Evening Gazette

              PITTSTON, PA., SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1889. ' TWO CKNI'S j Ten Cents a Week. Nt'flBEH 2154. I Weekly fi«ia!»ll%liDd IS5'.\ | NEWS FROM THE CAPITAL POPE LEO'S LETTER SWEPT BY A TIDAL WAVE. BROOKLYN A WINNER, COCKRAN WORKING HARD REVISING THE PRAYER BOOK VERY LATEST GOOD NEWS TO CASH BUYERS. The Giants Defeated in the First World's Proceedings of the Episcopalian Conven- tion—Work of the Mission Board. He Writes Cardinal Gibbons Regarding the Catholic Centennial. Great Loss of Life on the New York, Oct. 19.—Tho first game of the world's championship scries between New York and Brooklyn was played at the Polo Grounds this afternoon in the presence of over 10,000 people. The interest in the series is very great and thousands of base ball enthusiasts were unable to witness the first game owing to the inability of the railroad and horse car lines to convey them to the grounds. At all elevated stations down town the platforms were crowded with "cranks," but the railroad's facilities were entirely inadequate to the demand. The day was delightful in every respect. There was not a fleck of a cloud in the sky and the sun shone with a genial warmth, while tho wind was tempered in a most kindly way. Championship Game. His Argument Before the General Term at Rochester. New York, Oct. 19.—At the Episcopalian convention a committee wns appointed to select the next meeting place. Annual Report of Ex-Commis- Baltimore Md., Oct. 19.—The Sun publishes the foil;win5 translation of the letter of Pope L"o ti Cardinal Gibbons with reference to the coming Catholic centennial: Our manager has just returned from a 10 days trip of selection in our New York bouse, and njany are the beauties that he has selected. He was particular in selecting nothing but first class, stylish, goods, for this market, but the prices of course are as usual,lower than manufacturers' or Importers' prices. Coast of Japan sioner Tanner. The subject of prayer lDook revision was then resumed. Dr. Braxton, of North Carolina, objected to tho terms kTpure intention" and "sufficient success upon earth," and offered a substitute, which was lost. Mr. Franklin, of New Jersey; Dr. Egar, of New York, and others proposed amendments changiug the latter phrase to "such success as may please thee," which was carried. Dr. Spaulding, of California, moved to stri. 9 out the T*ords "pure intention" and substitute "singleness of heart," but the motion was lost. Special Telegrams to 4 P. M. EIGHT HI NDUED PEOPLE PERISH, 11GHTING FOR KEMMEER'S LIFE. THE YEAR'S WORK OF THE BUREAU "That great love for country and for religion which you and our brethren, the bishops of tho United States, have so often and so nobly manifested is again strikingly illustrated in the letter which you have recently addressed to us. From it we learn that pastors and people are about to assemble in Baltimore to celebrate the 100th anniversary of t'ae establishment of the sacred hierarchy of the United States. On the same occasion you propose to dedicate the Catholic university which, with the generous help of the faithful, you have founded in Washington as a happy presage of future greatness for the new era upon which you are about to enter. The Increase in the Number of Pen- To-Morrow's Indication!. Thousands of Houses Swept Away, and Hie Constitutionality of the Law Pre- sioners During the 1'uat Year—Secre- Fair. Warmer. Southerly winds. Dedth and Devastation Reigned Su- scribing Electrical Execution Powerful- tary Noble's First Letter to Mr. THE NEW COMMISSIONER. * Besides the bargains in staples that we always have in hand we also have splendid lines, such as gents', ladies' and children's shoes, in which we guarantee the quality and fit to be the best, while the price is less than anywhere else by 26c. to $1 per pair, according to qua ity or no sale. preme—The Emperor and Empress^Seiid ly Assailed—A Highly Interesting Ar- Tanner—Other Washington Gossip. Rcllcf to the Stricken People. Rochester, N. Y., Oct. 19.—The appeal in the Kemmler electrical execution cose was argueil here in tho general term of the supreme court. Bourke Cockran, of New York, api»eared for tho defense, and Deputy Attorney General William A. Poste for the prosecution. Mr. Cockran, after reciting the history of the caso, read from tho statute tho provision relating to the mode of death 4 by an electric current," and that providing for the time and manner of the execution. The purpose of the fraiuers of the statute, said Mr. providing for execution by electricity \*'as to render tho death penalty more merciful. Mr. Gorry was the only commissioner who testified before the referee, and his statement was a marvellous specimen of misinformation based on evidence given to tho witness by Mr. Edison. gument—Lineman Peeks' Death, Washington, Oct. 19.—The annual report for the flscr 1 year l8S8~9of the commissioner of pensions has been submitted to the secretary of the interior. The following summary of the report will show the more important details of the work ef the bureau of pensions during the year: IS. Raum, of Illinois, 1* tlia Sac. cessor of Corporal Tanner. San Francisco, Oct. 19.—The steamer City of Peking has just arrived from China and Japan. She brings an account of a tidal wave in which nearly 800 persons lost their lives and about 2,000 houses were washed away on the coast of Japan. Washington, Oct. 19.—The President today announced the name of Gen. Green B. Bium, of Illinois, as the new Commissioner of Pensions. The announcement was a surprise to the politicians. It had been thought that the Raum boom had died out. His name had been presented to the President seyeral weeks ago by Senator Parwell. Then came the Poole candidacy, which gained such strength that only two days ago an unofficial report of his appointment was kiven out, only to be denied a few hours later. At the afternoon session the house of deputies confirmed their action as committee of the whole on Thursday by adopting the liturgical amendment for a thanksgiving for a child's recovery from sickness; for a safe ret urn from a journey, and fcr a penitential office for Ash Wednesday. Concurrence with the upper house was ordered upon certain changes in the rubric following the general title of the colfects, epiWles and gospels; that the collect anointed for any Sunday or other f( ast day may be used at the evening service, and that the Gloria Patri be printed at the end of the Easter anthems. The resolution changing the gospel for the first Sunday before Advent was adopted, as was also the report regulating the services for the Sundays after Trinity. Dr. Phillips Brooks' resolution to substitute the 61th for the 69th Psalm on Good Friday was adopted, together with the additional collect, epistle and gospel for Christmas and Easter. A resolution providing for the omission of the decalogue, if same be said once on each Saturday, was passed. When the Bridegrooms came oil the grounds at 2:30 the enthusiasm was most marked. They practised with a dash that spoke volumes for the work they would subsequently do, and their admirers looked on approvingly. At 2:45 the Giants came on the field and then the crowd cheered wildly. Every player came in for applause, and when the practise was begun every brilliant play, and there were many of them, was cheered to the echo. We also have the best line of all wool ladies and gents' underwear at prices that will ok»r them in a few days. Gents' all wool scarlet shirle and drawers at from 49c to 94c. Ladies' ditto at from 62c to $1.20. A vio- lent wiiid und rain storm set in at Hazugua and Aichikeu. By 2 o'clock the sea had risen several feet above ordinary high tide, and just after nightfall the waves mounted to a great height, washing away the embankments and leveling the buildings near tho shore. Net Increase of the Uoll. "It is truly worthy of your faith and piety thus gratefully to recall the blessings bestowed upon your country by divine Providenoe, and at the same time to raise up in memory of them a monument which will bo an honor to yourselves and a lasting benefit to your fellow citizens and to the country at large. And, therefore, we gladly unite with you in returning thanks to God, the author of all gifts. At the same time we cordially congratulate you on the zeal with which you emulate the example of your glorious predecessors, faithfully treading in their footsteps, whilst ever widening the field opened up by their apostolic labors. Most joyfully have we welcomed the expression which you and the other bishops convey to us of your loyalty and devotion to the apostolus see. We desire in return to assure you that like our predecessors of blessed memory, we, too, bear an especial love toward you, our brethren, and the faithful committed to your care, aud tuat we pray fervently for your prosperity and welfare, gathering comfort, meanwhile, no loss from the readiness of your people to co-operate in all manner of good works than from the examples of sacerdotal virtues which are daily set before them, Thero were at the close of the year 4S7.729 pensioners. There were added to the rolls during the year the names of 51,931 new pensioners, sind the names of 1,754—--who6# pensions have been previously dropped— were restored to the rolls, making an aggregate of 58,075 pensioners added during the year; 16,507 pensioners were dropped from the rolls for various causae, leaving a net increase to the rolls of 87,168 names. The average annual value of each pension at the close of the year is shown to have been 1131.18. The aggregate annual value of pensions is $64,246,552.86. The amount paid for pensions during the year was $38,ITS,- 113.28. The total amount disbursed by the agents for all purposes was $89,181,968.44. Some fancy all wool knit in both ladies' and gents' worth $6.00 per pair for $2 80 and $2 90 per pair, wonderful goods, well worth the a tention of the best trade. We have bargains in natural dye, merino and all wool mixed that defy the closest competition.Shortly afterward a wave fifteen feet higher than the highest of those that had preceeded it rolled in with a great roar, washing away the remaining portions of the embankment and carrying with it nearly all .the houses of the various villages along the becch. A Gigantic Tidal Wave Gen. Raum is a well known Illinois Republican. He served nnder the Arthur adminiftration a* Internal Rnvenue Collector of the Southern District of Illinois, and has held many important local and State offices He is very popular with the veterans and nis army record is good. Hie appomtmeut was received with geueral satisfaction. With Umpire Ferguson at the plate and Gaffuey at first base, the Brooklyns took the Held. In the first inning New York went out in one, two, three order. O'Brien was tho first to face Keefe, and he made a safe hit. Then Collins planted a two bagger in left field and O'Brien went to third. Burns hit for two bases, and O'Brien and Collins scored. Foutz and Pinkney were retired on short hits. Then Terry hit safely, and with In gents' scarfs and ties we have uic patterns latest styles at prices ranging from He to 60c, sold elsewhere from 10c to $1. See them fnr yourself. Si Ik handkerchiefs from 18c to 60c, worth double the price. Frightful I.oss of I,ife Mr. Cockran said that many persons had unquestionably been killed by electricity. He referred to the Stevens case, where the victim received a current of 1,450 volts, "400 more than it was proposed to give Ke nmler," and asked that the court read with attention the account of his suffering as related by Stevens, and which was styled "unspeakable torture." If the purpose of the law was to cause instantaneous and painless death the method should have been tested. In one case an expert said that if death did not ensue in one minute the body of the victim would bo Unspeakable Torture Gen. Bautn took the oath of office at noon to-day, and at once entered upon the discharge of his duties in the pension department. This wag done so suddenly and unexpectedly that the inhabitants had not time to escape. At Okudo, in Oguri-Shinden, all the houses, twenty-three in number, wer« washed away, and out of ninety inhabitants fifty-four lost their lives. All silk and satin mufflers, a nice line, from SI.25 to $1 60. They are less than half price. Hits and caps, we have a splendid line in both men's and boy's from 10c to $1.92. Our $1 92 bat you cannot buy in other stares less then $2.76 to $3. They are the best Dunlap's and other leading manufacturer's make at lees tban their agents' prices by the case. two men on bases Cork hi 11 sent a two bagger down to the left center field fence, bringing in two runs. Smith struck out. Five runs. TO RESCUE THEM BY FORCE. Dr. Huntington's resolution- for a "short office of prayer for Sunday occasions," which was adopted on Thursday in committee of the whole, was brought up again by Dr. Egar, of central New York, whose motion to reconsider precipitated a warm and lengthy argument. Dr. Huntington's resolution was finally put and carried. Ad' journed. The amount disbursed on account of pensions since 1861 has been $1,052,213,4X8.17. The issue of certificates during the year shows a grand total of 145,298. Of this number 51,1)21 were original certificates. The report shows that at the close of the year there were pemjing and unallowed 470,000 claims of all classes. Commissioner Taftnw recommended the establishment of two additional pension agencies. Disbursements Since 1861 A Plot Discoveied by "Which Burke and At Jitsuroku, Koyabu-Mura forty houses were washed away, and alDout fifty out of the population of 250 were killed. At Jkuta- Mura 120 houses were washed away, about twenty broken up and about forty of the inhabitants killed. At Yoshida-Mura, S50 out of 050 lip use were washed away, and 0*28 of the population of 3,200 were killed. At Toba-Mura, containing 220 houses uud a population of 1,130, ten houses were broken up and ten persons perished. By steady work the Giants had cut the Brooklyn's lead down to one run at the eud of the sixth inning, and by heavy hitting in the seventh scored five runs and took the lead. In the Brooklyn's half of the seventh, Ward's error ami hits by Burns, Foutz and Pinkney netted two runs. The New Yorks were blanked - in the eighth, and Brooklyn again took the lead and won the game, scoring four runs on hits by Visner, O'Brien and Foutz and errors by Ward and Gore. Just as the last man had been put out Umpire Ferguson called the game on account of darkuess. Great excitement prevailed, but there was no disturbance. Cougliliii Were to be Freed. Chicago, Oct. 19.—By far the greatest sensation of the renownedly sensational Cronin case was unearthed by tho police here tli* morning. The authorities are very chary of itiviug particulars but it h#s leaked out thai ii ey have disclosed a plot on the part of thD friends of B .rke and Coughlin to rescue thC m oy force upon their appearance in court next week. No arrests have been made but active measures are being taken to prevent th' plot's consummtition. Intense excitement prevails, althrough many scout the idea as a mere police story. Our dress goods department contains many bargains, and you can be suited in nice dress patterns at prices that will leave you a handsome reward by making your selection at our counters. The sime thing in trimmings, of which we have quite a variety Tou gei your thread, spool sila and buttonhole twist, with dre-s buttons for almost nothing, that alone would be quite a saving. carlDouized.  "In regard to j'our wish that some representatives from this city should in our name be present at your celebration, we readily assent to it; the more willingly because their presence will be an especial mark both of our esteem and benevolence, and of that bond of faith and charity which unites pastors and people to the supreme head of the church. Mr. Edison's Testimony In the house of bishops it was decided that no change should be made in the term "assistant bishop." Resolutions of sympathy for the continued ill health of Bishop Bedell, of southern Ohio, were adopted. Some verbal changes in the communion and baptismal services were adopted. A rubric was also passed forbidding the celebration of the Lord's supper when no communicant besides the priest was present. The bishops declined to concur with tho lower house in a resolution petitioning congress upon the subject of divorce, on the ground that it was inadvisable at this time. Mr. Edison said that in the same caso the body of the criminal would be "mummified." "Then we have the choice between carbonization and mummification," said Mr. Cockran, "in case death is not instantaneous." Other experts said that a post-mortem of a person killed by electricity would not reveal the cause of death if the circumstances were not known. "Harold P. Brown," said the speakor, "conceived the idea of applying tho wheatstono bridge to a human body for the purpose of making the victim a part of the connecting substance—a wire, so to speak, to make tho circuit complete." Mr. TMTiner's Uecommendatlons. HH The commissioner favors granting pensions to all soldiers who aro disabled. He uiys: "As the war period recedes from us and age and its infirmities afflict the veteran who served his country faithfully and well a quarter of a century ago, it is a very serious question whether the government does him justice in limiting the application of the pension laws to those disabilities only which were contracted in the service and line of duty. jn addition to those already enumerated, 469 bodies have been found, and there are yet tfSQ persons missing. The emperor and impress hava gent $1,500 and $500 respectively for the relief pf the sufferers. Royalty SeixU liplief. In bed quilts our prices are the lowest. In blankets it is the came thing. In hoisery, our line is complete and our prices range from 3c. to 36c. in gents' stockings—and 6c to 39o in ladies. They are way below any other dealers' prices. Judge for yourself. The score was as follows: New York, 10; Brooklyn, 12. "In conclusion we earnestly pray to God, protector and guardian of the Catholic cause, that under the prosperous and favored public institutions by which you are enabled to exercise with freedom your sacred ministry your labors may redound to the benefit of church and country. And as a pledge of our gpcoial affection we lovingly impart apostolic benediction to you, our venerable brethren, tho bishops of tho United States, and to all the clergy and faithful committed to your charge." BISMARCK THREATENED THE POLITICAL WORLD. Maffgle Ml.tjulieJl Married. A Destructive Prairie Fire Approaching it From Menoken. We have Jersey Jackets, Jersey Coats, well worth your inspection, and we are receiving new lots every week all tremendous bargains in latest styles. (No old goods with us.) Boston, Oct. 10.—The Herald says that tho silence which Miss Maggie Mitchell, the popular actress, and her leading man, Mr. Charles Abbott, have maintained concerning ihx» many rumors of their marriage has at last bt»en broken, and that The Herald may record tb# fact that they were married on June 13 last at the residence of the actress in Long Branch- Mrs. Luther Holdcu and her eon, Harry, were tke only witnesses of the ceremony, Mrs. Holden is the wife of Luther Holden, of this city, for a long time dramatic editor of The Journal and a lifelong friend of the actress. A Brockton special to The Globe says that Miss Mitchell has admitted to a local amateur actrcss that she was married just before her dejmrturo for Europe this summer. The Democratic nominating convention of the three assembly districts of Onondaga county, N. Y., has made nominations as follows: First district, James K. McGuire, Syracuse. Second district, Frank W. Waggoner, Syracuse. Third district, Charles Lakin, Maul ins. * Bismarck, S. D, Oct. 19.—An immense prarie fire is approaching this place. It has -lready destroyed the village of Menoken, aufl the many farms thereabouts. Grave fears are entertained for the city, as a high wind carries the flames forward with great virulence and rapidity. Dr. Davies Consecrated. "I earnestly recommend that a pension be granted to every honorably discharged soldier and sailor who is now or who may hereafter become disabled, without regard to whether such disability is chargeable to the service of the United States or has been contracted since discharge therefrom." The commissioner also favors a pension for army nurses, and makes an earnest appeal in their behalf. Ladies' and gents' linen collars we have a good line. Gents' 4 ply linen collars, prime style and quality, 4 for 26c, wt 11 worth 20u each. We have a linen collar from lo to 6c each. Astonishing they are. The Death of Lineman Feeks. Philadelphia, Oct. 10.—Rev. Dr. Thomas Frederick Davies was consecrated bishop of the diocese of eastern Michigan. The ceremony occurred in St. Peter's church, this city, of which Dr. Davies has been pastor many years. A» distinguished company of bishops, priests, deacons and laymen assisted. Bishop Potter, of New York, preached the sermon from the text Acts xiii, 2-3. Bishop TV illiams, of Connecticut, presided, and Bishop Whipple, of Minnesota, was celebrant of the communion sermon. Whether this could be accomplished was a question. The death of Lineman Feeks, of New York, was referred to. "After twenty minutes contact with the wire tho poor man was still alive, and the autopsy showed that his body was carbonized," said Mr. Cockran. Another case in which a man seized a wire and held on until his hand was burned to a crisp and afterwards amputated, was meptioned as proving that death was by no means certain. That the proposed mode of execution was simply an experiment was urged by Mr. Cockran as proved by tho expert testimony taken before tho referee. Tho Warren county (N. Y.) Prohibition convention has nominated J. P. Kandajl for the assembly. We have just received a large lot of silver plated ware of the very beat grade. We have tibles castors from $1 to $6, worth double the price. The Twenty-third district Republican convention at Utica, N. Y., is still a deadlock. After three ballots without change the convention adjourned uutil next Tuesday even- THE NEWS IN BRIEF. Perished in the Flames. Fresh Tips from tlie Wires Carefully Sauk Rapids, Minn , Oct. 19.—Forest fires near this place have been creating great excitement among farmers and stock growers. Several barns and farm houses have been deetroyed. Mrs. Hiram Wittier Greenbush perished in the fiimes. Secretary Noble's First letter, Dr. R. A, MoDonald, of San Francisco, has sued Senator Leland Stanford for $1,200,000 worth of Central Pacific stock which Stanford purchased from the complainaut's wife, who, it is alleged, stole it about two years ago. . Culled A few dozen Rogers' triple plate silver knives at $4 per dozen, forks $4., tablespoons $4.19. Tea Spoons $2.06 per dozen. Those are Rogers A 1 and as you can judge, below their value. We expect they will soon be picked up. Come soon if you want to secure some of them. ing. The delegates aro as much in the dark as ever as to reaching a nomination. Washington, Oct. 19.—The following is the gist of an extract from Secretary Noble's first letter (dated Ju'y 24, 1889,) to Commissioner Tanner upon the subject o( the rei atod pensions of pension office employes. The cases were ten in number. The secretary says; At a conference held in Buffalo, N. Y., to settle the differences existing in the Republican party in tho senatorial district of Chautauqua and Cattaragus counties, Hon. Loren B. Sessions, who hacl announced himself as an independent candidate as against Senator Vedder, formally withdrew from the canvass for senator. Tile Mission Commissioners. New York, Oct. 10.—The American board of commissioners for foreign missions after passing a favorable report on work in Chins and passing a resolution thanking the Hon. Qscar F. Strauss, late minister to Turkey, "for his efficient services in defense of the rights and liberties of American citizens resident within the Turkish empire." The board was declared adjourned to meet at Minneapolis October, 1890. Daggers Stiil at It, Kdison Knew Nothing About It, It is rumored that a barbed wire trust has been formed at Chicago. Lisbon, Oct. 19.—The King of Portugal, who has been in a state of paralysis for over 48 hours, died to-day. The King of Portugal Dead. New Yobk, Dot. 10. — As Joliu Burke, a bookmaker and saloon keeper, was going home from his place of business early in the morning he was attacked by two men, one of whom struck at him with a sftndbag, while the other tore open his coat and attempted to rob him. Burke avoided the blow and fled, pursued by tho men clear to his house. There ho armed hiinsolf, but on ro-eutering the street he could see nothing of the men. It was some time before he could find a policeman, and further search for tin assailants proved futile. There 1 "Even Mr. Edison," said Mr. Cock ran, "said that he didn't know anything about it, except as a »v tter of guesswork, and never would until l ie state had killed some one by an electric current. ' "Tho association together of these men whereby this preference in time seemed to have beeu secured and the subsequent allowances obtained is in itself a fact that their purpose was to impose upon the commissioner. The further fact in each case the increase was allowed prior to the surgeon's certificate in the pending claim, and that the sums allowed aggregate over 118,000." We have a splendid line of ladies' purses and porimanU ux just received that are worth looking at. The steamer City of Peking, from China and Japan via Honolulu, has arrived. The United States steamer Nipsic was given a trial trip at Honolulu two weeks ago, with satisfactory results. The Nipsic and Alert are now in harbor at Honolulu. Our stationery and papeteries are much under market price. Everyone knows that well. Our Books, Autograph and Photograph Albums are less than half prioe, and our assortment very good, quite a lot recently received.The Republicans of the Ninth assembly district of Hoboken have nominated John Cruinz, for member of the board of chosen freeholders, and George Torrey for member of the assembly. The constitutionality of the law was discussed. "It is claimed by the people that the courts have no right to review legislative action," said the speaker. He argued that on this view of the case the constitutional provision forbidding the exaction of excessive bail, for instance, was of no binding force on either the courts or the legislature. "The attorney general treats this provision as a sort of ornamental addition of no earthly significance," said he. The constitution was a compact between the* people, which could under no circumstances be set aside or disregarded, and by whic h the rights of every citizen were protected. Referring to the constitution as a "bill of rights," Mr. Cockran argued that it should be preserved inviolate and should secure to every citizen equal and certain protection against wrong. E. Bainbridge Munday Esq., County Atty., Clay Co., Tex says: ' Have used Electric Bitters with most happy results My brother also was very low with Malarial Fever and Jaucdice, but was cured by timely use of this medicine. Am satisfied Electric Bitters saved his life." A Sound Legal Opinion. A Natural Cias War. The board of directors of the Now Orleans board of trade has adopted a resolution favoring Chicago as the site for the world's fair of 1893. llobart College'* Field Day Pittsburg, Oct. 19.—The war botween the natural gas companies and their patrons ill towns of western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio upd western New York is a live topic just now. At Youngstown, O., the Mahoning Gas company has notified all persons using gas under boilers to return to coal by Nov. 1. A scarcity of gas is alleged, but in some quarters it is asserted that there is a schemo to defeat a bill before the councils providing for a reduction of rates. At Union town, Pa., the arrests are announced of M. L. Minor, president; I. K. Ewing, Jr., secretary; A. M. Teljis, superintendent, and fifteen other employes of the Fayette Fuel Gas company. The company was granted the "privilege of laying street mains on condition that the city should be lighted free of charge for five years. The company tired of the contract and shut off the entire city supply, leaving the streets in darkness. They allowed a scarcity of gas, but refused to permit an examination of their wells by an expert employed by the town. The men were bailed in 8100 each for a hearing. The last Referred To. In small ware, notions 'such as brushes of all kiads, combs, perfumery, toilet soaps, ai*d in an infinite variety of fancy goods. We are headquarters for the retail and wholesale trade. Geneva, N. Y., Oct. 19.—The fourteenth semiannual field day of the Hobart college was observed here. Tlie principal events \yere as followsi Baseball throw, won by Palmer, 5327 feet; high jump, Hoff, 5 feet 0 inches; throwing hammer, Rand, 74 feet 0 inches; putting shot, Hotf, 35 feet; one mile run, Randall, 5 minutes 50 seconds; high standing jump, Nor veil, 4 feet 9 inches; hop, skip and jump, IIotF, 87 feet; half mile run, Strasenburg, 2 minutes 20 seconds. The following is the list: 1. Frank D. Butts, allowed and pnid, $2,106. 2. James K. Smith, allowed and paid, $1,236. 3. Alvah H. Doan, allowed and paid, $3,022. 4. William P. Davis, allowed and paid (May 27), $1,061; William P. Davis, allowed and paid (June 14), $737. 5. William J. Hiliigoss, allowed and paid, $184. CV Silas CotlgroTe. allowed and paid, $1,822. 7. Joseph Dickinson, allowed and paid, $713. &, John B. Carpenter, allowed And paid, $1,803. 0. Joseph C. Squires, allowed and paid, $1,584. 10. John L. Paine, allowed and paid, $2,397. Total, $16,735. "It is in regard to such cases as these that you have thought the commissioner alone can call a halt, and in regard to which the secretary thinks otherwise, and proposes to call a halt long enough at least for inspection.W. M, Thacher & Co., tea importers of Chicago, have assigned. Liabilities, $"D0,000; nominal assets, $60,000. several cases of naudbagging r - I Vli 1 y. and Mr. D. I. Wilcoxson, of Horse Cave, Ky, adds a like testimony, saying: He positively believes he would have died, had it not been for Electric Bitters. the denial by the police that a saudbag gang exists is not generally credited. The New York state council of school superintendents has elected tho following ofSoers; President, Superintendent W. H. Maxwell, Brooklyn; vice president, Superintendent, Barney Whitney, Ogdensburg; secretary and treasurer, Superintendent EL N. Jones, Saratoga. We have a large assortment of hardware such as is used more or less by everyone la the house, such as hammers from 10c to 36c, hatchets from lOo to 29c each, axes and broad axes at 38c, 40c, 50c and 66c each, 3 corner saw files for 3c to 6c, flat mill files at 10c up, and horse rasp for blacksmiths at 42 c, sold for 75c everywhere. KrMntua Wiman Retorts. This great remedy will ward off, as well as cure all Malaria Diseases, and for all Kidney, Liver and Stomach Disorders stands unequalled. Price 60c. and $1. at Price & Co.'s drug store, Pittston, and E. W. Campbell's drug store, West Pittston. Buffalo, Oct. 19.—In regard to the criticisms of Mr. Curtis' of his speech to the Pan-Americans, Erastus Winjan says that the statement that it was understood no speeches were to be mad-- is untrue. He says; "I took the reasonable ground of showing the delegates that if it is desirable for the United States to furnish the South American countries with goods it is also desirable to sell goods Ui the northern country, Canada, The statement about a rebuke being given me by one of the delegates is another piece of fiction. Again, one of the very best proofs that it was intended to have speeches was the fact that Hon. Cornelius N. IJliss spol*e at A committee is being formed in Berlin to considor the question of digging a ship canal to connect Berlin with the Baltic sea. Locomotive Kngliieers Favor Federation Cockran's JCIoqiient Invective. Kennedy's Two Restaurants, Box-wood rule 2 ft folding, brass hinged at Sc each. Pad locks, hinges, shelf brackets, door springs, hand and buck saws, all kinds, sizes, and prices from 16c to 63c. All worth double and more. Everything in tbe hardware department, pocket and table cutlery is attonisbing. Denver, Oct 19.—The session of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers was largely devotod to the discussion of the late Missouri Pacific strike. The federation scheme will probably be acjopted. The majority of the delegates are in favor of it. The election of a chief of the order will take place next week. It is probable that Arthur will be ra-elected, Vroman, however, hfuj much strength, The point was made that the first section of the state constitution was the gist, the life, t he substance of the whole "compact" and that the court should construe that section to mean "that no person should be delivered over to torture; that the death penalty might bo inflicted, but not by cruel or unusual methods." Mr. Cockran's argument on that point was a specimen of eloquent invective which was listened to with marked attention. His review of the constitutional points was exhaustive and every point was covered. Mr. Paste then presented his argument for the people. After recess Mr. Cockran replied to Mr. Poste's point and Mr. Poste again spoke briefly. The lawyers were given a week in which to prepare and submit their briefs and the case was adjourned. A decision is expected about Jan. 1. The Italian government has refused to accept Wushan Effendi as Turkish embassador to Rome, and has notified the porte to that effeot. No. 68 Public Square and at the Lehigh Valley depot dining station, are both in favor with tboss who appreciate excellent refreshments n d prompt service. Kennedy is one of the busiest persons in Wilkes-Barre. Besides the management of the two restaurants refreshments and service are provided for weddings, parties and families. The L V. dicing station, under his management, has the distinction of being considered the best on the line. Sharp Closing: Words. John Higgins, of Jersey City, the clerk of the Central Chemical company, of Kearney township, who was indicted for embezzling funds from his employers, was sentenced to three years at hard labor in the state prison. We have quite a lot of tinware on hand that we wish to cloee out and we will sell at prices that will (lean them out soon, as we have no room tc keep such stock. The letter closes as follows; "I write this that you may be fully qdvised of my views and purpose and my belief in my authority to control all abuses In this department by whatever means I deem legal and efficient." the dinner." Kiiiersoii'a Remain* Secure Now Rev. John M. Leavitt, D. D., LL. D., recently of St. John's colloge, Annapolis, has aocepted the professorship of church history In the Reformed Episcopal seminary in Philadelphia. Our Millinery Department is well furnished with the latest styles in everything pertiiniag to such lines. Plushes, silks, sutin, ribbons, fiorerH, feathers, tip', plumes, fatcy bi'ds, hats, bonnets, frames Ac. atpiices that will please you. We can save you from one to three dollars on every hat you buy, according to quality, and we will do it every time. Concord, Mass., Oct. 111.—1Tho cottin containing the remain* of Ralph Waldo Emerson, whose grave was disturbed Saturday last, has been placed in a securely bound box, which, in turn, has been deposited in a grave composed of blocks of grauitet fomented together with a securely fasti iwd granite cpvering. The generally accepted theory is that the vandalism was committed to create a sensation. The HiU-Matlier Suits Settled' Ih It Jack tlie Illpper? llulldlng Lots and Farm for Sale at Auc- New York, Oct. 19.—The suit brought by James M. Hill, the theatrical manager, against Margaret Mather, the actress, for an injunction restraining her from performing under any other management than that of Mr. Hill, has been settled, and Miss Mather's suit for an accounting will also be discofl- Hamburg, Oct. 19.—Excitement has been caused here by the discovery of a murder similar in its details to those perjDetrated in YVhitechapel, London. The body of a fallen woman has been found in Plensburg, a suburb of this city. The throat was cut, the limbs dismembered and the abdomen open. The work of mutilation has been done by the hand of an expert who, if not Jack the Ripper, imitated him olosely. The Marine Conference, tion. Washington, Oct. 19.—Xhe marine conference resumed the consideration ol article 5 of the international regulations. Mr. Hall, of Great Britain, proposed to amend the rule providing that lights on vessels enumerated in that clause be placed three feet apart ty inserting six feet, and that the vessels carry two black balls by day instead of three, Mr. Goodrich, for one of the Amepiean delegates, offered an amendment changing the rule providing that three red lights be carried on steamships so as to provide for three red lanterns. Several other amendment* were offered. All these will be printed and considered at some future On Mosday, October 21 st, at 2 o'clock p. m., on the premises at Wyoming, between the L. V. Depot and the Pollock House, will be sold to the highest bidder some building lots in one of the most beautiful situations in the Wyoming Va'ley, near SchoC Is, Churches and the L. V. and D. L. & W. depots. Also a farm containing 40 acres, with new dwelling house, barn, stable, outbuildings, chickenbouuea for 300 chickens, fruit trees, and grapes of all kinds The farm is situated on the Back Road in Wyoming. With the many improvements in progress and openings of coal mines, these properties have a great future. William L. Jordan, son of the postmaster of Richmond, Va., and a clerk in the office, has been arrested for robbing the mails. He has made a confession. We have a small lot of men's and boy's clothing that we wish to close out, not having reom to keep a stock. We will give you prices that will make you buy for future want, if not in need at present. Call soon. tinued. The Forestry Congrewt' Officer*. llurned Her Rival'* Eyes Out. Philadelphia, Oct 19.—The American Forestry congress has chosen the following officers: President, Hon. James A. Beaver, Pennsylvania; Hon. H. J. Joly, vice president, Qu.ebeo; C. C. Binney, corresponding secretary; N, H. Eglesboy, recording secretary; treasurer, Dr. H. M. Fisher. Mr. J. IV W. French, of Boston, presented a resolution which provided for the repeal of the lumber tax. On motion it was laid on the table. Th,e meeting then adjourned sine die. Next convention will probably be held in W ashington. In the afternoon the delegates assembled tn Horticultural hall and took carriages to Webster's memorial monument in Fairmount park, where services appropriate to Arbor day were held. Mr. John Berkenbino presided, and addresses were made by prominent people present. 15. Anthony at Law Charleston, S. C., Oct. 19.—Rebecca Perkins, colored, on her way home from church was horribly burned by vitroil or concentrated lye wljich was thrown in her face by another colored woman, The \ iotiin's eyea were burned out and her face was horribly scam C1. It is said the vitroil thrower was a rival in love. Cleveland, Oct. 19.—Investigation develops the fact that instead of a hundred cases of smallpox on Point Pelee Island, near Sandusk}', as was reported, there is but one case. The schoolmaster of the island is the victim and he is much isolated. The scare has driven away most of the members of the Point Pclee Fishing club, just as the bass fishing had become best, and Sandusky fishing boats have lDeeii unable to land at the island for several days. A spread of the scourge is not anticipated. One Case, Not One Hundred, HoriiF.STicn, N. Y., Oct, 19.—Action has been commenced ou behalf of Mary S. Twenty Troopers Swept to Death. We have 26 to 30 pieces of Jcarpet ranging in qu 1 ty lrom Grecian to Moquette at prices from 10c to $1 40 per yard, all big bargains, not one one excepted. Anthony and Susan 11 Anthony against the American Glucose company, of Huil'aSo, to compel the defendant to it*iie the stuck to plaintiffs to which they claim they are entitle*), to account for the concern's a (Fairs and to jDay back dividends. The Anthonys claim that they are entitled to $ 125,000 Worth of stock. Madrid, Oct. 19.—While returning from an excursion into the interior the sultan of Morocco had to cross a swollen river to get to Fez. The sultan crossed safely, but twenty of his body guard, who undertook to swim the river on their horses, were swept down the stream by the raging flood and We have a large line of Picture Oliographs, Oil paintings, Chromes, Engravings Ac at leas than half pi ice. Many of our frames could not be made for double what we ask for the Pictures and Frames together. Life Imprisonment for StoeftVl The delegate from Nprway opened the discussion on article 7, and was followed by v 1 -"to Hall, of Great Britain, and United idelegate SUaokford, who moved to John and Maggie Sohwarz Butler Street, Pittston, Pa. ol8t2 Bridgeport, Conn., Oct. 111.—Rudolph Stoeffel, who shot aud killed Farmer Feck in Newtown, in June, 1888, and has stood oue trial for murder in the jury 4*9' agreed, was brought before "Judge Torronce in the supreme court and pleaded guilty to murder in the second degree. He sentenced to life imprisonment. drowned. Mayi.r Fall*. ... u .he article entirely. The delegate ironi Sweden seconded this motion. Arti cles 8 and 9 were then taken up and dis- Read the following: Mr. 0. H. Morris, Newark, Ark , says: "Was down with Abscess of Lungs, and friends and physicians pronounced me an Incurable Consumptive. Began taking Dr. Kiug's New Discovery for Consumption, am now on my third bottle, and able to oversee the work on my farm. It is the finest medicine ever made." Is Consumption Incurable T We wish to closs our glassware and crockery department and although we have but one price in all our line of goods, will not refuse any reasonable offer in any of the following goods, that we wish to close in the next, 30 days—viz, glass ware, tin ware, crockery, clothing. f tesoby Wan on Murder Osiiawa, Out., Oct. 19.—Mayor Robert McGee. who has been engaged in the real estate, loan and investment business in this place for many years, lias failed. Liabilities so far as known, $70,000. The nominal assets are $7,000. The debts are principally due to farmers in amounts from $1,000 to {Cew Orleans, Oct. 19.-_At Grosse Tete, La., Johu Marl was murdered by Henry IK*soby. Jt is alleged that Desoby came to town with the expressed intention of killing Henry Wilbert, manager of the Hose dale Lumber company, but not finding him, concluded to kill Marl, who was Wilbort's foreman Desoby was arrested. Uo\erntir Hartruuft's Funeral. cussed. HaRRIkruiio, Oct. 11).—Governor Beaver has issued a proclamation reciting thy eminent public services of the late ex-Governor Hartranft, and ordering the display of flags at half must on public buildings at the ttnie of the funeral. Adjt. Gen. Hastings has issued orders for participation by the militia in the funeral exercises. Agalmt the Bowling Cirecn Washington, Oct 1,9.— question of reopening the decision incited in the selection of the Rowling Green site for the New York appr^isci•'» stores occupied th* attention of the treasury officials most of the day. The delegation of merchants, ship owners and importers, whooame on from New York to urge a reopening of the case, wa,s large and influential. They presented a petition signed by 8GT firms (00 per cent, of the iu\» porters of New York), praying for a reversal of the decision in favor of the, downtown site. St. Paul, Oct. 19.—The Brotherhood of Railway Brakemen listened to reports of committees and adopted a report recommending the apojntment of an editor for the official paper at a salary of $1,800 a year. Heretofore the journal has been edited by the secretary. The ISrotlierhood Hrakeuien, Father Moysant Wanted. WINDOW SHADES. $(5,000. Chicago, Oct. 19.—-Joseph Moysant, the Catholic priest who is said to have run away to France with tt*e wife of Mike McDonald, is "wanted" hereof or forgery. The Pinkerton ageuvy here refuses to give the details of forgery, but it is said that several of 1* parishioners were victims. Jesse Middlewart, Decatur, Ohio, says: "Had it not been for Dr. King's Discovery for Consumption I would have died of Lung Troubles. Was given up by doctors. Am now in best of health." Try it Sample bottles free at Price A Co.'s drug Store, Pittston, and E. W. Campbell's, drug store, West Pittston. Window shades at 38e, 64e, 75o each, all complete, worth 60c 15c and $1.00 each respectively; curtain poles at 20c, 25c, 35c, 45c, 68c, worth 60 per cent more. 6Alleged Jury Filters Hailed New York, Oct. 19.—The American Cotton Oil company has filed an application at Trenton for permission io iucrease its capital stock $'J0,000.000. The fact was commented in Wall street as indicating that the cotton oil trust interests were to lDe consolidated in the shape of a corporation. Increasing Its Capital. Chicago, Oct. 19.—Frederick \V. Smith, the only one of the seveu alleged jury bribers who had Hot been out on bail in the first t?4se, has b*Den relapsed Oil $15,(XX). Q'Donpell and gained l'retnloni earl)e)' in the day by giving $10,UU0 bail each on tiu» C!on#piracy charge. Warship* Going Around the World RUGS. New York, Oct. 19.—The four United States cruisers, Chicago, Yorktown, Boston and Atlanta, will leave this port on Nov. 1 for a trip around tho wprld, Tho squadron will be iii CM-.iumnil of Rear Admiral John G. Walker. It will sail direct to Lisbon, Portugal, and thence to Gibraltar, The winter will be HjHuit in the Mediterranean. Our assortments of rugs are complete la prices ranging from 30o up, all very low. New Yoiik, Oct. 1U.—TJio British sVeanun Kepler, which left on Sunday morning for Baltimore, has not yt(- reached her destination. Her agents say that the vchBcl left in ballast. They feur sjio has gone down. About twenty-three souls were on board. Fears That a Vessel is Lrst An Alleged KmbeziUr Arretted. Hence we beg to call your earnest ittention to all our different lines of goods, but more particularly to our Shoe, Hat, and Millinery Departments, which are full of the best bargains we ever bad, and trust to deserve a share of your patronage. We sell for cash down only; we have but one price and never ieviate. Chicago, Oct. 19.—James M. Johnson, the agent at the Michigan Mutual Life Insurance company of Detroit at Minneapolis, has been arrested here, charged with embe&ftling $1,277 of the company's funds. A Suggestion That Saved My Life Aged Fivescore and Fourteen, Hamhurg, Oct. 19.—While one of the women engaged at the Hamburg Zoological garden was cleaning the outside of the cages a jaguar confined in one of them made a plunge at ftcr, and through the bars of his cage managed to tear her flesh and mangle her so frightfully that she died soon after, Killed by a Jaguar. Oct. 19.—Th* government has received official notification that ChiU has placed machinery, agricultural Implements, tools, telephones, coj¥*ai\ iron, etc., on the free list* yvce Trade in Chill. I took a severe cold and suffered pain through the back and kidneys. I sent fcr a physieiao, who pronounced my case gravel. A irieod recommended David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy, of Rondout, N. Y, and after taking two bottles I considered myself perfectly cured.—John Davies, Rochester, N. Y. What more could be asked. Milwaukee, Oct. 19.—William Waterman has just died at Grand Rapids, Wis., aged 114 years. His first wife lived to an ago of 75. He married his second wife in his 100th year. He always ined tobacco, but was terr;Derate ip his While he used liquor somp it Has i|3V»f to uxoe*s. The Synod Changes Its Name Hornellsville, N. Y., Oct. 19.—While showing two young men in search of a room through tho Bherwooil \yedi40sday evening, Miss Nellie Webb stepped into an elevator shaft and fell to the bottom. Her injuries were gerious and may prove fata). Fell Down an Flevator Shaft. Alliintowx, Pa., Oct. 19.—The Reformed synod has changed its name to the Eastern Synod of the Reformed Cliiift;h in tho United titans, iiatiei-s portaiuiug to the brotherhood of Andrew and Philip were referred to a special committee. A of Petroleum in Mexico. Citt of Mexico, Oct. 19.—The Partido reports the existence oX a lake at Pich icalco, on the borders of the states of Tabasco and Chiapa, which contains petroleum. The oil is used in lamps by the natives. We warrant everything as wo represent, and refund the money or exchange the goods in case of disaatiefaotion. No Use (or tb# PrUowr. \ Rig KxpreiN Robbery. Providence, H. I., Oot 19.—The poUoe look upon Charles W. Lester's confession at Philadelphia that he poisoned William f. Oiddings in this city in 188ft as being an ttfn tempt to get home at the expens* of th& state. Giddings is alive awl The Philadelphia authorities were telegraphed that Rhode Island had no use for the alleged m~r4erer A Lar(« I.lat We have had a good trade since we are here but we want to double it and are willing to work to do so. Yours for Bargains, Farming an OyHrer Trust. Birrs ngham, Ala., Oct. 19.—AJ MiUsport, Lamar ?ounty, the express office was robbed of packages valued at $0,000. The agent was in the office alone at night when the robber entered, covered him with a pistol and made him hand over the money. Walter Aborcrombie is under arrest for the crime. Of business, residence and tarm properties for sale or exchange. Investments made Rents collected. F. H. Banker, Over Miners' Savings Bank. dAw-tf Baltimore, Oct. 19.—All the leading oyster dealers of the Maryland peninsula piet at Cambridge, Md., and organized for the regulation prices. The first step taken was an immediate advance in the price of y»hucked" ojsfcers. A Whlrt Factory Duinngecl A Hoboken Robbery. All kitic'a of 1 gul blanks for sale at the Kingston, N. Y-, Oct. I'.l—Merrill's shirt factory was daniugod by fire to the extent of $12,000. Thirty men are temporarily thrown out of work. Hoboken, N. J., Oct. 19.—The residence of Robert C. Uahiff here was robbed of valuables to the amount of $1,000. There is no clew to the burglars. National Auction Bargain Co., 77 South Main St., Pittston. Gazette office. PEERLESS DYES Headquarters at 466 A 468 Broadway, H. Y