Evening Gazette

              Jt. NCMBEK 4180 ( WooK ly EklablUlied 1830. J PITTSTON, PA., TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1889. two cmn | Ten Grata a Week. cratic side of the chamber, intended for thi new senators from Montana when they shall have boon chosen. 1U0GE WING'S SARCASM. TWENTY-TWO DROWNED. SEVEN LIVES WERE LOST. THE NEWS IN. BRIEF. VERY LATEST vm &AkiH6 POWDER THE FIFTY-FIRST'S WORK List of tlie Loss !»/ the Wreck of tfie Hark Fresh Tips front tlie Wires Carefully Senators Sworn In, Coughlin's Attorney Points Out Several Alleged Absurdities. (lieeHeboro. A Fatal Tenement Fire Culled Organization of Both House The proceedings were opened with prayei by the senate chaplain, Rev. J. G. Butler. The vice president then administered th« oath of office to Senators Chandler, of New Hampshire, and Nathan T. Dixon, of Rliorl* Island. San Francisco, Dec. 3.—The names of the lost on the American bark Chccseboro off the coast of Japan Oct. 30 are given as follows: Ericson, , captain, of Batb, Me. Bailey, , first mate, of Bath, Me. McNulta, , steward, of Philadelphia. Willard, William, of Philadelphia. Powers, -—, second mate, of New York. Seule, Fred, third mate, of Boston. Thompson, , carpenter, of Sweden. Fee, , cook, from Providence. Dempster, John, from Antwerp. OTlalley, Thomas, from Nova Scotia. Dunn, Bernard, from London. Norland, John, from Norway. Everson, Oulie, from Sweden. Welch, Frank, an Irishman. Farrew, Samuel, a Scotchman. Blair, James. Onlisen, Helman, from Sweden.— Anderson, Charlie, from Sweden. Forrest, Charles, from Vermont. Wilson, Henry, American. Regan, William, from Liverpool. in Philadelphia. Judge Patterson lias granted the petition of John J. PiUnkett for absolute divorce from his wife, Mary H. Plunkett, the Christian Scieneo healer, who some time ago mated with A. Bent ley Worthing ton, the bigamist. and Senate. Special Telegrams to 4 F. M. MOTHERS ANI» CHILDREN DEAD. REED FORMALLY CHOSEN SPEAKER EXPLAINING AWAY THE KNIVES. To-Morrow's Indications. Rain. Colder. Northwesterly winds. Cold Hearty Applause for Him and for The credentials of Senators Moody ami Pcttigrew, of South Dakota, and Allen aufi Squire, of W asUington, were presented, and the new senators, being escorted to thC clerk's 'desk, took the oath of office. Mr. Hoar offered a resolution providing for as signing the senators from the states of North Dakota, South Dakota and Washington tc their respective classes by drawing lots. H« said that the case of these senators presented a new question, as these states had been admitted substantially at the same time. He said that the senators from Montana, when elected, would not suffer from the faiit that their state had not been mentioned in tlif resolution as introduced. The resolution was referred to the committee on privileges and elections. The Defendant's Lawyer Riddle! the Terrified Children Leap for Life ftmn .CoL John A. Cockerill has been re-elected president of the New York Press club. wave coming. Speaker Carlisle—Mr. Heed's Speech. State's Testimony With Many Sarcastic the Bnrnlng Building—The Victims E. J. Delehauty, left fielder of the Phila delphia League club, has signed a National league contract. The Lottery for Seats—The Opening ol Shafts—The Prosecution and Mrs. Conk- Burned to Death or Dead from In- THE MESSAGE AT LAST. the Senate—New Western Members. lin Conld Identify Anything. Me Says. juries—A List of the Killed Henry Snoddy ami Lawrence Beatty, oi Bolton, LaUj George, were drowned in the lake. Their boat has been found bottom up. Washington, Dec. 8.—After roll call in the house, which showed that 337 members were present, the election of officers was next in order. When Mr. Henderson, of Illinois, said, "I now have the honor of placing in nomination for the office of speaker of the Fifty-flrst congress Hon. Thomas B. Reed, of Maine," the members on the Republican side began to clap their hands, but their applause was slight compared with that which came from Mr. Carlisle's Democratic colleagues when his name was placed in nomination by Mr. McCreary, of Kentucky. Round after round of applause followed the announcement. Chicago, Dec. 3.—In the Cronin trial an attempt was made by the defense to prove that the knives found in Coughlin's pocket were not Dr. Cronin's. Ex-Detective Loewenstein, Coughlin's partner, swore that he recognized one of the knives as one Coughlin had carried for a long time. The other one he was pretty sure of, but not positive. Cross-examination failed to shake his testimony. August Loewenstein, brother of the ex-detectivo and a tailor, swore that he had seen the knives in question in Dan Coughlin's possession April 27, and consequently before the murder. Philadelphia, Dec. S.—A fire yesterday destroyed the house at the northeast corner of Second and Huntingdon streets occupied by Gustave Gross as a bakery and dwelling and by Joseph Bitner and family. Five persons were burned to death, and two others have since died of injuries received at the fire. It is De'ivered to Congress at Noon To-day. ** Mr. Warren B. Potter, of the extensive wholesale drug firm of Weeks & Potter ol Boston, is dead. The new transfer boat Uroton was burned while en route from Baltimore to T"few York. Loss, $60,000. A CONSERVATIVE STATE PAPEB Absolutely Purs The czar has presented Anton Rubinstein, the pianist, with an annuity of *4,000. Devoid of Sensational Feature* but Replete With Sound Statesmanship—The lilalr Bill Endorsed—Tariff Revision Urged-Removal of Tax on Tobaeeo and Spirits Used In the Afts Recommended —A Short Synopsis of the Salient Points. Washington, Deo. 3—The flret anuual meaatge of President Harrison wai del ire rod to Congress at noon. It la a long one, containing upwards of 16.000 words. After the usual preliminaries, it proceeds to the discussion of diplomatic matters. This powder never varlea. A marvel of par it? strength and wholesomenens. More economic* than the ordinary kinds, and cannot be sold in competition with the multitude of low tear., abort weight, alum or phoa ate powders. Sold onl v in cans. Royal Baking Powdbk Co., 104 Wal 8t., N.Y. The Dead. The following is a list of the dead Bitner, Mrs. Annie, aged 35. Bitner, George, aged 9 months. Bitner, Ida, aged 6. Gross, Bruro, aged 5. Gross, Mrs. Minnie, aged 33. Gross, Gustave, Jr.. aged 11. Gross, Mattie, aged 3, The Seriously Injured. Eleven tramps broke jail at New Castle, Del., by tunneling, making thirty who have escaped in that manner within a month. Under a resolution adopted Senators Edmunds and Harris were appointed a committoo to join a committee of the bouse to wait oa the president to inform him that congress wns ready to receive any communication he might have to make. The hour of noon was fixed as the daily hour of meeting. To Inform the President. Only four sailors reached shore. Among them was Victor Boeck, a young educated American, who took the voyage for his health, ond whose father is a well known Philadelphia professor. Peespa, Moses, Filburg, Finland. It is stated t hat a syndicate of English and New York capitalists are buying up and consolidating all the cotton duck mills in the country, the industry being centered in Baltimore. For this purpose $1."),000,000 to $18,000,000 would be required. lX wilkes-barre pa. nfif Mr. Heed Elected Speaker. Judge Wing then resumed his speech. He again dwelt upon the danger and untrustworthiness of circumstantial evidence. After dwelling for some time on this point, he for the first time referred to the testimony against the suspects. That part of it given by Saloon Keeper Nieman was picked up and the side favorable to the defense shown to the jury. The reluctance of the witness to positively identify Coughlin and Kunze as the ones who had come into his saloon on the night of May 4 was argued upon at great length. And inasmuch as the witness had not been certain of the men, there was not in the speaker's mind any reason to believe that witness was certain of the date. Continuing on this line, he argued that Nieman not being certain, and the Hylands on the other hand being most positively certain, the testimony of the latter should receive the credence of the jury. Judge Wing Continues. "Hie Cbeeseboro was struck by the gale Oct. 30 and driven on the rocky shore. The waves were so great that they swept clean over her decks, and the crew were forced into the rigging, where they nearly perished with cold. After two hours the masts fell and all were thrown into the raging sea. The majority were drowned iu a few minutes, only those who grasped wreckage being able to float. When the call was completed Mr. Cannon announced that of the 321 votes cast Mr. Reed had received 166, Mr. Carlisle 154, and Mr. Cummings, of New York, 1. Mr. Cowles, of North Carolina, voted for Mr. Cummings. The select committee on the transporta tion and sale of meat products was ordered continued. The following were seriously injured: Bitner, Joseph, aged 40. Gross, Hattie, aged 2years. L Hanson, journeyman baker, aged 32. Eight Were Rescued. The Chinese laundries of New York, Brooklyn and Jersey City have perfected arrangennnts for their "trust," which will be known as the "Zoon -Gwan Ye Kiion Hong." A resolution of Mr. Aldrich declaring the committees on rules of the senate and house ,a joint committee to prepare joint rules for the conduct of the business of tht two houses was laid over, as was also a resolution of Mr. Aldrich to appoint a quadricentennial committee of nine raembers%c consider all matters connected with the proposed celebration of the 400th anniversarj of the discovery of America. The message urges that the United States Envoys to the South American Republics be raised to the rank of extraordinary and ministers plenipotentiary ; dwells upon the need of the ezeroiie of wisdom in the pendicg negotiations with China and refers briefly to the fisheries troubles and disputes with England. The names of Messrs. Turner, Cummings and Payne, of New York, were not called, their credentials not having been received. Gen. Clarke announced the vote and declared Mr. Reed elected speaker of the Fifty-first congress. The public debt statement for November shows a decrease in the debt amounting to $4 ,869,672. The net cash or surplus in the treasury is $40,'.'49,18", or about $5,000,000 less than a month ago. AND  Eight other persons were in the house and were rescued. They are Gustave Gross, aged 50; George Funk, baker, «aged 26; Frida Gross, aged 7 years, who jumped out of a second story window; Martha Bitner, aged 16; Clark Bitner, aged 14; Hattie Bitner, aged 12; Paul Bitner, aged 10; Fritz Erdman, aged 14, a helper. The children were all in their night clothes and were almost suffocated. 68 Public Square. Boston, Dee. 8.—The burned district is still roped off and guarded. Two hundred men are clearing the streets. Not a vestige of the remains of the four lost firemen has been found, and the search has been well nigh abandoned. Streams of water are still being poured upon the safes and the hot embers in the ruins. Two of the safes of the Shoe and Leather exchango were opened, and the contents were found a trifle scorched, but not seriously damaged. The safe of the Herbert & Lapp Elastic Goring company, at 7!) Bedford street, was also opened and its contents, including $1,000 in cash, found intact. The walls of the Ames building that are still standing are extremely dangerous, and the work of taking them down will be begun as soon as possible.  Tlie Firemen Still Missing. The announcement was greeted with continued hand clapping, and this broke out anew when the clerk appointed Messrs. Carlisle and McKinley a committee to conduct Mr. Reed to the chair. When the ponderous form of the Maine statesman, either arm grasped by Mr. Carlisle and Mr. McKinley, appeared at the main door of the floor the Republicans redoubled their applause. A Reception to Governor Abbett. JONAS LONG'S ANNEX, Jersey City, Dec. 51— The Hudson Democratic society tendered a reception to Governor-elect I.*D011 Abbett lust night at its club bouse. No. 291 York street. The club house was handsomely decorated in honor of the event. Governor-elect Abbett spoke in feeling terms of the loyal support given him Ky the Democrats of New Jersey. Governor Green followed in a brief address.. Dr. J. T. Wrightsou, the president of the Jefferson Democratic club of Newark, also spoke. Lettere of regret were received from ex- President Cleveland, Congerssmen McAdoo and Geisseuhainer; also from Hon. A. E. Stevens, Allau L. McDermott, ex-Governor Ludlow, E. W. Seudder and others. In regard to the surplus it advocates a reduction by means of a liberal purchase C f oouds; regards the loaning of go\ernment money ta banks without interest as unautho - zed and dangerous; recommends the with drawal by gradual and easy stages of th«- out-standing bank di posits for the purpose of bond purchase, and teoommends the revi-ioi of ihe tariff, the removal of the internal tax on tobacco aud on spirits used in the arts anu for manufacturing purposes. The senate then adjourned. The Senate's Officers, A Brilliant Display of Lovely Holiday Goods, A caucus of Republican senators has been called to assign committee places to the ne w senators and to consider a proposed change in the officers of the senate. It is understood Senator Sawyer will present ex-Representativo Gunther, of Wisconsin, and Senator Quay will offer William R Leeds, ol Pennsylvania, for the position of sergeant at arms. Senator Sherman will urge the continuation in offlco of the present sergeant at arms—Mr. Canailay, of North Car- The house was a three story brick tenement. The cellar was occupied by Gustave Gross as a bakery. Gross, who worked at night with his men, says he had just dropped into a doze and knew nothing until he saw the house in flames. George Funk, a baker, who was at work in the cellar, says he doesn't know how the fire started. He bad bi9 back to the furnace and was kneading dough when he looked around and saw he stairway all ablaze. A policeman struck the fire alarm at twenty-fire minutes to 3, and the department quickly responded, but the' house was then a mass of flames. The Flames Spread Rapidly. The Arm of Jonas Long stands without question aa among the most enterprising business houses in the city. Hon. William D. Kelloy, of Pennsylvania, the member who has seen the longest term of continuous servico in the house, administered the oath of office to Mr. Reed, and when this ceremony was completed the latter, standing at the speaker's desk, spoke as follows: Mr. Reed's Speech. "On the night of May 4 P. O'Sullivan was in his house," exclaimed the attorney in a solemn tone. "If you do not believe it then you must set aside the testimony of the entire household with which O'Sullivan lived. Attorney Wing then took up Dan Coughlin's alibi and declared it was all right. He said that it had been charged that the witnesses had committed perjury. "If such was the fact, why don't they indict and prosecute the perjurersr Next the speaker proceed to belittle the evidence of "Maj." Sampson, offering the "majorV' tough character as his weapon. In this fash ion th# speaker continued to dispose of the numerous phases of the trial. The suspects paid strict attention to overy word. They seemed to drink each sentence with the eagerness of a weary traveler in the desert. Dan Coughlin was the most attentive of the five. O'Sullivan Was at Home, Within the past few years their business has grown enormously and with a wise and commendable spirit they have as rapidly enlarged their facilities until to-day they have one of Iks largest establishments in the State, oatsUe of Philadelphia. Lately they have seen tbe necessity of still further extensions and have already matured plans for a great enlargement of their establishment. In hit treatment of the silver question tbe Presideut is moderate and cautious. Ho ni vises that tD e legislation oo this it shou'd be shaped so as to secure tne equality in commercial uses of gold and silver. olinn "Gentlemen of the House of Representatives—I thank you for the high office which your votes have bestowed upon me. It would be impossible not to be moved by its dignity and honor. Yet you may well imagine that I am at this moment moro impressed by tts responsibilities and duties. Under our system of government as it ha& been developed these responsibilities and duties are both political and parliamentary. So far as the duties are political I sincerely hope they may be performed with a proper sense of what is due the people of the whole country. So far as they are parliamentary I hope with equal sincerity that they may be performed with a proper sense of what is due to both sides of this chamber. FLOODS OF BEER FREED. The other significant features of the mC s save may be briefly summarised. Liberal appropriations are recommended for tbe coaet defease; a more rapid increase in the number nf serviceable ships is strongly urged ; a generous treatmeut of the claims of deserving veterans is demanded, as also an enlargement of the merchant marvine aud naval reserve.Trefz's Brewery at Newark Wreckeil bj Fair Candidates on Common Ground. New York, Dec. it—Jay Gould appeared on Wall street just before noon yesterday, when the decline in stocks was at its worst point. He visited some prominent brokerage houses in Broad street, and the market quickly turned, with the Gould stocks leading, and advanced steadily to the close, early losses being more than recovered. Money, however, was feverish all day, and aa high as 20 per cent, was paid for call loans, the rate at the close being 10 per cent. Gould Visits the Street. But the enormous trade that Invariably comes to them at the holiday season called for Immed ate preparation to meet It, and accordingly they took possession of ihe store room oocupled by Kennedy's res aurant, connected it with their main establishment and on Saturday last opened It as their "Holiday Annex," d voting 1 entirely to the display of goods especially adapted to the holiday season. an Explosion. Washington, Dec. 3.—The Chicago committee on congressional action on the World's exposition held an enthusiastic meeting at Willard's hotel. About fifty persons were present, including the Dlinois congressional delegation. Senator Parwell presided. On motion of Congressman Mason the following resolution was adopted: Newark, N. J., Dcc. 8.—At 2:30 p. m. an explosion occurred at Trefz's brewery on Rankin street. An instant after the explosion a great flood of beer gushed through the real- windows of the building and ran in streams across Rankin street to the houses below. Then the air in the whole vicinity became impregnated with ammonia. What caused the accident is not known. It is thought that one of the ammonia pipes forming a part of the ice machine burst. The escaping gas expanded in the ice cold air and blew lip, making a wreck ol the interior of tho building. The accident occurred at a time when the men were all at dinner. The firemen worked bravely and effectively iu subduing the flames and in rescuing the children who had not already perished from smoke and Are. Mrs. Gross jumped from the third story window with the child Mattie in her arms. Mattie died at A o'clock and the mother at 5. The origin of the fire is a mystery. Mother and Daughter Dead The President again pledges himself to execute faithfully the exiting laws in relation tc the Civil Service Fede al control of elections is declared inadvisable; tbe Blair educational bill is oimmended; subsidies forapid mail iransporiat on on steamships is advocated and legislation is earnestly requested to meet tbe dsngei s anting from trusts and unjust combinations in trade. "Resolved, That Senators Cullom and Farwell, Edwin Walker and Congressmen Springer and Adams be appointed a special committee to confer with similar committees representing New York, St. Louis and Washington with the view of perfecting arrangements by which the question of the World's exposition of 1892 may be speedily presented to and acted on by congress." Yesterday a Newt-Dealer reporter visited their new department and examined a collection of beautiful and attractive holiday got ds, the equal of which was never before seen In this city. The store room U well filled up and is divided Into a number of departments, each distinct from the other, and presided over by experts In their different lines. Regarding the identification of Coughlin and Kunze by Mertes and the identification of Dinan's horse. Judge Wing bad considerable to say about the similarity of description of different individuals. He maintained that no reliance was to be placed on either identification. He cited the case of Tascott, who, he said, had been duplicated a hundred times during the past year on account of minute descriptions furnished by the authorities. The idea of a sane man, while suspected of murn ., carrying for two weeks in his pocket the knives of the murdered man was, in Attorney Wing's mind, too ridiculous a proposition to be entertained for a moment. The Tascott Case Cited. To Bury the Baltimore ami Ohio. Bell Ruled Out. Baltimore, Dec. 3.—A bill has been introduced in the city council and referred to the committee on highways asking for the privilege of constructing a double track railroad under certain streets and through walled open cuts. The people furthering this scheme are the Baltimore Belt Line Railroad company, and it is proposed to allow any railroad company entering the city to use it by the payment of so much per ear; but it is really in the interest of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, whose increasing business cannot be handled with sufficient facility by the transfer boats from Locust Point across to Bay View. The route of the new road will be from the Baltimore and Ohio at Hamburg street to Lee and Howard, the tracks depressing more as they progress; thence northward through a walled open cut along Howard to Camden street; thence by tunnel under Howard, one mile, to the Richmond market. The route then follows through short tunnels and walled open cuts to an easterly connection with the Baltimore and Ohio at Bay View. A capital of from 15,000,000 to $6,000,000 will be needed to carry out the enterprise. Boston, Dec. 3.—The board of review, consisting of the board of registrars of voters, the city solicitor and the city clerk, met to decide on the names to be placed on the official ballot for the city election. The board decided that the nomination of Willlam E. Bell for mayor by a so called citizens' convention was illegal, inasmuch as no public notice was given of the convention. They therefore declined to place Bell's name on the official ballot. "To the end that I may be successful in carrying out your wishes, I invoke the considerate judgment and cordial aid of all the members of the house. The house will now proceed to complete its organization by swearing in the new members." The message was the sole tipic of conversation about th» capital this afternoon. R - publicans and Democrats agree that it U sn able State paper. Stid Speaker Reed; "It may prove disappointing to thoae who, from the experiences of tbe last Coogrees, expected a sensational document, bustling with fa's'ties and crudi ties but to tbe sober sense of the oountry thD* mepssge will commend itself as sble, dlgtiifled snd statesmanlike. It is the deliverance of i man who knows just what he says ami why be ssys it." On the right as you enter is the book department, one of the main features To examine the handsome, substantial volumes snd to note the prices at which they are offered fills one with astonishment that such goeda can be made tor so little money. There are endless piles of story books and illustrated works for the children, of excellent workmanship, that can be bought for a trifle. TLere are hundreds of volumes of the chief works of the most noted writers of the world, well printed snd well bound in cloth for 28 cents, and there are complete editions of such sta dard authors as Dickens, Thackery, Bulwer lCytton, Fenimore Cooper and others, volumes that would grace any library for little more. It Is, In truth, astounding, and no one, however poor, but can afford good substantial literature. The building in which the accident occurred is in the rear of the old brewery. It is built substantially of brick, is three stories high and it was erected about three years ago. In it are the "restin" and formonting departments. It contained a score or more of the great vats filled with thousands of gallons of beer. The brewery was purchased about six months ago by the English syndicate for $)s00,000. The walls lire now standing, but there is danger of their falling. The loss is estimated at 1125,- 000. To Revise Calvin's Creed. The Democrats Elect Chaplain Mllburn. Vfhis duty having been performed, Mr. Henderson, of Illinois, offered a resolution for the election of Edward McPherson as clerk, A. C. Holmes as sergeant at arms, C. A. Adams as doorkeeper, James D. Wheat as postmaster, and Rev. Charles B. Ramsdell as chaplain of the house. Buffalo, Dec. S.—The Buffalo presbytery did a surprising thing yesterday afternoon when the members voted to revise Calvin's creed. The vote was decisive—21 to 12—and was against the unanimous report made by a committee of seven, composed of the leading members of the presbytery. The New York presbytery has already adopted the proposed revision, while the Princeton Presbyterians and those in other parts of the country have adhered to the time honored doctrine. Vienna, Dec. 3.—The fact is disclosed that as a part of the plot to assassinato M. Tissa, president of the Hungarian council, on Friday, four men placed a quantity of dynar mit - underneath the pavement in front of the lower house of the diot, intending to explode it as the premier came out. A member of the Opposition was apprised of the fact, and dissuaded the premier from making bis exit from the front of the building. The Plot to Kill Him. The Alleged Conspiracy, Mr. Cheadle, of Indiana, offered an amendment striking out the name of Charles B. Hamsdell and inserting that of William H. Milburn. After some debate, the other officers of the house having been elected, the yeas and nays were taken on the chaplaincy, and Representatives Cheadle, Lehlbaehe and Moore, of New Hampshire, voting with the Democrats, Rev. W. H. Milburn was elected—160 to 155. The new officers appeared and qualified. Tho conspiracy and its relation to Camp 20 next claimed the advocate's attention. "A crbu of conspiracy must be established by the state beyond a reasonable doubt," he said. 'Either such a case must be proved, or this trial must be dropped and the prisoners disc harged. And the only proof that such a conspiracy did exist is circumstantial evidence, and circumstantial evidence of a very flimsy nature. I have heard of many cases of conspiracy, but never have I heard of a case so absurd as this one. There is nothing to show that a conspiracy existed. It may be true that factions existed in the society—that Cronin led one faction and somebody else another—but the only thing that can be made of It Is that some men dialiked Cronin for his stand on certain points.'' A Suspicions Jewelry Failure. Cincinnati, Dec. 3.—One of the largest attachments ever made in this city took place at the Palace hotel yesterday afteruoou. The attachment may also lead to the investigation of an assignment made by a big New York jewelry house several days ago. The seizure was made by Deputy Sheriff Cormany, who captured between #125,000 and $150,000 worth of jewelry, which was released on payment of the claim and costs instituted by Tatten & Tatten, of Boston, after which the stuff was hurriedly taken to Kentucky and concealed. Severa days ago the big jewelry house of Stern & Stern, New York city, made an assignment, owing over $200,000, but left littlo or no assets. The assignment caused a flurry among the creditors, most of whom were manufacturers and importers, and there were a number of suits. Deputy Cormany secured some private information that the trunks contaiumg tho jewelry were in possession of Joseph Phillips, a traveling man for the firm of Stern & Stern, and secured the trunks at tho Palaco hotel, as above stated. A Jury Draws the Line at Cider. It la Good tt ork to Give Health. Mason City, la., Dec. 3.—The jury has returned a verdict that the twenty-live barrels of cider seized by the sheriff on Oct. 20, and still in his custody, must bo returned to its owner. The result of the trial was a surprise to the prosecution, inasmuch as three doctors had testified that the stuff was hard and intoxicating. A moss meeting will be called at once to arouse the temperance workers. The only remedy for Hoo-i disorders is one that will expel the germs of oisease, and make the blood pure and rich. That ia beat effected by Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy, of Rondout, N Y, a medicine of great value in the treatment of all blood disorders and diseases of the kidneys. It tones the system and helps to do good work. Then there are the Christmas cards Id eodleaa variety, some of the most exquisite little things that ever came to market Celluloid, Irory and leather are coming Int j use in this line, and the workmanship and decoration Is beautiful beyond description. Then there are booklets, book markers, and other boveltiea in the same order of goods. Denver, Colo., Deo. 8.—Ex Lieutenant of I'oliej James Connor and James Marshall, of Kansas City, recently convicted of conspiracy to rob the Rio Grande express last April, have been sentenced to two years' imprisonment and a fine of 31,000 each. Charles Connors, for .the same offense, received a sentence of one year in jail in addition to a line of $500. Train Robbers l'unislied. Messrs. McKinley, Cannon and Carlisle were made a committee to inform the president that the house was in session. A resolution was agreed to providing that ex- Speakers Banks, Randall, Carlisle and Kelley be permitted to choose their seats and that the remaining seats be apportioned by lot. The drawing was the occasion of some anxiety and much laughter. The first three names drawn were Perry, Paynter and Chcrkins. The Choice of Seats. Three War Ships Sail. Brooklyn, Dec. 3. —Three vessels of the North Atlantic squadron—the Galena, Dolphin and Kearsage—sailed today under orders from Secretary Tracy for Port au Prince. The squadron is in command of Admiral Bancroft Gherardi, with the Galena as flagship. The admiral goes with secret orders, but it is understood that his mission is to arrange a better understanding between President Hippolyte, of Hayti, and Fred Douglass, the United States minister to the little republic; also to get permission to establish a coaling station at Port au Prince for American war ships. The Weather. In the rear is the basket department. There is little need to say anything about that. They have a vast stock and everything in that Hue that you can wish for ia there. Bone space ia devoted in the rear to noveltlee in glassware. Another Navassa Murderer Convicted. Everybody rejoices over the charge to cooler weather, and businessmen areeepecial-1 ly happy. Io preparation for the winter trade, David Anthony had atocked up heavily, at his clothing store on Broad St., and now that people are looking lor winter wear in bis line it will be found worth while to call on Mr. Anthony. He is determines to close out bis ■lock, snd will offer big inducements ti buyers during the coming months. Call early while stock's full in order io make best selections, and, be assured that prices have been put down to bed rock with the expectation of ,a prompt clearing out. Baltimore, Dec. 3.—The jury in the Navassa case brought in a verdict finding George S. Key guilty of murder in the first degree; Moses Williams, alias "Dakota," not guilty, and not agreed as to the other sixteen prisoners. The verdict does not release the other sixteen from trial on other indictments. Key has appealed. The trial of Henry Jones and Caesar Fisher for the murder of Fales is set for Dec. 10. The assertion that the murder of Dr. Cronin had been decided upon at a meeting of forty persons, many of them intimate friends of the doctor, and for no other reason than that he had re a report of a trial in another camp, the speaker characterized as nonsense and absurdity, and asked the jury if they could as men believe it. The art department occupies a large spaoa near the door on the left hand side, and la literally crowded with a display of handsome and unique goods that is bewildering. They have everything odd In this line, plush gooda, silk goods, leather goods, manicure sets, glove and handkerchief sets, toilet sets and everything else, and they have alsi some exquisite novsltlea. A little onyx table of the pure stone on hammered brass legs is a gem; an oriental burrock supported on carved polished horn', ia something new, and the exclusive use of oxydlaad silver for all kinds of ornamental work will strike every visitor. It is useless to attempt la our spaoe any detailed description of the many delicate and lovely little creations of artists' hands to be found here. Thrown from HI* Horse and May Die. Stamford, Conn.. Dec. ".—While Dr. Frank Wardwell on 1 a party of lodies and gentlemen were out horseback riding the doctor's horse shied ttnd fell, throwing hifll into a trench and fracturing his skull. IJe now lies at his home in n critical coiiijitipu, never having regained consciousness since the fall, and it is feareC that the injury will prove fatal. Before these names were taken out Mr. Carlisle selected a seat on the Democratic side of the house, across the aisle from that made conspicuous by Mr. Mills in the last congress. Mr. McMillan, of Tennessee, got a seat next to Mr. Carlisle, and Mr. Bland, of Missouri, directly in front of him. Mr. Mc- Kinley chose a seat in the center of the house with Mr. Hitt, of Illinois, as a neighbor. Mr. Mills, of Texas; Mr. McCleary, of Kentucky, and Mr. Crisp, of Georgia, wore forced to take seau much less desirable than t hey occupied in the last congress. Mr. Burrows, of Michigan; Mr. Henderson, of Iowa, and Maj. Butterworth, of Ohio, were also among the unlucky ones. The White Horse Business. "As to the white horse hired from Dinan," the attorney continued, "is it likely that a man contemplating murder would have hired a horse from a place at which he was known? It has been frequently asked, if Coughlin's connection with the white horso was innocent, why hasn't the man been brought back) Why hasn't the man come back! I wish he had come back. Bnt the state with all its resources has been unable to bring him back, and neither has the defense. As for the man himself, there is little reason why he should come back. It would have been too risky a thing to do with a prosecution able to identify anything and anybody. That man would have been identified by Mrs. Conklin. He knew it and stayed away." At this point court adjourned.Halifax, Dec. 3.—Prince Dhuloep Singh authorizes an emphatic denial of his reported engagement to Miss Jeanue Turnure, of New York. A Paris special says: "The report that Prince Victor Dhuleep Singh is to be married to a New York lady is denied here, where, it is asserted, that the prince was married a year ago to a lady with whom he is now maintaining the relations of husband."Dhuleep Is Already Married, The Montana Deadlock. The Civil Service Commission Report*. Washington, Dec. 8.—The report of the civil service commission for t»e year ended June 30, 1886, has been made public. It says that the sum of money at present appropriated for the expenses of the commission is altogether inadequate to carrying on the important work intrusted to its carer and an appropriation of $53,000 is asked for the current year. Helena, Mon., Dec. 3.—At a Republican caucus it was agreed that tho Power and Hcrschfield forces would combine on B. Piatt Carpenter for the United States sonate. Power, Herschfield and Sanders have been candidates, but could muster only eight votes each. The Sanders men are angry, and announce their determination to prevent the election of Carpenter. The Republican senators have decided to declare the election of ( J. McNamara (Dem.) void on account of his residence, and the matter will be brought before District Judge Hunt. Philadelphia, Dec. 3.--Judgments have been entered In the common pleas court against the firm of Lewis 8. Cox & Co., manufacturers of ladies' suitings, for $185,- 000. The judgments were entered by George Vietor, of New York, as trustee for a number of creditors, the largest of whom is Frederic Vietor & Achelis for $100,000. No deed of assignment has as yet been made. Judgment for New York Creditors. Is Consumption Incurable T Read the following; Mr. 0. H. Morris, Newark, Ark , says: "Was down with Abscess of Lungs, and friends and physicians pronounoed me an Incurable Consumptive. Began taking Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, am now on my third bottle, and able to over- Bee the work on mv farm. It ia the finest medicine ever made." Of course they have a toy department and It fills a big space. Here, too, they have everything you can want. Dolla of every known kind, games, mechanical toys, pussies, snd the thousand and one things that delight the chillrwH hearts. Henry Watterson's Son Klopes, At the conclusion of the lottery of seats, a resolution was adopted authorizing the shaker to appoint committees on rules, mileage, enrolled bills and accounts, to consist of the same number as did the committees in the last house, and referring the rules of the Fiftieth congress to the committee on rules. Nashville, Term., Dec. 3.—Mr. Ewing Watterson, son of Henry Watterson, of Louisville, and Miss Jennie Block, daughter of Thomas Block, of McMinnville, eloped and were married in Smithville at midnight, the ceremony being performed at the residence of Alexander Block, uncle of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Watterson left in the afternoon for Louisville. St. Louis, Deo. 3,—The oonvention of the Farmers and Laborers' Union of America commenced here today. It is said that both Evan Jones, president of the Farmers and Laborers' uuion, and Mr. Powderly, of the Knights of Labor, favor the federation scheme, and that the consolidation of the two orders will be brought about. Farmers and Knights to Consolidate. Jesse Middleware Decatur, Ohio, says: "Had it Dot been for Dr. King's Now Dig cover; for Consumption I would have died of Lung Troubles. Was given up by doctors. Am now id best of health." Try it. Bam pit bottles free at Price A Co.'a drug store, Pulsion, aud E. W. Campbell's, drug store, West Plosion. A Hie Vein of Salt Struck. As before stated, one of the most striking features of this "holiday annex" la the uarvelously low figure* at which articles are now offered, that but a year or two ago command* d big prices.  Cleveland, Dec. 3.—Akron capitalists boring for gas at Wadsworth, near Akron, have struck a vein of salt over 100 feot thick. The bed is half a mile down, but the company, which already controls 8,000 acres in the vicinity, will commence operations. They claim that they will produce salt for $1 per ton. Activity at Lynn, At 4:35 the house adjourned. Democrats Pass Resolutions. Lynn, Mass., Dec. 3.—There is great activity in the burned district. All local workmen who want employment can get twenty cents an hour. Walls are being razed and cellars cleared. A scoro of wooden buildings have been erected for temporary use. Houses are almost impossible to secure, even at advanced rates. The electric light and telephone services have been re-established. Arrangements are making to give entertainments for the benefit of the suffer- A Drag Firm Falls. We can confidently recommend our readers to visit this place when In search of heliday goods, —News-Dealer, Nov. 19, 1889. Philadelphia, Dec. 3.—The Meller & ltittenhouse company, manufacturers of drugs and chemicals, has made an assignment to Francis W. Ralston. The company was organized in 1886 with a capital of $200,000. The liabilities will reach $300,- 000; assets, nearly that sum. The failure is attributed to the prevailing low price of licorice, in the manufacture and sale of which the firm was largely engaged. The Democratic members of the house at their caucus for officers adopted tho following:31r. Gladstone's Reception. For Rent—Dwellings in PiltstOD and West Pittsion st $6 to $30 per month. Seveiul stores, offices, manufactories, etc. For Bent or Sale. Sioux City, la., Dec. 3.—About two miles west of Onawa James Dugan was shot and killed by James Shannon and Elmer Thimple, neighboring farmers. They were involved in a bitter dispute about a roadway. After Dugan was shot he drew a revolver, but a few minutes later he dropped dead. Shannon and Thiinple have not yet been apprehended.Shot Dead by His Neighbors. Manchester, Dec. 8.—A very enthusiastic reception was tendered Mr. Gladstone here yesterday. His address was listened to with the closest attention and liberally applauded. Mr. Gladstone concluded his address by predicting a sweeping Liberal victory at the next election. Havoc by a Falling Clock Weight. JONAS LONG, Resolved, That we, the Deinoeratie members of the house of representatives of the Fifty-first congress, at the beginning of its first session, hereby send greeting to the people of the country, the assurance of our continued confidence in and devotion to the principles of tariff reform, as embraced in President Cleveland's messages to the last congress upon that subject, and iu the platform of principles adopted by the last Democratic national convention at St. Louis; and that we had with delight the emphatic approval of t hose principles by the people, as expressed at the polls in the recent elections; and we pledge them to renew ami continue in congress the contest for a reduction of the war taxes, so ably begun aud prosecuted iu former congresses by our representatives and senators. Waterville, Me., Dec. 3.—As the custodian was winding the town clock in the Unitarian church tower the chain broke, one of the weights, a mass of about 1,000 pounds of stone, crushed through the floor below and wrecked the organ, valued at $3,000, beneath. The damage to clock, church and organ is estimated to be (10,000 For Sale—Vacant lots ip PiiUton, West Pittston and Hugbeetown, also a few dwellings, on monthly installments. Some tip top investments in properties worth $1,000 la $40,000. G. B. Thompson, Agt. Oldest, Largest, Leadiog Dry Gcods House in Northf astern Peoo'a. London, Dec. 3.—A dispatch to Tho Times from its correspondent at Lisbon says that both the governments of Spain and Portugal have received reliable information of the intention of the Republican element to make an attack upon Spain, with Portugal as their base of operations. Precautious deemed ample have been taken of late by both gov. ernments against an emento. Spain and Portugal Anxious. The Troy Election Cases. An Aerial Diver Killed. Albany, Dec. 3—The general term has handed down decisions affirming the orders of Justice Edwards, in the Troy election cases, the effect of which is to compel the Republican inspectors to sign the returns in five wards and the board of canvassers to canvass them. The prevailing opinion is written by Justice Landor, and the dissenting one by Justice Fish. Cannon Challenges the World. New Orleans, Dec. 3.—Professor Baptists Peynaude, the aerial divor, who was badly Injured on Friday night while diving from the tower at Farantas, is dead. Peynaude has practiced the profession of performing balloonist for about twelve years, and has appeared in all parts of the world. The Best Salve in the world for Cuts Bruises, Sorts, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Cbai ped Hands, Chilblains Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively cuies P.If 8, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 25 oenis per box. For sale by Price k Cu., Pittsion, and E. W. Cambell West Pit it ton. Bncklen'* Arnica Salve. London, Dec. 8.—There was an immense crowd of spectators at the Aquarium last night to witness the wrestling bout between Cannon, the English champion, and the French wrestler, Bszin, for £200 a side. Cannon threw Bazin easily, and amid the enthusiastic cheers of tho crowd issued a challenge to the world for £500 a side. Salisbury, Md., Dec. 3.—Governor Jack- Bon has withdrawn his proclamation which opeaed the Hog Island oyster grounds to the public. Governor sent Governor Jackson a telegram inviting uim to come to Richmond and discuu the mattw over an oyster stew, the go vernors of theCurolinas used to do. Governor Jackson Weakens. -SMITH'S^ STUDIO MUSIC Mo. 107 Delaware Aue., SENATORS IN SESSION !D• Lura Claims Self Defense. WEST PITTSTON. New Men from the West Present—Pro- Stnhhed by a Malay. Quincy, Mass., Dec. 3.— Guiesseppi De Lucca, who was arrested for the murider of Millionaire Edward Cunningham at Milton, pleaded not guilty, claiming self defense, and was held for tho April superior court. His three companion were held in #2,500 for their appearance. Eclectic method. Instructions in all branch**of Washington, Dec. 3.—Interest in the senate proceedings was much less than was felt in the proceedings of the house. Still the senate galleries were well tilled when Vice President Morton callcd the assemblage to order. ceedings of the Senate. New York, Dec. 3.—Savarnio Rudobitsch, 50 years old, an Austrian sailor, and James Navarro, a Malay seaman, quarreled in their boarding house in Pearl street, and Navarro plunged a knife into Rudobitscli's back, inflicting u probably fatal wound. Navarro was arrested. He says he used his knife in self defense. Distinguished Men Will Speak. Boston, Dec. 3.—The Boston Merchants' association announces that at its annual banquet on Thursday, Dec. 26, the following named gentlemen will be among the speakers: Ex-President Cleveland, Henry W. Grady, of Atlanta, Ga.; Andrew Carnegie, Hon. William L. Putnam, of Portland, Me. Constantinople, Dec. 3.—The trial of Moussa Bey, the leader of the Kurds in Armenia, upon charges of wanton crulety and outrage, has ended in the acquittal of the monster of all the accusations brought against him. The result has occasioned great surprise.Moussa Dey Acquitted. Killed at a Crossing. Oh, What a Cough. Vocal & Instrumental Music Newark, N. J., Dec. 3.—Mr. G. Kaempf, a manufacturer of musical strings, of Ml West Thirty-eighth street. New York city, was struck by a train on the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western railroad at the Fourth street crossing in Harrison last night and hit neck broken. Will you heed the warning. The signal perhaps of the sure approach of that more terrible disease, Consumption. Ask yourselves if you can afford for the sake of saving 30 cents, to run the risk and do ootbiog for It We know from experience that Sbiloh's Cure will cure your cough. It never fails. This explains why more than a Million Bottle* were sold last year. It rellev* s Croup and Whooping Cough at ones. Uoihers do not be without it. For Lame Back, 8Dde or Chert use Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Bold by all druggists. as a science and art. Dally half-boor V inns given to beginners for $4.00 per month. Particular attention g ven to singing by nete in classes or pi ivate lessons. taov-Om Many of the senators occupied seats on the floor some timo before the noon hour. Six new desks had been placed on the Republican side of the chamber, and five of them were occupied by the senators from the new western states. Senator Pierce, of North Dakota, was absent. Three Children Cremated. Large Executions Issued. The Fair Fund. An Interstate League Organized. Franklin, Ky., Dec. a—Squire Downey and a colored man living near this city and his wife went to visit a neighbor, leaving their three small children in charge of the house. In their abeence the house oaught Are and burned to the ground. All three of the children perished in the flam—. Philadelphia, Dec. 8.—Executions for $14,903 have been issued against Charles F. Grim, of the tea firm of Grim & Conway, of this city, and for $7,000 against Walter W. Alliron, wholesale grocer. N»tv York, Dec. 3.—The World's fair I Haiirisburo, Pa., Dec. 3.—Representatives guarantee fund now amounts to $5,063,377. from baseball clubs of A1 lentown, Lebanon, Sir. Jhaunccy M. Depew has subscribed Harrisburg, Altoona, Scran ton, Wilkes$2,500 to the second $5,000,000 to the World's barre, Easton and Wilmington, Del., met lair guarantee fund. here and organised the Interstate league. That Hicking Cough can bo so quickly cured by Philob'e Cure. We guarantee it Sold by all druggist*. Wr uld respectfully announce to bis friend* that h« has open-d a green market at No. 1» North Main street, where vegetable* and fruits oan be had at reasonable prices. Also fl*h and oysters la ssaaon. Give htm a call. His plaos oC business Is opposite the Ferry Bridge. nj#-tf Jacob Sheerer. There were two empty seats op the Demo-