stock Fine Hand-Sewed Shoes, Hand-Welts and Maud-Turned , Misseb', Youths' and Children'* Shoes of the best makes. CONDENSED NEWS. Cotterill, the president of the Eleotrie Sugar company, has again disappeared from New York, and it Is rumored ha has gone to Canada. Mrs. Friend and Howard are at Windsor, Canada. John A. McShane, preeent raeaiber ut oongress from the First district, received the unanimous vote of the Democrats. A. L. TOWNER NaSiivill*, Jan. 15.—libam G. Harris was nominated bj the Democratic legislative caucus to succeed himself as United States senator. - _ The First of tha Fleet. Emperor William opened the landtag with great pomp and made a speech, in which he said peace is Ukely to continue in Europe throughout the year. GLOUCEST lR.ptaM., Jan. 15.—The schooner Alice C. Jordan has arrived here from Placeutia bay, bringing 300,000 frosen herrings. She is the first of the Newfoundland froseu herring fleet to arrive. The weather at Newfoundland this winter was very fine and up to the time, of sailing for home there had been no frost. 58 North Main St., PitUUm. Absolutely Pure. ROBERT OLIVER Baltimore. Jan. 15.—Mr*. Josephine K. Poe, aged 80, widow of Judge Neilton Foe, died at her reaidenoe in thisr city. Her maiden name was Joaaphine Ciemm, and har sister, Virginia, is the widow of the post, Edgar Allen Poe. The sisters, Josephine and Virginia, married cousins. Poo's Blstor-lu-law Dead Twenty-seven Socialists have been arrested in Vienna. Russia Is uniting Cossack colonisers to Abyssinia. This powd' r never varies. A marvel of purity, stD«ngtn and whoW-uomenegi. More eooeomloal than the ordln»ry ki ds, a-C1 cannot UtD Bold la oompaiitlnn villi ih« multl udr c.f low tnD , dhor wt Isbt alum or phosphate pow.'era Sold iml» it cant. Rovu. Bakixo Powuaa Co., K • W'aJ 8 N Y. has had more than 1WEHTTTEAM Bxper eno» In making an.I repairing riaixnv Machine Ouoa, Revolver* Locks ana all kinds of %h machlnary. Bala to found. Killed by a Boiler Explosion. Russia has increased her army by from 80,000 to 100,000 man. 0»*t l,;f & Iclli'tV* Pitts mi Appliton, Wis., Jan. 15.—The boiler of the Appleton Manufacturing company exploded, killing R Elcliler, the watchman, who was in the boiler house. The boiler house was completely torn to pieces, and adjoining buildings were badly shattered. Loss estimated at $5,0001, The shock was felt all over the oity. Sarah Bernhardt has broken her contract to play In Rome. Of Athens, Fa. 4§wt .,,, jooieious auq persists Advertising has niwaya proven successful. Before placing any I Newspaper Advertising: consul ' iS&K LORD & THOMAS, (fUfiSBCi? immnaunn, HBP SUM SutilM SMvO. CHIOAOO PtPU Tsutlag. Haw Yob.*, Jan. 15.—At the offloe of the Tnman line it was stated that Mr. Blanden, who died of delerium tremens on the steamer •City «f Berlin, which arrived at Quaenstown yesterday, waa from Athens, Pa. Rear Admiral Kimberly hu been ordered to proceed in the steamer Trenton to Samoa to protect American interests there. It is expected tbe Vandaiia, Mo Jin and Atlanta will soon be ordered to follow. U O T\8KKR, of New York, who h « anld and tuneil piano In this vlcinry for the pa t twenty rears, visit* Pitt» on shout onea a month, and will attend to any order* left at O H. Maboa's Is EST Itthaf IhaaMath.