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              4. Jt. Nl'DIBEti 2102 I Vnklr K»l*bll»li«d 1850. | PITTSTON, PA., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1889. TWO CElVrS I Ton Ceniii a Week. MORE CLAN MEN TESTIFY three were killed THE CORNER STONE LAID. DAVITT DEFENDS THE LEAGUE. AN ACTRESS' QUICK EXIT NEWS IN BRIEF. VERY LATEST SPECIAL SOLE Fresh Tips from the Wire Carefully And Others ill a Collision on the Norfolk and Western. Brooklyn's Memorial Arch Begun at Prospect Park. It Wat Not Respt natble for the Phoenix Park Murder# He Bays. A Casino" Beauty Elopes with Culled. The Secret Committee Report- Roanoke, Va., Oct. 81.—Passenger train No. 2, going east over the Norfolk and Western railroad, collided with the freight, train coming west a mile and a quarter below Buford station at 1:80 a. rfi. Lee Jones, tlreman on the freight; Sonny McDuni. 1, » colored tramp from Lynchburg, and J GO Gwinn, a colored brakaman, were killed. London, Oct. 81.—Michael Davitt continued his address before the Parnell commission and in referring to the Irish land question he said that at one time the National league proposed to buy out the landlord! on a basis of twenty years' rental value of their holdings. When the idea was mooted the Conservatives vehemently denounced it, but now the government was preparing a land purchase scheme on much the same basis. Wealthy "Count B." Nearly 100,000 people in North Dakota are reported to be in a state of actual destitution. V ed to Beggs Alone. Special Telegrams to 4 P, M. GEN. VT. T. SHERMAN SPEAKS. THE "DRUM MAJOR" DESERTED. The great dam near Rockaway, in Morris county, N. J., has been declared unsafe, and the residents of the valley fear a repetition of the Connemaugh calamity. DID THEY MURDER DR. CRONIN? To- Morrovr '* Indications. Slightly warmer. Light rain*. Southwesterly wmdt. Interesting; Testimony of the Camp's Bearty Grand Army Cheers for Old T»- The Sensational Flight of Miss Marie Hal- Financial Secretary—He Conrected Cro- The following were vounded: L. E. Wickson, fatally injured; Jacob Bowei-s, extra fireman, right thigh broken and cut about face and head; Andrew Francis, postal clerk, front teeth knocked out and cut on head and arm; William Steffey, engineer on freight, cut badly on head. cnmseh—His Warm Words to the V.t- ton with a Mysterious Diamond Dealer A treasury warrant for $293 has been issued to Honore Bevernier, Company B, First Wisconsin cavalry, now living in Chicago, for his portion of Uw reward offered by the government foa the arrest of Jefferson Davis. Frmay, Saturday & fnoaday nln's Disappearance with the Secret erans—A Monument Unveiled to Oen. Who £7,000 on Her In STUCK IN THE MUD. Committee. Ctesar Rodney- at Dover. Mr. Davitt declared it to be untrue that Patrick Egan paid any money whatsoever to aid in the Phoenix pork murders, and alst denied that either Mr. Blggar o* any othei person had advanced money to the league to pay for outrages. Nothing, said Mr. Davitt, had been produced in evidence in support ol these allegations except the testimony of Patrick Delaney, the convict, and Pigott, the perjurer, (forger and suicide, the trustworthiness of either of whom it would be superfluous and absurd to speak in condemnation.Seven Weeks. Ik« Urkmet Galena Aground in New York Chicago, Oct. 31.—A sensation occurred In the Cronin case whsn court opened, and Stephen Colleran, the Clan-na-Gael witness from whom much was expccted, could not be found. Attachments were issued for him and for Edward Spellman, of Peoria, the district officer of the Clan-na-Gael. Dennis O'Connor was called, and testified that he had been a member of the clan for twentyone years. He was present at the meeting Feb. 8, and heard Foy and Capt. O'Connor speak. He could not remember what they said. He had been in Dr. Cronin's camp and heard read the minority report of the trial committee of the executive body. H e did not know who the executive was that was on trial. It was a rule that members should not know who the executive committee were. After Capt O'Connor's speech some one moved that a committee be appointed to investigate the matter alludod to by Capt. O'Connor. Brooklyn, Oct 81.—Surrounded by two brigades of the national guard, by many thousand veterans of the late war, and in the presenoe of 50,000 people, Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman yesterday afternoon laid the corner stone of the memorial arch to be erected on the Prospect park plaza in honor of the soldiers and sailors of Brooklyn who died in the late war. Gen. Sherman was New York, Oct 31.—One of the slickest, neatest, most successful elopements on record occurred yesterday. About the second or third night of the production of Offenbach'i melodious "Drum Major" at the Casino s dark complexioned, ill favored, thick set man, some 40 years old, had a seat well down in front. His exterior was re ugh, despite his costly dress. He kept his eye on Mile. Marie Holton, who played the part of Clan dine, the vivaudiere. From that night on h« never missed a performance. Mrs. George 7. Woo Is too has brought suit in New York for $1,000,000 against Mrs. Caroline F. Wells for alienating her husband's affections and to recover property which she claims belongs to her. Nkw Yobk, Oct. 31.—Tbe ate mer Galeda, returning from Hayti and tbe West Indies, grounded in the harbor tbii morning, not far from the scene of tbe City of New York's mishap. She ran into a shoal, sinking into tbe mud seven feet. Two tugs O1ID0 to her rescue and endeavored to pull them out of the difficulty, but they did not make tbe slightest impression on her. The great ship refused to budge. Meanwhile the offloera, with mingled levity and anxiety, transferred the passengers by means of small boats to shore and held a hurried consultation together, to see what could be done to lighten the ship. It wan finally resolved to train fer as much of the cargo as possible. That is now being done, and it is thouuht at two o'clock that the ship can be tawed out of the mud by night. Harbor. Nov. ist, ad, and 4th. The accident resulted from a misapprenenslon of orders. When the freight pasted Thaxton it had until 1:30 a. m. to reach Buford's siding, but the conductor read the order 1:40 a. m., and thinking he had ample time ran ahead. Four freight cars, a postal car and both engines were badly wrecked. Miss Georgiana, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John G. Hecksher, of New York, and Mr. George B. McClellan, son of the late Gen. McClellan, have been married in All Saints' Memorial chapel, Newport, R. L, Bishop Potter officiating, assisted by Rav. C. A. L. Richards, of Providence. ONLY! BET! OJiLT! escorted to Mayor Chapin's residence by Police Commissioner Bell, and he was re- The Delaware Elopers Arrested. Chicago, Oct 31.- Alexander Harris, who eloped with Miss May Ellis from Milford, Del., lenving a wife and four children, and unpaid bills to a large amount behind him, v, as arrested here yesterday. Miss Ellis was also taken into custody. They arrived here Tuesday afternoon from Philadelphia and registered at the Tremont house as man and wife. They moved to rooms on the north side, and three hours later were under arrest. When arrested Harris had money and bank paper to the value of $9,500. Harris says he couldn't get along with his wife and he could with Miss Ellis. He intends to make the latter his wife just as soon as he can get a divoroe. Telegrams have been sent to the Milford authorities, the creditors of Harris and the parents of Miss Ellis asking tot Instructions regarding the disposition of the prisoners. The couple are locked up. Mr. Davitt said that boycotting had never been advocated as a meaus of inflicting personal injury or of intimidation, but merely as embodying the popntar sense of refusing to associate with those acting against public interest. Andrew Becker, the Tompkinsville saloonkeeper, wiio killed his boarder, James Conway, was sentenced to imprisonment for life. It was not long before he wrote to Marie asking for her photograph. An acquaintance followed, and soon the dark stranger was s frequent visitor at Marie's stylish flat at 22f West Forty-third street He was a Russia t by birth, an Englishman by adoption and ar African by education. His name was Joseph Lewis, a diamond dealer, of Throgmortoc avenue, London, E. C. He has lived in Cape Town, whore he is said to have a wife and other incumberances. Husslan, English and African. Bought immense bargains in Secretary Blaine has acquitted Consul Lewis of the particular charge made against him by Ramon Azogue, interpreter at the Tangier consulate, of withholding money due the latter. Dig Purchase by Prohibitionists. HIBBOJ4SI Baltimore, Oct. 8L—A special from Chattanooga, Tend., to The Manufacturers' Record says: "The East Chattanooga Land company's big deal has been consummated with a New England syndicate for (5,000,000: All the papers signed and money paid. The property consists of 2,000 acres bordering the city and 1,800 acres of iron ore lauds. The East Tennessee Land company has been organized with $3,000,000 capital, Gen. Clinton B. Fisk, of New Jersey, president. The 'her stockholders are all prominent Pro! onists. They have bought 800,000 acres in East Tennessee. The scheme oontemplates the development of extensive Coal and iron fields, the establishment of a winter and summer resort and the building of a central iron city. A number of the creditors of the Dennison Paper Manufacturing company have filed a petition in the insolvency court at Auburn asking that Morey's A Co. 's claim of 1134,815 be disallowed. LATER. A Secret Committee Was Appointed. By means of the transfer of heavy cheats and other weighty portions of the cargo the Galena was lightened so that the tugs are now towing her out. She is expected to land in safety thii tfine. They are yours next Friday, Saturday and Monday. The motion was carried, but witness did not know whether or not the committee was appointed. It was to be a secret committee; the senior guardian always appointed committees ordered by resolution. The witness did not remember hearing Capt. O'Connor say that the funds had been embezzled by the ex-executive, and instead of looking for spies in the camp the ex-executive ought to be investigated. Nearly one hundred naval and army officers participated in a banquet to Admiral John G. Walker at Washington. It was tendered as a farewell testimonial on the eve of his departure on a tour of the world in command of the new cruisers Chicago, Boston, Atlanta and Yorktown. Mile. Halton, who is a very pretty light brunette of 24 years, and extremely chic and pleasing in manner, had no lack of admirers, and at first did not seem particularly pleased with Joseph's attentions; but he made hei many handsome presents, and these, or his love, finally won her heart. Last week when ho announced his intention of returning tc England, Marie sought to dissuade him. Hii rugged Russian nature had completely captivated her French heart. Her Handsome Presents. ceived at the door by Mayor Chapin, who was flanked by Gen. Henry 8. Slocum and Gen. O. O. Howard, who commanded the left and right wings of Gen. Sherman's army on its march to the sea. The parade was reviewed by Gens. Sherman, Howard and Slocum and Mayor Chapin as it passed the house. BROOKLYN MEMORIAL ARCH. A Game That Failed. ONLY! OUY! ONLY! New Tobk, Oct. 31.—A despatch received hers to-day states thai four revolutionary officers were captured at Callao Harbor yesterday afternoon, while attempting to steal the Peruvian cruiser Lima. They had, as they thought, brided the chief officer on board the ship by an offer of $40,000, which the officers pretended to accept. But when the would-be captors put in an appearance they were designated as oorspiraters by the officers and will be shot to-morrow. Insane from Religious Excitement. Newbubo, N. Y, Oct. 81.— Mrs. Greening, of New Windsor, is very low with a paralytic stroke, brought on by religious excitement. Mrs. Greening, it is said, presented hersolf at an Episcopal church and partook of communion. The rector asked subsequently if she had boen confirmed. Being told that she was a Methodist, but partook of communion at the Episcopal church owing to the distance she lived from a Methodist church, she was told that by church rules see could not receive it there again. This so worked upon her nervous system that it resulted in a paralytic stroke. Mrs. Greening is unable to speak. The shars of the New York club of ths receipts of ths series of games for ths world's pennant, less expenses, was $12,104.1& Each of the sixteen players received $380.18 as hii share of the profits of the series. Thousands of pieces! Only new—this season's goods. Continuing, O'Connor half admitted that he remembered Capt. O'Connor saying the ex-executive had sent Irishmen to England and then betrayed them, and they were then in English prisons. He might also have said that there were English spies in the camp, that Le Caron was a spy, and that his friends were in the order in this city. Crossexamined, he said he attended the meeting because he understood important business was to be brought up, said business being the minority report of the Buffalo convention that had be»n read in Cronin's camp. Grand Army Cheers. New York, Oct 31.—About an hour before sunrise Tuesday morning the steamship Cleopatra and the excursion boat Crystal Wave crashed into each other off the Delaware Cape with such force that both sunk within two hours. The crews of both, comprising thirty-nine men, were all rescued and brought to New York. The loss by the sinking of the ships and their cargoes is $120,000, of which that on the cargoes, about $50,000 is partially covered by insurance. The cause of the collision is a mystery, as the skippers of the sunken ships make conflicting statements.Two Steamers Sunk. Opposite the house the street was jammed with people for several blocks, all anxious to gain a glimpse of Gen. Sherman. All tha commands gave a marching salute as they passed, but the Grand Army men were not satisfied with the silent testimonial of respect to their old commander, and rent the air with cheers, which the old hero recognized by removing his hat, while a suspicious moisture gathered in his eyes. Joseph departure was fixed for yesterday. Monday afternoon Marie wrote to Mr. Rudolph Aronson asking to be excused from appearing that evening in "The Drum Major," as she wished to bid a friend good-by. Mr. Aronson wrote back; "I regret exceedingly not to be able to comply with your request," and to this he received the tart reply: "I regret exceedingly not to be able to comply with your request. As I told Mr. Albert Aronson, it will not be necessary for me to make a similar request during the remainder of the season." Marie's Request Not Granted, Hosband and Wife Attempt Suicide. For 12 cents you will get a piece of 10 yards of No. 1 Silk Ribbon—any color. For 2 cents per yard, any colors, No. 2 gros grain crown edge. For 3 cents per yard, any color, No. 3 gros grain crown edge. For 6 cents per yard, any color, No. 5 all silk crown edge moire. Louisville, Oct. 81.—A dramatic and sensational attempt at suicide was made by a man and wife" in Jeffersonville, Ind. The unhappy couple were Mr. and Mrs. George Haddox, who live on Indiana avenue. A few days ago Mrs. Haddox, while at the residence of Capt Harry Droeta, told Mrs. Drosta that she intended to take her life. The sole cause was the course of her husband, who, she said, was a confirmed gambler. Mrs, Haddox then same to this city and purchased some poison, and immediately returned to her home. Her husband was in the room and she informed htm of her intention. Then Bhe swallowed the deadly drug. Her husband then swallowed a dose of a similar nature, but he took whisky in his. He began to writhe in agony, but the drug bad a different effect on the wife and she became nauseated. A neighbor who discovered the couple summoned a physician who administered antidotes. Ths oouple may recover.Rutherford, N. J., Oct. 31.—This town will to-night introduce electric lights, and the occasion is to ba made memorable by a big jubilee which is now being arranged. It is intended to have a long line of march and speeches until the eveut will look like a procession in a Presidential campaign. Jersey to Have a Jubilee. The Missing Witness Turns I'jD Colleran was here brought into court. He said he and Burke had worked for the city, being discharged last December. The three visits paid by himself and Burke to Begg's office were for the sole purpose of securing the latter's influence in getting them reinstated.Springfield, Mass., Oct. 81.—Wesleyon beat Williams yesterday afternoon at football, 30 to 17. The game was hotly contested. The Williams team allowed their opponents to score sixteen points within twenty minutes, but after that both teams played a stubborn game. On the Football Field. Laying the Corner Stone. Gen. Sherman, Mayor Chapin and ths other guests were driven to the site of the arch and mounted the small platform. A silver trowel was handed to Gen. Sherman, who smoothed the mortar on the foundation stone and deposited the box, which contained the legislative documents relative to the erection of the arch and many papers and medallions.Chinese Lepers Sent Home. She Couldn't Live Without Him. Took His Discharge Badly. The Secretary Creates a Sensation. San Francisco, Oct $1.—Five Chinese lepers were shipped home from this city on a Hon* Kong steamer. Among them was Chin Tun, aged 26, who was sent here from New York, where he had been employed as a cook for laborers on ths Croton aqueduct works. Chin Tun speaks English well, and says that five years ago he had a bad attack of smallpox in New York. He Is a paralytic tubecular leper. The lepers present a most horrible sight. It is the opinion of experts that these men were tainted with the disease either before leaving China or brought it direct from the Hawaiian Islands. About 8 o'clock yesterday morning she awakened her brother Samuel, a lad of 14 years, told him to get up and accompany her to the steamer's wharf, as ths was going to Europe. This was the first that Sammie knew of his erratic sister's intention. But he obeyed, and they hustled around to get to the Inman line dock, not more than a minute before the gangplank was drawn up from the City of Paria, It was • mighty close shave, and Marie was th* vary last person to go aboard. Her Russian was od deck, paralyzed, but over joyed to see her. "I can't live aparl from you," was all she said. Burrilville, R. I., Oct. 31.—Two weeks ago a chanue was made iu the post office here by which the old postmaster, Phillips, was dismissed to make room for a Republican. Ever since he has brooded over bis discharge, and to-day he became insane, so much so that he will have to be removed to an asylum. Patrick Henry Nolan, financial secretary of Camp 30, was the next witness. He said Conghlin's number was !H, Begg's 350, Cooney's 811, O'Shlli van's 850 and Burke's 832. He was not present at the meeting of Feb. 8, but at the reunion meeting of Feb. 33 he heard the remarks made by Beggs in reply to MoGarry and Powera Hanover, N. H., Oct. 81.—Dartmouth easily defeated Amherst at football yesterday by a score of 80 to 0, Philadelphia, Oct. 81.—The Yale university team defeated the University of Pennsylvania team at football yesterday, score 30 to 10. Gen. Sherman's Speech. After Dr. Behrends had finished his oration there) were loud calls for Gen. Sherman, and in response the general made a few remarks. He said: For 8 cents per yard, anycolor, No. 7 all silk crown edge moire. For 11 cents per yard, any coltr, No. 9 moire crown edge, all silk. For 11 cents per yard, any color, No. 9 Satin and gros grain crown edge, all silk. He was present May 3, and had understood that Beggs had appointed a secret committee. He had also associated in his mind t)ie disappearance of Dr. Cronin with the appointment. This admission created a sensation.The Flack Divorce Case. Hatch Mast Hurry. Towing Is Necessary Sunday Work. "Old comrades, I assure you that thia monument, the corner stone laying of which we celebrate today, will be in the time to come one of the most beautiful commemorations of the days that have passed,; never to return. I tell you, old boys, your lines are fast thinning out, and you are getting mighty scarce; but never mind, you stay here today despite the fact that the young men are going home now (pointing to the disbanding regiments). You are the last to leave the field today, as you were the last to leave the scenes of war in the old days when you stood by the Union until its safety was assured. That is right, boys, stand by the glorious olCJ flag as long as it waves its beautiful colors to the breeze, and you will come out on top in the future as you did in the past. Stand by that dear old emblem of liberty and equality to all comrades as long as you live, and those who come after you will never let its glory fade." N*w York, Oct 81.—Mrs. Flack's gait for dlvoroe from Sheriff Flack on aooount of adultery came up in court yesterday. Counsel for Mr. Flack offered to pay Mrs. Flack $80 per week pending the decision of their appeal from the setting aside of the divorce procured by Mr. Flack. They hold that that divorce is still in effect. Counsel for Mn. Flack objected and wanted her suit triad irrespective of the other. The court thought this an unreasonable position, but adjourned the case two days to allow Mrs. Flack's oounsel to present further arguments against the proposed arrangement. Nkw Yobk, Oct 31.—Absconding Cashier Hatch was given ten days before Judge Qildersleeve to-day in which to file a demurrer. Boston, Oct. 81.—In a case testing the legality of towing on Sunday, Judge Thompson, in the superior court, holds that "vessels coming to the port of Boston have a right to come to docks on Sunday, and that it is a work of necessity to bring the vessel in whether by sailors on board or by those in another boat towing her." The prosecution was instituted by persons who are desirous that all Sunday work of this character should be suspended. An Important Witness. Baltimore, Oct. 31.—The union conference of denominations continued its annual convention. Rev. 8. G. Bishop, D. D., of Orange, N. J., delivered an address on the object of the union; Rev. A. W. Pitzer, of Washington, spoke on "The Manifold Ministry," and Rev. D. M. Stearns, of Scranton, Pa., preached on "The Spirit for Worship and Witnessing." Prof. J. M. Stifler, D. D., of Croser seminary, delivered an address on "The Spirit's Relation to Scripture." In the evening Bishop W. R. Nicholson, of Philadelphia, read a paper on "The Spirit of Prophecy." Union Conference of Denominations. She had bought no ttoket, and Joseph had not secured passage for her, but she and her trunks got aboard. On the way to Uw steamer Marie gave Sammie (20 and told him to go their friends in Philadelphia. He went. Called It Nonnense. The most important witness of the day was Capt T. P. O'Connor. He said that he was a member of Camp 20. On Feb. 8 Andrew Foy declared that things were in a bad shape in the order. Le Caron was testifying before the Parnell commission and there were four British spies in America. Foy urged that the clan should be dissolved and reorganised under another name, and then every one tainted with British affiliations could be thrown diilt. "Replying to that," said Capt. O'Connor, **I said I had positive information that the executive committee were thieves and scoundrels; that they were betraying the order, and that they had squandered the funds of the order to the amount of $100,000, and sent some of the bravest men into British prisons. I said that I heard a verbal report and had seen a closely written account of 400 pages containing the report of the trial at Buffalo, and that it proved these facts. Instantly a tumult, and a number of brothers asked me where I got my information. I said that if the senior guardian demanded my source of information I would give it There was more outbreak, and I again appealed to the senior guardian. Boston, Oct. 31.—When shown the story of the Union Pacific's repotted purchase of the Chicago and Alton, President Adams merely smiled and declared it nonsense. *7,000 in Sevan Weeks. During the seven weeks of his acquaintance with Miss Halton Lewis is said to haw cashed drafts for £7,000, all of which he expended to make her happy. He drove a handsome T cart in the park behind a couple of high steppers. His wealth, it is reported, was derived from diamond mines which he owned in South Africa, and where at present one of his sons is engaged in looking after his interests. He was known here as "Count B." The Lanters' Convention. P stands for Pierce, the wonderful doctor, Providing safe remedies, of which he is con Boston, Oct. 81. —The regular semi-annual convention of the New England Lusters' Protective union has opened here, E. F. McSweeuey, editor of The Laster, presiding, and with an attendance of 165 delegates representing 79 of the 80 branches. The session was devoted to the reports of officers and appointment of The union was shown to be in a flourishing condition. The convention will probably continue till Saturday.  For Inspector Martin's Murder. ooctor, Pleasant UD taste, and easy to take, Purgatire Pellets now "bei.r off the cake." *—\ For 15 cents per yard, any color, No. 12 all silk crown edge and moire and gros grain. For 19 cents per yard, any color, several hundred pieces of moire, gros grains and FANCY RIBBONS, none worth less than 35 cents. For 22 cents per yard, velvet effect, any color, No. 40 Fancy Ribboni. For 25 cents per yard, any color, your choice of our Fine Ribbons in fancy, moires, gros grains, satin edge persian—all of which are worth from 33 to 75c. Dublin, Oct. 31.—A number of the defendants. on trial at Gwedore, charged with being implicated to a more or less extent in the murder of Polloe Inspector Martin were adjudged guilty and sentenced to various terms of imprisonment. Coll was found guilty of manslaughter, and sentenced to ten years' penal servitude. Two received sentences of sevon years' penal servitude each, one of five years, and ten others were sentenced to terms ranging from two to six months. Cerlt Win*. The President Sees Rhea, We desire to lay to our citisens, (hat (or yean we have been telling Dr. King's New Discovery (or Consumption, Dr. King's New Life Pills, Bucklen's Amies Salve and Electric Bitten, and have never bandied remedies that sell as well, or that have given such universal satisfaction. We do not hesitate to guarantee them every time, and we stand ready to refold the purchase price, i( satisfactory results do not follow their use. These remedies have won their great popularity on their merits. At Price ft Go 's drug store, Pittston, and B. W. Campbell's drag store, West Pittston. Washington, D. C., Oct 31.—President Harrison last night, for the first time since hiB inauguration, attended a theatrical performance. It was that of the celebrated artiste Rhea as "Josephine, Empress of the French," at Albaugh's opera house. The president was accompanied by Mrs. Harrison, Secretary Rusk and wife, Attorney General Miller and Mrs. Russell Harrison. The presidential party occupied two stage boxes, and appeared to be delighted with the performance.Insured for Suqm;, The soldiers and sailors' memorial arch, when oompleted, will be the largest in the world, with the single exception of the Arc de l'Etoile in Paris. It will be 86 feet in height, 86 feet in width, with an arch opening of 45 feat. The base will be of polished granite, while the monument proper will be of a lighter color. There will be relic rooms, which will be finished with marble wainscot and mosaic, and vaults with ornamental work commemorating the deeds of the heroes to whose memory the arch is to be dedicated. Description of the Arch. K'ss Halton used to be a very pronounced blonde, but latterly her hair has assumed the hoe of hronse. She gave her age as 24 years some time ago when she took out a tontine policy on her life for (20,000 for the benefit of ber little brother, 8am my. Misa Halton's enemies say she is more than 34. Bridgeport, Conn., Oct 81. — Edward Walker, charged with killing his brother James during a quarrel in Bartley Kyle's store in Stamford last August, is on trial VDre. Ryle and his son testified that Edward fired the fatal shot while the brothers were in a drunken dispute. The defense will attempt to prove that Ryle, who they claim had a grudge against James, did the shooting. Walker's Trial Begun. 1800,044 Damage by a Boiler Kxploslon. Denver, Oct. 81.—At the Locomotive Engineers' Brotherhood convention the committee of ten appointed on Monday to confei with a like committee from the Knights ol Labor and the Brotherhood of Firemen on the federation question reported that they were unable to reach any conclusion and asked for further orders. The convention added to this committee Qeorge W. Vroman and sent them back for further deliberation. Vroman is a warm supporter of federation, and the opinion is that this committee will recommend the adoption of the articles of federation presonted at Atlanta, with slight modifications. A Labor Federation Scheme. Hkllair, O., Oct. 81.—One of the large boilers of the Bellair blast furnaoee exploded with terrible force, cracking two other boilers in the main battery and wrecking the boiler rooms. The south end of the nail factory was entirely demolished, windows were broken in all the adjoining buildings, and the wreck was scattered over an area of 100 yards. The damage to the mill and adjoining property is (200,000. No one was injured. "Then Dan Coughlin arose in his place and moved that a committee of three be appointed to investigate my statement and find out where I got my information. There was more talk and wrangle, and then the senior guardian said: 'I will hear no more on this subject I will appoint the committee.'" "Who was the senior guardian 1" Dan Coaghlln's Motion. Jamestown, ,N. Y., Oct 81.—The Western New York and Pennsylvania Baseball league has been organised here by representatives from Dunkirk, Olean and Jamestown, N. Y., and Erie, MeadviUe and Bradford, Pa. A constitution was adopted, and H W. Tew, of Jamestown, was elected president; Wesley Best, of Meadvllle, vice president; George Mayer, of Olean, secretary and treasurer. The number of clubs to oompose the organisation will be limited to eight. A Baseball League Formed. Short Work of a Troublesome Case. Striking Miners Resume Work. The cost will be something over a quarter of a million dollars, and its erection was authorized by an act of the legislature, passed May 10, 1887. Last year the act was amended by placing the entire charge of the work in the hands of a commission consisting of the mayor, the president of the board of aldermen and the chairman of the memorial committee of the G. A. R. It is expected that the arch will be completed and ready for dedicatory services by Memorial day, 1891. One day I was taken with Psralysis of the Bowels. The Stomach and other organs lost all power of action. A though opposed 10 proprietary medicines, I tried Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy, of Rondout, N. T. To mske a long story short it saved my lif". It is the best medit ioe in the world for difficuit es of the kidneys, liver and bowelB. —A. J. Gifford. Lowell, Mass. Columbus, O., Oct. 81.—A mass meeting of the Progressive union miners was held at New Straitsville and the strike at the Columbus aud Hocking Coal and Iron company's mines was declared off. The striking miners have returned to work just where they were when the strike was inaugurated. The strike was made because the operating company refused to recognize the "checkoff" "John F. Beggs." He Fell from a Moving Train. Beggs Said "Tell Everything." Newark, N. Y., Oct. 31.—Walter Feather, aged 40 years, a resident of Toronto, met hit death at Newark by falling from the top of an eastern bound freight car on the Central road. He was working his way to Philadelphia in search of employment He leaves a wife and family in Canada. The remains will be taken to the Willow Avenue cemetery for burial. The witness stated that one camp could try a member of another, for be had known it done. He had heard of the inner circle as another name for the executive. He suw Beggs at the time of the inquest and Beggs advised him to conceal nothing about the order, but to tell everything. Witness said ho attended the meeting at which some one asked when the report of the secret committee would be made, and Senior Guardian Beggs replied that the committee would report to him alone. That meeting was held May 10, the Friday after the disappearance of Dr. Cronin. Electric Lights In China. Herculean Strength. system. Pittsburg, Oct 81.—The Westinghouse Electric Light company has just secured the contract to erect a central station for a very large electric light in Pekin. The machinery for the plant has been shipped by the company. The town is to be lit throughout with incandescent lamps, whose number runs into many thousands. Electric men consider this a great triumph for America, because the competition with European companies was very keen. Money for Princeton College. Continually on the strain, or overtaxed at intervals, is far less desirable than ordinary vigor perpetuated by rational diet and exercise, and abstention from excess. Professional pugilists and athletes rarely attain extreme old age. As ordinary vigor may be retained by a wise regard for sanitary living, and for the protection against disease which timely and judicious medication affords, ho also it may be lost through prolonged sedentary labor, uninterupted mental strain, and fooliBh eating and drioking, the chief and most immediate sequence of all four being dyspepeia. For this condition thus, or in any way ioduoed. and for ita offspring, a failure of muscular aud nerve power, Hoetetter's Stomach Bittern is the primest and most genial of remedies Not only indigestion, but loss of flesh, appetite and sleep are remedied by it. Incipient malaria and rheumat sm are banished, and kidney, bowel and liver complaint removed by it. Minneapolis, Oct. 81.—The Collom forgery case has become a battle of the expert*. For several dayVtlow the jury has done nothing but listen to the demonstrations of the prosecution's experts that the disputed signatures were forged. The state has had three experts so far and has one more in reserve. Then the defense will put on experts to prove that the signatures are genuine. The case bids fair to be prolonged for sometime yet. A Battle of Kzperts. HONORING GEN. RODNEY. Princeton, N. J., Oct 81.—At the annual meeting of the board of trustees of the Princeton Theological seminary Dr. James O. Murray, dean of the college, was choeeD vice president of the board, in place of the late Rev. Samuel M. Ha mill, D. D. Two new trustees were electcd—the Rev. Henry M. Booth, of Englewood, and the Rev. Edward B. Hodge, of Burlington. A committee was appointed to raise money for a new dormitory. It was announced that (3,00(1 for the aid of students had been given by a lady, name unknown, and that (3,000 had been received from the Henry Perkins estate to establish the Henry Perkins scholarship. His Monument Unveiled at Dover—Ex- Secretary Bayard Speaks. Dover, Del., Oct. 81.—A monument to the memory of Gen. Caesar Rodney, one of Delaware's signers of the Declaration of Independence, was unveiled here in the presence of 4,000 people. The exercises were held in the court house. Hon. T. F. Bayard, Gov- Biggs, the judges of Delaware and the exgovernors of the state were seated on the bench. Gov. Biggs presided. Prayer wa* offered by Bishop Coleman, and Governor Biggs introduced ex-Secretary of State Bayard, the orator of the day. Mr. Bayard spoke for two hours. His address was of a historical character, giving tho points in CsBsar Rodney's life that showed his devoted patriotism and public services. Albany, N. Y, Oct 31.—A delegation from the Holland society and many friend; received the body of Judge Van Vorst, president of the sooiety in New York, when it arrived at the union depot from that city yesterday afternoon. Rev. E. A. H. Rudd conducted the Interment service at the Rural oemetery. Judge Van Vorst'afuneral. Only next Friday, Saturday and Monday. Crnnln Wan Considered u Spy Henry Owen O'Connor gave some sensatipnal evidence. He swore that Friday, Jlarch 1, at the first meeting alter the reunion meeting, and after Beggs, McGarry and Powers had made speeches he met Dan Coughlin. Dan took him aside and told him that information had been received from England that there wns a confederate in the order in Chicago. Coughlin then said that the indications were that Dr. Cronin was the British spy referred to. This was the first direct evideuco that had been brought to light tj show that Dr. Cronin was regarded as a spy by bis fellow claus- A Wreck Near Pittsburg. Boston, Oct. 81.—William H. Cate, exsuperintendent of the Chelsea branch postoffice, who was recently removed from office, arrested and held in $1,000 bail because of a shortage of $050 in his accounts, was again arrested on a warrant charging another embezzlement of $109. He was arraigned before Commissioner Hallett and held in $500 for examination. An Ex-Postmaster's Troubles. Pittsburg, Oct. 81.—Yesterday a freight train on the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago railroad broke down near Bearer Falls station. The limited express was flagged and backed np to cross oyer to another track. Another freight train in the rear of the limited was unobserved, and a disastrous collision occurred. The front brakeman on the freight train was caught and instantly killed. Forget not our Bargains in our Cloak Department . 8hot by a Bnrglar. Trouble at Milltowu. Daw tort, la., Oct. 31.—At MoOnuseland, ne& ■ here, Thomas McCauseland heard a burglar in the house and investigated. HC was fatally shot by the burglar, who fled, but was afterwards captured. The burglar gave the name of John Webb, McCauseland will die. New Brunswick, N. J., Oct. 81.—The sheriff was asked to protect the property oi the Karitan River Hailroad company, their Italian laborers having become riotous. Officers were sent to the scene of the trouble, near Milltown. and succeeded in restoring order. The Italians had objected to the use of a steam plow belonging to a contractor who owes them a large snm for wages. ThC contractor claims that the railroad company has failed to pay him and h« is therefore unable to pay the men. Forget not our elegant Tine of Felt Hats at 68 cents. The Monument Unveiled. After Mr. Bayard had concluded his address companies of Delaware troops, civic societies and invited guests took up the line of march to the Protestant Episcopal cemetery, where Rodney was buried. The monument was unveiled by Henry Hidgely and R. IV P. Bradford, of the Rodney club. Bishop Norris, of Oregon, pronounced the benediction. The monument is of Quincy granite, eighteen feet high, surmounted by a large urn, and inscribed "Gen. Caesar Rodney." Tn Bht Salts in the world for OuU, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Pevei Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblain* Corns, and all Skin Kruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to Rive perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Prioe 26 cents per box. *or sale by Price A Co., Pittston, and B. W Campbell West Pittston.  Baoklen'a Arnloa Halve. Forget not our Bargains in Underwear. New York, Oct 31.—The opening of the dramatic season at A. M. Palmer's Madison Square theatre with the new comedy "Aunt Jack" was attended by a large and brilliant audience. The play proved to be a success, and the audience was kept in a roar or laughter.  "Aunt Jack" a Success. New Yon*, Oct. 81.—The argument on a motion for a demurrer in the case of Canon Bernard against ex-Sheriff Bowe was adjourned yesterday by Judge Wallace in the United States circuit court to Dec-. 1. Mr. Charles F. McLean, who appeared for Sheriff Bowe, said that he was ready to proceed, but Mr. E. C. Perkins asked for an extension of time to prepare tho argument on behalf of the Canon . Canon Bernard's Appeal. Missionaries Massacred. men. Patrick McGarry, senior guardian of Camp 96, took the stand and said that in his speech on Feb. 22 he indorsed the wish that iinity might prevail, but declared that }t could not be obtained so long as certain memberq persisted in blackguarding iu secret the man (referring to Cronin) that had (he courage to take corruption by the throat and throttle it. Also that the man (Alexander Sullivan) who recommended Le Caron to membership in the Clan-ua-Gael society was a thousand times greater scoundrel than Le Caron. London, OQt. 81.—The London Missionary society has received news of the massacre by natives of Rev. Mr. Savage, a number ol native teachers and the crew of the society's vessel, the Mary, in New Guinea. The government of Queensland has sent a steamer tc the scene of the massacre. Forget not our Bargains in Children's Cloaks, Forget not our Bargains in Millinery. A Cretan Christian Ksoapes. Athens, Q«t. 81.—A Cretan Christian of high standing and influence has arrived here, having escaiDed from the island with much difficulty. He fully confirms the reports of the outrages inflicted upon Christians by the Turkish officials in Creti. Forget not our Bargains in Dry Goods. One Death from the Kile Accident. Otisville, N. Y., Oct 31.—Samuel Bloat, of Port Jervis, is the only death from the collision on the Erie near this place. The five people injured are all doing welL The accident was caused by t|ie breaking of a coupling pin or link and cannot be traced to any carelessness on the part of trainmen. Atrocious Assault and Poison, p A. O'BOTLK. Haverhill, Mass., Oct 81.—Miss Harriet Day, of this city, and John Tener, the well known njtcher of the Ciiicago Baseball club, have just been married here. Mr. and Mrs. Tener will make their future home in Pitteburg. A Chicago Pitcher Takes a Wife. Minister Phelps Favors New York. Hamilton, N. J., Oct. 31.—Albert R. Nutt, a married man of this »wnship and Mary K. Bell, a young woman, id years of age, were arraigned on wrioua charges. Nutt is charged with atrocious assault on his wife, and Miw Bell is accused of attempting to poison Mrs. Nutt. ATTORNEY AMD COUNSELLOR AT LAW. Office over Brydeo £ Kverett'a Block, op- M Inert' Bank. Pittston, and Welles Block, Wllker Barra. Berlin, Oct. 31.—Minister to Germany William Walter Phelps has written a letter in reply to Mayor Grant, of New York, in which he saysi "I would not be worthy of my birthright aa a New York boy if I could not work more cheerfully for an exposition on Manhattan Island than for one on the Potomac or Lake Michigan." She Will Not lie a Princess. Who Murdered Cronin? Paris, Oct. 81.—The Figaro announces that Prince Murat has left Paris, that Miss Caldwell sails for New York 01 BMvdaj and that the marriage is off, — Thousands hare bean permanently caml by — PHILADELPHIA. PA. Eueatonce,nooperatler or lues of time from business. Cases pronounced In curable by others wanted. Bend for Circular d. B. Brown's On the night following Dr. Cronin's disappearance, witness went to Patrick O'SulliVan's house and told O'Sulllvan that his contract with the doctor was a suspicious circumstance. O'Sulliran had asked him if he didn't think Dr. Cronin was murdered by the United Order of Deputies. Witness bad said the doctor was murdered by some persons nearer home. Kilraln Cannot Spar There. Mo.vtueal, Que., Oct. 8L—The city clerk lias telegraphed Jake Kilrain, who  asked if he would be permitted to give a sparring exhibition iu this city, that there is a law against it and that any person violating its provisions would be liable to a fine aui imprisonment. Birmingham, Ala., Oot, 31,—The net result of the chase after Rube Burrows and his partner in Blount county is two dead deputies and one bloodhound. The outlaws have escaped, the chase has been abandoned and all hanls have returned home. Rube Burrows Escapes. A New Hnven Paper tm Trouble. lie Was 109 Years o{ Age. New Haven, Oct. 31—The New Haveu Union has been attached for 120,000 on a charge of libel preferred by Dr. O. T. Oaborne. The paper charged Qaborne with depriving his mothar-Jn-law of her liberty and conspiring to obtain her property. All kinds of legal blanks for sale at (he Glens Falls, N. Y., Oct. 8L—Lewis Andrews, aged 10lD years, has just died, at Pojfrtorsville, Warren county. He was bright and active up to the day of his deatb, Gazette office. CURE GUARANTEED. BEE HIVE.