Evening Gazette

              NUMERIC 1»1» (. WMklr»MklbbrCl 18H j PITTSTON, pa , THURSDAY, FEBfttJARY 14. 1889. I TWO CE3ITS. j I'd! CV||It. a Rtek PENNSYLVANIA JUSTICE. COL. NEWS MEMORANDA. FINANCIAL UNION AGAIN, GRAND ARMY MEETINGS. PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE, BIG DAY AT THE CAPITAL Clark Bell Says They Hang Lunatic# In An Investigating Committee Finds a Short- Important Blil.4 ltolating to Insurance* the Keystone State. Wherein Harrison's Full Cabi- age of S3,041.81* Annual Encampments in Three States. CitlfH uikI School*, A Scene in the House Border- New York, Feb. 14.—The medico-legal society decided last night to take a hand in Pennsylvania justice and see if it is good for anything. The session was held at the Buckingham hotel. The dubiousness as to the sway of justice in the Keystone Btate was adduced by Edward W. Chamberlain, lawyer, who called attention to the case of Mrs. Druse and said two women had just been sentence* to death for murder in Philadelphia whon acts might possibly be accounted for on tb plea of sexual insanity. net Is Given. Philadelphia, Feb. 11—Representatives of about 1,200 of the 2,000 members in this city of the Financial Union, a beneficial organization of Paterson, N. J., met last night to hear the report of a committee appointed by district session No. .8 to investigate the charges of fraud made against the institution. The committee visited the headquaiters at Paterson and made a searching investigation, and as a result they report that they found a deficiency in the aD*counts of $3,(Ml.Hi. They say they were told contradictory stories by the general officers and were not allowed a free inspection of the books of the concern. Harrisburo, Fob. 14.—In vlu senate tlio appointment by the governor of Thomas P. Butler to be law judge at Chester was confirmed.ingj on Riot. A POLITICIAN'S GREAT FIND. OFFICERS ELECTED FOR TH: YEAR The president pro tern., Mr. Grady, in the presence of the senate, signed a writ instructing the sheriff of Philadelphia to order sn election in the Eighth senatorial district to elect a successor to the late Henry S. Taylor. The date fixed is Thursday, March 14. HARRISON AND MORTON ELECTED It Is Interesting, bat Probably a Hoax. Department Commanders: Thomas J. The Smalls-Elliott Contest Knds la the More Positive Information About Maine Ktenart for 1'ennsylvanla; W. B. K. Miller Defeat of Smalls and a Bow In the and Miller—Piatt and Mahone Counted for New Jersey; George I., (ioodnell for Massachusetts—Kucampnienl Events. House—Last Formal Act of the Election. Our Loose Naturalization Laws. Out—Harrison Packing Up. Brie, Pa., Feb. 14.—The balloting fCjr department officers at the twenty-third Grand Army encampment occupied nearly the whole forenoon. Col. Thomas J. Stewart, Philadel phia, was elected department commander bj a vote of 513 to 253 cast for Gen. D. B. Mo Lereary, of Erie. The other offirors choser were; Senior vice commander, Capt. J. V. Miller, Lewisburg; junior vice, W. T. Gerrell, Reading; chaplain, Rev. John W. Bayers, Reading; assistant adjutant general, Jaintl McCormick, Philadelphia; assistant quarter master general, P. G. Williams, Philadelphia Council of administration, John F. Hunter. Pittsburg; William Emsley, Philadelphia; R I. Meyers, Philadelphia; L. W. Stengle, Phil adelphia, and E. T. Sellers, Philadelphia. Two bills were introduced relating to insurance, and the government of some railway companies. Washington, Feb. 14.—The house in the Smalte-Klliott contested election case decided to Met Elliott by a vote of: Yeas, 143 nays, 13U One of these, Mrs. William Burroughs, had killed her husband with a razor because of grief at his intention of abandoning her. Thr other rase was that of a Mrs. Whiteling, who had poisoned her husband and two children. Mr. Chamberlain thought that there was a possibility that both cases might be explained as a form of insanity due to tue causes men timed. New York, Feb. 14.—Col. John C. New started for Indianapolis apparently very well satisfied with the result of his mission. He had the manner of a man who had been successful in his undertaking. When he left Indianapolis he received instructions from Gen. Harrison to find out all he could, but to impart as little information as possible. Above all, he was to be mysterious. CoL New, however, was not altogether successful in carrying out Gen. Harrison's injunction af secrecy. He did not betray himself, so far as could be learned, by any slip of the tongue, but he, in an indiscreet moment, Jotted down a few notes on a slip of paper. When Col. New arrives in Indianapolis and searches his pockets for this paper he will not find it. It was dropped in the corridor of the Gilsey house and subsequently picked up by a politician.In concluding their report the committee recommend that proceedings in equity be begun, and a receiver asked tor to wind up the organization's affairs. Tho bonds of the supreme teller and supreme secretary, the report says, are on deposit with a New York trust company, and, being valid, will make up the apparent deficiency and secure the members from loss. A number of bills were passed finally, among them being that dividing the citi-.s of the state into three classes, with respect to their population, and designating the mode o( ascertaining and changing the classification thereof; also that making the first Monday in September in each ye.ii- a legal holiday, to be known as Labor Day. POWDER The debate was the hottest and most violent that has occurred during the session. In defending southern election methods Mr. Crisp said that representatives of a state whickhad to resort to "blocks of five" had better look at home before going abroad in search of election fraud. This fired the Indiana members, who camo promptly to their feet. Clerk Bell, the president, declared that Pennsylvania had hanged four lunatics within the past six years, but thought the society should be careful in its acts, because it had already interfered twice in Pennsylvania matters. Dr. Beach, now generally admitted tc have been an epileptic lunatic, had been hanged, despite Mi'. Bell's personal appeal to Governor Pattison. Mr. Chamberlain's mo tiou for a committee of investigation into the cases of the two women was carried, and Mr, Bell appointed as the committee Mr. Cham, berlain,ex-Governor Hoyt,of Pensylvania, Dr Alice Bennett, of the Honsebury insane asy luni, Dr. Brice, of Alabama, and Dr. Rice, ol Mississippi The committee on agriculture in the house reported, with slight amendment, the recommitted bill regulating the practice of veterinary surgery and mcdicint_ The report was adopted, and the committee continued. Another meeting will be held next Wednesday, to 1DW tl»» report of whatever steps the committee may take in the meantime, The committee on corporations reported favorably the bill empowering the real estate title companies to hold real estate in cities not exceeding 5,000 acres, and other pa l'ts of the state not exceeding 10,000 acres, for the purpose of selling and insuring homes. The bill provides that the said compaui&D may insure the lives ot the purchasers of such homes, and in case of death apply the insurance money to the payment of the mortgage on such homes. Absolutely Pure. Mr. Crisp declined to permit interruptions, and in the midst of the uproar his time expired. Then a scene of intense tumult and •confusion ensued. During the delivery of Mr. Crisp's speech the main aisle of the house lin/l become thronged with members of both parties, who kept up an incessant demand for the regular order. The speaker pro tern, attempted vainly to quell the tumult, which ■was gradually assuming the proportions of a riot DISAPPOINTMENT AND DEATH This powdfr r never varle*. A marvel of purity, st- entfth and wholesomeliens. Mere economical 'han ihe ordinary ki« ris. aC d ra» ii"t be sold In competition with the mult! ude of low , *hor Ipht alum or phosphate powoera Sold only in cunt. RoyalHaki.no Powdch Co., 116 Wail St., N. Y. A Beautiful Girl, Deserted by Her Lover, The forty-three delegates to the national encampment at Baltimore were chosen, and the newly elected officers were installed. The encampment then adjourned sine die. Shoots Herself. The slip of paper was shown to a number of Republicans, and they agreed Providence had had a hand in placing this information in their hands. I {ere is the slate according to Col. New's memoranda! Secretary of state, James O. Blaine; treasury, Charles Foster, of Ohio; postmaster general, John Wanainaker, of Pennsylvania; war, Jerry M. Rusk, of Wisconsin; navy, W. H. H. Miller, of Indiana; interior, William O. Bradley, of Kentucky; attorney general, Judge Charles Daniels, of Now York, and agriculture, Warner Miller. Elizabethfort, N. J., Feb. 14.—People were startled by the report that Miss Jcniife Englebert, noted as one of the prettiest young ladies in New Jersey, had fired a bullet into her brain because htS- intended husband had deserted her (or another. The news traveled with great rapidity, for Miss Englebert war known and greatly liked by most of the people in the town. Her beauty made her a great favorite with the young men, and hei kindness and gentleness of manner won the hearts of all. The committee to which was referred the matter of the future conduct of the soldiers' orphans school, decided to recommend the appointment of a committee of five to consult with a house and senate committee and for mulate legislation on the subject. Heat* Ye. The municipal corporation committee reported favorably the bill authorizing thf park commissioners C6f Fairmount park to lay out a fast drive or race track iu tlio park whereon fast horses may bo speeded; also, favorably, the bill to prevent the delivery 01 bread on Sunday. A RUNNING FIGHT, He was finally obliged to call upon the sergeant at arms. That official, armed with the silver mace of authority, proceeded up 'the main aisle, scattering the members on all «ides, but eveu with his assistance it wan many minutes before the presiding officer could bring the body to a state of comparative quiet. Then Mr. Crisp asked leave to extend his remarks in the Record; but Mr. Johnston (Ind.) objected unless he could be given the same permission in answer, he said, to the fling made against his state by Mr. Crisp. At Mr. Rowell's suggestion, however, leave was granted to Mr. Crisp to print, and Mr. Johnston again came forward with his request, but Mr. O'Ferrall (Va.) objected. The McAll!ifl'e-Myer Fight Comes Off lr The announcement by Mrs. Anna Wittenmyer that the W. R C. have perfected arrangements for the erection of a home for soldiers' widows and orphans, and indigent soldiers and their wives, was greatly applauded. The building is estimated to cost $800,000. Spite of the Sheriff, uiu! Myer Render* It a Miserable Farce—A Draw. Bills were introduced: To establish a uniofrm series of text books in the public school* and to furnish the same free to the pcholars. to bring mutual benefit insurauco societies under the control of the insurance depart, ment Choice goods, fair pi io's and honest weights and maasurts clinches the matter. Short output of coal dt n't stem to diminish our trade. We beep our stoch right up, u ith ai' the de'icades and subxtantials of the season. North Jcdson, Ind., Feb. 14.—The Myer- McAuliffe fight carna off after all. Aftei convincing the sheriff that the "controversy" was closed, he went away, and he had ijc sooner gone that arrangements weri perfected, and thC fight took placo iu the forenoon. Tht sheriff returnee and stopped it ii the twelfth round, but he was "fixed,' and the battle went on until sixty-foui tedious rounds hat been gone througl with. The battle. In an hour after the shooting occurred groups of men and women were to be seen on the street corners discussing the occurrence, and many an imprecation against the faithless sweetheart was heard. Who he was the report did not state. Before the shooting none had heard of the fair victim's intended marriage, and the story was a great surprise. Miss Englebert was 22 years old, and up to three weeks ago was a governors in the family of a wealthy resident of Elizabethport. Why she gave up her position was not known until last night, when It was found that it was bojause of her intended wedding, which was to have taken place on Feb. 8. It would appear from this that ex-Senator Piatt is not going to be recognized. His friends 'rnve lost much of their confidence in the last ;wo or three days. Th6y practically admit that Mr. Piatt has very little chance of going into the cabinet, Some of them intimate that Mr. Piatt does not really cafe much about a place in the cabinet since he has received certain hints as to Gen. Harrison's policy. ' They think it would be practically impossible for Mr. Piatt to remain long in the cabinet in any event. There was a public installation of W. R C. officers at 8 o'clock last evening in G. A. R hall i kenton, Feb. 14.—The New Jersey department of the Grand Army of the Republic closed its annual encampment by the election of the following offlcere: Department com mander, W. B. E. Miller, Camden; senior vice commander, John A. Wildrick, Belvidere; junior vice commander, Frederick Boorman; Bayonne; medical director, George B. Ribble, Frenchtown; chaplain, John W. Morris, Atlantic City. Council of administration: George Barrett, Camden; John A. Roderigo, Newark; William Mufrell, Jersey City; T. T. Titus, Trenton. National delegate, Bishop W. Mainz. NEW JERSEY LEGISLATURE. The House Helps Fuller Out—Important Hills Passed Upon. Trenton, Feb. 14.—By virtue of an ordei of the house, Speaker Hudspeth issued seventeen warrents for the arrest of members whe were absent at roll call. The members cami in, however, without beng arrested. Oranges direct from Florida. Bananas from Central America. Dried, evaporated and preserved fruits of Best quality. The speaker laid before the house three messages from the president, announcing his disapproval of private pension bills. Referred to the committee on invalid pensions. Mr. Dates (Ala.), from the committee on judiciary, reported a bill to amend the naturalization laws. Indianapolis, Feb. 14.—Cabinet gossip here has been failing badly for the last two or three days. A season of dullness and reaction seems to have set in. Little information that is at once authentic and suggestive has leaked out since Sunday, and there is a settled conviction amoug the political speculators that (Jen. Harrison has practically suspended work on his cabinet. It is conjectured that the New York problem is still thi real obstacle in the president-elect's way, am. no solution of that problem is looked for until about the time that General Harrison start east. The whole of the long session of the morning was taken up with a debate on the bill tc remove Superintendent Fuller from office. Speeches were made by half of the members. The bill was passed by a straight party vote: 32 to 20. Ferris anj Ross Ham, Bacon and Beef. At 1 o'clock the joint session to count the •lectoral vote was begun. It lasted until 3:30. At' 13:55 the legislative proceedings wore suspended, and a few momeuts afterwards ("■t «enate was announced, and the senators, ■headed by officers, filed into the chamber, jjenatwr Ingalls loaned on the arm of Secretary MeCock, and t'apt. Bassett carried the txix containing the returns from the electoral ■colleges. The representatives remained standing until the senators had taken the scats assigned them, and then Senator Ingalls, seated auu the right of the speaker, called the joint asset) dtly to order and said: jack m'auliffk. which it was be lieved would be long and bloody, scarcely came up to expec tations. It was long anC tedious, but neither fighter drew enougi blood to soil an evening necktie. After fight ing sixty-four rounds, which consumed near); four hours and a half, Referee McDonald dt clared the battle a draw. There was nothinj else for him to do. Myer, who is usually i whirlwind fighter, took the defensive fron the start, and in all of the sixty-four round made but four leads. He seemed afraid o McAuliffe. It looked as though he was no. counting on anything much better than i draw. NEW RACING ASSOCIATION Butter of all grades, up to choioe creamery. It# Object la to Protect Half Mile Track* Boston, Feb. 14.—The twenty-second annual encampment of the Massachusetts department, G. A. R, resumed its sessions at 9 a. m. The consideration of the committee reports on Department Commander Walker's address was continued. The minority report, recommending the transfer of $l,64tt to tht employment bureau (to which the address said it belonged) instead of to the Veterans Rights' union, was adopted. At 10 a. m. the encampment proceeded to tho election of officers, and 559 votes were cast for department commander and 528 for senior vice commander, without resulting in a choice. At 11:30 a. m. Commander in Chief Warner, with his staff, arrived and was briefly welcomed by tho department commander. In re;Dly he made a stirring speech, complimenting the department on its excellent condition and charitable Work, and saying that he longed for the day when throughout the land tlieiv should not be a single soldier iu a poor house, or a widow or an orphan needing bread. Lancaster, Pa., Feb. 14.—The representatives of the fair associations in this state, New Jersey, Maryland and Delaware met here and organized the National Half Mile Track and Agricultural association, for the purpose of protecting the half mile tracks, ot which there are 1,000 in the United States, from "ringers" and other frauds. from Frauds. Bills were introduced providing for a Saturday half holiday; also one limiting racing tc thirty days in each year, and another wiping out the Newark aqueduct board. Flour from way back to choicest Patent. Finest Olives and Olive Oil. Saratoga Chips. The coroners' bill was recommitted to thi judiciary committee for a hearing, to bi given next Tuesday. The oounty superintendent's bill, which was recalled for amend ment, was again reported. Crackers and Cakes of every siyle Carter B. Harrison, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., a brother of the president-elect, reached the city, and was with Gen. Harrjson last night. Active preparations have been begun by Gen. Harrison for the removal to Washington. The family will leave at the close of next week or the Hint of the following week. and grade. The following were elected officers: President, Frank Mortimer, Bloomiloid, Pa.; first vice president, T. D. Brown, Wilmington, Del.; second vice president, D. C. Winebrenner, Frederick, Md.; secretary and treasurer, Col. E. S. Edward, Newark, N. J.; governors Hon. J. C. Sibley, Franklin, Pa.; Dr. G. L. Reagan, Berwick, Pa.; Charles Bassini, Ir vington, N. J.; John Laning, Wilkesbarre Pa., and Charles R. Wootors, Cordova, Md. The act providing for the incorporation of game and game fish associations, and whicl practically deprives the West Jersey Gami society of many of its exclusive privilegus. was reported on adversely. Harris, of Camden, fought the report, and was influentia enough to have it set aside, allowing the bil to go upon the calendar. Heppenhimer's bill allowing Newark and Jersey City to proeuii a water supply from whatever source tht people may choose, passed the house. Tht Worts high license bill is to be considered ir the Democratic caucus. It has been consid ared a good deal already, and the more it* provisions are studied the less it is liked. English and American Pickles. Nuts and Candies of every name and kind. This heuty the day and the hour appointed for opening (JUk «»rtiflcutes aud counting the votes of electors for president, the senate and house of representatives hare Hlet together pursuant to £he constitution and the U'vsoi the United States. Jf there be uo objection to the electoral vote of Ahe state of Alabama, tlie certificate will be read Jby the tellers, who will make a list of the votes McAuliffe was first cautious, then nettlei and finally disgusted* He did all the leading and in the first tei Oat Me»l and Oat Flakes. Wheatlet. rounds got in tw Washington, Fob. H.—According to a near friend of ijr Blaine, the statement thai die tender to frim of the secretaryship 01 slate was made by Wen. Harrison very soon dfter the election is very far from the truth. On the contrary, Gen. Harrison's letter offering the place to Mr. B.aine was received on.} within the past six weeks—perhaps only within the past month. or three effecti' Southern White Corn Meal, Gold Dust Corn Meal. Winter Apples. The presiding officer then broke the seal of the certificate from Alabama and handed it Co tieuator Manderson, The first two or three certificates were read, but as most of them ware cumbersome with details, a great deal of time was being consumed, so on motion the reading was d.speiisnd with, and the tellers merely told how the votes were cast and mentioned any peculiar circumstance. The list of states was gone through alphabetically. The count was completed in due order, and .Harrison and Morton were declared president ;aud vice president. wiry antagonist be blows. Then h Etui to give him To Keep the New Administration Straight was kept up UB foot raoe, whiC Baltimore, Feb. 14.—The Civil Servici Reform Association of Maryland lias issued i call to reformers all over tlie United States b attend a conference in Baltimore on Feb. 23. Mr. Cbarle« J. Bonaparte states that about 800 civil service reformers have beet invited and that the specific purpose of tht convention is "to keep the now administra tion straight." There will be a general dii cussion of the policy of civil service associa tions. At the public meeting two or thre. formal addresses will be delivered. One sub ject will be: "What has been accomplished b\ e vil service reform during the administration of President Cleveland) What may b hoped and expected from the incoming ad ministration." Carl Schurz and George William Curtis have signed their intention to bt present  The department commander then said that as only 494) credentials had been offered only that number could vote. He therefore declared both ballots void. Balloting for department commander was then resumed, each delegate voting as his name was called ■rom the roll. The grandest flavored, sweetest Teas, in America. man; of the npecl tors hissed. "Icai* hit him. He woi While Air. Blaine, according to the samt Authority, never had any real doubt that thi president-elect, either of his own motive or torced thereto by the demands of the party, would eventually tender him the premiership, the Maine statesman was becoming very unjasy as the weeks and months went by anc Gen. Harrison made no sign. New York Legislatore* Coffee, after the drinking of which one foraets all their woes. was McAulUT give me a flghl Albany, Feb. 14,—Pills of local interesi were introduced in the senate. A joint ses sion was held at noon to re-elect Andrew Draper superintendent of public instruction. The whole Saturday holiday bill was favor ably reported, amended so as to limit thC holidays to July and August Mr. Curtis in troduced a bill providing for the erection ol a momorial hall in Albany, to cost $400,000 in which to store war relics aud trophies, ant' for meetings of the Grand Army of the lie public, etc. doleful exelamatl. In fact, our stock is so large and varied that we cannot enumerate but a fraction of it. Our prices, quality considered, we will alio# no .me to beat. his corner after as be returned to BILLY MYKR. The purpose of the second ballot for department commander was to deterinint whether any comrade had voted who had not a right to do so. When it was finished announcement was made that the first ballot was correct and that the apparent discrepancy was due to a neglect to return credential* which had been presented. each round. M/or was not running an; chances. All Kti eator and the mining towr about it had bai'ked him for thousands of do! larg, and in some cases his friends mortgage, their homos in oj ler to bring money to th ring side. It wouM hare been disastrous fo: him to lose. His cL wees for success no the best. A draw was possible, and that i what the little fellow played for and won This nettled McAulh'e, but otherwise tb half starved, half frozen, sleepy eyed gpecta tors were pleased with the decision, whic; killed what at one time appeared to be an ill terminable farce. OCa LOOSE NATURALIZATION LAWS. When the letter did come he promptly replied in the affirmative. The friend herein quoted has seen both Gen. Harrison's lette. offering and Mi-. Blaine's accepting thi uomination. Therefore that matter may be accepted asdefimtely settled. Mr. Paten, in reporting the Gates naturalisation Wii to the house, accompanied it with * report from the committee urging its passage. Ewttog law, the report says, allows any alien ou bis arrival in this country, though wholly illiterate and grossly ignorant of its laws and instituting, to declare his intention to become a citizen pf the United States and to renounce allegiance to any foreign power, and particularly to the one to which he then owes allegiance. No proof whatever—not even his oath—is required to ■how that he is * fit or proper person to become a citizen.' He 1*4} be a notorious thief, murderer, outlaw, anarchist, polygamist, a leper or hardened criminal, and yet our law allows him, by making this affidavit before the clerk of the court (an obligation which Much a character would regard as a mere form and not binding), practically all the benefits of citizenship within the United tJtates. In some instances aliens pwing military sen-see to their native country copae to the United States and remain until naturajr ized, then return to tlwir native land, where they reside indefinitely, owing it no allegiance, but claiming protection of the United States while rendering them no service. This and similar practices have involved this government in complications abroad, which caused Presidents Arthur and Cleveland to recommend to congress the revision of our naturalization laws. We find it essential to purchase many articles in email quantities,- placing them with our customer* in all their freshness. We handle no Cheap John Job • Lots, having au ancient lock and flavor. We keep sur store sweet ami cle»u from cellar to garret. Our Taffy wc pu'ehate from well known houses So it is till 0. K. Our trade is steadily increasing. Whenever our customers are asked if our goods and prices suit them their answer is "I should 6mile" George L. Goodale was unanimously elected department commander. Alter the election of officers and of delegates to the na tional encampment the convention adjourned. The annual banquet was held at Faneuii hali last evening. In the opinion of Washington politicians, Glen. Mahone is no longer a cabinet possibility. It is asserted that Gen. Harrison ha. decided not to call the Virgiuian away fron. home but to sustain him there to the fullest extent in his power, giving hiin almost exclusive control ot the local patronage. This arrangement, it is also said, is entirely acceptable to the little general. NEWS OF OUR NEIGHBORS. One Preacher Less In tlic Family. Danbury, Conn., Feb. 14.—The suddei disappearance of the Rev W. J. Crosley pastor of the Universalist church, is as mucl a mystery as ever. He left Danbury Sundaj night, taking with him much property be longing to his wifo, who is also a Universalis; preacher of some note. He' had tendered hi resignation as pastor of the church and hai collected (100 back salary due him. His wift procured an attachment of $a,000 agains him, which covers what property he left. HI son says that he is insane, and it is said tha ho liad contemplated suicide. Crosley wa last seen boarding the Washington expres train bound west. Happening* of Interest in Several State* liriefly Chronicled, SATISFIED WITH NEW YORK Charles Hanson, a fireman on the Pennsylvania railroad, was arrested at Jersey City for bigiuny. His first wife, formerly Margaret Williams, of College Point, L. I., lefi him on account of cruelty. Ho after wart married Mrs. Annie Cruss, a widow. Tht first wife now causes his arrest. The sports who witnessed the affair expres the belief that it was only a spar, preliminary to a real battle hereafter. Baltimore, Feb. 14. — The American'! Washington special states positively thai Hon. W arner Miller, of New York, has been uttered and has accepted the position of seerelary of agriculture ill President Harrison's cabinet. President Cleveland Does Nut Care to Consider a Brooklyn Proposition. Streator, His., Feb. 14.—Myer, on ar riving here, expressed a desire to meet Mc Auliffe again. He wants the tight to taki place in San Francisco. New York, Feb. 14.—Mr. C. N. Moody, the Rrookiyn real estate man, showed thfc letter to some of his friends yesterday: A dispatch from St. Thomas announces tht arrival there of the schooner Gen. S. E. Mer win, of New Haven, Conn., in a dismasteu condition. The Merwiii left Cardiff Dec. 29 coal laden, bound for Havana. .tfessrs. C. N. Moody & Co., Brooklyu, N. Y MONTREAL'S FUTURE Dear Sirs—The president lias received your recent letter, but the plans for his residence iu New York city are so far matured that he does not desire to consider the matter to which you call hi* attention. Very respectfully, J-luflbut & Co. Fresldent Dmmmuud, of the Board ol Albany, Fob. 14.—The assembly appropriations committee began its investigation into the assembly ceiling matter. Mr. Martin, who claims that he was approached with an offer of bribery, was present, but made ui statement. He is a member of the commit tee. Speaker Cole and Assemblymen Hheelian, Enz and Gallup—all members of las. year's ceiling committee—were sworn as wit nesses. Mr. Cole detailed the meeting of th committee. The contract was signed by ai the members of the committee except Ml. Gallup, who objected because advertisemen. bad been insufficient. Witness' impressio. was that the ceiling was to be of oak. Th. jtliers testified in tne tame strain, all lx)inr 'under impression" that the ceiiing wus to lx )t oak, but uone positively itemed tliut tlieri A'us not an alternative clause allowing th* ise of papier niaciie. The Assembly Celling Fraud. Montreal, Feb. 14.—At the annual meet ing of the board of trade Fiesident Drum mond proposed a resolution urging upon thi city the paramount necessity of helping thi government to carry out the harbor improve inent scheme. Mr. Drununond read a length} statement from President Van Home, of thi Canadian Pacific railroad, giving a sketch o. the early career of the St. Louis ant Chicago, and in a letter accompanying it President Van Home said he believec that a marvelously brilliant futur. awaited Montreal, but that it could only b made secure by work aud by using every op portunity and advantage, f he resolution referring to harbor improvements was adopted. A resolution was adopted asking a deputatioi to go to Quebec and prevent the clause in thi amendments to the city charter, authorizing the city to undertake the business of fire insurance, from becoming a law. Remark* were made denouncing the incapacity pf thi present officials of the Cornwall canal aud it* managtuuiBt generally. Trade, Thinks It Is a Bright One. Charles Kern and Daniel O'Day, employes of iuo Ansonia, Conn., copper works, quar reled, anil Kern stabbed O'Day twice, inflict Lug dangerous wounds. Kern was arrested CARR'S BLOCK, WEST PITTSTOIV It was in reply to a suggestion that he would like Mr. Cleveland to look at a beautiiul house corner of Lincoln Piace and Eighth Avenue, Brooklyn, with a view to buying it and settling down in Brooklyn. The price named wes $38,000, and Mr. Moody said it was one of the finest mansions on the hill. 1). 8. Lamont, Private Secretary. Washinoton, Feb. 14.—The Star say Henry Le Caron, the British spy, who lut oeen doing so m&cn swearing in the Parnel ;uvestigution, has a war record in Americ. which is spread out on the records of the wa Jepartmeut. Before his name is mnrke. l-f Carou a Coward und Mutineer. Just after the newspaper tram left tin Grand Central depot yesterday a switching engine ran into the smoking car, throwing il from the track and making a bad wreck. Nc one was seriously injured. The accident wai caused by a misplaced switch. Pennsylvania Brewers Protest Governor Bulkeley, of Connecticut, hnj nominated Frederick I'. Hall, of (Stratford for judge of the supreme court Mr. Hall it now judge of the court of common pleas foi Fairfield county. News from China anil Japan. "coward and mutineer." Herns a me in be of the famous Company B, Fourteenth Penn sylvania cavalry, which was organised as i body guard to Gen. Thomas, and part o whom mutinied when ordered into the ligh at Murfreesboro. He was one of the 50 mutineers who were confined to the pern teutiary, jail and work house at Nashville. Philadelphia, Feb. 14.—The Pennsylvania State Brewers' association, -UK) strong, ami representing all sections of the state, assembled in Young Maennorchor hall and united its many voices in a vigorous protest ugain£t the submission of the prohibitory amendment co the state constitution to a popular vote. The meeting was presided over by President Theodore F. Straub, of Allegheny, who made t vigorous speech on the rights of the liquor iealers, giving in brief the plans to be pui*sued m the coining battle against prohibition. JS4,sr 4?H*NCi8CO, Feb. 14.—The steamship fliu CJe Janeiro, from (-hina and Japan, brings Hong vices to Jan. It) and Yokahama ito Jan'. 'Hi. The security of French control in Tonquin if reported as threatened. The JfVench have lieen worsted in several engagements with rebel bands. The usual charge is made that Chineee troops have assisted the rebels. The English governor of Hong Kong fcas been petitioned by the Chinese resident* to ask England to urge the United States to withdraw the exclusion bills. The petition recites that the action of Australia and America is contrary to international treaties, and that if persisted in it will result in the commercial ruin of Hong Kong. An Erie freight train jumped the track eL route from Jersey City to YVeehawken, an J the engine crashed into the wall of Horton'k varnish factory at Hoboken, knocking in about eighteen feet of wall and causing $12,000 damage. The engineer reversed ami juirped, with Ids fireman. Blown to Pieces. Horrible) Enough, but Not Murder. York, Pa., Feb. 14.—A terrific explosion iccurred at Johnson's dynaiuite factory, situited at Mount Wolf, this county. John Harliue, an employe, aged 38, of this city, was literally blown to pieces and the factory was totally demolished. He leaves a widow and three children. It is supposed that Harline went into the nitro-glycerine magazint and in turning on a watar spigot, which was frozen, the friction therefrom causel tiie ex plosion. His body was thrown over the top Df a tree seventy-live feet from the factory. No one else was injured. Chicaoo, Feb. 14.—The police found thC mutilated remains of a woman packed in » barrel lying on Butterlleid street, near Tweii ty-third. The remains were taken to th morgue, and it was thought a ghastly murdr hod been committed. On investigation, how ever, a card was found in the barrel mdicai lug that the woman had been at the count; hospital. At the hospital it was said thu thC body had been given to one of the medic;:! coi leges, and that the barrel had probably fallei off an overloaded wagon in transit. Riciu&rd Meal's, proprietor of the Hote Royal, New York, lias purchased the Bear trough hotel at Long Branch for $7«,000. Montreal, Feb. 14.—The biggest and colC «t blizzard that has struck eastern  this winter is now raging with great tfuy The New York blizzard of March last was a Zephyr compared to it, and even old Canadians say that they have never known the wind to blow with such violence. Great Ulixxard lu Canada. The Knights of Labor of Middlesex countD Montreal, Feb. 14.—A special cable dispatch from London to the Montreal Gazette, the Canadian government organ, says: Absurd statements have reached journals her. through New York that a Syndicate of leading Republicans in the United States control $300,u00,000 which they intend to use in an effort to secure Canadian annexation to the States by a system at wholesale bribery it Canada in the event of • dissolution of th» Dominion parliament this year and a com*D quent general election. A Great Boodle Syndicate. . ive decided to hold a series of ten meet ings o l oom the ballot reform bill which is no\f m the hands of the committee o» the New Jersey legislature. The first of th« meetings will be held at YVoodbridgo to-mor row evening, and one of the mass meetings will be held in New Brunswick, The Very Lai est A German Idea of the Ford Hill, Washington, Feb. 14.—The United States consul general at Berlin has transmitted to the state department a translation of an article in Tbe Nation*] Zietung relative to ttae Ford immigration bill. The consul general states that it is evident that the measure in viewed with much concern in political as well as national economic circles as foreshadowing changes which eventually may lead to a total reform in tbe matter of European emigration to the United States. FOR SA LE BY I. li. BEVflfl. Senanton, Pa., Feb. 14.—Officer Lannon, a Cafbondale policeman, while attempting to arrest a local bruiser named Jim Conghliu, was bet upon by the latter and so badly puuiincled before help could arrive that his recovery is doubtful. m" liruiMHl by a Bruiaor. The second day's session of the National Association of Builders in Philadelphia was devoted to consideration of the  committees. Mr. Robinson's Mistake. New Orleans, Feb. 14.—A special fron Key West to The Picayune says that Admira Luce sailed from Washington last night to gC into retirement. His departure was signalizot uy a saiute of thirteen guns and a serenade Real* Admiral Gherardi is expected Friday and the Galena will then probably sail foi Farewell Honors to Admiral Lace. U. ». STATIONEKV tO. Bridgeport, Con. ., Feb. 14.—At the Gernania masquerade, G. A. Kobmsou, a well tc lo butter merchant, fell in witu a shapely wojjan in costume* whom he thought he knew, but could not place. The woman turned out to be Emma C. Elliott, wile of one ot his employes, and sde had him pue under bonds on a cnarge of utiempt at assault after leaving tbe bail room. Kobinson denies the charge, and ascribes the arrest to the fact that Elliott knew ue Was about lo be discharged. Both husband wife deny that tlioy laid a trap lor liobinsou. Emma Lindenstruth, recently jvlea-set from the Norristown insane asylum, was found dead in the outskirts of Philadelphia having lDeen frozen to death. Wholesale Stationer**. Ppaukllntf's ISase Ball and Sporf ng Goods. Ex- Lono Branch, Feb. 14.—The retirement of Postmaster Bennett from the postoffict here creates much His bondsmen all say that they hsya agreed hot to disclose the shortage. Bondsman Archie ffe*fii?g, whe is now acting postmaster, says the joss '!jf plenty." His name is oh file at Washington to succeed Bennett. The latter is a politician of considerable note, and a brother-in-law ol Mayor George W. Brown. The salary of th« office is tl.SOO. The work was done by Ben nett, his two sons and a daughter. Postmaster Bennett's Shortage. cellent stock of school supplies Column Confirmed. The Jersey City police havo adopted i • novel means of warning merchants agaiusi J the careless display of their wares mi tin sidewalks. Detectives havo been detailed who go about the streets stealing everything they can get away with in front of the stores. The goods are taken to the police station am. the owners are notified. The idea is to show tnem that the goods might as easily have been stolen in earnest by professional thieves. Large quantities of goods have been taken t*. tlx* police station in this way. j WILKKS-llAUItIC, m Fan Mirket Siitwt Trenton, N. J., Feb. 14.—General Master Workman T. V. Powderly was accorded an an&lisiastic reception at the Taylor Opera Jioims, where he spoke last evening. He made a very forcible address in which he charged the railroads with compelling their employees to vote (or men useful to the corpartitions. He paid tfil»yte to Governor jQreae for his recent recommendations concerning ballot reform, Fowderly at Trenton. Hayti, Washington, Feb. 14.—The nomination of Norman J. Col man, of Missouri, to b. sjcre- Thev also h.»ve the »g»*»iev for Caw's ''Dauha way," the host fountain pe.i in mark^i. Kenua In the Fi|(lit to HUy tai7 of. tl.e department ol agri; ulturc, was confirmed by ihe senate. (LD GARMENTS ATI.AI; Charleston, W. Va., Feb. 14.—'Two hal lots were taken for Uuitod States senator n joint session, each ballot standing: GotT, 3H Kenna, J17; E. W. Wilson, 3; W. R Neal. S Frank Howard, 3. Mr. Kenna has announce that he will remain in the tight, and it no. elected no one else will b* A New Court House Hurried, After beinff Chan ti ami kepair»-Ci «»v DO!«AiJDSiONV2LLn, V b. 1*.—The new oourt ht.u e, just complete • at a cost of $a0,- U00, was burned yesterday, and many valuable records were destroyed. john y o r; n a The Old Reliable Tailor. Weather Judication*. Fair ; warmer ; westerly wind*. •oath Main f I., rear of Lewis token's stevs Wore done prt and at reasonable