Evening Gazette

              fturning if ■ t. PITTSTON, PA-, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, I8S9. HDHBRH t»4« I Voklr EalmfclUhra 1830 f TWO C». NTS Teti Cell)* « link SAMOAN CONTROVERSY. RIVERSIDE PENITENTIARY. WHAT IS GOING ON NOW? PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE. HE IS BROUGHT TO BAY. UNSEEMLY HASTE. pov»i A W1H Contest Begun Before the Testator The Investigation Ended, But Its Besult Will Not Be Known for Several Buys. Four Cabinet Possibilities in Measures of General Interest in Both Branches—.Remembering the IDeari. Le Caron's Evidence Broken on Rbadino, Pa., Feb. 8.—John Kirby, an aged and well to do citizen, died on Tuesday and was not buried until to-day, yet a contest has already begun over his estate, which promisee to be a long and bitter one. It was opened Thursday by the filing at a protest by his widow against the probate of his will, although no document of the kind has as yet been filed. Mr. Kirby, about three years ago, married a female book canvasser, who was younger than some of his children, and ever since then their family quarrels have frequently obtruded upon the public and once were brought into court. The children were very much opposed to their young stepmother, and jhey and Mrs. Kirby in turn gained ascendancy over their father, but lately husband and wife have been living together quietly. It is said that both the wife and the children have wills in their possession, and that there will be a fierce contest as to which is authentic. Mr. Kirby's estate amounts to about $50,000. Is In His Grave. The Much Discussed Protocols Pittsburg, Feb. 9.—The penitentiary investigation was resumed yesterday afternoon, the defense continuing the examination of Prison Physician Rankin and other officials of the institution. Officer Bayne had heard hospital patients cry out when the electric battery was applied to them. Several witnesses had heard Dr. Maharneke use very profane language while in the hospital. Warden Wright stated to the board of inspectors that he considered Dr. Maharneke a model hospital steward. IIarrisbitbu, Feb. 9.—The senate was very busy all the morning, but little of its work was of special importance or interest. The bill dividing the cities of the state into threo classes was passer! on first reading. Cross Examination. Before Congress. New York. SIR CHARLES TOO SHARP FOR HIM HOW THE THREE NATIONS STAND. NEW* PIATT, Ml Mil!It, HISOOCK. Germany Wanted That Part of the Earth All Arrive Almost StuiuUaiiunufilj But The desk occupied by the lute Senator Taylor was draped in mourning and ornamented with flowers. Senator Peters stated that the members of the senate were exported to attend the funeral on Sunday at 1 from his late residence in Philadelphia, and that it was understood that the senators residing out of the eity would meet at the Hotel Lafayette at 11 o'clock a. m. Sunday. He Utterly Fail* to Substantiate Hli Alio- Known a* Samoa, hut Mr. Bayard Ob- Tliey Wo Not Meet—Sl|piiftc»nt Shtte- latlona of Conspiracy — An Ofejeet of Jected—Synopsis of the Contents of the ment In a Republican I'uper-—Fresh Scorn In London—His Statements Bo- Correspondence and Protocols. Gossip fro in lndianajHDlU. futed by Parties Implicated. Washington, Feb. 9.—The president sent to congress copies of the communications which passed between the government and the representatives of the German government regarding the Samoan matter; also copies of the protocols of the conference betweeh the representatives of Germany, England and the United States, held in Washington on Aug. 18. The re very voluminous, especially the protocols, which cover about filty large pages ol closely printed matter. New York, Feb. 0.—John C. New, God. Harrison's personal friend, alleged conlldential messenger and supixsed choice as substitute for Senator Allison as head of the treasury department, has arrived in the city. Perhaps there is no connection, but in view of this fact the following statement in a leading Republican paper is rather significant: London, Feb. 9.— Sir Charles Russell's cross examination of Maj. Le Caron, alias Beach, before the Parnell commission was severs and astute, and resulted a general uncovering And shaking up of the witness' previous statements. He succeeded in getting admissions upsetting hating features of his evidence regarding Parnell's visit to America. On advioe the prosecution did not offer rebuttal testimony. At 10:30 o'clock the board of inspector* declared the investigation ended. President Kelly state:! tli.it the board would carefully arrange aud review the testimony and will render a verdict as soon as powible. This will probably require several days.  The senate adjourned to Tuesday at!) p. «, The house received a favorablo report fruni the committee on the bill establishing certain legal holidays, including election day and every Saturday afternoon from June 16 to Sept 16. 6 POWDER "Certain definite information regarding President Harrison's cabinet comes from Indianapolis, its source being such as to command the fullest confidence. It is to the effect: Mr. Taggart called up the resolution to place the antwlressod meat bill ou the calendar. This is the grander bill that was killed In committee. There was no debate, the yeas and nays being called and the resolution defeated by 79 yeas to 75 nays—not receiving a two-thirds vote. # Again and again was the witness compelled to admit that the meetings held by Parnell while in the United States were presided over by governors, generals, judges, clergymen and others of high standing in the community, and that they were attended by the best 'j lasses—the commercial, professional, legs J, artistic and literary. Le Caron failed to specify a single conspiracy meeting organized as stated in his direct testimony. DYNAMITE IN NEW YORK. Among the the important documents is a paraphrase of Bismarck's instructions to Count Arco Valley, and Secretary Bayard's reply. Iu Bismarck's communication to his minister he says that the present situation in Samoa requires a renewal of the conference last summer. The position of the three treaty powers in the civilized world makes it their duty to put a stop to the bloody war, which is accompanied by barbarous customs. The best method, he says, seems to be a resumption of the consultation which took place in Washington. He then requests a renewal of the conference, which, he says, seems proper should change in regular turn, and to be this time held in Berlin. He says the supposition that Germany will not be satisfied with a neutral position in Samoa is unfounded, as has already been declared in conference. Germany simply desires to create a condition which off era permanent security to commerce, and for bringing an end to bloodshed, and will give permanent safety to the commercial interests of the three powers. Nearly Successful Attempt to Plow Vp a Recently 3oycoittNl Brewery — Narrow Escape of Employes. A REMARKABLE CONTEST. Hot Fights, Legal and Physical, for tho Possession of. the Two Children of Mr. "First—That no New York man will receive the treasury portfolio, "Second—That the appointment will go to Other routine business was transacted and the houto adjourned to Monday at 8 p. in. Absolutely Pure. New York, Feb, 9.—About 5:80 last evening Stevenson's brewery at Fortieth street and Tenth avenue wa* shaken up, and newly every window for a block in all directions, by a terrific explosion, the shook of which was felt all over the city. The fire department and police reserves were called to the spot, but it was only after a long search that the origin of the explosion was traced. It was found that a dynamite bomb or something of *je kind had exploded in one of the coal shutes of the brewery, breaking through a two foot stone wall and demolishing the shute and the stone work all around it. The building itself was intact, except the windows, and the only damage to the other buildings was in broken glass. The occupants of the tenements surrounding the brewery wore very much frightened, and several women suffered from shock, but no one was seriously injured. No fragment of a bomb or anything to indicate "he nature of the explosive could be found, 3ut a number of pieces of tin, which nobody could account for, were picked up in a tenement opposite the brewery. The shock upset a stove and a small lire resulted, which was /oon controlled by the firemen. Thev»'xplosion occurred just as the brewery was closing up, ind Mr. Stevenson and his employes think they had a lucky escape. There was a boycott on Stevenson's ale for a long time, due to illegations that non-union wages were being paid, but Stevenson's own men did not join in it and stuck by him until the boycott was leclared unjust and was removed. Whether these facts have any connection with the exolosion is not known. This powder never varies. A marvel of i nrfty, strength and wholesome ness. More economical thtn (he ordin»iy ki* ds. ai d cannot be sold in compel ition with the multi ude of low teC , shor ight aluin or phosphate powers. Sold rvht iv. cant. Hoyal Bakikq Powoku Co., H6 Wail St., N. Y. and Bfrs. Stark, of Wllllamsport. a western man. New York Legislature. Philadelphia, Feh 9.—News of one of the most remarkable conttats ovat the possession of two children at LnWisburg has just reached here. Wesley Stark, employed on The Williamsport Sun and Banner, a man of good standing, took his two children to his mother's house in Lewisburg. "nurd—That Mr. John C. New, of Indianapolis, will be the next secretary of the treasury if be chooses to accept the office. Albany, Feb. 9.—The legislar on in the senate was almost exclusively devoted to New York and Brooklyn affairs. The session of the house was brief and unimportant. Senator Vedder has called a caucus of .Republican senators for Monday evening. Its purpose is to secure an understanding and to formulate a policy with reference to legislation, and more particularly on the accumulating schemes for piling up the tax rate by the increase of official salaries. Two attempts to caucus on this and other pending matters of legislation have been defeated by absenteeism.The commission adjourned until Tuesday next. The most intense interest is being taken in the testimony of Dr Le. Caron, "the American informer," before the Parnell commission. The newspapers, however, dare not comment upon his examination because of their fear of being arraigned for contempt; but the pros and cons of the position taken by the informer, who is rapidly becoming an object of greater detestation among Nationalists and loathing among Tories than Carey ever was, are fully debated in the clubs of both parties, where nothing good of him can be heard. The Liberals are enthusiastic over the admission of the informer that be was in the pay and confidence of both sides, and claim that by his •own admission hi* testimony is good for uothing. "Fourth—That any remaining seat in the cabinet, with the exception of that of secretary of state, is open to Hon. Thomas C. Piatt, of New York." ! MUSIC HALL. Mi-s. Stark alleges that her husband drugged her in order to abduct the children. Learning of their whereabouts she drove to Lewisburg to secure thom. She applied to the elder Mrs. Stark in vain for them, the latter locking up her daughter-in-law and the children in the house with herself in order to prevent their departure. Young Mrs. Stark, becoming desperate, kicked out the sash in a window and handed the two children to her sister through the aperture. The two sisters then drove off rapidly for Mrs. Stark's home. John C. New arrived from Indianapolis yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock and registered at the Qilsey house. Senator Frank Hiscock got in from Washington about the same time, and put up in his old at the Fifth Avenue. Warner Miller also returned from the capital at 10 o'clock in the evening and stopped at the Fifth Avenue With Piatt, Miller and Hiscock under till same room, and the wary Hoosier only a few blocks away, there was plenty of cabinet speculation and suspicions that at last the vexed question would be settled amicably by a conference. Saturday, February 9th. MATINEE AT 2 P. M. BliIflD TOJW NEWS OF OUR NEIGH«0T.3. THK WORLD FAMOUS MUSICAL PRODIGY Happenings of Interest in Several States Hi-* imitations ot the organ, b*g pCpe, music box, banjo, and the battle of HIutins*a, of the marching of the at mies at the sound of the drum while 1 he railroad traina come in wit re n force • ems is wonnetful. 1 hen he plajs Yankee D» o die with one hand, ngfed Banner with the other at lha some time singing a thiol pit ce. Bayard replies, saying that the president directs him to say he fully shares the desire expressed by the chancellor to restore peace and order in Samoa. He clearly recognizes the duty of the powerful nations of Christendom to deal with those people in a manner which shall end the troubles and aid the;;) in establishing a safe and wise form of government. He expresses bis acceptance of the proposition to resume the conference on the basis of recognized independence for Samoa and equal rights for the three treaty powers. The sooner this is begun the better. It seems essential that a truce be declared at once. He adds that the proposition for a resumption of the conference is as frankly adopted by the United States as it is given by Germany, with the suggestion that the representatives of the three powers be directed to suspend belligerent Action. The announcement of the conference, he believes, would cause a cessation of hostilities among the natives. The election of a king by theni would be a long stop toward harmony, and except as such election of a king might change the situation it might remain as it is pending the conference. The charges that German- American representatives there have incited the natives to hostilities, he thinks, are unfounded.The executive and advisory board of the Oil Producer's Protective association at a meeting at Oil City, Pa., passed resolutions that the 3,500,000 barrels of oil held by the board for producers under contract with the Standard Oil company is a standing menace to the market, and causes much lower prices than the situation warrants, and that therefore no part of the oil will be sold prior to May 1 below $1 a barrel. Briefly Chronicled. Friends of Mr. Stark in Lewisburg organized a pursuing party, and, telephoning ahead, had the occupants of the carriage halted at a tollgate near Milton, where they were overtaken and brought back into Union county without a warrant. United States Marshal Dill, of Philadelphia, who continues his law practice at Lewisburg, had been retained as counsel by Mr. Stark's friends, and he advised the pursuers to get postessldh of the children at any risk, which they did. Lord Mayor Sexton, of telegraphs, that Le Carron's statements concerning him are absolutely untrue. Mr. Sexton alleges that ho lias never met Le Carron, and that the witness' connection of his name with -.that of Brennan on the occasion of the lat* tar's departure for London is absolutely a fabrication.  Police Commissioner Stephen B. French called on Mr. New and dined with him. They chatted together for about an hour and a half and presumably talked politics, but in an informal way entirely. P ices 60. 85 and 26 ct». Matinee 50. 35 and 2Se. Children 15c. Diagram open Thursday, Feb. 7th, MUSIC HALL. A reporter talked with Mr. New. "There really is no reason why I should see you about politics," he said, "as I have absolutely nothing to talk about There is nothing new about the cabinet so far as I am informed. I surely am not carrying a portfolio around with me, although you gentlemen in New York have been so kind and complimentary in your references to my chances. As a matter of fact, my business here is private, and when it is transacted I shall go home." Monday, February ntli. The Jolly German Comedian and DENYING LE CARON'S STORY The winter carnival has attracted an army of crooks to Montreal, and among thorn arrested on suspicion are Edward Boyle, of Philadelphia, and John Thompson, of Harris- Imrg. Sweet Singer CHA8. A. "Milwaukee Irishmen Greatly Agitated by Mhi. Stark engaged Charles 8. Wolfe, the famous Republican kicker, and the children were rekidnapped. Judge Bucher ordered the mother to produce the children in the evening at a special session of court. Meantime Mr. Stark had arrived in Lewisburg, and as Wolfe, the women and children were returning to Wolfe's office Stark and several of his relatives rushed out of an alley and attempted to take the children from the women by force. the Informer's Statements. Milwaukee, Feb. 9.— Milwaukee Irishmen are greatly stirred up over the statements made by Maj. Beach before the Parnell commission regarding an alleged meeting with President Sullivan of tlio National League here, in May, WS83. J. G. Donnelly, register of probate of this county, who is state executive of the League, was asked what is thought of Beach's disclosure-!. Three members of Daniel Cunningham's family, at Elizabeth, N. J., narrowly escaped suffocation before escaping from their burning house, which was destroyed. The horses drawing a steamer to the Are ran away, and the drjver, John Howe, was thrown from his seat And fatally injured. GARDNER Freeholder* Indicted. Jersey City, Feb. 9.—It is said that the fraud jury of Hudson county has found inlictments against fourteen members of the board of chosen freeholders, including Messrs. Boyle, Kimmarty, Tierney, Roheton, Smith, Steger, Pairson, Hennessey, Griffin, McDonough, Talten, Noovan and Kilroy, known as the "combine," Freeholder Nelson, who was technically involved with the board, is said to be the fourteenth man. The indictments are said to be for pialfeasance in office, with oounte for exceeding appropriations, conspiracy and collusion in paying fraudulent claims: for awarding contracts not to the lowest bidder, and for contracting requisition bills in excess of the legal limit. Mr. Piatt said: "Don't ask me for any news. You ought to be able to tell me some, as I have not heard any lately. I have not seen Mr. New yet, but may before he leaves New York." (OUR KARL)  Under the management of Sidney R. KIHp, in his new iousaiitic picturesque comedy, A free fight ensued. William Guinter, a member of the Methodist church, caught Mr. Wolfe by the coat collar, and only let go when young Joe Wolfe, the athletic son of the lawyer, compelled him to do so. Mr. Leiser threw a large law book at Guinter, which struck him on the head. Fatherland. Warner Miller went to his roota immediately after his arrival from Washington. "I have had no time to talk since I reached the city," ho remarked, "and have no information. In Washington everybody seems to be adrift on the cabinet question, and so I decided to eome baok. Alter all, New York is the only place to find out anything about the cabinet." Fire destroyed the Allegheny Valley railroad depot at Hockland, Pa., and the dwellings of Mrs. Porter and Mrs. White, the latter lady bsing seriously burned. "I think," said Mr. Donnelly, "that if the rest of his testimony be as reliable as that wherein he mentions Milwaukee, he will strangle himself in perjury before he finishes his tale. His alleged conversation with Alexander Sullivan in Milwaukee on the occa won of the Egan-Sullivan meeting in 1883 Is abaolutsiy false, and many besides myself prove its falsity. On the evening of the meeting referred to Mr. Sullivan arrived here from Chicago «i the 8 p. m. train. He was met at the depot by a committee, of which I was a member, and eeoorted first to the Plankinton and then to the Academy. I was with him during the whole time and sat by him on the platform through the meeting. After the meeting we returned with him to the Pianldnton, and despite our earnest efforts to prevail on him to stay over night, he left for Chicago on the 3 a. m. train. There was not u moment of the time he was here that lie was not in the company of well known citizens, and the conversation which he had was certainly not. of a violent or revolutionary character. Beach was not in his company uor, to my knowledge, In Milwaukee at the time." LIFE IN THE TYROL New Sours! New 'horusee! Everything N«w! BeautiCul Kcenery! Double Tyrolean Quartette! tSyUsual prices. Diagram open Friday, Feb. 8th, at 9a m. It is said Governor Beaver will summarily dismiss the trustoe of the Miliars' hospital in Schuylkill count)', Pa., as the institution has been needlessly run in debt. In the evening the court-house was crowded with the best people of the place until nearly midnight, listening to evidence. Stark charged his wife with being a habitual drunkard. Mrs. Stark denied this, but admitted that she took liquor occasionally for pulmonary trouble. She also charged her husband with being too free with a good looking domestic, and at the conclusion Judge Bucher made an order giving the two children to the custody of the grandmother. This created great dissatisfaction among the spectators. The children screamel, the women cried, loud murmurs of ditsent arose frpm all sides, and the court rapped vainly for order. Then the judge changed his mind and awarded the younger child to her mother. The protocols give the history of Wx sessions of the conference. In the first session propositions were submitted by each of the three representatives—Bayard, West and Count Alvensleben. The proposition of Mr. Bayard provides for the independence and autonomy of Samoa, for the continuation in power oi King Malietoa, for the election of a counci to administer the government, for the selection of native advisers for the kin;, anu the creation of a land commission to post upon 'and claims of foreigners. A man who gave his name as Charles Smith and his residence as Jersey City attempted to enter the residence of Mr. Darby, in Ptjtladel. phia, with burglarious intent, and received u, charge of bird shot lull in the Iac;\ Found a( Lasi in PiiisioM Indianapolis, Feb. 9.—The persistency with which the patrons of the Windom boom have urged and backed it seems to have won a few friends for it here, but as yet the great burden of opipiop is tUflt no prwffer has been made to the Mlnnenotian, and that his name is not written on the mystic scroll of probability. That Alfred D'olges Ail-Wool Felt Shoes and Slippers, give comfort to cold aud tender Itet; ior sale at the All's Well That Ends Well. HosEi-ANp, N- J,, Feb. 9,—Social circles here are much disturbed over the elopement of 18-year-old John Vinoent and pretty 17- year-old Carrie Love. On Sunday night Mr. Love forbade the young man's attentions to his daughter on the ground that both were too young, When John visited the Love residence on Uonday night the young lovers met clandestinely and drove to Verona, where they were married by Rev. Mr. Berry. When they returned home Papa {jove wa» wrothy, and the bride and groom found shelter elsewhere. Since then they have been forgiven, and yesterday it was said they re turned to the Love residence and are now happy- " Mrs. Eliza Stryker, aged 81), died suddenly at Spots wood, N. J., from the etfccts of cut* ting a new set of teeth. Star Shoe Slore. The will of Sarat) J, Lattiinpr, the widow of Henry O. Lattimer, vfho died ut I'.aiufleld, N. J., several days ago, leaves to the Hev. K. D. Ketchain, her pastor, js 10,000; to t«m First Presbyterian church, now being erected, (40,000; to the Young Men's Christian association, (2,000; Children's home, $2,000. So far as any talk here is worth credit, there is value to be attached to the statement (without citing the name of the author) that John C. New was nearer the treasury goal last night than he has ever been. It is worth repeating that some arrangement has been made of late between Harrison and New. Its exact nature can be only speculated on at bent But the goesipe here have just evolved a theory, to wit, that it was Gen. Harrison's intention from the first to make New handle the money in case Allison wouldn't. The proposition of the German minister i* for the election of 4 king, the creation of a land commission and tliu appointment of ai; adviser of the king, who is to share with Inn the administration of thu government Thit ■'adviser" Germany proposes shall be named by the treaty power having the largest interests in Samoa, which it is conceded by all would have been Germany. I also solicit your careful incpectiou of my fine line of ladies', gents', youths', misses', and children's footwear, which has been purchased direct from the leading shoe factories, with great car?, and is as nice as was ever brought to Pitteton. I guarantee you a fit, good style and value re ceived. No trouble to show g« ods at any time. Yours respectively, Another outbreak occurred, and a free fight in the presence of the court was averted only by the officials. Judge Bucher third decision, giving both children to their mother. August Schmidt, a well known Jersey City jeweler, is missing, and his friends fear suicide, as he is subject to fits of insanity. Mr. Wolfe furnished $300 for their appearance in court next Wednesday, when more sensational testimony be givon. It is now thought that IvaysDr, the Philadelphia street car conductor, wiio murdered his sweetheart, attempted to murder his wife, and committed suicide, was insane, The coroner's jury has rendered a verdict that "Annie Klaus came to her death from hemorrhage of the brain, the result of a gunshot wound at the hands of Otto Kayser, .and that Otto Kayser came to his deuiii by his own hand with suicidal intent." "You are certain Beach or Dr. Ij» Caron C■011 Id not have seen Sullivan here!" "Positively, neither at that nor at any other time. Sullivan and Egan will oo-opprate with any rational movement having for its object Ireland's freedom, but you may be .sure that they will never be found in the .company of fools or fanatics." The British minister follows with a proposition similar to that of Germany, providing for the appointment of an adviser by the power ha\ ing the largest interest, but for a change of advisers after a term of years. Uther places in the cabinet make little talk here now, save that the chatter of idle tongues echoes a little oftener than it did the name of Rusk for war. ANOTHER BIG DEFALCATION Labor Riots In llome. Cashier Gookin Stole About • C o.ooo from the Manhattan Klevuted, Roue, Feb. 9.—Ten thousand of the unemployed laboring class rioted in this city. The mob looted wjd shops, smashed windows and street lamps and attempted to builo barricades to protect themselves against the troops. In the fight that followed scores ol the rioters were wounded, also a dozen policemen. The military were finally successfu. in dispersing the mob. The cause of the riot, is due to the reoent activity of the socialistwho have been sproading thoir doctrine: among the laboring claate* und espeoiully thou actually without work. A. L. TOWNEK, New York, Feb. 9.—A. S. Gookip, cashier of the Manhattan Elevated Railroad, has been discovered to bo a defaulter to the extent of $00,000. Three days ago he failed to appear at the company's offices, 79 Broadway, and an examination of his books resulted in the discovery of his defalcation. Vice-President Galloway said that he could not give the particulars of Mr. Gookin's wrongdoings, but acknowledged that he had filched something in the neighborhood of $60,000 to $70,000. He refused to say whether any cull), munication had been had with Gookin since his flight. It was learned that Gookin had entire charge of the pay rolls of the company, and he came by his iil gotten wealth by carrying the names o; 4 number of mythical {lersous on the rolls of the four elevated roads. One of the attaches of the roa4 stated chat rumors of irregularities on the part ef Gookin had been in circulation several days, and that Gookin had been questioned by his superiors and admitted his guilt. He was then given an opportunity to resign on condition that restitution I/j ut4C4« by bis friends Mr. Gookin has not beau ufc Ills office jthw? Tuesday last, and the officials solemnly declare they are ignorant of his whereabouts. Mr. Gookin has beeq in the employ of the road for a number pf years as head cashier and was very popular with the oftiot-is and employes of the company. Goo&n was seen by a reporter and denied the story of fej.s defalcation. There is no doubt, however, of a s()oj-tage in the ac counts. The company's officer's tj$y there have been some slight Irregularities, Tfegre is a disposition to hush the matter up, and Mr, Gookin will probably not be prosecuted. He has resigned. The history of the conference* as evidenced by the six protocols shows that Bayard objected to that feature of the German proposition wliieh provjde4 fpr the appointment 01 au adviser by the power having the largesi interests, and Insisted tluvt this would practically place Germany in control of the Samoaii go vernment. At the sixth conference Bayaro proposed that the conference should be suspended and that each member confer with his own government on the question and the eon.-' fereuce be resumed in the following autumn, which was agreed to, and the conference adjourns!.58 N. Main SI. London, Feb, 9.—It is understood thftt the cabinet has decided to modify the treatment of Irish political prisoners, presumably because of the numerous demonstrations recently held to protest against the brutality of the Oloiunel officials towards Mr. O'Brien. The enormous protest meeting to be held in Hyde park is regarded ps the initiative of a movement to compass the dismissal of Mr. Balfour from the cabinet, and in connection with the gathering it is proposed to circulate throughout England q petition to the queen praying for his removal as a measure looking to the benefit of Ireland and the welfare of England.  An Uprising Against Balfour. PATRICK EGAN ON LE CARON John Gitkin, of CarlxmUale, Pa., received a White Cap notice to pay up a long standing debt or receive the coiibequcnces, and ho thought it a joke. Ho ciiaugvd Ins mind whbS he was seized by .four wliito cupped men, wi?o tied a rope around his bouy and lowered him into the river liiie.1 with flouting ice aud ducked him a dozen tiim*. He is BPIW| \ /tBPI Rvwfl BJE3 The Informer In Ika Northern Army as aa lawcou», Neb., Feb. 9.—Hon. Patrick Egan in a conversation regarding the testimony of Beach before the Parnell investigation committee, said: "I Diet Beach in Paris in the ■early part of 1881, under the name of Dr. Le Caron. Having letters of introduction to uie from some acquaintances on this side, I treated him kindly, but there was no special •confidence between us whatsoever. He told me then that be was a native of France, that tits family had emigrated to America when he was quite young, b«t that he bad gone back Caml studied medicine in Paris and then mottled in America. He certainly spoke French like a native and had all the appearunce of a Frenchman. Under those circum•stancos, it is not probabto, even if I had such -confidences to give, that I would have intrusted them to a comparative atrauger, and as to Mr. Parnell having talked to this it)## in the nay be describes, the idea is simply ridiculous. I met JDo Caron in America C111 throe or four occasions, but our meetings were entirely casual. It seems to we that his evideuce is made up of about 3 jwr Cent.' of truth and 95 per cent, of lies. He made tme important admission. He said he had only received a jiortion of his pay from lite British government, and, of course, the of the other and no doubt more im(KirtMt portion would be contingent upon liie cotwtdetcness of the case he would be able to make as a witness. Kngllsh S|DD. now ill. Die Days of the Republic Are Numbered. London', Feb. 9.—Since the election of Gen. Boujanger jt| the department of tfee Seine thC French royalists here and on the continent have been very active. Emissaries have beei: passing to and fro, secret meetings have bee: held in Paris, and at banquets it has bee] openljr avowed that a "restoration" is sougli and the days of the republic are numbered, l'he Orleanist committee has been summoned tomaetatthe house of the count of Pari) here next weak. A special from Oonneilsviile says: The coke strike is practically endod. Ail are ut work except the Standard, Jimtowu ana ammo th. They probably will tie in a tew nays. The Conference Will llegln 90011. Berlin, Feb. 9.—The Samoan conference will bo begun in a few flays. The visit oi Lord Charles Boresford to Berlin is understate to be connected therewith. A meteor was seen from New iii unswicit in the southwestern sky about o'eioc* in tlu. evening, traveling in a westerly direction, li exploded with a report thai was luard lor miles around, and made a magnificent display of many colored tires. Pittsburg, Fab. 9.—A party of 110 coal miners left this city destined to the new coa.1 fields of the Seattle Coal company, in Wash jngton territory, where they are guaranteed employment at #3 u dny. One hundred expert miners from the Hocking Valley region joinod the party at Columbus, O. The party occupies special coaches, provided by the coal company's agent. Another party of miners is now orguuusing, and will leave for Seattle in a few days. Coal Aimers Going West. The rpcs.ll of Mr. Bewail, the Amoricm consul at Samo*, is generally looked upon with favor her*, and the newspapers are urging the recall of the English consul also. Pittsburg, Pa., Feb. 9.— A Lima, O., special to the Times says: A band of men disguised as White Caps broke into the residence of Wesley Osman, a wealthy farmer, Thursday night. The occupautq of the house weiv and bound,and $1,000 in easli aiiu notes to the value of $500 were stolen. Unman, his wife and son did not succeed in freeing themselves until 5 o'clock last evening. Tnere is no clew to the robbers. White Cap BurglutS. A Lordly Monopoly. Four Suits for Criminal Libel The Very Lai est Titusville, Pa., Feb. 9.—A number ol capjtaljst*, principally from Titusville, formal a stock company tH(l years ago, patented a body of water known as Oil Creek lake, in Crawford county, sixteen miles north of thit city, fenced in the lake, built a large hotel and established a summer resort, taking the luimo of the OanadoUta clu'o. This company has proved extremely offensive to the farmers and residents of tho vicinity, forcing them to pay for privileges that belonged to their fathers anil grandfathers. The angry farmers iiaye now forwarded a petition to Governor Beaver to a wit yf scire facias, citing tho CanndohUi club to show caiwe l*hy the patent for the lake should uot be annulled, as the lake is navigable and was used as a thoroughfare from time immemorial. Pittsburg, Feb. 9.—George Shiras, Jr.. and C. C. Dickey will enter two suits each 01 behalf of C. TV*. Robinson, a member of tlu legisjalnrt', against Dr. E. K. Gilliford one George Southwell, of Allegheny, The aotioi Will to for criminal libel, the damages to h asked tor being fixed at $50,000 in each cas-. The prosecutions grow out of open letter which the defendants sent to Harrisburg, i: which, it is alleged, they attempted todamag' Mr. Robinson's reputation. FOR SALE BY A Disastrous Failure. I. L. BEVflfl. Boston, Feb. ».—Commercial circles were startled to lbarn that the Pacific Guano Company had been attached by the Lynn Institution for Savings, and, in consequence, had made an alignment to John C. Ropdb. The liabilities were reported at $1,000,000. Glidden & Curtis, the company's selling agents, were carried down in the U|'«sh and made an assignment also to Ropes. Their liabilities are unknown, but are probably heavy. Other concerns are also involved. \TOTlCEIS F1EHEBY GIVES THAT BY V. l\ vow of a majority In iiuCnb*-r anil value, the members of the Clear Hpriug Coal Coinpai V Limited have determined tl ar, the said aaaociutio'i shall be forthwith dlnao ved; that N E.ltlcf, J. L. Cake and \. Mel. DrtvVitt. hav«» been e toced by the membera of t1 e a sociation as Ihd liqu da' to* tiu»tees tv wind up th«* con »»rnt ant d siiibute the net assets thereof among the men - bers tatter jayuient of nil indebtedness iDnd 1ft*.- billlles) under the direction of iii«$ Court of Comman Fleas t f Luzerne eoun y. and t. at a plu rion wlillm made to i.ai l Oourt far a decree of diss-D1 uilor. of the -ai t a-social ion. Lkwiston, Me., Feb. 0.—The Styto Grand Army encampment elected Col. F. M. Drew, of Lewiston, ns department commander; delegates to the encampment at Milwaukee next August, Q. H. bhinn, WilliaH. Hull* ton, W. H. Watson, John D. Host, G. N. Beynolds, James £. Parsons, A. H. l.iiuoln, James A CMM*k, Thomas (i. Libby. Maine G. A. R. Election, Nb\V York, Feb. 0.—Advicesby thesteemn: Qzama, which arrived from ijuyti, are to tl.t effect that Gen. Jiippolyte was on Jan. at, formally saluted by the United States steamer Atlanta while he was being rowed to tlvit vessel in a small boat Minister Prest D i announced that he had received a dispatch informing him that thp British JVench gov-, eniinonts hqd qfilcially recognized Gen, Legitime as the president of the Haytian republic. New* Irom If ay 11, "During the civil war in America England •jiad her spies in the Union army, so that she cujght have information to enable her to .crijiplo the north at some critical moment by mUmliax recognition to the Confederacy, And from all I can learn I have reason to belt eve that Beach was one of those employed iby lCngland in that service." Three Victims of » Savage Dog. Rid Bank, N. J., Feb, tt-—Walter, the JOyear-old son of Adam Lougstreet, was serti onsly bitten yesterday afternoon by a bulldog owned by Augustus Brandes. The dog is usually kept chained, and while the lad wascroesing a field on his way home to dinner the boast broke his chain and attacked him. Mrs. Longstreet went to h -r win's assistance, and was herself frightfully fc.ciur The dog's master, in tearing him away from Mrs. Longstreet, was also bitten ou the hand. The lad was bitten in eleven places on his legs, and in some places pieces of (lesh w ere torn out. Iff*use aD)D' Senate. A Mml«rn Juggernaut. Weather Indications Colder; winds becoming easterly any person having auy claim against the a*foclation are r»q'ie*ted to i»nwLt the smie either of th° trustees or at the office of the company In \V*at 11 ts on fl/ftt K. P. & J. V. DARLING, Solicitors. Washin0TON, Feb. V, r- house won after meeting took up the army appropriation bill. An amendment appropriating ♦20,000 for the purchase of muskets was adopted, The committee then rose and the bill was passed. The agricultural bill tyns ciso passed. St. Lou ib, Feb. 9.— afternoon a fire engine going to a tire frightened a horse attached to a wagon owned by M. Ward, of 315 South Twenty-second street. Ward was thrown from the wagon and probably fatally Injured. Maggie Brown, agod (i years, was rim ovor and instantly killed. Charley Hallis aud Miss Annie Mcliinuis were run over and instantly killed. A Singular Accident. It is no exaggeration to say that Kennedy ia second to noon as a caterer and restaurauteur. No restauraot iu Wtlkes-Barre has « better reputation for good f*re, nod prompt, polite service than Kennedy's, on tho north aide of the pquare. His reKl&rtrnni at the Valley depot is the prtde of the roud and of the traveling public. Nulll Seciindiia Htimuu1, Conn., Feb. 8.—Dourge Johnsinn, amptoyed in the electric light works here, tied a cloth saturated with alcohol about bts fcead to relieve (fee headache from which he •ras suffering. A few moments later he passed «ndir a large bait in tho works and a spark of •electricity jumped from the belt and ignited the alcohol, burning Johnston terribly. New Chapter House Dedication, 4 ii n o it nee ill c nt Bethlehem, Pa,, Feb. 9,—The new Chapter House of the Alpha of Pennsylvania of the bigma Phi fraternity was opened last night with usual ceremonies. The building is a picturesque structure in the old colonial style of architecture, situated on an eminence commanding a fine view of the volley. Many irominent people ffyiq all parts of  liimtry »erj jUttsijat, To the ( it zent of the. Firnt and Second Wanls of the of Pittstoi*: The naval and fortification appropriation bills were placed on the senato calendar. 1 hereby announce to yon mat i an. a candidate for re-elj*crloii f Dr thn o'fie-? of Justice of the Habeas Corpus for O'Brlep, The president sent to the senate the nomination of Carroll D. Wright, of Massachusetts, to bo commissioner of labor. Missionary Captives Released. P«*oce, ami ask Do.tr support a/»d vores on next election day. JOHN JORDAN. Dublin, Feb. 9.—The court of queen's bench has granted a writ of habeas for Mr, William O'Brien in order )hat he may be orranged in the Kilhuuey court on Tuesday for inciting tenants to adopt the plan of eompaigu. Zanzibar, Feb. 0.—An of the East Africa C'tj'njwtuy h?ys qbcained the release qf thq Cafhcilio masiouories held by the ntttves, by paying the ransom demanded by Bushiri, the leade: of the Arab insurgents. XV, H, C'hIIVH'G ( vjUeallj J|), Camlltlare B-'oi t'tMuiable. Sew York, Feb.. 9,—Jt ts announced here ibat after March 4 CoJ. Daniel ft kamont, private secretary to President Cleveland, wW —— the position of general passenger agent tot the Hew York Central railroad, made vacant bf the want death of Mr. Henry CL Mam*. Uwi Uwwt'i New Job. New Haven, Fob, 9.—W. H. Converse, president of tile Winchester Arms company, is lying critically ill at his home. A tumor was removed from his neck by Dr. Whlttomore and Dr. McBurney, of New York. Dr. Whittemore expressed a doubt as to whether Mr. Converse could live. 1 Jfflre to announce tha* I wil 1m« a rarVklat* for Conatitble before the Citfz ;na' Convention of Went I'ittston  ortd New Jerstjr Oarsmen, Kilbride Hciitenced. Newark, N. J., Feb. 9.—The Passaic River Amateur Rowing association at its annual meeting last night elected J. Wood Adams commodore, and decided to hold its annual regatta on May SO (Deooratiou day.) Denver, Col.. Feb. Judge Rueker assaulted Col. Arkins Oil the street, on account of Col. Arkins' remarks In 3uw York about tbe Blackburn iyiljaflt. Belligerent Judge Rueker. Our qiaouiacluro ur doors ami wiodows w. if. \vAI.Tf.it Di bmn, Feb, 9.—Mr. Denis Kilbride, member of Parliament for (iouth Kerry, was sentenced to th: e i months in jail.' ure the bMl, nod our late prices are ibe lowest For lte;il. Id the market. J. K. Pattiusos k Co. A Hail tu ihu Mc 'amii block, Fit'ston- A' lot of ttltiigba, tv.il h-r. *~m for * Kale cb*MHD. r. B. McCANN A.