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              Mtoming -&MDk t&mvit t. NCflMSK 4178 I Weekly BtUklhlied 1830. | PITTSTON, PA., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1889. ' TWO CEItrS I Ten Cental a Week. HENRY M. STANLEY SAFE PATRIOTIC SOUTHERNERS. MANY CLAN MEN TESTIFY PENNSYLVANIA'S WAR CLAIMS. TANNER'S LAST LETTER. THE NEWS IN BRIEF. VERY LATEST I 8. Brawn's The Stars and Bars Versus the Stars She Will Ask 83,000,000 for tlie Louts Fresh Tips froui tbe Wires Carefully The Great Discoverer Has and Stripes. They Had Never Heard of an in Various Counties. He Bitterly Arraigns the Present Pension Office. Hon. W. M. Evarts has returned to Now York from France. Culled. Reached the Coast, Fayettevillk, N. C., Nov. 21.—The cen term'&l celebration of the ratification by North Carolina of the Federal constitution has begun here. Governor Fowle made a stirring and patriotic ipeech, in which he paid a glowing tribute to the constitution as an immortal instrument, the work of pure patriots and sagacious statesmen, and by far the best model of civil government which human virtue and wisdom have «ver devised. Referring to the fact that among the troops in line before him were many ex- Confederates, and addressing them, he said: Inner Circle. Chambeksburo, Pa., Nov. 21,— Governor Beaver, Auditor General McCaman, Attorney General Kirkpatrlck and several members of the state legislature, who constitute a commission to lay before congress the claims of the border counties of Pennsylvania for extraordinary losses incurred by rebel invasion during the late war, and to demand their payment by the government, met here to organize and to consult with representatives of the border counties. Tbe claims for the burning of Chambersburg and for losses in the other counties aggregate about $3,000,000. The state of Pennsylvania has made three separate appropriations, amounting to $900,000, towards the relief of the sufferers. H. W. Butler, proprietor of the One Strike Shoe store, 7 Washington square, Haverhill, Mass., has failed. Liabilities, $28,000; nominal assets, $20,000. Special Telegrams to 4 P. M, BEE HIVE BATTLES WITH THE MAHD1STS. NOH JOHN F. BEtiGS HAS AN ALIBI. THERE IS A BATTLE TO BE FOlttHl The coroner's jury has found that young Isaiah Brown, of Newark, who was found dead in the halln ay of a disreputable house in New York, Nov. 15, shot himself while temporarily insane. To-Morrow'i Indications. The Expedition Reached JHpwapwa on He Was In Oood Company May 4—Pretty The Authorities Seen* to B« Rain. Sligthly warmer. Northeasterly wind a. 33 Main St. and 8-10 William street. Nov. 10 and Brought with It a Great Miss McCormlck Helps Out the Iceman. Waiting for Death to Pay the Nation'. SIX HUNDRED DEATHS- Quantity of Ivory—English Missionaries The Defense Places Attorney Lon|S' Debt, He Says—His One Regret In Hli Cloaks! Cloaks! Protected by the Germans. necker on the Witness Stand. Short Stay. Slavin, the Australian champion, is ready to come to America to tight Sullivan for $6,000 or $10,000, according to a letter received at New York from bis manager in London. A Strange Malady Working Great Havoc Berlin, Nov. 21. —A dispatch has been received from Capt. Wissmann stating that Stanley arrived at Mpwnpwa on Nov. 10. The Reichsar iseiger also publishes a dis]Datch from Capt Wissmann dated at Mpwapwa, Oct. 14, stating that four of Stanley's soldiers and one of Emin's men had arrived there. "You acted your part in the late unpleasantness at the command of your mother, North Carolina, and in your service to her you discharged the duty you owed your state. Cherish your recollections ol your soldier life; record every act performed under the stars and bars, for I want you tc be able to show to a witnessing world, if the occasion should ever arise, that you are ready to surpass the record made then under another flag, in your zeal and heroism in behalf of the flag of this reunited country." Chicago, Nov. 21.—In the Cronin trial Miss McCormick, aged 20, pretty, and sisterin-law of O'Sullivan, was the first witness. She testified that she spent the evening of May 4 in the O'Sullivan cottage. She was sure O'Sullivan did not leave the house that night However, it was shown that she went out shopping at 7:80 and did not get back until 10 o'clock. Moreover, it wae thought that the brother of the young woman was bartender for a man who is said to have offered a ruffian in this city 11,100 to kill Cronin. Mrs. Tom Whelan, another sisfer-in-law, testified that O'Sulliyak was in the hou3e the entire night of May 4. Acbcrn, N. Y., Nov. 21.—At a meeting oi Seward post, G. A. R., held October 22, res olutions denouncing the removal of Pensior Commissioner Tanner were adopted, and s copy of the resolutions was sent to the excommissioner. The following letter was re ceived recently, addressed to Mr. B. F. Ah drews, adjutant of Soward post. Mr. Tan ner says among other thing!1: Valparaiso, Not. 21,—During (he la-t two mouths a faarful epiJomia of meas'es has been raging in the northern provinces of Chili. The cities of L»W and Coronet bare been especially singled out by the scourge. Io those places it is estimated that 600 children hare perished. The decimation in the smaller towns and outlying agricultural districts, while not so marked, ha* nevertheless been terrible. The physicians have exbaunted every effort known to medical science to stay the course of the fatal disease, but with small success. At this time the worst appear!! to be over, and of the hundreds of C8S9S yet under treatment, nearly all are convalescent. The origin of the maUdv is in dispute. It is not common measles, although the symptoms are closely allied. In Chili, A larger and better assortment never before shown in any store. About a thousand new Garments came in this week—didn't really need them—had a good stock on hand. But the manufacturer had to have money—would sell cheap for spot cash—well, couldn't withstand the temptation—here they are— beautiful goods at Bargain Prices—come—see them. Children's Plush Coats for $2.75. Robert Morton, formerly of the brewing firm of Morton Bros., died in Newark, N. J., on Monday night, aged 70 years. He was a native of England, and started a brewery in Newark in 1853. He was one of the charter members of the New York Produce Exchange.It is the intention of the commission, backed by the united Pennsylvania delegation in congress, to ask that the state be reimbursed for its outlay and that the balance of the claims be paid. The commission effected a temporary organization. It will meet again in Harrisburg early in December, and procoed tcJtfwhington to present the claims to congrraR They Had Loads of Ivory. They report that they left Stanley at Neulunma on Aug. 10, and traveled by way of Novemboand Mwerieweri ; thence north to Ugogo, completing the journey in thirtythree days, including nine days spent in resting. Emin and Casati had with them 300 Soudanese soldiers and a large number of other peopte, conveying a great quantity of ivory. No Day Was Long Enough. "A few things I desire to say to the comrades of the post I hare known so long and esteemed so highly: No day was long enough to satisfy my personal desires to hen away at that mighty mass of unadjudieated claims—47,900 unadjudicated claims piled up in front of me; comrades waiting, hop ing, suffering and praying all over th« country for the justice all too long delayed and yet, some gentlemen, in the coldness of their hearts, have criticised me for undue haste." The forty-seventh annual session of the grand encampment of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of New Jersey was held in Paterson. The following officers were elected: Grand patriarch, Amos 8. Pierce, of Newark; grand high priest, A. J. Doane, of Jersey City; grnud senior wardenrJames C. Robbing, of Hamilton Square; grand junior warden, Evan Dalrymple, of Clinton; grand scribe, Lewis barker, of Trenton; grand treusurer, William H. Courter, ol Jamesburg; grand representatives to the sovereign grand lodge, J. Barton Smith, oi Newark, and Samuel N. Rock hi 11, of Borden town. »A.t night the governor held a reception which was followed by a centennial ball, an elegant affair, with music by an orchestra from the Marine band. Today is centennial day and Senator Ransom delivered an address. The city is brimful of people, patriotic and enthusiastic, and the national colors and emblems decorate and adorn every building. KNIGHT BYRNE ARRESTED. Powderly and Wise Will Also Be Prose- They Went to See President Harrison. cuted by Edward Callaghan. Justice D. J. Lyon was the first witness at the afternoon session. He testified that on Feb. 20 he and the defendant Beggs went to Indianapolis to urge upon President Harrison the appointment of a friend of Beggs to the office of sub-treasurer. They returned together Feb. 22. Pittsburg, Nov. 21.—Ex-Representative John R. Byrne, of the Knights of Labor, was arrested at Scottdale, Pa., last evening on a charge of conspiracy, preferred by ex- Reprcsentative Callaghan. The information also includes General Master Workman Powderly and Peter Wise, a local labor leader. Mr. Powderly will be placed under arrest on his return from Atlanta to Scranton. Wise is absent from home, but will be arrested, at the earliest possible moment. Stanley was bringing with him 240 Zanzibaris and six lieutenants; Nelson, Jephson, Stairs, Park, Bonny and Williams. Barring uaforeseen accident or delay the expedition should reach Mpwapwa on Nov. 20. Both Emin and Stanley had had frequent battles with parties of Mahdists, and were uniformly victorious. Frequent Fights with Mahdlsts, THE KNIGHTS ADJOURN. Col. Goodloe's Successor. Mr. Powderly Wished Bli Salary Be. Washington, Not. 21 —The President today appointed Thomas Clay McDowell Collector of Reveuues fir the 7th Kentucky D et-ict. Mr. McDowell la the father-in-law of Col. Goodloe, the victim of the Gooaloe- Swope encounter He U a much respected R pu'lican, and his appointment gives anti-fiction.Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 21.—The Knights oi Labor in convention have passed a resolution asking that days of national elections be made legal holidays, with a penalty for employers' violating the law. The day's session was largely devoted to the question of education. It was decided to adopt the plan of distributing leaflets containing labor information, as well as lecturing. duced—The Request Was Refused. lint One Perfect Han. John F. O'Malley testified that on the night of May 4 he went with William Coughlin to Matt Danahy's saloon, but was unable to positively identify Burke as one of the men he saw there. "1 do not claim that I was always right. You and I never heard of but one perfect man having been on this earth. He, as you will recall, was crucified. I presume I did make some mistakes, but you will not disagree with me on another poiut—namely, that, if you come to even up, or try to ever up, tboBo made for the boys and against the boys, you will find a mighty majority art made against them. The American Association of Mechanical Engineers, iu session In New York, elected the following officers for the ensuing year; President, Oberlin Smith, of Bridgeton, N. J.; vice presidents, Joel Sharp, of Salem, O.; George W. Weeks, of Clinton, Mass.; Devolson Wood, of Hobokeo, N. J.; treasurer, William H. Wiley, of New York; managers, James E Denton, of Hoboken, N. J.; Carleton W. Noson, of New York city, and M. H. Westinghouse, of Pittsburg. Kagllsh Missionaries Protected The suit grew out of letters that Mr. Powderly published iu The Journal of the United Labor iu July, 1888. At that time Callaghan was a candidate for the senatorial nomination, but was overwhelmingly defeated. Callaghan alleges that he was boycotted and injured in his business by the Knights of Labor, through the influence of Byrne, Powderly and Wise. Ladies' Plush Jackets for $9.50. The English missionaries were protected by the Germans after the rout of Bushiri. Emin left two Egyptian officers behind to assume charge of the stations. James Lyman, a member of Camp 20, testified to having been present at the meeting of Feb. 8; that Capt. O'Connor declared that a report of the Buffalo trial had been read in another camp; that a resolution was offered to appoint a secret committee to examine into the statement, and that the whole matter was referred to the district officer. Univer »1 Suffrage in Brazil, Ladies' tailor made BEA.- YER NEWMARKETS for $8.75, and so on. We can suit and fit anybody from the smallest child to the stoutest lady. They All Were Well, The treasurer stated that even if the membership of the order remains stationary, the receipts will exceed expenses by $15,000 pel annum. As a matter of fact the membership is increasing. Mr. Beckmire was ap pointed to have general charge of all the cooperative work of the order. Action was recommended whereby farmers and workingmen to will be able to borrow money from the government as easily as the national banks do. Convict laboi was condemned. Toledo received the highest vote as the next meeting place. Birmingham, England, received a large vote, which is taken to indicate the increasing sentiment of internationally of the order. Rio Janeiro, Not. 21 —The new Republican government has proclaimed universal suffrage,are form which waa under contemplation for some time under the old ministry. It was received with much rejoicing throughout the provinces, and will unquestionably strengthen the hi Id of the Fonesca government. Capt. Wissmann's dispatch announcing the arrival of Stanley is dated Zanzibar, Nov. 20, and states that all of the explorer's party were well. Capt. Wissmann says he expects Stanley and his party to arrive at Bogomogo by Dec. 1. The Newspapers Lied, He Says. "Not one expression out of hundred printed on me in the newspapers ever had birth in my mind or utterance from my lips. There are between 1,500 and 1,600 employes in the pension office, and out of that number there are about 700 old soldiers. I know there arc a good many more there now than when 1 first went iu there, for I put every one in that I could make a hole for. Out of these 700 soldier clerks just thirty-three had some thing done to their pensions. Charles Mosely Wolcott, president of the First National bank of Fishkiil, N. Y., and a prominent business man, is dead, aged 73 yea rs. Byrne was reloased uiiCJer bail. Walter Gibbon corroborated the testimony of Lyman. Only *41,000 in Hrlbes. They Never Heard of the tnner Circle. New York, Nov. 21.—In the investigation now being made by the commissioners of city accounts into alleged irregularities in connection with the leasiug and management of the city docks, evidence has been brought out thou ing that $13,000 had been raised by wholesale oyster dealers for the purpose of influencing legislation which would secure to the oystermen the exclusive use of pier 51, North river. This money was paid to Col. John O'Byrne, who acted as counsel for the oystermen. It was also stated that the fish dealers had made up a purse of $30,000, which had been used in securing similar legislation in behalf of the fishmongers. The investigation will be continued.The Upson block at Baldwinsville, N. Y., was destroyed by fire. Loss, $300,000. The guests of the Seneca hotel barely escaped with their lives. London, Nov. —Sir Henry James in his address before the Parnell commission today referred to the flight of Patrick Egan as proof of his having been guilty of criminal conduct. He also declared that other evidence of his criminally existed in the fact of his association with the Phoenix park murderers. Patrick Egan Attacked Hon. John F. Finnerty then took the stand. He said he was once a member of congress from the Second district of Illinois, and at present the editor of an American weekly paper with Irish sympathies. He had been, he Baid, a member of the United Brotherhood, and of Camp 96—now known as Camp 20—since 1870, and was still. He had known the defendant Beggs for three years, but he bad never beard or known of an innor circle. Matthew P. Brady, a well known attorney, next testified to being a member of Clan-na-Gael, Camp 06, since 1875, but had never heard of an inner circle. Rumored Work of a Cyclone. Isaac C. Schuler, carpet manufacturer, of Amsterdam, N. Y., has failed. Liabilities, $75,000. New York, Not. 21, 3 p. m —A rumor has just been received here that a disastrous cyclone has just struck the city of Poor a Til. No conSrmatioa ha« been received Peoria la a eity of a 'me 2&000 inhabitants,and is noted as the great distillery ciiy of the West, seven or eight large distilleries being 1 icated there. FURS! FURS! He Worked Late and Early. "Now, bear in mind one thing—these men who are clerks there are familiar with the pension laws; they know the rules and the precedents, and they know when papers are just right, and you can rest assured that they will not allow their cases to be shoved along until they know they can stand all the requirod tests, and so probably all ol those thirty-three cases took less time to adjudicate than any other thirty-three yon can pick out. 1 will say this to you, that, whatever time it did take, I personally more than evened up by the fact that four nighti out of the week I was at work until 1) o'clock at night in that office. Augustus Shaw, of Indiana, has been appointed deputy third auditor of the treasury.Our assortment is immense and—we simply don't permit any house, no matter where, to undersell us. In his closing address, Mr. Powderly said the present conservative policy of the order had resulted in placing it in better condition than ever before. He asked that his salary be reduced from $5,000 to $2,500. This was refused. The assembly then adjourned sine die. With regard to the missing books of the league Sir Henry said he was of the opinion that if the commission could have gotten them they would have been found to contain records showing that Byrnes and other members of the league had had flnti icial transactions with that band of assassins known as the Invincibles. He said that whatever might oe alleged against The Times, the good faith of its managers in the production of the letters could not be questioned.Charles Claus' meal storage house at Pittsburg was burned. Loss, $35,000; insurance, $5,000. Jumped to Death Below Elizabeth Clementine Kinney, widow oi the late William B. Kinney, founder of The Newark (N. J.) Daily Advertiser, and mother of Edmund Clarence Stedman, the poet and critic, is dead Her first husband was Edmund B. Stedman, of Hartford. She was 79 years of age. San Francisco, Not. 21.—The Areata Hotel burned yesterday. The origin of the fire is unknown. The house at the time was full CDf guests. All of the stairways were si choked by smoke and flames that escape was impossible to those onj the upper floors Iu the excitement of the moment several jumped to the paTement below and were killed. Among the dead are Geo H. Knight and Tobias BarnhiU. A i. umber of ladies were s riously cippled. John Dwyer, a member of Camp 41 and for three years junior guardian, declared that he had never heard of an inner circle. One lot French Hare Muffs at 38c. 50c. 75c. and $1. Monkey Hare Muffs for $2.50 up. St. John Done With Oarsmen. St. Louis, Nov. 21.—J. A. St. John spoke today in bitter terms of professional oarsmen and their methods. Gaudaur has not yet written a line of explanation to St. John, nor has he had the courtesy to call and explain the Teemer#fiasco. St. John says that he is through with rowing forever. "I have tried every way in my power," he said, "to foster and encourage professional sculling, but the late trouble over the Teemer race has settled my determination to draw out permanently. I regret to do so just at this time, particularly as the professional rowing association is now in process of formation. The inaugural meeting will be held at Boston the 5th of next month, and I will not be present to help the movement. It will be a go-through, I think, for there are a number of excellent men in Boston to push the scheme to a successful termination."John S. Mullen, for thirteen years an inspector of customs, said that he joined the United Brotherhood in 1873. He was a member of what was known as a Cronin camp, and attended a national convention at • delegate with Cronin sympathies. He was at present senior guardian of Camp 298 and had never heard of an inner circle. He thought he would know of such a circle if one existed. He said that at the convention of 1888 an effort was made to keep the names of the executive body secret. M. J. Keane, a member of Camp 20, said that he, too, had never heard of an inner circle. Pedham, Mass., Nov. 21.—A hearing was held in the insolvency court in the case of William F. Johnson & Co., the Boston insolvent hide and leather dealers, and claims comprising both private and firm debts aggregating $300,000 were approved. All the creditors have decided to accept the proposal of the firm for the payment of 50 cents on the dollar. Tbey have also decided to accept 10 cents on a dollar on the individual indebtedness of Mr, Johnson, and % cents on a dollar on the individual indebtedness of Gordon Piummer, a member of the firm. The next meeting will be held in two weeks. The Boston Hide Failure, St. Peter's Episcopal church, Westchester, N. Y., was damaged to the extent of $5,00(1 by fire and .water yesterday. Monkey trimming for 75c per yard, worth $1.25. Very pretty children's fur sets for 75c. $1 and $1.50. Beaver Muffs from $2.50 up. VneaslneMs In Portugal. A Battle to B* Fought. Diphtheria is epidemic in the Twelfth ward of Chicago. Four families in one block ha£e lost eleven children. Defective sewerage is the cause. , Paris, Nov. 21.—A private dispatch from Lisbon to a diplomatic attache here reports that the revolution in Brazil causes great excitement in Portugal. The agitation is evident, and there are fears of a republican uprising. The royal palace in Lisbon is guarded with troops for the first time since the death of King Luis. But the soldiers are apathetic* and not to be trusted in the presence of revolution. "I happen to know (although he does not kuow that I knew it), that the president was bombarded with letters from the moneyed men of the east, who viewed with alarm the fact that pension claims were being allowed to a considerable degree. They wanted the surplus looked up in the treasury in order that they might find a ready market and much larger rates of interest for their wealth; and you, boys, must be awake to the fact that we have got to meet some things in the balls of congress, and there's a battle to be fought. There are, as I said, 47,900 unadjusted claims in that office, and it is a physical impossibilty for many of them to be settled in the lifetime of the claimants, Orders have been received at tho navy yard for the North Atlantic squadron to proceed to aoa on Dec. 2 under command of Rear Admiral Gherardi. The vessels of the squadron are the Dolphin, the Kearsarge and the Galena. New York, Not. 21—A Ump exploded io a hotel on Twelfth street, this city, esrly this morning. The flDor was covered with blazing oil. Alice Casttr, who was in the room at the lime, received a portion of the oif on her olotbing The flames rapidly wrapped about her, and before they could be put out she was fitally burned. The Lamp Exploded. John F. Beggs' Albl. Real Seal and Imitation Seal Muffs at less than anywhere. Ask to see our child's Zephyr Muff at 44c. Franois P. Gleason, a county constable, testified to being present at a Republican ward meeting last spring. Among others present was the defendant John F. Beggs, whom the witness introduced to his friends. Beggs and he were at the meeting from 8 o'clock until after 9 o'clock. Alleged Counterfeiter* Acquitted. Auburn, N. Y., Nov. 91.—The case of John Meith, indicted on three counts for counterfeiting, was tried in the United States court. The counsel for the people presented a very strong case, but the evidence adduced by the defense was so positive as to warrant the jury in returning a verdict of not guilty. George Meith, a brother, who was heretofore found not guilty of a similar charge, was arrested last night by a deputy sheriff of Erie county for burglary. Fred Meith, the third brother, has pleaded guilty to three counts as charged in the indictment. Berlin, Nov. 21.—The Emin Bey relief committee has received a cablegram stating that letters from Dr. Peters, dated Oct. 5, had reached Lainoo. The expedition was then at Korkorro and all were well. From this it is argued here that the reported massacre of Dn. Peters and party is untrue. li Dr. Peters Head? Moshkkvii.i.e, Mich., Nov. 31.—On Monday, Mrs. Nathaniel Htrang, of Jacksonville, Mich., tried to kill herself and her daughter with aconite, as she feared that murderers were after them. A doctor saved the women, but Mrs. Strang remained in a state of great nervous excitement. During the temporary absence of her husband she filled two tumblers with a solution of pari# green, and handing one to her CL«ilx'a'fer, Maud, a handsome girl oi 18 years, and taking the other herself, 8he drank her own dose and forced the girl at the muzzle of a revolver! to also swallow the drug. Mrs. Strang jltri at about midnight in horrible agony, and her daughter about an hour later. Maud insisted to the last that her mother had forced her to drink the poisou: said she did not want to die, and begged piteously of her friends and the physician; to save her. A Mother's Awful Crime. Waft Canada Republican. Changes In the Pension Bureau, Pensions for Everyone, Montreal, Nov. 21.—All of the French newspapers in this city jgKSftfvt-t'ols morning with declarations In favor of a Cur&iian republic. Washington, Nov. 21.—Commissioner of Pensions Green B. Raum has appointed Kichard A. Durnan, of Indiana, chief of the mail division. Mr. Durnan up to today was confidential clerk to United States Treasurer Huston. Miss Ada Tanner, (thughter of excommissioner of pensions, succeeds him in that capacity. Hamilton Beeve, of Brooklyn, was made superintendent of the pension building. Mr. Reeve once held the chief clerkship of the office of collector Of taxes in Brooklyn when Corp. Tanner was collector. Green B. Raum, Jr., a son of Gen. Raum, was placed at the head of the appointment division which has just been created. "What night was thatf asked Attorney Foster. "it is a cruel thing to have to lay, but it'* t. fact, that the powers that be see at to be playing a waiting game, counting on death to save the funds of the government to the vaults of the treasury. It is wicked, but it's true. We have got to have some general legislation. We have got to have the disab lity bill, which will pension every man who needs one, no matter whether that di» bility was received in the service or not, so that it was not incurred through the veteran's own vicious habits. We have got to have a pension for the widow of every soldier who served his country, no matter whether he died from the effects of that service or not to get it, BBB60I)IS IK DRY MS. "May 4." M'CARTHY WHIPS KELLEHER This was Beggs' alibi. It was not for the purpose of showing that Beggs was not at the Carlson cottage on that night, the state having some time ago admitted that he was not there, but it was desired to prove that he was in good company. The witness added that he was not a member of any Irish body. Spec'al good values in Dreis Silks. A Purse of ®10,000 to be Offered for tile Sullivan to Flglit in Spain. San Francisco, Nov. 21.—A fight to a finish between Billy McCarty, champion middle weight of Australia, and Denny Kelleher, of Boston, for a purse of $1,800, took place last night at the rooms of the California Athletic club. Sullivan-Jackson Fight New Yobk, Nov. 21.—Spain has been decided upon as the battle ground for the Slavic- Sullivan flgbt. The match looks like a certainty, Bargains in Men's Flannel Shirts. We offer several styles of Woolen Underwear at less than market cost. Postmasters Appointed* Washington, Nov. 31.—The following postmasters have been appointed: Connecticut—Liberty Hill, Mrs. E. G. Fuller. Massachusetts—Barnes, H. Roberts; East Brook, A. T. Dinsmore; Elulalia, James M. Mills; Enon Valley, R. M. Davidson; Evans City, H. C. Boggs; Fallston, Benjamin Franklin; Foster Brooks, Miss Edith Creese; Friedens, Charles H. Schmucker; Lincoln Falls, August Hartung; Line Lexiagton Martha Swartley; Long Pond, James Werkiser; Sparta, John W. Taylor. • Longenecker on Ike Stand. The Great American Chorus. We still present our customers wi*h the priceless medical book, "Our Family Physician." Fur Caps, any style. Boys real fur •imitation Seal Caps at 25 and 50 cents. Previous to the fight it was announced that the club had decided to offer a purse of $10,- 000 for a fight between Peter Jackson and John L. Sullivan. State's Attorney Lonyenecker was asked to take the stand. He objected, but finally did so. He said he was present during the examination of Suspect Beggs before the coroner's jury, and conducted the examination of witnesses before the grand jury. He said that during the latter examination Beggs voluntarily told of his correspondence with District Officer Spell man and told where the letters could be found. 8oeezing, snuffing and coughing I This is the music all over the land just now. "I've got such au awful cold io my head." Cure it with Ely's Cream Balm or it may en 1 in the toughest form ot catarrh. Maybe you have catarrh now. Notbiog is more nauseous and drtadful TUiB remedy master it »s no other evtr did. Not a snuff nor a liquid. Pleasant certain, radical. Tlio Captain Was Drunk. He Shook Hp the Dry Bones. In the first and second rounds McCarthy took the aggressive, and forced Kelleher about the ring with vicious swings. New York, Nov. 21.—The vessel supposed to be a steamer reported ashore on Long Island, opposite Free port, proves to be the British bark Beechdale, from Havana to JNew York. The vessel went ashore during a heavy rain storm. The crew of flfteea were taken off by the life saving crew, but the captain was druuk and refused to leave the vessel. The mate says the captain saw warning signals sent up from shore by the life saving crew, but he was so drunk that he gave orders to run the bark right ahead. The vessel is out of reach of the breakers. '' I repeat, we have got to ha ve a battle, and weak hearted men had better go to the rear. I desire to say to you that I look back on my brief term only with the regret that it was not longer, and I regret it solely because of the fact that thereby my opportunity to some of my comrades was abridged. Personally I have uever worked as hard in my life, but I flatter myself that I did on use the dry bones to rattle somewhat and stirred up a feeling whioh will in the end be to the general Iwneflt of the oomrades at large. Nkw Yokk, Nov. 31.—The Catholic New, has received the following cablegram from Rome: Tho pope has ordered that the personal and real property of all cardinals who die and leave no surviving relatives be be queathed to the Propaganda. Those having relatives must make a generous provision in their wills for the same institution. These and all other funds levoted to the use of the Propaganda will be invested in foreign coun tries. This last regulation is to prevent the seizure of the papal revenues by the Italian government. Cardinals and the Propaganda. In the third round Kelleher was knocked down with a right hander, which also cut his lip badly. Kelleher was knocked out in the twenty-first round. Blankets Cfc Quilts Chief of Police Hubbard then told of finding the letters in pursuance of Beggs' directions, after which court adjourned. Two Men Sandbagged. New York, Nov. 31.—Theodore Whiteman, freight agent of the Cromwell Steamship line, was sandlDagged and robbed while passing through Washington Bquare on his way home last night. Michael J. Carroll was sandbagged and robbed by a man who entered his restaurant, 1 ,(D00 Broadway, just as he was closing up. Whiteinan loet $180 and Carroll (HO. Both men are pretty badly hurt, but will probably recover. Their assailants escaped. • MUSIC HALL, Come and see them is all we say. Be your own judge. We positively carry no worthless truck in our stock, but ofler vou Silk Plushes, any color at 39c. per yard, an excellent quality. Erie Railroad Men Dlnfiatiitfleil New York, Nov. 21.—It is said that the engineers, firemen and trainmen of the Erie railroad are dissatisfied, as well as those of the Central. A list of grievances was submitted to General Manager Thomas on Monday, and he is to give an answer today. The men claim that the agreement made two years ago between the company and its employes, covering the rights and duties of the latter, has lately been violated by the company. But their chief grievance is an attempt of the company to force them to sign what is called the cast iron agreement, "that the company shall not be held liable for any injury to the employes while on duty." Pittsburg, Nov. 21.—It is announced that a syndicate, headed by Col. W. H. Siinnn, of New York city, has been organized for the control of the Monongahela valley coal region, which supplies Cincinnati, Louisville and the river trade. The mines and vessels are to be turned over to the syndicate in return for stock. Options expire on Dec. 15, and before that time details will be arranged. The Monongahela valley coal district embrace 10,000 square miles. There are 125 mines employing nearly 18,000 digger?. Four thousand three hundred vessels are used in transporting the coal. Of these 140 are steamers. Three thousand five hundred men operate the vessels. Twenty million dollars is said to be invested. A Mining Deal. Thursday, IVov. iilst. THE GREAT SUCCESS, His Aching Heart. A lUg St. Louis Failure. "My heart aches when I think of the faot that the office is again at work grinding out the old time pensions of $3, $3, $3.35 and 43.50 per month. The apothecary's scales have not been laid aside as yet. I sent them to the garret, but they didnt have much time for dust to gather on them. Koyal Arch Mraoiih Mft t, HOYT'S Silk Velvet, any color at 50c. per yard, or tull 24 inch long napped plush at 75c per yard, in fact at half of regular price. St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 21.—AdolpL Loth & Sons, wholesale gents' furnishing goods, No. tilG Locust street, this city, have been attached on thirteen suits, aggregating about $85,000. The liabilities of the firm are stated to be about $220,000, with assets at $130,000. The heaviest creditors are eastern firms. IxDth & Sons claim that arrangements had been made for a settlement with most of the creditors when the smaller ones filed suits. Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 21.—Tbe twenty-seventh triennial convocation of tbe Genera) Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the United States was convened here. Delegates from nearly every state were present. General Grand High Priest Lamer, ol WasfeiQgton, presided. Addresses of wel come, responses thereto, reports of officers and routine business occupied the day's ses ■ion. A RAG BABY Montreal, Nov. 21.—Intense feeling has been caused among English speaking Canadians by the utterances of La Patrie, a French paper, which says: "Canada alone in America still sleeps under the shade of a foreign throne. God grant that before many days she may determine to take her place in the sunlight of liberty." A Canadian Cry for Liberty. "No legislation is needed to abolUh them; only the determination on the part of the officials. The law broadly and specifically provides that the ratings made shjdl be subject to rev ision by the commissioner, and the commissioner has the power in oases of any disability which is not specifically provided for to raise the pension to any sum up to |li per month. CHAPMAN & SELLERS, Managers. Hand-make Worsted Goods and Yarns. In these goods Thirty Election ArreHtn. AN EVENING OF LAUGHTER. NEW MUSIC. BRIGHT AND CATCHY SONGS. WE GLfllJII TO BE FI1IST. Jacksonville, Fla., Nov. 21.—The grand jury has brought in a large number of indictments, on which nearly thirty arrests have been made in connection with the alleged frauds in the late presidential election. The accused all furnished bail. J. W. Ewan, of Dade county, is on trial for alleged violation of the election law in the Second district congressional election of 188*1. Only one case has come to trial. The accused in that case pleaded guilty on two counts of the indictment. Now Tliey Want the Paper Mills. Lady School Commissioners. Glens Falls, N. Y., Nov. 21.—There is a prospect of the second largest paper mill in the world, located in Glens Falls, passing into the hands of an English syndicate of wealthy capitalists. M. A. Sheldon, the attorney for the owners, sailed for Europe a few days ago to negotiate on the part of the paper company in the matter. There seems to be no doubt but that negotiations are pending.  Five Years fur Infantcide. Six Men Injured. New York, Nov. 21.—Mayor Grant has appointed the following school commission, ere: Mrs. ijary N. Agnew, Mrs. Clara M_ Williaras, J. W. Gerard, Eugene Kelly, Randolph Guggenheimer, William Lummis, Charles B. Hubbell. Mrs. Agnew has already served as commissioner. Mrs. Williams has been a teacher in one of the schools. Dress trimmings, Buttons, Jets. Splendid line of new go^ds. New York, Nov. 21.—Ellen Good, aDo*.ing colored woman of 16 years, was allowed to plead guilty to manslaughter in the first degree for killing her baby by cutting «the child's throat with a razor on May 1, 1889. The girl said she was suffering from intense mental anguish and bodily pain at the time she committed the crime and was not responsible for her action. The judge sentenced her to flee years in state prison. Willi amsport, Pa., Nov. 21.—Six men wet j injured while working on the Pennsylvanu Railroad bridge at the eastern end of this city* by a heavy timber falling on them. Antnony Catrop has since died from his injuries, and Frank Cherbin is very dangerously hurt. "I hope for better things in the future. 1 shall be very glad to hear from you. Very truly yours, James Tanner." GRAB IT QUICK, The price ess medical book "Our Family Physician," Free. 'Washington, Nov. 12. Price*, 85, BO and 75 c#*nts. Beats on sale at Ruggles', Tuesday, Nov. 19th, at 8 a. m. Fire In the Western Union Building. Trunks, Satchels & Bags New York, Not. 21.—Fire in the waste lDa |Der rooms at the very top of the Western Union building, about 4:20 a m., did considerable damage to that portion of the great structure, but was soon extinguished. The whole rear of the building was flooded 'with water, and much damage was done to the fine instruments the building contains. The cause of the fire is unknown. Sefftcerson's Horrible Death. MUSIC HALL A Big Furnace Started. Springfield, O., Nov. 81—George Seggeraon went to Urbana front here to attend a funeral. A farmer discovered his horse and buggy on the road later. He found Seggersou dead with his body over an axle and his feet dragging on the ground. His skull was cracked and his body horribly bruised. It is supposed that he fell out of the buggy. A spec al fitted up Department No, 14 William St. We can serve and suit you—no such goods at such prices elsewhere. To Protect the Jews. Theta Delta Chi Men Meet. Bkllefonte, Pa., Nov. 21.—The Center Iron company, recently reorganized, has put into Mast its 100 ton furnace after an idleness of six months. Col. James B. Cornell, of Williamsport, is president of the new company. MONDAYJhJOV. 25 Nkw Orleans, Nov. 21.—A public indignation meeting was held at Lake Providence, at which resolutions were passed condemning the action of unknown person* in recently firing into the stores of Jews at Alsatia, East Carroll It was also voted to authorize the to offer $1,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of the offenders. Boston, Nov. 21.—The forty-third annual convention of the Theta Delta Chi college fraternity has assembled at Young's for its three day's session, under the auspices of the Grand lodge. About sixty members were present, two under-graduatee and one graduate from each charge. Salt Lake City, Nov. 21.—The Mormon endowment house oath investigation waa continued here. Editor Penrose, of The Deseret News, renewed his refusal to answer how many wives he had, and was taken to the penitentiary, to remain until he purge* himself of contempt A Mormon Editor Jailed Magnificent Production of the New and Great Drama, Bethlehem, Pa., Nov 21—The football game between the University of Pennsylvania and Lehigh resulted in a score of 8 to 0 in favor of Lehigh. The victory virtually gives Lehigh the statu championship. l.iDhlgh Defeats the University. Newburo, N. Y., Nov. 21.—For the second time within a year the poetoffloe at Fishkill landing has been robbed. There wen three safes in the office, and bi t one was broken open. Funds and stamps amounting to t-V) were taken. There is no c lew to ttM thieves. A 1'ostoHlce Robbed. Unitarians Discuss Religion. Beacon Lignis The finest—not a s'yle of Hat, Bird cr Ribbon missing. Fine Felt Hats for 50c and 68c. Silk Plush Caps for children, 50c. Our new puffed crown plCDsh cap for $1. and S1.35 is the latest and handsomest thing out. Every day we put out special bargains not mentioned here. Newark, N. J., Nov. 2L—A passenger train of three coaches on the New Jersey Central road was wrecked at Elizabethport. The engine left the track and was completely shattered, blocking the tracks. Engineer Luke Stoddard was badly bruised, but the passengers escaped serious injury. A Wreck in New Jeraey. Run Down by a Wild Car. New York, Nov. 21.—The fifth annual meeting of the New York state conference of Unitarian churches was continued at the Church of the Messiah. The subject of the assay read by Rev. H. K Coltbrop was: "The Church the Guardian of All Truth." Rev. John W. Chadwiok read an essay on "Public Wtrehip." A Horrible Suicide. Portland, Ore., Nov. 21.—Two section men, B. Hiller and F. Forbes, who were on a hand car on the narrow gauge railroad near here, were run down and killed by a baggage car, which broke loose from a train and rah down grade so fast that the men were unable to get out of its way. Burlington, Vt, Nov. 21.—A laboring man named Mack committed suicide in a terrible manner here. He cut his throat from ear to ear and then threw himself into a red hot stove, literally burning himself to a crisp.  They Were Tired of Life, £ labor ate Appointments ! Elegant Scenery! Dsnvkr, Nov, 21.—Mrs. Nellie Bonn shot herself here on acoount of poverty and despondency and will die. Her husband stabbed himself and swallowed morphine, but will recover. The Report Prematura. Boston, Nov. 31.—Mr. Lamson says that the report of the sale of the Lamson Star* Service company to an English syndicate is premature. Negotiations are sti.'l in progross.Western Governors After tlie Fair. Philadelphia, Nov. 21.—The meeting of bar iron manufacturers of eastern Pennsylvania, held here, has decided not to advance prices at present Fifteen firms were represented pewnally, and several others by letter. Bar Iron Men Meet. Cowan Will Not Act. Portland, Ore., Nov. 21.—The first fast mail train from Omaha arrived here at 6:40 a. m. Time, 59 hours 24 minutes—the beet ever made between the two points. Mail was delivered at least one day earlier than on the old scheduler The Record Broken. Dealers supplied at lowrst jobbing prices and often at better figures than New York or Philadelphi * offers. We make SPOT CASH do the talking. Denver, Colo., Nov. 2L—Governor Cooper, of Colorado, has suddenly left for Chicago. It is rumored that all the western governors are to meet in that city to consider th# World's fair location question. New Haven, Conn., Nov. 21.— Cowan, of Princeton, who had been selected as referee of the Yale-Harvard football game at Springfield next Saturday, telegraphs that he will not act House# always crowded to the doors. Thu greatest success of them all. All kiDda of Ltgal Blanks for fa'e at the The Fair Fund. New York, Nov. 21.—The World's fair euarantee fund now amount* to 94,004,145. Usual prices. Reserved seats on tale at Buggies', Friday, Not. 22d, at 9 a. m. Gazette office PEERLESS PTES fcunnnm 1