Evening Gazette

              NirmEHH 1033 | WMhlr blaklkhctl 1890 j PITTSTON, PA-, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 1889. I TWO CEHTI. | Tan oanfa a Weak SALT AND STATEHOOD. NEW YORK LEGISLATURE. HEADS IN THE BASKET. LIKE THE 8UQAR FRAUD. GEN. HARRISON'S POLICY DRIVEN OUT TO SEA. THE STATE CAPITOL tf rat Rebate of the Senate—Railroad Com- A. Clergyman at the Head—Another Clergy- Ikrrlblt Sufferings of ■ Schooner's Craw Subjects Which Occupied the miulon for New York. Consternation in the Customs New Tors, Jan. lft, —A rait in which two slergyi. an are the principal* has been iaitituted and will probably be brought to trial in a short time. The plaintiff, Rar. George F. Warren, a Baptist minister of Newark, N. J., sue* Rev. Thomas H. Colwell, a Baptist clergyman of Mount Vernon, N. Y., for 128,000, which he claims is due bim as commission from the sale of Triple Thermic Motor stock.  mat Suing for Commiatlon, He Briefly Outlines It to Visit- for Thirty Days. Senate and House. Albany, Jan. 14—Senator Langbein, the little German representative of the Seventh district, managed to provoke the first debate of the senate's session. He did It by calling up hia resolution to inquire why tbe Metropolitan Museum of Art and the American Museum of Natural History in Central Park are not opened on Sundays. Department. ing Electors. Phtladilphia, Jan. 16.— E. S. Truitt, captain of the achooner William VViler, and his crew of six men were long ago believed to hare gone to the bottom of the sea in the voyage from here to Richmond. Capt Truitt, alive and well, walked into the office of Henry D. May, owner and consignee of the vessel, and told a story of great hardship at sea: The Republ'can Members to Cauccs To-Night. SHALL WE FlGHT FOR SAMOA! STILL THERE'S,MORE TO FOLLOW. A BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION* UN CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT President Cleveland Thinks Germany Is The Political Earthquake Has Greatly rhe President-Elect Confides In m Friend Bather Crowding Us Out There, and Senator Ives moved to refer the resolution to the cities committee, which led to a lively discussion with Mr. Langbein, In which the latter lost his point, thq reference being made by a vote of 15 to 9. Demoralised Interested Parties, and That Hi N«Ttr tow Such • Scramble "Three days ont from Philadelphia, off Chincoteague, we encountered a series of gales, until the 28th of November. The day Following another northwesterly gale was experienced, and it never terminated until Christmas day. It would be impossible to explain the sufferings and hardships that ware endured for that thirty days." There is no Doubt, Though, That tha Amendment Will be Submitted—The Liquor Men's Lobby—Trying to Have a Solemn Pledge Broken. Y Special to the Evening Gazette. He Is for Protection la This Case—New- Further Shocks Are Momentarily Ei- The company which Imucb this stock claims that the motor will be run with bisulphate of carbon instead of steam, and promises whan its invention is perfected to run all engine* with the same compound. The inventor of the motor is a brother of the defendant. It is claimed that the plaintiff sold the stock to his parishioners, and was unable to collect his oomnfissiotuk for OlMc* Q—. Lew Wallace Again berry's Nomination Confirmed—Notes, pected—An Omlnons Conference. Denies. Washington, Jan. 16.—The house had under consideration the bill for the admission of territories into the union. Maj. Lavery, of Cayuga, chairman of the assembly prisons committee, says that the polloy'of the legislature will be to repeal the Yates law, restore the contract system with some modifications, and provide that prison competition shall be equalized among different lines of manufacture. Nkw York, Jan. 14— Consternation almost approaching a panic reigns among Uncle Sam's employes in the customs department, which is under the ban for alleged frauds and undervaluations. The big shake up has only just commenced, and Acting Appraiser Stearns, late of Boston, is likely to make many changes and removals before the week has passed he declares to be purely business principles. Three heads have already been lopped off, and every one about the customs department is in fear and anxiety, expecting to be the next victim. 1 n diaiyapolis, Jan. 16.—The electors of Ohio, Illinois and Indiana called upon Gen. Harrison in a body. After they had filed into the parlor and shaken hands with the president-elect Gen. Hirriaon set the ball rolling by remarking: Harkibbubg.Pa , 1:35 p. m.—There la not the slightest doubt in the world that the bill introduced by Legislator Dravo, of Beaver, providing for the submission of the prohibl- Mr. Springer, of Illinois, called up as a special order the senate bill for the admission of South Dakota and the organisation of the territory of North Dakota. He spoke in advocacy of the omnibus bill, which he proposed to offer as a substitute. He said that the constitution submitted to the people in 1885 had been ratified by a vote of 35,000 to 0,000, while at that time there were 65,000 voters in the territory. Hi insisted that a new convention should be held. "Now that you bar* really elected me, I suppose 1 may go ahead and make my cabinet" The captain says that the men were entirely done over with the work at the pumps, and that death stared them in the face several tinwi. The office of the company is in the Potter building. It was admitted that Rev. Mr. Col well was business manager of the company, and that its capital stock was 925,000,- 000, but nothing oouid be learned of the suit except that it would be contested. Assemblyman Thomas J. Creamer's bill, presented in the assembly, provides for a railway commission in New York, to be composed of Andrew H. Green, Benjamin Wood and George R. Sheldon, together with others to be appointed by Mayor Grant This commission is to have power to superintend the laying out of the routes of elevated railways hereafter to be erected in New York. "Certainly, general," retorted Elector John Dever, of Ohio. "Can we give you any help!" On Chistmas day the veasal was nearly 1,000 miles out of her course to the eastward of Sandy Hook, and on the morning of the 26th rockets of distress were fired, and were finally answered by the British bark Edith, Capt. Mervin, bound from Bremerhaven to New York. The captain and crew were rescued from starvation and death, and the captain it his duty to publicly express his daep gratitude and that of his surviving shipmates to Capt Mervin, who did everything in his power to make them comfortable on board.  tory constitutional amendment will pass without any appreciable opposition from the majority side of the House. Tha action of the There was no formality about the reception, except that Capt. A. B. Mattox, of Cincinnati, before introducing the electors individually to the presidentelect, made a little speech, expressing the pleasure that be and his associate* from Ohio felt at having an opportunity to tender congratulation, instead of condolence, and Gen. Harrison, responding, remarked that he felt especial pleasure in receiving the Ohio men, because it was the first time that the electors of that state had ever paid a similar compliment to any president not a citizen of their own •tata Secretary of the Treasury Fairchlld wai * very angry man when be came to New York, but when be left the city yeaterday he felt mora at ease and much more comfortable. H • hod aeen the big shake up in progress, and left for Washington with a self satified air. Acting Appraiser Stearns was at hi* office very early O'BRIEN UNDAUNTED. House Committee on Constitutional Reform yesterday id reporting the bill favorably without discussion clearly foreshadows this. The liquor men have an active lobby at work, but the pledge made by the Republican party to the people of the Btate will not be broken. A debate followed, and was participated in by Cox, of New York, Gifford, of Dakota, And Toole, of Montana, but adjournment was taken without action. He Maintains Bis Bight to Criticise the Course of The Times—His Remarks Mot Aimed at Rie Court. SENATORIAL CONTESTS. The Bonate devoted most rtf the session t* the discussion of the duty on salt. Messrs. Hoar and Frye Returned from London, Jan. 16.—When the Parnell commission resumed its session Sir Charles Russell, counsel for the Parnellitee, applied for an order against The Worcester Time* for the publication of hostile comments. Presiding Justice Hatinan said he regretted the frequency of such applications, and said h* would decide the motion later. The debate was participated in by all the leading tariff orators. Ttie senate went into •ecret session and confirmed the nomination of Walter C. Newberry as postmaster at Chicago Massachusetts and Maine—Hlnins 1s Klected In Delaware—Other Elections. Yonkers Shaken Op. The probable adoption of tbe amendment at the polls causes considerable speculation as to whether iu that event an extra eesaion of tbe present Legislature would have to be convened. Friends of the bill do not want to run AuausTA, Me., Jan. 19.—Both branches of the legislature balloted for United States senator at noon. In the tyDuse the vote stood 121 for W. P. Frye, Republican, to 25 for Harris M. Piaisted, Democrat. In the senate all of the 28 votes were for W. P. Frye. Yoxkkrh, N. Y., Jan. 16.—Illuminating gas on Palisade avenue exploded yesterday, and shook up everything around. Extensive sewer excavations had been made, and work was temporarily suspended and the street boarded over. A leak from a main filled the cavity with gas, which became ignited from some unknown cause. The street was torn up for a distance of many feet. Heavy plate glass windows were shattered and many stores wrecked. The force of the concussion was felt all over the central part of the city. There were many narrow escapes. Ttte president sent to congress a message, accompanied with a mass of documents, giving tbe status of affairs now in Samoa and tha progress of affairs there. The correspondence enclosed is that since Dec. 81, 1888. The president says: MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT. Capt. Mattox is an old acquaintance of the president-elect, and talks with him upon rather confidential terms. Editor William O'Brien, of United Ireland, appeared before the commission under citation. He accepted the responsibility for articles published In bis paper, but denied that he intended any disrespect to the court. Decision in his case was reserved. He said he considered it his right to comment on the introduction of scandalous evidence, and continued : "I never saw such a scramble for office in my life," is the expression Capt. Mattox says Gen. Harrison used. Bostoit, Jan. 18.—Senator Hoar was reelected to the United States senate by the following vote: Senate, 22; house, 171. Hon. A. P. Collins, the Democratic candidate, received a complimentary vote of 6 in the senate and 68 in the house. yesterday. He was any risk in tbe next Legislature. There is however, no ground for 'ear in this oonnecun, as it is more than probable that the present session will continue well into June, and the special election will in all probability have "The Information thus laid before congress is of much importance, since it has relation to the preservation of American interests and the protection of American citiaens and their property in • distant locality and under unsuitable and unsatisfactory government. In the midst of the disturbances which have arisen at Samoa such powers have been exercised as seem to be within executive control under the constitution and laws, which appear to accord with our national policy and condition to restore tranquility and secure the safety of our citicens through negotiation and agreement with Great Britain and Germany, which, with our own government, constitute the treaty powers interested in Samoan peace and quiet. The attempt has been made to define more clearly tbe part which those powers shall assume in tbe government of that country, while at the same time the authority has been insisted upon. These negotiations were at one time interrupted by ■uch action on the part of the Gorman government as appeared to be inconsistent with their further continuance lew:s m'mullen. not greeted upon his arrital by Private Secretary Howard, though, lor that gentleman had got his walking papers the night before. Mr. Howard had served ex-Appraiser McMullen long and well. Capt Mattox also reports Gen. Harrison assaying: '•I propose to run the office, so far as appointment* are concerned, as I would a business matter. I am going to deal with the matter of appointments In the manner that seems to me best for the interests of the country and of the people, just as I would with a private business. I realize fully the extent of the burden that the appointing power imposes upon me, but it could be made much easier if the leaders and representative men id the different communities would only help me a little. Tako an office like the postofflce here in Indianapolis, for instances How can I fairly be held responsible for filling such an office when the samp .leading man in the town will indorse half a dozen different men for the same place. If the men who ought to know who is best fitted for offices in the various communities would only get together and settle among themselves which man they should indorse, and then stick to that one and refuse to indorse anybody else, my task would be very much pleasanter and the public service would be benefited." Dover, Del., Jan. 16.—Anthony Higgins was elected United States senator on the fourth ballot, to succeed Eli Saulsbury after March.4 next. "We are most anxious to mset the charges made against us. Month after month we are incurring frightful expense and yet The Times has not touched the one allegation made in its columns which, if proved, will render all this matter entirely superfluous. We do not criticise the court, but the conduct of The Times. We desire to come to the point That is the object of our Scotch action." When Mr. Stearns had looked over the papers and transacted the routine business of his office he sent for Examiner Abraham G. Remsen, of the sugar division, a Republican. Mr. Remsen was told that hereafter his services would be dispensed with "for cause." Mr. Remsen has been in the custom house for twenty years, and received a salary of D2,500 per annum. Secretary Howard got $2,0(1 J. Hardly had Examiner Remsen been told of his perempti Indianapolis, Jan. 18.—The grand jury reassembled after two weeks' adjournment. Judge Woods, in supplementary instructions, his decision as given to the grand jury on Nov. IS, regarding CoL W. W. Dudley's case, and practically told the jury that they could not return an indictment unless It was proven that the instructions as contained in the famous letter were actually carried into effect by the person receiving it. He quoted as authority revised statues, section 5,511. The charge was very long. The Dudley Case. been held and the result announced in tiae for passage of the necessary enforcing legislation. This belief is shared by many promi- B?putlicans. and the probability of a protracted session daily grows stronger. Pknvek, Cola, Jan. 18. —At a joint session of both houses of the general assembly E. O. Wolcott was elected United State* senator to suecoed Thomas M. Bowen, receiving the solid Republican vote. C. 8. Thomas received the complimentary vote of the Democrats.The Republicans will caucus to-night to determine upon the line of action to be pursued in referenoe to the amendment submission bill Raleigh, N. C. Jan. 16.—The Democratic caucus to choose a senator to succeed Matt W. Ransom met in tho house of commons The names of M. W. Ransom, Alfred M. Waddell, 8. B. Alexander, Thomas J. Jarvis and Thomas L. Clingman were placed before the caucus Sixty-one votes were n6ceasary to a choice. The first ballot resulted as follows: Rinsom, 60; Alexander, 25; Waddell, 23; Jarvis, 13; Clingman, 1; W. H. Kitchenn, 1. There being no choice a second ballot was taken, resulting: Ransom, 69; Alexander, 26; Waddell, 15; Jarvis, 9; Clingman, 1; Kitchenn, 1. Amid cheers Ransom's nomination was made unanimous. Counsel for Warden Brodrlck, of Weston college, denied that his client intended any contempt of court Justice Hannasaid that after the mtiuioe of oounsel it was unnecessary for to take any further steps in the matter. The taking of evidence was then returned, and testimony was introduced relative to evictions in Tipperary. dismissal than which is liable to come op to-morrow. Moore, of thesui sistant Apprai Cranberry Growers In Session. division, a Ta Trenton, N. J., Jan. IB.—The nineteenth annual session of the Cranberry Growers' association was held yesterday. The following officers were elected: President, Dr. J. A. Brakely, of Borden town; first vice president, Monroe Budd; Pemberton; second vice president, C. L. Holman, Lake wood; secretary and treasurer, A. J. Richer, Trenton; representatives New Jersey board of agriculture, Dr. J. H. Brakely, Bordentown, and A J. Rider, Trentou. pOYAl many man, notified, b y ii Stearns that he Attorney General Webster said that he had carefully considered the matter of shortening the inquiry, and had taken steps to that end. He hoped to be able to produce evidence of the authenticity of the Parnell letters next week, and would then take up the connection of the Irish in America with the case. been reduced fr "Germany, however, still insists, as from the first, that she has no desire or intention to overturn the native Samoan government or to ignore our treaty rights, and she still invites our government to join her proposition on this subject, and seems to lead to ■ucb a preponderance of German power in Samoa a* was never contemplated by us, and is inconsistent with every prior agreement or every understanding, while her recent conduct as between native warring factions gives rise to the suapioion that she is not oontent with a neutral position. Acting under the restraints which our constitution and laws have placed upon, the executive power, I have insisted that the autonomy and independence of Samoa should be scrupulously preserved according to the treaty made with &Dtuoa by the [owwt named, and the other agreements and understandings with each other. I have protested against •very act apparently tending in the opposite direction showing the existence of internal the sugar dlvisi After his call upon Gen. Harrison, Capt Mattox went to see Gen. Lew Wallace, another friend of his. He got a lot of information there about the extent to which offioe .seekers are making life miserable for those who are supposed to be on friendly terms with the president goods departmi to the damag Thomas 8. Tioe, Lansing, Mich., Jau. ltj.—James McMillan of Detroit, was elected United States senator to succeed Thomas W. Palmar, by both branches of the legislatureL The official announcement will be tnade to-day. Congressman M. H. Ford, of Grand Rapids, received the complimentary vote of the Democrats. Democrat, was pointed as Emperor William's Bad Marksmanship. Moore's guccesao Berlin, Jan. 16.—While engaged in shoot* lng at Buckeburg the emperor accidentally wounded a bystander. His majesty expressed his regret at the occurrence and invited the injured man to call upon him when he sufficiently recovered from his injury. A V»ry Scnilble Conclusion, Too. Ur. Moore will a salary of (8,600 "Do you know," said Gen. Wallace, "that all my time now is taken up with answering letters from old friends and acquaintances, who write to me asking my influence with Gen. Harrison to get them,a place. Asked as to h s own political ambitions. Gen. Wallace said: Buffalo, Jan. 16.—A dispatch from Albany quotes Presidential Elector Becker, oi this city, as saying that he did not sign the Piatt petition. He was asked to do so bui declined, saying that he regarded the ap pointment of cabinet officers as pre-eminently the president-elect's own business. lilectoi Flagler, of Lock port, also denies bavini signed the petition, as he was reported fa. have done. the damaged goods A. B. 3TEA-RN8. department, which be formerly had charge of. At the beginning of the present administration he obtained the position of head of the sugar division through Tammany Hall's influence. NEW JERSEY LEGISLATURE. *akiNc POWDER Absolutely Pure. MlPherson Fear* Some Desperate Treacli- Amsterdam, Jan. 16,—Jo* Donohue, the young skater from Newburg, N. Y., who came over to Holland to contest for the skating championship of the world, won yesterday's match. His autagonist was Van Fanshin, th« Russian ahamyion. A Mew World's Champion. Trenton, N. J., Jan. 18.—The only bill of importance introduced in tha New Jersey legislature yesterday repeals the charter of the Morris and Essex Railroad company and winds up the affairs of the company and permits a reorganization under the general rail- ery on the Fart of Leon Abbett. "No more removals or changes will take place to-day," said Appraiser Stearns yesterday afternoon. "To-morrow I may make a few changes, but they will be of no great importance. I am now preparing my report on the condition of the office, and until my labor on that Is finished there will be no big cliangec. It may take me a week to finish the report. My investigation is proceeding very satisfactorily, indeed." "I've told the people again and again that I am not only not a candidate for any office, but that I don't want any office, and have no idea of taking any. I don't want to go into the cabinet, or take any other place under the government. My ambition, if you can call it that, is to be nothing more than the close and intimate friend of the president-elect. That would be far pleasanter for me than holding office. I dont want to appear before him as an office seeker myself or as a petitioner for office for any one else." Yale Will Bow the Hrltlab Collegians. New Haven, Jan 10.—Capt. Woodrufl says the chances are that Yale will row tin Cambridge (English) crew on the other aidt of the water between Aug. 1 and 15 next He also aaya there ia little possibility ot Yale'o rowing the Dublin University crew this year. road act. Brooklyn, Jan. 16,—The second trial at John Qreenwald, for the murder of Lyman 8. Weeks, March 15, 1887. attracted a large crowd to the court of sessions. The testimony was identical with that given on the first trial, saving that portion which bore upon the robbery committed in Brooklyn by Qreenwald previous to the Weeks murder, the introduction of which on the first trial led the court of appeals to set aside the conviction of Qreenwald. Burglar Paul Krause, upon«who*e testimony Qreenwald largely owed his conviction, is now an inmate of a Maryland prison, so his testimony was not available. There was not a single new fact developed by the preqecution yesterday. Revival of a Famous Murder Case. "One or more vessels of war have been kept In Ramoan waters to protect American citizens and property. These things will abundantly appear from the correspondence and Capers which have been submitted to the congress. A recent collision between the forces from a German man of war stationed In Samoan waters and a body of natives rendered the situation so delicate and critical that the war ship Trenton, under the Immediate command of Admiral Kimberiy, was ordered to Join the Nipsic, already at Bamna, for the better protection of person and property of our citizens, and in furthersum of efforts to restore order and safety. The attention of oongress is especially called to the instructions given to Admiral Kimberiy dated on the 11th Inst., and the letter of the secretary of state to the German minister, dated the 12th inat, which will be found among the papers herewith submitted. By means of the papers and documents heretofore submitted, and those aooompanying this communication, the precise situe.tion of affairs in Samoa is laid before congress, and such executive action as has been taken is fully exhibited. The view of the executive in respect to the just pi, oy to be pursued with regard to this group of islands, which lie in the direct highway of the growing and important commerce between Australia and the United States, have found expression in the correspondence and documents which have thus been fully oommunicated to con greas, and the subject in its present shape is submitted to the wiser discussion C inferred by the constitution upon the legislative branch of the government." The governor sent in to the senate the nomination of Manning M. Knapp as justice of the state supreme court. It was a reappointment and was immediately confirmed, contrary to the usual order of things. The joint caucus held at noon postponed the caucus on the United States aenatorship to Monday nights. The balloting will commence on Tuer jay. The reason assigned for the postponement is that McPhurson fears some desperate trickery on the part of ex- Governor Leon Abbett. Apr raiser Stearns la drawing salary at the ratu of $4,000 a year while he is in this city, and be says that Secretary Fairchild left the city fully satisfied that the salary of the appraiser for New York should be $8,000. When asked if action in Mr. Moore's case was taken because he was a Tammany mn they feared to dismiss altogether, Mr. Stearns said: "No politics enters into this investigation whatsoever. Whatever, changes or removals are made are solely for the purpose of putting this department upon a business basis. Whatever I am doing is prompted by the most straightforward and honest intentions."Little Ben Harrison McKee, the boas of tha Harrison household, is sick with a fever, and the family is becoming alarmed about his qpndition. He was vaccinated a few days ago and it didn't take. It is supposed that the vaccination has something to do with the fever. Mrs. McKee is worn out with watching over the little fellow for two or three nights past, and Grandma Harrison is nearly sick, too, with worry over the boy's illness. The doctors say that they will bring him around all right in a few days. New Haven, Jan. lft.—Mrs. J. J. Clark and Mrs. M. J. Wright were arrested undei an old blue law which provides for the punishment of iortune tellers. Arrested for Fortune Telling. This powder never varies. A marvel of purity, strength and wholesomenees. More economical than the ordinary kinds, and cannot be sold la competition with the multitude of low te« , shor weight alum or phosphate powders. Sold only in cam. Botal Baking Powdss Co., ICS Wail St., N. T. New York, Jan. 18.—W. H. 8 tar back, owner of the steam yacht Tlllie, was elected commodore of the American Yacht club last night. Elected Commodore. PITTSTON Steam CQills. Speaker Hudspeth announced the assembly committees. Only one Republican was put on each committee, instead of two minority members, as customary. When the committees had been named, Assemblyman O'Neill suddenly discovered that all of his bills—he has about thirty-five or forty—had been referred to committees of which he was not a member. Many of them are of a very peculiar nature. He moved that they be referred to the committee on corporations, of which he was a member. There was a lively debate on the motion, which was defeated. Suicide of an Assistant City Clerk. Secretary Fairchild did not leave the city yesterday until 3:45 fx m. He had a conference lasting for two hours with Collector Magone at the Everett house the first thing in the morning. What the sr/bject discussed was Collector Magone wouljd not divulge. There are many who believe that Secretary Fairchild contemplates an examination into other departments. State Workingmen's Assembly. Aluant, Jan. 16—The State Workingmen's Assembly met here yesterday, and before the day's proceedings v ere over there came near being a well developed row. President Dowli'ng nu'j i\ahort address, congratulating the t the association on the reforms which they had been able to bring about in the prison labor matter. He put great emphasis on a statement that the "prison ring," to use his own expression, was trying to retard the present prison plan. He spokfe highly of the electoral reform bill, and advocated its passage. PLUMMER RETURNS. Erie, Pa., Jan. 18. —M. A. Bain, acting assistant city clerk, committed suicide bf shooting himself in the head with a pistol. Miner & Co. 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 of 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. He Thinks Harrison a Charm lag Man ao4 That New York Will Mot Oat Left. New York, Jan. 16—Mr. John P. Plummer returned from his visit to Presidentelect Harrison at a late hour last night Mr. PlummeT said that he had had a moat delightful experience. He went to Indianapolis on a personal invitation from Mr. Harrison to visit him. Mrs Hubbell has recovered from her late illness. Wyoming The Democratic joint caucus yesterday afternoon was harmonious on partisan legislation, excepting the liquor question, which the caucus declined to consider at present The bills repealing the sunset election law, the personal registration act and the act for the appointment of district court judges in joint meeting will be passed at once. 0. H. Wilner has moved in his new dwell log on Franklin St. It Was rumored after ',he Magone-Fairchild conference that Nar/al Officer Burt's department was to be given an overhauling. It was said that the special agentkW the treasury had already begun  and that evidence was procured whioh WfcMd result in Col Burt's dismissal. That Becrvtary Fairchild has had his eye upon CoL\ Burt's department since his visit to the city C there is little doubt. - CoL Burt's friendship for ex-Appraiser McMullen, openly avowed, was said to have caused displeasure to the higher authorities also. Wnen seen yesterday he said he did not expect to be removed until Harrison's administration began. D. T. Yost is suffering from the effects of a sprained ankle. "I found him one of the most charming men with whom I ever came in contact," said Mr. Plummer. "I told him what I knew as to the situation in this state, and I assured him that New York Republicans were anxious that the state should have a representative in his cabinst. I also declared it to bo my belief that Warner Miller should be made either secretary of the treasury or placed iu some other cabinet position. I came away convinoed that the Empire state has little reason to feel uneasy lest she shall not have full recognition." Lyman Tracy is canvassing Wyoming and adjoining towns selling the address of Hoo. Steuben Jenkins, delivered at the monument in '18 Anarchists Max Assemble. Chicago, Jan. 16—Judge Tuley, of tbe oircuit court, in a decision rendered, holds that Anarchists and Socialists have not forfeited tbe constitutional right to assemble peaceably and discuss any question which interests them, provided they do not plot to carry out their ideas by the use of force against constituted authority. Quito a large number of young people have already taken advantage of the lately organ iied night school. Indiana's Legislature MCti to Work. Indianapolis, Jan., 1&—Yesterday was bill day with the legislature, and more than a hundred bills were introduced in the house and senate. Lieutenant Governor Chase presided over the senate without any objection. President Pro Tem Cox resigned the the chair on the appearance of Mr. Chase, who was introduced by a committee. Among the bills introduced in the senate was one by Senator Byrd against combines and trusts, making it unlawful for trusts to exist; and another giving a man who is injured while in the employ of a corporation a tlxed compensation. Senators Cox and Parrett each introduced bills revising aud amending the present law. No bill providing Cor the registration of voters, as recommended by Governor Hovey, has yet been introduced. Misses Laura Weir and Kate Jacobs spent a few daas laat week with friends at Carverton The correspondence alluded to by the president was not laid before the house or senate. The foot race at the fair ground on Tuesday afternoon, between two Pitlstomans, did not aeem to atir up the usual excitement. STATISTICS OF WAR VETERANS. Maj. Warner spoke in favor of tUo proposed census showing the name, command and age of the survivors of the late war. Among other thing he said: "I apprehend that no man to-day has ever figured out the number of troops who were actually engaged in the Union army. I kn Dw that this is the impression of Gen. Sherman. I have a letter from him on this subject (but have been unable to And it this morning) showing that the number engaged in the Union army was largely exaggerated by reason of re-enlistmcnta, the same men appearing in different organizations. These name* have never been separated in such a way as to get the exact numbers. If this census was taken, so as to furnish the requisite information as to regimental organizations, battery, war ships, etc., a claimant for a pension could turn at onoe to this record to ascertain the residence of a comrade. I think tbU information would be of incalculable service to those who are entitled to a pension. It would also be very valuable data for the commissioner of pensions." The Negro Was Lynched. New York, Jan. 18.—The municipal council of the Irish National league met last night, and issued an address to the Irish people iu America, urging them to come to the support of the Irish causo by contributing liberally to the fund tor defraying the expenses of Mr. Farnell in The Time* litigation. Soliciting Aid for Parnell. Miss Luna Durland made a short vijit with West Pitts ton friends last week. Birmingham, AJa., Jan. IB.—Meadows, the negro accused of assaulting Mrs. Kelium and killing her child, near Pratt mines, was lynched by his captors. Mrs. Kelium afterward said that she was positive he was the guilty man, but she had refrained from fully iddptiiying him because she did not waut to be responsible for his death at the hands of a mob. Mr. Kelium wrote an open letter to his fellow citizens at the mines asking them to respect his wife's wish and hi* own, and let the law take ita course. New York, Jan. 16.—Chauucey M. Depew stated to a United Press reporter that there was no truth in the reports telegraphed from Baltimore that he was to be succeeded as president of the New York Central railroad by Ur. Samuel Spencer, ex-president of the Baltimore and Ohio, and that he (Depew) would resign for the purpose of entering Harrison's cabinet or accepting some important mission abroad. "I shall remain right here," continued Mr. Depew, "in my present position, as long as it is agreeable to the stockholders of the New York Central." Mr. Sp.poer was also seen at the St. James. He was at a loss to account for the reports, and emphatically denied that there was any truth in lhein.  Another Roomlet Burst, L. H. Totter has sold cut his bakery business to Walter Benjamin, of Putaton. Dr. Searles, late Ohaplaip of the N. Y. State priaoa at Auburn, will deliver hia lecture, entitled "A Yotoe from the Prison,at the lit. K Church on the 30th inst. Proceeds for the benefit of the Sabbath school. iONDENSED NEWS. MINER & CO. Pittston, June 9,'88. Telephone call, 493 : i The wind and rain storm of last week tore up things iu general in the borough. The chief damage waa the blowing off of a chimney at the M. E. Church. The apire on the Presbyterian Church waa slightly bent; trees and fence* being blown down by the score. The 8-year-old child of Mr*. Evls, of Jamestown, N. Y., was burned to death while its mother was out of the house looking at a conflagration. Hartford, Jan. 18.—The annual meeting of the Connecticut Fruit Growers and Cider Makers' assooiation commenced a two days session here. Various matters concerning the making of cider and vinegar were discussed. The president thought that legislation which puts cider iu the same category as distilled liquors requiring license was unfair. John A Buss, of New V_rk, publisher of a cider journal, urged kmore general cooperation on the part of cider makers. Mr. Gould, of Lowell, Mass., advocated a vinegar law similar to that of Massachusetts, and the appointment of a vinegar and cider inspector. William A Jones, of Jonesville, submitted a paper on "Straw in the Cider Mill." Connecticut Cider Makers. West Virginia's Legislative Quarrel. Four men threw red pepper into the eyes of John Kelly, a cashier in Chicago, but wers driven off before they suoceeded in robbing him of $1,800 he was carrying. You'll Put Your Foot Id it Charleston, Jan. IB.—The senate has not yet effected an organisation. Two hours were spent in filibustering yesterday looming, when an adjournment was had until 8 o'clock p. in. The afternoon was occupied chiefly in motions to adjourn and to take recesses. This action on the part of the Republicans will delay the election of a United Stales senator until Jan. 29, and perhaps longer. The Democrats talk of adopting revolutionary measures unless the Repubiicans elect an organization soon. . D4 'Quarterly meeting services will be held at the Met hod m t church next Sunday morning. Elder Van Schoick is expected to be present. Friday preceding will be observed aa fast day and in the evening the faat day prtyer meeting will be held. Bunday school will commence at 3 p. m. if you come into the Star Shoe Store. The international poultry show at Buffalo has opened. S. C. Case, of East Pembroke, N. Y., was shot in the arm by his 7-year-old son, who was playing with a gun. New York, Jan. 16. —The three story brick building No. 716 and 717 Fifth street was destroyed by Are. When the fire was overcome the dead bodies of Josephine FarrankopT, 21 years old, of No. 69 Willett street; Maria Magdalena Straub, 24, of No. 616 Fifth stroet, and Bvtha Apple, 28, of No. 177 Ludlow street, three girls who were employed in the New fork Patent Cigar Box manufactory on the tuirJ floor of the building, w« I found smothered Three Working Olrls Smothered, Dr. J. H. Funk, of Boyertown, Fa., an extensive fruit grower, is missing, having taken with him $1,500. ▲LQER SAID TO BE AFTER A PORTFOLIO, One of my children having had a severe rase of whooping cough I wag induced to try Dr. Bull'* Cough Syrup, the child was entirely cured by the uae of two bottle*. In view of the above, I deem it a pleaauie to forward thia testimonial of Ita effieicy. It's a Bcautv. The Post says: "Gen. Alger, of Michigan, la after the war department portfolio. While he is looking after things iu the west he has sent his trusted lieutenants on to Washington to work up a sentiment among party leaders here. The first arrivals were M. S. Smith, Gen. Alger's business partner, accompanied by Mr. P. 8. McGraw. They took rooms at the Arlington and kept quiet Then, on a later train, CoL R E. Fraser, the man who nominated Alger in I he Chicago convention, arrived. He was soon closeted with Mean Smith and McGraw. They received bo callers and did not go out ail evening, but mapping out their line of The president has approved the act for the relief and civilization of the Chippewa Indians in Minnesota. It's a Fitter. Ellipse of the Moon To-night. It's a Wearer. W astinoton, Jan. 10.—The following compututi. t.s of lue lunar eclipse of Jan. 16-17 were obtained at the United Stales naval observatory: Moon enters penumbra, Uh. ;S7ni. »)s., p. in., Jan. IB; and leaves penumbra, itn. 21«n. 42s., a. in., Jan. 17, eastern standard time. For all places the greatest obscuration will be about seven-tenths of the moon's diameter. The eclipse will be visible generally throughout the United State, Europe, Africa, America and on the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Newell Go*ld, aged 60, of Milford, Mass., has been sued for breach of promise of marriage by Mis Caroline C. Adams, aged 33. Alleged White Cutis In the Uaj State. Housatonic, Mass., Jan. 16.—Two of the men who took the places of the forty striking weavers at the Mouuiuent mills wore attacked on their way home by fifteen masked men, who said they wore White Caps, and wha beat them until insensible and left them in the road. The two victims finally reached home, and, though ssriously injured, will recover. The affair causes much excitement, •ud more trouble is feared. James Bucklsy, 1936 Lombard St., Philadelphia, Pa. And the price is in reaoh of all. I carry in stock Fine (land-Sewed Shoes, Hand-Welts and Hand-Turned. Misses', Youths'and Children's Shoes of the best makes. A young man named Charles A Pries committed suicide in Buffalo because he was out of work. Ammunition for Samoua. Nxw York, Jan. Id—The steamer Saginaw, which tailed for San Domingo porta, had on board 200,000 metallic cartridges and sixty cases of rifles, oons gaed to partis* in Stimona. Minister Preston, of flayti, triad to stop the vessel, but Collector Magona aaid he had no jurisdiction, as ths goods wars oonsignsd to a nsutral port. (Ir. I. Harvey Jloarc Massachusetts ice dealers fear that an ice (amine will prevail next summer. Will M at his office every day in the week except Wednesday and Thursday. Also ever; evening during the week, for the treatment of •ye, ear and throat diseases and fitting glasses for defective vision. Jl.L TO fVA'Eli The Sutro tcnnel, in Virginia City, Nev., was sold under foreclosars on Monday for $1,336,000. 58 North Main St., Pittaton.