Evening Gazette

              * NUMERIC | Weekly K.lnblUli.U 1850 j ,  NEWS FROM THE CAPITAL the new baseball league. I PITTSTON, PA , TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, I8S9- I TWUOEm \ Teu CeniH a Week PRACTICALLY COMPLETE SOME EUROPEAN EVENTS. HE WAS VERY FRESH, Coods A UUm&n'a Trade Palace is crowded to-day owing; to the fire l«et week Several thouHX'd dollars worth C f Cloak", Phawla, Bin ket8. Hosiery, Underwear, Meii's Cups, Gloves, Tiblo Liijeo, Towfl*, eic. slightly datn* »iSfpd by water arjd smoke, are being sold regardless of cof-t. On Ac-count of ilie Fire J __ More Than Applications Knoofh to Fill n .. , . ... , Ont the Atlantic Association. President Clcvelind Nominates Xkw York, Feb. 12.—At a meeting here of a Cabinet Officer. "10 -At'antic Baseball association the New Haven and Wilkesbarre clubs were admitted, NEW JERSEY LEGISLATURE. Anil So the Green Goodn Man Soil I II hn tD A Harrison Visitor's Impres- McDcrmltt Hits Back—Fuller Legh'ated Out of (Office. A Drunken Imitator of Jack Jersey City, Feb. 12.—A typical southerner, giving his name as S. M. Hancock, of New Church, Va., called upon Cleveland and Chief Murphy to relate an antiquated grievance. Ho said that ho began a correspondence in April, 1SS8, with P. J. Butler, of 25:1 AV'ashington street, Jersey City. Letters were exchanged until the following April, whon Hancock met Butler by appointment at the Broad Street depot, Philadelphia. Butler took the Virginian for a carriage ride, and wound up by selling him $11,000 in "green goods" for $000 in hard earned cash. Hancock saw the money, as he supposed, shipped to New Church, Va. He was astounded to find, a few days later, that the sachel contained a bag of salt instead of "green goods." Bag of Salt In I.lea of Greenbacks- sion of the Cabinet. Trknton, Feb. 12.—Roll call showed that three members of the assembly were absent at the reconvening of the house last night, and the speaker promptly ordered warrants made out, whereupon the absentees were notified by their friends and n_ade haste to be "present." the Ripper. and Hartford was very favorably considered CLATION - KKECEINRIDGE CASE. ior admission for one of the two places re- IT TS TOO LATE TO CHANGE NOW. HOItltlELE CRIME IN SCOTLAND. maining unfilled in the circuit. The meeting was secret. President John W. Collins presided, and Elmira, Manchester, Portland, Hartford, Eastern Albany, Wilkesbarre, Newark, Worcester, Lowell, Jersey City and New Haven representatives were present. Messrs. BoWent, of Jersey City; Burnham, of Worcester, and Bogert, of Wilkesbarre, were made a committee on ball, and will go tc Hartford and confer with that club, and thence to Pennsylvania. A constitution revised from the Central and New England leagues was adopted. Games will be played according to National rules. The committe* on ball will meet on the third Tuesday of March, in Jersey City, to fix a schedule. The Postal Telegraph company was granted the sole right to run wires into grounds. Applications from a number of umpires were received, but not acted on. THIS GRF.AT BALK continues all we*k. C*ll for barffains at Coons & Ullmak's Trade Pa lack Tli« Seat Contest and the Murder to Be So He Was Told by the President-Elect Story of the Perpetratoi—lie Says He Did Investigated by a Committee—Protoc- ol! Presenting a Candidate—New a Cer- tainty, Estee a Possibility—Piatt Thinks McDermitt made a peppery reply to charges published in the Newark Journal, and Said he would be found in his seat at all times voting as he saw fit. He also scornfully alluded to "the little clique Democrats" who had threatened to oust him, and boasted that he would not only hold his seat through the term, but would be re-elected if he desired. It Willie Drunk, and Veiled with Glee at the Awl'ul Spectacle of His Wife's lion for Americans at Panama—Business New York WIU Be Passed Over. Mutilated Itemalus—O'Brien Bemoved. No. 3. Philoh's Cough srd Confiiroption Cure ip gold by us on a gCinrnntce It cures Oor'M*»mptifDn. RrW H J K FN n-irp. In the House and Senate. Indianapolis, Feb. 12.—Mr. J. R. Allen, congressional delegate-elect from Washington Territory, and Mr. A. Spradling, editor of The New Mexican, and public printer for New Mexico, were early callers at the Harrison residence. Mr. Spradling formerly lived in Arkansas, and has a high regard for Powell Clayton, whose name he urged Gen. Harrison to take into consideration in forming his cabinet. The president-elect said that the time had now come when the matters were nearly arranged and but little change could be expected. After his visit Mr. Spradling said that, from what Gen. Harrison said, he felt certain that the cabinet was practically completed. London, Feb, 12.—London was thrown intothe greatest state of excitement over the repoit from Dundee that - a murder had been committed there similar in many of its details to those which have given Whitechapel such an unenviable notoriety. W ashinoton, Feb. 12.—The president sent tro important nominations lo the senate, and alt liough the general policy of the senate now is to pigeonhole ail nominations until March 4, wl. -n Piesident Harrison may nominate Hepur lfenns, it is not all improbable that these nominations wiU be confirmed. They are Norman J. Colman, of Missouri, to Secretary of Agriculture, and A. E. Stevenson, of Illinois, First Assistant Postmaster general, to be associate justice of the supreme court of tile District of Oiium bin, vice William M. Merrick, deceased, The president yesterday approved the bill raising the bureau of agriculture to the dignity of an executive department and elevating the commissioner ol Hgrieulture to a cabinet ofllce as secretary of agriculture. Mr. Colman is at present There was a lively debate o.-er O'Neill's bill providing for the appoinunont of gas inspectors, the sealing of gas meters, etc. Mr. O'Neill created a great diial of fun by dialect speeches. His bill went to a third reading. Several other bills of small importance were before'the house. When the news arrived that the murderer ha 1 been arrested there was a sigh of relief, for most people believed that "Jack the Ripper," the east end fiend, had at last been arrested.Indianapolis, Feb. 12.—A bill to legitimatize the children of Rachel and LawrenOT Berger was Introduced in the senate, and d*~ •fBlopsa romantic interest. In 1840 RachfJ Mason and Richard Coy were married, and a year later the husband deserted his wife. Not hearing from him she married Lawrence Burgess in 1853. Burgess entered the army and afterward drew a pension, but died in 1875. While the children were trying to get a pension the discovery was made that (SDy was alive and in the Springfield, 111k. , poor house. The bill is to declare the marriage of Coy and wifb null from the date of his desertion, and to legitimatize the birth ol the children of the second marriage. About $8,000 is awaiting the children when tho bill ispassxl. A New Version of Enoch Arden. Tho senate, after a heated debate, passed tho bill legislating out of office Charles W. Fuller, of Hudson county, superintendent of public instruction, and placing the appointment in tho hands of tlie governor. The bill will probably pass the house. It is claLned that Fuller was elected by a dicker and a deal, and that the office should rightfully be filled at present by a Democrat Fuller is a Republican, and was elected by. a Democratic state board of education. Later on, however, the murderer made a confession which proved that he is not the Ripper, but that drink had driven him to try and imitate the methods of that notorious butcher of women. A LONG LOOK AHEAD. Getting Candidates Beady for a Great Fall Campaign in Virginia. Washington, Feb. 12.—For some time part Representative O'FemU, of Virginia, hasbeen receiving letters from various parts of Virginia urging him to poi-mit the use of his name befcre the nominating convention for the successor to Governor Lee. The Republicans are looking forward to the election of • Republican to succeed Governor Lee, and one of the hottest campaigns of the state is expected this fall. Every possible effort will be put forth by the Republicans, who are hopeful of success. Each party is looking for a strong candidate. William Lamb, of Norfolk, the Confederate horo of Fort Fisher, formerly mayor of Norfolk, is spoken of as the Republican candidate. Mr. O'Ferrall has decided to let his name to go before the Democratic convention, and is about to write a letter announcing the fact. Cabinet gossip has turned in the direction of California, having for its impotus a remark dropped by a gentleman who acta as private secretary for a well known Indiana Republican. The acting secretary broke into a with two or three lobby gossipfirs by saying: '*1 have just seen a letter from Mr. Estee, in which he states that he will be a member of the cabinet." William Bury was a dealer in sawdust at Stratlord, one of the Surrey suburbs of London. About three weeks ago he and his wife, Helen, left Stratford and went to Dundee, Scotland, where they took a small house. People looked upon them with suspicion, for they were continually quarreling, and Bury was nearly always drunk. About a week ago the woman disappeared. No one had seen her leave the house and no trace of her departure could be discovered. The police arrested Bury and his house won searched. commissioner of agriculture. 3 POWDER The house spent almost the entire day discussing the Smalls-Elliott contested election case, which went over without action. SENATE AND HOUHE- New York Legislature. Albany. Feb. 13.—Peter Word, of Newburgh, was sworn in as a member of- the senate, vice H. R Low, deceased. Lieutenant Governor Jones and Senator Fassett had another little tilt over abuses of tlie floor privilege. The business transacted was of minor and local importance. A resolution was adopted in the assembly calling for a report of the action of the state arbitrators in the recent street car strikes. Nothing of general importance was done. At a Republican senatorial caucus held last night the increase of supreme court judges' salaries was discussed. Messrs. Sloan and Kellogg opposed the increase. Mr. Vedder favored it, It was understood that the caucus finally decided to oppose the increase. The question of opposing all increase of salaries was also discussed. A resolution embodying the sentiment of the caucus will be presented to the senate to-day. A Democratic joint caucus will be held this afternoon. A conference on the direct tax bill was ordered by the house, and the speaker appointed Messrs. Cosweil, Seney and Oates conferees. "That settles, then, as far as you know, the representation of the far west?" one gentleman remarked. uJt has that appearance," said another. " \V ith th#t and what I heard to-day from one who has Just returned from Washington we can place Col. John C. New among the president's adviwrs. The selections are nearing completion with Blaine, Wanamaker, Estee, New and a probability of Foster. I think that the public can count on these gentlemen going into the cabinet, with more certainty than ever before. There are three places with the new department of agriculture yet to bo named. That gives New York, Michigan and the south a chance." Washington, Feb. 12. — Senator Stockbridge received a letter from Gen. Alger. Mr. McMillan, who is elected to the United States senate to succeed Mr. Palmer, had returned to Detr jit from Indianapolis before this letter was written. Gen. Alger states to Senator Stoekbridge that he does not expect to go into President Harrison's cabinet; that he has not solicited the position, and does not know that Gen. Harrison has seriously considered his name at any time. Albany, N. Y., Feb. VZ.—Ghie£ Examiner Shannon, of the state insurance department, has been making a critical examination of the affairs and methods of the BuiFalo Mutual Accident association, and has submitted to Superintendent Maxwell a report, L. which he indicates! that the chief object of the association is to pay salaries and ex]Denses of officers. It is shown in his report that "the funds required for the payment of indemnity claims and running expenses are derived from admission fees and regular monthly dues. The course followed by the association has been to pay all running expenses and salaries first, and then apply what may remain of the month's receipts to the payment of claims." The Bcneflciaries Are Few The speaker appointed Representatives Erinentrout of Pennsylvania and Baker of New York to act as tellers for the house in counting the electoral vote next Wednesday. In the basement was discovered a box, from which came a horrible stench. It was broken open, and in it was discovered the body of the missing woman. The head had been cut off, the legs amputated and tho stomach ripped open. The wholo was terribly decomposed. At once the police jumped to the conclusion that they had discovered the Hipper himself, and the wildest excitement prevailed in Dundee, Absolutely Pure. The senate spent most of its time discussing the naval appropriations bill. On motion of Mr. Sherman, who said that he had been instructed by the committee on foreign relations to move an executive session, the senate proceeded to executive business, and agreed to a resolution appropriating *.'50,000 for the relief of American citizens in Panama. As soon as the bill bad passed the senate it was hurried to the engrossing clerks to be copied, that it might be sent to the house at the earliest possible moment. The bill was an original measure, reported from the Committee on Foreign Relations and pg: s id without amendment. The text of the bill is as follows: This powder never varies. A marvel of purity, afc'ength and wholesonipne**. Mere economical thau the ordinary ki ds. a d car n't be sold iu competition with the multl ude of low to- , ahor ** lj*ht alum or phosphate powers. Hold only in cans. Royal Baking Powdsk Co., 106 Wail St., N. Y. Washington, Feb. 12.—The voluntary retirement of Rear Admiral Luce, which, although not yet officially announced, is a fact, and the death at Hong Kong of Rear Admiral Chandler, causes two vacancies in tliose naval positions, and will result in two promotions among commodores and captains of the navy. Commodore Belknap, at present commandant of the Mare Island (San Francisco) navy yard, has already been assigned to the command of the North Atlantic squadron in the West ladies, to succeed Admiral Luce, and will become a rear admiral. Commodore Harmony, the next in line in the promotion of that grade, will become a rear admiral, owing to the death of Rear Admiral Chandler. Capt. John G. Walker, at present the chief of the bureau of navigation, navy department, and Capt. F. M. Ramsay, in command of the Boston, will both be promoted and become commodores. Changes In the Navy. Bury had been taken to the county jail before the horrible discovery was made. He was still suffering from the effects of protracted dissipation, and could not at first be persuaded to say anything about his wile. At last, however, he said he wished to make a clean breast of it to one of the detectives. Heat7 Ye. He claimed that he and his wife went to bed and when he awoke he found her lying dead on the floor. He was suddenly seized to do as "Ripper Jack" had done, and taking a carving knife he set to work gashing the body. The limbs he amputated with a hatchet. He said that when his work was completed he felt no shock in viewing it, but yelled with delight and proceeded to get drunk again. When he sobered up he hid the remains where found. The detectives do not believe his story. Japan's Ntir Constitution. NEWS OF OUR NEIGHBORS. Washington, Feb. 13.—The secretary of state was informed by Mr. Mutsu, the Japanese minister here, of the receipt of a cable dispatch from Tokio, which announced that the constitution of the empire was proclaimed by the emperor in person, amidst great enthusiasm by the people. Secretary Bayard, in acknowledging the receipt of this note, from the Japanese minister took occasion to congratulate him upon the progress of Japan the methods of constitutional liberty, and assured him that no member of the family of nations will rejoice more over the strength and welfare of Japan than the United States. Choice goods, fair prices, and honest weights and measures clinches the matter Short output of coal d n't seem to diminish our trade. We heep our stock rght up, with a!' the delicacies and substantiate of the season. Be it enacted, etc., that there be and is hereby appropriated out of any money'in the treasury not otherwise appropriated the sum of $-.'50,000, 1o enable the president to protect the interests of the United States and to provide for the security •of (lie persons and property of the citizens of the States at the Utlinins of Panama in such juauner as he may deem expedient. Happenings of Interest In Several States llrletlv Chronicled, This information has created gr":.t surprise among the Muniigan Republicans in Washington, as they tttily expected to see their recent candidate for the presidential nomination at the haul of the war department undet the incoming administration.. They have now given up all expectations iu that direction. Senator Spooncr, of Wisconsin, expects to make his third trip to Indianapolis this week in the interest of ex-Govornor Rusk, of AViscoittiu, for a place in the cabinet. A correspondent asked Representative Me- Kinley, of Ohio, who he thought would be the next secretary of the treasury, and he replied: '"Ex-Governor Foster, of Ohio. 1 really believe that the position will settle down upon him after all. He is eminently fitted for the place, and his appointment would please the country at large as well as the state in which he lives." A passing train on the Consolidated road exploded a dynamite cartridge between Williams' Bridge and Bldford Park, Conn. Nearly every window in tbrf train was shattered, and many passengers were cut by broken glass. When the doors were opened the naval apjiropriation bill was taken up. The amendments increasing lighting plants on the moniuth, cruisers and other vessels (appropriating alxwot $08,000), were agreed to. An item of 8100,000 (to be immediately available) was inserted for the construction of a building for use at the naval torpedo station and war oollegeou Goat Island, Newport, R I., also an item of $90,000 for the purchase of land and the building thereon adjacent -to the naval academy at Annapolis. A. German woman, with seven small chit iren and a sick husband, was turned out of her home at Elizabeth, N. J., by a hoartless and cruel agent, because thoy were too poor to pay rent, and the entjre family had to sleep all night in the woodshed. The children had nothing to eat for twenty-four hours, and were nearly starved and half frozen from exposure to the inclement weather. Some of the little ones, it is feared, will die from the exposure they have suffered. The sick husband, who will never recover, was removed to a kind hearted person's house, and the overseer of the poor will take charge of the chil iren and remove them to the almshouse. O'Brien Token to Another Jail, Oranges direct from Florida. .Bananas from Central America. Dried, evaporated and preserved fruits of Best quality. Dublin, Feb. 12.—Mr. William O'Brien was taken from the Clonmel to the Tralee jail under a strong guard of military and police. At Clonmel the escort was attacked with stones by the crowd, which had gathered to witness Mr. O'Brien's departure. The police charged the Crowd, using their batons freely. At Tipperary a large crowd surrounded the railway station and resisted the efforts made to disperse it. His Denials Were Premature. Watkrbury, Conn., Feb. 12.—Joseph Sphinmer, a colorer in Beckerles' hat factory, was arrested for the murder of Simon J. Dillon, the Danbury gambler, early Sunday morning. Sphinmer, who can speak no English, was one of the four Germans whose quarrel with Dillon and his companion, James C. Chambers, near Still River bridge, resulted in the quarreL The authorities are confident they have the murderer, as Sphinmer stoutly denied all knowledge of the affair when he was called on in the factory by the chief of police, even before the latter had spoken of the iBardec?. .In the coroner's investigation the fact was bnJugfcfc. Qut that Dillon had called the four Germans harJliC2oe!k, It was also stated that the husband of Line Skyefc, woman with whom he was living, had threatened to kill Dillon. Consul Waller's Flans. New London, Feb. 12.—It is reported that ex-Governor Thomas M. Waller of this city, the present consul general to London, wul gladly leave his present office as soon as his successor is appointed by President-elect Har rison, and that he will then interest bimseli in the brick business in London. He will lx associated, report says, with Consul Russell of Liverpool, who is also a Connecticut man. He, as well as Governor Waller is dissatisfied with the income ot his office, and has decided to relinquish it as soon as he can be released. Ferris and Eoss Ham, Bacon and Beef. Butter of all grades, up to choice The amendment reported for the construction of steel cruisers or gunboats of 800 to 1,300 tons displacement, to cost in the aggregate (exclusive of armament), not more than *700,000, of one steel cruiser of about 2,000 i tons at a cost of not 120*8 than $700,000, and • of one ram for harbor defense  TO INVXSTIOATK A CONTEST AND A MURDElC creamery, Karthquake at Naples. Flour from way back to choicest Pati nt. * While ex-Senator Piatt was in the city he told a friend that he thought New York would be passed over in the makeup of the cabinet. Paterson is flooded with counterfeit coins, and nobody knows where they come from. Several persons have been arrested for passing them, but no clew has been obtahied as to their origin. Naples, Feb. 12.—A severe shock of earthquake was felt here, in consequence of which Mt. Vesuvius is in a violont state of eruption. Finest Olives and Olive Oil. Saratoga Chips. Dynamite Shakes Up Railroad Passengers. Mr. Grosvenor (O.) introduced in the house ra preamble and resolution in regard to the contest of John M. Clayton, of Arkansas, ro.rently killed, which was referred to the committee on elections. The preamble recites that Clifton R. Breckinridge and John M. 'Clayton were candidates for congress in the (Second district of Arkansas in November, 1868; Breckinridge has been certified as elected awl will vote on the organization of the next house, that Clayton disputed Breckinridge's election and was assassinated while engaged in coUeettag testimony to support his contest; therefore, It is understood, however, that while here Piatt acted the part of mediator, and paved the way for New to sit comfortably -in the cUfeujjjt with Blaine by conveying to the Maine statesman the friendliest expressions ot good will from New. The readiness with which Mr. Blaine- received these overtures of friendship made Piatt's mind easy, and he returned bearing messages of amity and concord. The hurried departure of Miller for New York to meet John C. New, and the fact that New has also hpd interviews with Piatt, Elkins and other influential Republicans, .seems to indicate that he was commissioned by the president-elect to convey to them definite propositions for the settlement of the difference between the rival factions. That is the way it looks to the politicians here, and they venture the opinion that New's mission will be successful. New York, Feb., 13.—When the Stamford local on the Consolidated road reached a point between Williams' bridge and Bidford park, a dynamite cai-tridge exploded beside the track, causing great excitement and breaking nearly every window iu the train. Many passengers were cut by the broken glass, but only one was seriously hurt. The cartridge was being thawed out by Italian workmen. Crackers and Cakes of every style and grade. Victor Boft and Tita Clement were married by a justice of the peace in Newark some time notwithstanding Boft had a wife and ehildbien in the old country, and Tita has a husband. Their friends insisted on their bsrng married by a rabbi, and finally they consented. A large party assembled and a feast was prepared, including a barrel of lager. While the festivities were going on pome one informed Justice Doctor and he proceeded tC the place and arrested the pair for bigamy. Almost a riot ensued, and the entire party accompanied them to the justice's office. Thj man and woman were committed to jail to await the action of the grand jury, and the guests returned to dispose of the feast, but when they returned found that some roughs had carried away everything, including the lager. New York, Feb. 13.—Tony Pastor started the six day bicycle race in Madison Square Garden. About 8,000 people were present, including many sporting men and actors, conspicuous among them being Fred. Gebhardt, Berry Wall,»lXDm. McCaffrey, Jim Wakely, Maurice Barrymore, Ed. Stokes and Blakely Hall. Early in the race Misses McShane, Smallor and Oakes were hurt by falls, and were thenceforth at a disadvantage. Miss Fox fell sick and retired from the race. Six Days Bicycle Contest by Women. English and American Pickles. Nuts and Candies of every name and kind. Lamont'i Arrangements Vary Satisfactory. Washington, Feb. 12.—Col Lamont has decided to accept tho position of president of the Avenue Qrailroad in New York after the 4th of March. "I mode arrangements some months ago," said Col. Lamont, "under which I am to be associated after March 1 with Secretary Whitney and others in certain business enterprises in which he is an owner. in these are some street railroad properties in New York city, in the improve- which 1 shall probably be actively engaged. I shall not, however, be president of the Philadelphia syndicate of street railroads in New York. My business arrangements referred to are very satisfactory without the presidency of that syndicate." Oat Meal and Oat Flakes. Wheatlet. Reception to Commander Warner. Southern White Corn Meal, Gold Dust Corn Meal. Winfer Apples. Concord, N. H., Feb. 12,—The state department, G. A R., now in session here, tendered a reception to National Commander in Chief William Warner. There was a large attendance, and many prominent citizens outside the organization were presented to the general. Short speeches were made by seveeral gentlemen. Be it resolved, That a committee of five members of this house and «*ho are now memliers of the committed ou elections and who are elected to tha Fitty-flrst congress, be appointed by the speaker, and that Mich committee shall proceed withouVdelay to take testimony touching the issuqjriu the said contest and the notices and pleadings therein, : and ascertain all the facts relating to said election and the said contest and report the • same to the house of representatives the first i day of the first session thereof, or as soon thereafter as the same may be completed, and : that the said committee is for the purpose of ; this resolution authorized to send for persons : and papers to issue processes, under the hand toi the chairman or of any two members of said committee, for the arrest and production I before said committee, at any place, of jwrsons knowing or believed to know any! thing of or ywthicnt to said contest, And said I committee may empjoy one or more stenogi raphers and such other assistance as may be necessary, and the writs, fees and expenses incidental to such proceeding shall be paid out of the contingent fund of the house of representatives, as writs and expenses of committees of investigation are paid; said Breckinridge to have due notice of the proceedings herein contemplated, under such rules and regulations as said committee may prescribe. A Liverpool Strike In Boston. The grandest flavored, sweetest Teas, in America. Boston, Feb. 13.—Several men visited the steamer Virginia, loading for Liverpool, and tried to induce the seamen and firemen to desert, and upon being ordered away they assaulted and beat the captain and two of hu men. They claimed to be working in the interest of the Liverpool strikers. Seven men have deserted the Virginia on account of their threats, and police are now aboard guarding the vessel, and also the steamer Milanese, at the next dock. C ffee, after the drinking of which one forgets all their woes. Among the nominations confirmed by the senate were: Fredericka H. Bryan, as postmistress at Newton, Pa., and Eva R. Weistling, postmistress at Miildletown, Pa. In fact, our stock is so large and varied that we cannot enumerate but a fraction of it. Our pricts, quality considered, we will allow no one to heat. Washington's Aqueduct Fratul. Rochester, X Y., Feb. 13.—Thomas Gordon, aged 50, committed suicide in St. Mary's ho-pital by cutting his throat with a ienkmlo while delirious. Killed Himself In a Hospital. Washington, Feb. 12.—Tne Star prints the following: Startling revelations are made on the expert reports upon the character of the work 111 tho aqueduct tunnel. The extent ol the fraud is almost beyond conception. The committee in charge of the investigation wain session reading the report of the experts. They disclosed a state of rottenness that th. committee had no idea of, notwithstandin. ail the newspaper exiDosuros and the fact. stated in previous testimony. Hundreds an. hunui eDls of feet of tho masonry is withou packing, und spaces were found in man; places where a man by leaning forward . little could walk for a hundred feet on top o. the brick arch. It is intimated that it wi. cost no less than 4750,000 to make anything out of the tunnel. It is understood that th committee in their report will hold Maj. Lydecker responsible. New York, Feb. 12.—Thomas Watts, a blacksmith, was arrested for placing a large stone on the Belt line track at Tenth avenue and Twenty-ninth street, and was arraigned in Jefferson market jxDlice court Judge Duffy addressed the prisoner as foilows: "I sympathize with the workingmen ami think that they ought to be paid *.1 for a day's work. 1 would like to see them get along, but when they resort to lawlessness it on,ly retards their own progress. You liare been guilty of a felony in placing an obstruction ou the track, punishable with ten years' imprisonment. I will hold you in $1,000 for trial," Black Outlook for the Blacksmith. Essex county, N. J., Democrats are considering ways and means of properly disciplining tVank McDermitt, who has several times voted with the Republicans in the legislature. It is said that a caucus lias decided that liv shall be boycotted, and his right to a scat iu the assembly is to be raised. NEWS. Annual Election* We find it es.'en'ial to pnrchaso many articles in email quantities, placing them with our customer* in all their freshness. We handle no Cheap John Job Lots, having an aDcient lock and flavor. We keejj i-ur store swpet am! clean from cellar to garret. Our Taffy we pu-chase f'om well known houses So it is all 0. K. Our trade is steadily increasing. Whenever our customers aro asked if our goods and prices suit them their answer is "I should smile" The Ohio and Western Coal and Iron company, whose main office is at Columbus, O., and mines and ftDmacee in several small Ohio towns, has failed for #3,000,000. Newburgh, N. Y., Feb. 12.—At the annual meet ing of the Hudson River Poultry, Dog and Pet Stock association the following officers were chosen: President, E. L Requs; vice presidents, Col. W. D. Dickey, Augustus Denniston, J. C. Adams, D. M. Armstrong, W. M. Lejgett, D. A Morrison, W. F. M. Smith, Adner L. Heatou; secretary, J. H. Dreveustodtf treasurer, Joseph Vail Cleft.  All the stock for the proposed new bank at Elizabeth, N. J., has been subscribed, and the institution will bo established. It has been decided to establish a state bank with a capital of $50,000 to start with. Jacob H. Van Zaudt, of Twenty-third strict, New York, has begun a divorce suit against his wife, Kitty, with Capt. Donald Grant, of the Sixteenth precinct police, as corespondent. Thu pair openly acknowledge tlieir love, and say then- one object is to get married. Grant says thoro has been no love between Mr. and Mrs. Y.:a Zaudt for years, but lie has loved her passionately for some time. A call has been issued for a meeting noxl Monday night of sporting men and lovers ot hoi tclieth at Elizabeth, N. J., to organize a driving association. The proposed building ot the new race tracks at Elizabeth has liad much to do with encouraging the formation of a driving club, which will include as members some or the leading owners of roadsters Midnight Fire in Plalnville. Twin Babies Burned to Death. Hartford, Feb. 13. —Pryors' drug and grocery store in Aldridge's block, Plainville, Conn., was destroyed by Are at midnight. The parties burnt 1 out are James Pryor, drug and general store; Frank Neale, hardware; Louis Tucker, meat market; and in the upper stories two tenements occupied by the families of Mr. Aldridge, owner of the block, and Charles Andrews. The latter's household goods aro a total loss, aud but little was saved from Aldridge's tenement. The loss on the block is not given, Neale's loss, $3,500; insurance, $2,000; Tucker's loss, $000. ■ Bradford, Pa., Feb. 12.—The house of Joseph Grover, at Tarport, a suburb of this place, was destroyed by tire at 7 o'clock  night, and two babies, twins, aged 3, were burned to death. Mrs. Grover went out to visit a neighbor, leaving the children in charge Of her son, aged 16. The boy went fo the barn to do some work, and during his absence the house took fire, the children perishing in the Puddlers' Wages Reduced. J. F. Smith's ceramic works at Menlo Pork, N. J., were burned. Loss, $&),000; partly insured. Three men who were in the building narrowly escaped with their lives. The works will be rebuilt. Reading, Pa., Feb. 12.—Tue reduction hi the wages of puddlers announced by thi Brook Iron company, at Birdsboro, thi* county, and amounting to' 25 cents per ton, puts the wages of this class of workmen lowo. than at any time for sixteen yeai-s. Th. Brook Iron company's puddlers were getting $3.25, aud thoy are to receive hereafter $.'1 Previous to the panic the price of puddling was &s high as $4 and $4.50 per ton, but during the hard times it fell to $J, but nevei lower. in llie place Hctflbat & Co. Resolved, If, in the opinion of the committee on elections of this house, there in no authority of existing law to continue, prosecute and carry on a content for or against the right of a member to a seat in the Fifty-flrst congraa, under the circumstances alleged and liescrilied in the preamble hereto, then said committee shall be authorized to report by bill • r otherwise such act or resolution as nifty be necessary in the premises to accomplish the object herein stuted. Aud said committee may report as a matter of privilege at any time, and their report and Its ixmsideration rtnd final disposition shall at all ainjes be a matter of the highest privilege, and until disposed of take precedence of all legislation other thau tho consideration of |lending e) cases. The suit against Rev. A. A. Lath bury, of New Ha von, to recovor possession of Dora Dec, an illegitimate child whioh Mr. Lathbury had adopted in its infancy, was decided in favor of Mr. Latlibury and against the woman who claimed to be the mother. Secretary Fairchild will not be a resident of Washington long after the change of administration. He is lo become the president of the Now York Security and Trust company, and intends disposing of his Washington homo. CARR'S BLOCK, , ' IV hi S T PIT TS Toy Jonathan F. Morris litis been appointed assignee of Caleb M. Talcott, the insolvent Hartford dry goods dealer, whos: assets are stated at $130,281, and liabilities at $65,800. rue Charter Oak National bank, of which Mr. Morris is president, is a creditor for $19,000, and New York houses for smaller amounts. flames. Gentiles Defeat the Mormons. The navy department received a dispatch announcing the death of Rear Admiral Chandler, commanding the Uuitod States naval squairou in Asiatic waters. His death occurred Sunday at Hong Kong, from apoplexy. Ogden, Utah, Feb. 12.—In the municipal election here the Gentile candidates were elected. This Is their flrst victory over the Mormons, and there is much rejoicing. f. srvf.A I i — '' ;i |) , |.| kOv ffl /C/ - New Yohk, Feb. la.—Skater Doiioghue, who has been makiug all the Holland skaters tired, arrived in this city yesterday on the Urnbria. A deputation of Manhattan club men to welcome him, for it was under their colors that he went to victory. The young skater received the congratlatious of his iriends with much pleasure, and said he thought he could skate again as fast as he had. The rooms of the Manhattan Athletic fClj}l) were all aglow Inst night, the occasion being a grand tendered by the members to the champion skater. Champion Douoghue Arrives. Costly Whitewash, THRSE Albany, Feb. 12.—It is stated on wliai seems good authority that a member of th, appropriations committee of the assembly wan ottered $5,000 by a lobbyist to vote for ti "whitewashing" report on the assembly ceiling scandal. He was informed that fiv. members liad been "fixed" already. Then are eleven members. The member refuses the otl'or. Mr. Stanford introduced in the senate a proposed amend uent to the arn.y bill appropriating $250,000 to purchase tour 15 inch pneumatic guns for the harbor of Sau Francisco.DuIII Secundiia. The Rev. W. J. Crosby, pastor of the Universalist church, of Danbury, Conn., packel most of his valuables, and left town o i the Washington express, Mr. Crosby re igned his pastorate some time «jgo, to go into effect Maivh 1. Hie cause of his disappearance is ilfte to hereditary insanity. He left town without apprising his family of his intentions, it is thought he is bound for the west It is do exaggeration to say that Kennedy is second to none as a caterer and restauranteur. No restaurant in Wilkes-Barro has a better reputation for good fare, and prompt, polite service than Kennedy's, on the north side of the square. His restaurant at the Valley depot is the pride of the road and of tho traveling public. Wonderful THE MAA'fiUIlALi PARADE. The M Dnon-jr&hcln river coal operators want to reduce the wages of the minors, and have appointed a couleronco committee om the subject. The miners are willing to equalize throughout the district, but will resist a general reduction. I Seeing it Is estimated that it tlDe inaugural parade there will lie between 40,«*l »nd 50,000 per-*ms in line. The first division, wliicl) will escort tlM) president and president-elect to the Capitol, Will be composed of the regular troops stationed about Washington and the Rational Guard of the district, and will comprise about 1.500 men. The other divisions will lie formed in the avenues and streets *lxtul the Capitol, and will iwDt move until the president-elect has taken the oath, when • the procession will escort him back to the White House. Attempt to Murder a Justice. Machine?. Caubondale, Pa., Feb. 12.—While Win. Williams, justice of the flt'th ward of tliicity, sat reading in his office last night a bullet whistled past his head. The curtain was down, and the bull was fired directly at thi shadow of Mr, Williams' head. Poor calculation on the part of the marksman saved tlu justices' lite, and the bullet buried itself in the walL Mrs. Millie Crane died at her homo in Nowburg, N. Y., from a dose of bedbug poison, taken in mistake for medicine. The Wave Crest hotel at Fur Rockaway, L. L, was burned, and the family of E. A. Dolingli, who occupied it, barely escaped in their night clothing. llifl r tn lined San Francisco, Feb. 12.—Capt. Leary, of the United Status steamer Adams, has just learned that while in Samoa he failed to reseveral important dispatches sent by Secretory Whitney and Admiral Kimberley. it seems that they yerft forwarded simultaneously with the letter recalling bim to the United States. He has reason to believe the documents fell into the hands of the Oermou consul at Apia, who took taro to see that they never reached Capt. Leary. A Serious Charge. The father of Green wall, the Brooklyn murderer? ended a seven years' term in Cltoton prison for forgery, and will go at once to visit his son, who i* to be hanged this week. As wrll rtK the higher anim C1 Those found TIJrc Thread), EW BINHFR AlTTOM VTIC, (B'ngtt "It rurm vcit.h a breach. " Two cases of sca/let fever wore discovered iu the Lawrence villi school, noar Troatoa, J., and there is great alarm among parents. lYompt measures have boon token to prevent the spread of the disease. ut Lohrnaunn's Mahogany Fi'ae Wilkes Barre, i to the 8-.*rub stock of the common market. Every he serves THE NEW SINGER VIBRATOR. MoremoCter Ifchter running utid simpler than uuv other. M:iking Use of Stolen Fumla. is choice THE NEW RINGER OSCILLATOR. Ketentlfl cully and mechanical I v perfect. TCoston Honors Its Naval Namesake. Improvement In the Coal Trade. Ottawa, Out, Feb. 121— Axworthy, tho ax-treasurer of Cleveland, O., who some time ago decamped with funds to the amount of about $500,000, is at present residing in Toronto. A friend of Ijis kaj-e gays the Jefaulter has bought a large bloc* of reaJ estate at tiault Bte. Mario, Charles Green, of England, an 1 Antonio Pierre, of §crauton, Pa., wrestled in the latter city Wt night for a il,000 purse, Tliey wrestled for two und twenty-seven nnfiuUM without either nD4U being able to secure a fall, although Green claimed two. OFFICES EVERYWHERE . llOBTON, Feb. 12.—Mayor Hart has notified the secretary of the navy that the coininor jounoll have decided to present the United StaUa wa) vessel Boston with a beautiful set M C'JUMtK Mount CaRMel, Pa., Feb. 12.—Local operators ri'poif an improvement in the anthracite coal trade, and 2,00(1 men resumed work in this district. Our manufacture of doora and windows The Singer Mnnufac'uring Co., Fourth Ave. and 18 h St., New York are the best, and our late price? are the lowest ia the market. J. B. IVnuusON 4 Co, MA.KKB8 OF Eiaar MILLION MACHIXB3