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              tucmng MMk CSu~,ctt TWO CENn | Ten Cento a Week, NIMIBEH 21»0 J Weekly EaUtblUbed 1830. j PITTSTON, PA., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1889. SILCOTT IS IN CANADA. tied C5n a regular banking business through his office, and many of tho members had deposits there outside of their accounts with the government. ATTORNEY HYNES TALKS THE LAST HANGING. STANLEY AND WiSSMANN THE Ni-WS IN BRIEF. VERY LATEST •ft *akin POWD John Greenwald, the Brooklyn Murder- Fresh Tip* From tho AVI rot Carefully The Cashier of the Last House He Uses His Eloquence In Dr. Brooklyn, Dec. 6.—John Greenwald was hanged early this morning in the Raymonc Street jail. The crime for which he wa. executed was the murder of Lyman S. Weeks in Brooklyn, committed wbilo Greenwald was burglarizing his victim's residence er, Dies on the Gallows. The Two Explorers Meet and Exchange Compliments. The poultry breedors of New Jersey have effected a state organization. Culled, a Heavy Defaulter. Officially the sergeant-at-arms of the house is unknown at the United States treasurer's office. His bond is filed with the first comptroller of the treasury. The treasurer is directed by lawjto honor the drafts of the ser. geant-at-arms when signed by the speaker. Silcott was at the treasury three times last week with a large number of certificates of members for October and November salaries. Those certificates are signed by the member In whose name they are drawn, by the clerk ofthe house (John B. Clark) and by Speaker Carlisle. Mr. Silcott drew the following amounts o;i such certificates recently: On Nov. 27, $3(5,000; 29th, $.16,000 ; 30th, $60,000. The irresponsibility of the house accounting officers to the treasury department has been pointed out in reports of the United States treasurer for a number of years past. Treasurer Jordan was particularly emphatic in recommending legislation to remedy the matter.It Whs a Careless Method. Cronin's Behalf. Cyrus Bt\ker, proprietor of the Taylor house, in Norristown, Pa., has been acquitted of the charge cf in ins'.aughter in connection w.th the death of William McMullen. Special Telegrams to 4 F. M. THfiRE IS A WOMAN WHIR CASE. ATTACKING PRISONERS' ALIBIS. KM IN PACHA FATALLY INJURED. The condemned man asked permission tc see the structure shortly after supper lasl night and was accompanied to the spot b5 Warden Brymer and the death watch. Th« scaffold, on which have been hanged a doaer murderers, was painted black and was placed in position as soon as it could be gotten ovei from the Tombs after the Carlton execution During tho examination Greenwald dis played remarkable nerve. He took hold ol the supports and felt them, and thon turned to the warden and asked how he woulc come from his cell. A careful estimate of the losses at Lynn, Mass., show that fully 80 per cent, of the shoe firms were burned out, and as many of those will be forced to locate temporarily iu other towns, it is feared the shoo industry ot Lynn will receive a gre.it setback. To-Morrow'i Indication*. Fair. Stationary temperature. Northwesterly winds. The House of Representatives Startled He Says the Law Guarantees Them a Fatrei He Falls from an Open Window at Baga- by an 982,000 Embezzlement—Cashier Trial Than Their Alleged Victim In Thai moyo and Fractures Ills Skull—Doctors GREENWALD HANGED. SUeott Flies With Government Funds They A»e Not to Be Executed First and Pronounce His Injuries Necessarily c ER and s Woman—Washington News. Tried Afterward, Fatal—News from Over the 8CD|l The total amount of insurance involved in the Boston tire, as officially reported to date, is $2,304,900. The Brooklyn Murderer Pay* the Penalty Washington, Dcc. 6.—C. E. Silcott, cashier of tho sergeant-at-arm's office of the last congress, is an ombozzler in the amount of about $82,000, $72,000 of which is government money. He has a bond on file for $50,000, with good socurities, so the government will not suffer so severely as individuals. The chief sufferer will bo the sergeantat-arms of the last house—J. P. Leedom— who loses $10,000 cash, and is held responsible for the shortage of Silcott above the amount which may be recovered from bis bondsmen. Silcott is supposed to be in Canada. The announcement of the defalcation created a sensation in the house. Silcott waa well known to at least 100 of the old members. Chicago, Dec. 6.—When Attorney Hynei commenced his speech for the state in th» Cronin trial he gazed into tho upturnec faces of an immense throng gathered to heal him. The eloquent Irish advocate began hia speech by congratulating the jury and himself on the near approach of the close of th« trial. All possible safeguards, said Mr. Hynes, had been (crown by the law around the right) of men accused of crime. Hearsay testimony had beeu excluded, aud the strictest rulei had been laid down defining the limits of evidence which might be adduced against e man. All this had been doBe in order thai it might not be possible that "a man might be accused behind his back, tried behind his back and killed behind his back—killed firs! and accused afterward." Zanzibar, Dec. 6.—Tho meeting between Stanley, Emin Pacha, Capt. C'asati and Maj. Wissmann took place at At-oni Wednesd a y morning on the opposite bank of tho Kinghani river. The health of the explorers and the usual loyal toasts were drunk in champagne. All the party arrived at Bagamoyo at 11 Thursday morning. Maj. Wissmann had provided maj. wissmann. horses for Stanley and Emin, and upon them they made their triumphal entry into Bagamoyo. Tho town was profusely decorated. Verdant arches were built across all the avenuos aud palm branches waved from every window. A salute of nine guns was fired by Maj. W issman's force and the same number by the (iermau man-of-war. All the officers of the expedition were sumptuously entertained at a luncheon at Maj. Wissman's headquarters. of His Crime A call has been issued for a meeting of the miners of western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, northern Illinois, Indiana and Ohio, at Indianapolis, on Dec. 18, to bring about a general movement for the advancement oi wages during the coming year. Brooklyn, Due. 6—At 7:30 this morning the murderer of L. S Weeks, J. Green wald, was swuog from the scaffold into eternity. The officiating executioner was the celebrated Joe Atkinson, fresh from his work in connection with the hanging . of Handsome Harry Carlton. Oreenwald waa very much impressed yesterday with the reports of Carlton'a cool demeanor in the pretence of the gallows. "I will ahow them," he remarked to a reporter, "that I can die m bravely as Carlton; He was guiity; I am innocent. Why shoulu't I?" "I want to do this right," he said, in t voice as unconcerned as if he were speaking of the weather. He then asked where thC weights and rope were, and on being told that the weights wero behind the partitioi and the rope would not be attached until th« last moment, stepped back and looked at thi scaffold in a critical manner. Absolutely Pure The Rev. J. B. Brackett, D. D., pastor of the First Baptist church of Brookline, Mass., is dead, aged 54. This powder never varies. A marvel of purity strength and wholesomnneaa. More eoonomlca than the ordinary kinds, and cannot be sold In oompetltlon with tha multitude of low teat, short weight, alum or pho*»ate powders. Sold only in can*. Royal Baking Powder Co., 106 W«1 Bt.N.Y. Work of the Senate. Baron de Penedo, Brazilian minister to England, has been dismissed and his name stricken from the diplomatic list because of his display of hostility to the Brazilian republic to a degree injurious to the state. Benor Itsjubo has been appointed to succeed Washington, Dec. 6.—After a number of bills had been introduced' and referred in the senato, Mr. Reagan addressed the senate in advocacy of his bill for the repeal of so much of the third section of the act of 187b as provides for the sale of bonds so as to produce a revenue for the redemption of legal tender notes. "Mr. Brymer, 1 am not afraid of that," In said, nodding his head toward the woodoi beam. "I'm an innocent man and ain'i afraid to die." Jlntuermenta. The preparations about the scaffold moved without the slightest jar. At the appointed lime Oreenwald waa led out and the black cap adjusted, When asked what he bad to say he replied in a Arm voice, almost dramatically, ''I am innocent. You are haDgiog a guiltless man." When swung off his body fell and swung as if stone. There was not a tign of a struggle. Beyond the Blight twitching of the nerves about the face no tremor was perceptible. The spectators were much affected by his fortitude. MUSIC HAL L him. It Was a Great Shock. The affidavit made by Annie. Becker, i servant girl living at No. 189 Chrystie street which was to the effect that Paul Krause hac said, in her hearing, that it was he and not Greenwald who had killed Weeks, was submitted to Governor Hill yesterday by Greenwald's lawyers. The governor gave tlu matter due attention and in the afternooc telegraphed that no case requiring executive interference had been made out. Ho stated that the technicalities of the law should nol be unduly strained to save Greenwald from the consequences of his crime and that murders had become too frequent of late to permit of any relaxation of justice. The Sugar trust has declared a per cent, dividend at Boston. ONE NIGHT ONLY. Ho was, to all appearance, a man of good habits, steady and trustworthy. Among his people in Ohio he had borne a good reputation. It was as though the sergeant-at-arms had accused one of their own members of embezzlement when the house listened to the announcement that there was a shortage in Silcott's accounts. The vice president having informed the senate that he would bo absent two or three days next week, Mr. Ingalls was, on motion of Mr. Hoar, elected presidont pro tempore during the absence of the vice president. As the attorney uttered this sentence in impassioned tones he extended his hand toward the men on trial. The inference h» apparently wished to draw was that the method of procedure forbidden by law was precisely the course followed by the men who first killed Dr. Cronin and accused and tried him afterward. His Subtle Influence. Shihiok Jugigo, the Japanese sailor who killed Muro Coinmi Contaro in the Japanese sailors' boarding house at 84 James street, New York, on Nov. 10, has been found guilty of murder in the first degree. Friday Eve'g., IDec. 6. GRAND PRODUCTION OF The senate thou adjourned until Monday THE RAHWAY MYSTERY, Passion's Slave Washington, Dec. C.—In the house the speaker appointed the following committees: In the House. "All of this money has been drawn since Wednesday," Leedom said to a reporter. "We did not suspect anything Wrong until half-past 4 Wednesday afternoon," he continued, "and we had no absolute knowledge of the extent of the defalcation until Thursday, just before I made the report of it to the house. Silcott went to New York Saturday, telling me that he had to collect some money. We never suspected the truth until his absence became prolonged and until we had gone to the treasury as a last resort, hoping that he had not drawn the money. There we found that he had drawn $133,000 since Wednesday, apparently with the intention of carrying it away. Then I determined to report the matter immediately to the house and await its action. The shortage is $71,892. I had $10,000 in the safe and Silcott had a like amount up to Saturday. That Is all gone. I suppose Silcott has it with him in Canada." Dr. Cronin'* Disappearance. It May Vet He Cleared Up—An Alleged Diticovcry. The Fool Population Decreased. On Rules—The speaker, McKinley, Cannon, Carlisle and Randall. "The defense in this tase has been very much narrowed since May 4," said Mr. Hyues. "On that date Dr. Cronin was taken from his home and murdered. On May 5 his friends, becoming anxious, announced that he had been murdered. On May 6 and 8 the facts were published to the community. Then the work of attempting to destroy the character of the dead man was begun. Dispatches were received from numerous points that he v."as alive and well—that he had been seen. On May 8 John A. Beggs said he knew Dr. Cronin was all right and would turn up; that he was in the inner circle and knew what he was talking about. It was denied by all the dupes of the triangle that Cronin was dead. He was alive and was all right, they said." The captain of th D Sperber, on behalf of the German emperor, formally welcomed first Stanley, then Emin, and congratulated them upon their return to civilization. All the vessels in the roadstead were dressed in bnuting. Yesterday many persons arrived here from Zanzibar, among thom being Mr. Nichol, who came on behalf of Sir William Mackinon, president of the Emin Pacha relief committee; the British consul, Mr. Churchill; Judge CracknalL, of the British court, and the Germau and Italian consuls. Welcomed by WlsflUiann. New York, Dec. li.—The Herald says: "A new chapter in the history of the Hallway murder mystery has been opened by the abduction of Mamie Hughes, of New Brunswick, N. J., and it is possible that a clew has been discovered which will lead to the detection of the murderer of the unknown girl whoso body was found ou the morning of March 313, 1887. New York, Deo 6—John Martin jumped from the fourth story of a building on Water street this morniog. He fell upon a man by the name of Chas. Clark, who was walking on the pavement beneath, slightly stunning him. Martin was killed. He had threatened to commit suicide several times but no attention was paid hiB threats. On Accounts—Spooner, Boothman, Kelly of Kansas, McCord, Hamsbrough, Hays, Grimes, Lee and Kerr of Pennsylvania. The coffin in which the tody was placed immediately after the execution is a plain stained one, without trimmings, and bore tlu inscription: "John Wild. Died Dec. C, 188!)." Wild was Green wald's real name. SPECIAL SCENERY, ELEGANT COSTUME*, STARTLING SITUATIONS, GRAND CAST. On Enrolled Bills—Kennedy, Townsend of Pennsylvania, Moore of New Hampshire, Kilgoro and Williams. The house then adjourned until Monday. Greenwald is the last man to meet penal death by hanging in this state, unless the law providing for execution by electricity should be repealed. Statehood for ldalio Probable. Mamio is 10 years old, the daughter of Richard Hughes, proprietor of a laundry and carpet cleaning works at New Brunswick. She disappeared from home five weeks ago, and when she reappeared last Monday she told a story of having been detained by strangers in a lonely Bouse and finally forced to marry one of her abductors. Won't Honor a Traitor. NEW MEDLEYS, NEW DANCES, NEW SONGS. Washington, Dec. 6.—There is very little doubt in the minds of the leading Republicans in the senate and house that at least one new state will be made during the present session of congress. Idaho is to come into the Union. It is also pr6bable that Wyoming will be admitted to statehood. Chairman Piatt, of the senate committee on territories, says he is in favor of admitting Idaho promptly, and that he is ready to make a favorable report upon a bill to that end as soon as it reaches his committee. Washington, Dec. 6.—The War department refuses to reoogtiize the death of Jefferson Davis. Flags fly at the mast head over the public buildings. 0-The Grandest Dramatic Representation of modern times. Usual prices. Reserved seats on sale at Rugglee', Wendesday, Dec. 4tb, at 9 a. m. HOTEL FIRE IN PITTSBURG "Master In African Exploration." The Monongahela House Burned—Guests In the evening a banquet was held, and amid a flood of champagne the German consul, Gen. Steifensand, toasted the queen of Great Britain and Ireland, and Maj. Wissmann toasted Stanley, calling him his master in African exploration. Pittsburg, Dec. 6.—The Monongahela house, the largest hotel in Pittsburg, caught fire yesterday, and tho flames, reaching the elevator shaft, soon filled the entire building. There was great excitement among the guest® and several narrow escapes, though It Is believed that all succeeded in getting out. Firemen George Long and William H. Diebold, of Engiuo No. 11, were carried out badly crushed by falling debris. They will, however, recover. Have a Narrow Escape, MUSIC HAUU From her experiences and from statements alleged to have boon made to her, circumstantial evidence is obtained which Once more awakens the suspicions entertained at the time of the discovery of the body, that the Frost family, who lived not far from tho place where the body was found, knew more about the case than they would reveal. Mamie's abductors prove to have been this same Frost family. They have since removed from Hah way, and are now knowu under the names of both Foront and Ferroat.Is There to Be a Scandal? "Not Only Murdered, Bat Defamed. Washington, Dec. 6.—It is rumored here that there is a great deal behind the Siloott defalcation. A number of prominent people are said to be implicated. Development* are hourly expected. Monday, Dec. 9th, 1889. Continuing, Mr. Hynes said: "There is no doubt but that the plan of the triangle, which miscarried, was to take the clothes of the dead man to England, where they were to be found, and then the triangle could point this out to their dupes and say: 'Hal He was a British spy and went to England to testify ngainst Mr. Parnell in The Times' case. Bones Bleaching In tlie Forest Appearance of the Distinguished Artiste, Silcott came from Youngstown, O., whero he was a merchant for many years. His bond is for $50,000, and his bondsmen, fifteen in number, are all residents of Ohio and vicinity where he lived. The only names which Mr. Leedom could remember among them were those of W. A. Blair, William McCormick, J. T. Willson, R, H. Ellison and Samuel Drennau. The bond is in Mr. Leedom's private safe out west. Mr. Leedom says that the bondsmen are all good men. In answer to a question about Silcott's habits Mr. Leedom said: "He seemed to have no moro than the ordinary man's share of vices. He was one of the most economical men I have ever known. I used to quarrel with him about bis wearing such choap clothing." Silcott has been coshic-r for about six years. He handled about $5,000,000 a year. Silcott has a married son and two little daughters. The Defaulter's History. Stanley, in reply, said he thanked God he had performed his duty. He spoke with emotion of his soldiers whoso bones were bleaching in the forest, and remarked that with him and those of ilia party work was always onward. He bore testimony to the divine influence that had guided him in his work. Then he said: "Emin is here, Casati is here, I am here and all tho young gentlemen who went wi th me are here," and concluded by thanking Maj. Wissmann and The New York Herald for their kindness in sending him stores. HARDIG & VON LEER An Anti-Adulteration Hill. Washington, Dec. 6.—A bill to prevent the adulteration of articles of food will be introduced in the house shortly by Maj. Benjamin Butterworth. It will provide that every article offered for sale throughout the country shall be absolutely as represented. The bill will not prohibit the sale of adulterated mixtures, but will provide that they shall I Mi designated by the list of ingredients and proportion of each entering into their composition.  Now for Crocodile Tears. The damage by lire and water is estimated at $100,000. The principal damage to tho building is on the south side, fronting on Water street. Every floor of the house is flooded with water. New York, Deo. 6—The baby hippopotamus which was born in Central Park a few days ago died this morning, of congestion of the lungs. IN THEIR NEW MILITARY MELO DRAM A, "Even at the beginning of this trial," continued Mr. Hynes, "the defense actually contested the identification of the body. That has been abandoned, of course, since the discovery of the clothes and the instruments, but Judge Wing asked, 'Is it established beyond a reasonable doubt that Dr. Cronin died from blows on the head, as charged in the indictment?" This is really a confession of their weakness." On the Fiomier A Union Is Probable, Will Not Help Them. The building was erected after the great fire of 1845, and was one of tho largest and most imposing blocks in the city. The hotel was known to all travelers and was mentioned by Dickens in his "American Notes' as the model hotel of the west. When the fire broke out there were 200 guests in the hotel and all got out iu safety. St. Louis, Dec. 0.—The Farmers' alliance and the Farmers and Laborers' union, now in convention iu this city, have decided upon a federation. Mr. Powderly, on invitation of the Farmers' alliance, visited thoir headquarters and for half an hour held a levee. The expression on the part of the delegates about the hotel corridors is that the visit of the Knights of I.abor committee at this time will be productive of good results. While the opinion Is general that an amalgamation of the tillers and toilers is not looked on as a consummation that will be reached now or this year, it is thought that the time of a general union of labor will not be deferred long. Constantinople, Dec. 6—The American missionaries here insist that the American Minister assist in the prosecution of Moussa Bey, charged with assaulting two of their number. It is understood that he has refused. General Good Will, Emin Pacha toasted the German emperor, and Lieut. Stairs returned thanks for Stanley's officers. Capt. Brackenbury, senior naval officer, toasted Maj. Wissmann. This toast was drank with honors, the whole company joining in singing "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow." Stanley and his men arrived here today by the Sperber, which has been specially placed at his disposal by the German emperor. Emin's people will come over in the British man-of-war. A grand dramatic effort In Ave great acta of Comedy, Pathos, Songs and Dances. BEAUTIFUL TABLEAUX, POWERFUL SITUATIONS, UNIQUE COSTUMES, SPECIAL 8CENKRY. More Hank Holdings Surrendered. Washington, Dec. 0.—Secretary Windom has just recei ved from four banks offers to surrender $1,000,000 bonds. A11 of them were accepted. Only part of them appear in the statement of purchases for the day. Secretary Windonj says the bonds are being offered at a rate which is very gratifying to him and in larger quantities than he anticipated.Attacking: the Alibis. The alibi of O'Sullivan engaged the attention of the attorney to a considerable length. The testimony that seated the alibi was sifted until but very Je remained. New Ori-kans, Dec. 6—Jefferson Davis died this morning. Jeff. Davis Dead. Nil Son Faints at the News. Paris, Ills., Dec. 6.—The Mattoon accommodation westbound train on the Indianapolis and St. Louis railroad, while crossing the Terre Haute and Peoria railroad, was run into by a freight engine, which struck the rear coach. The car was thrown off the track, and seven person injured. J. P. Fleishorein, of Chicago, suffered internal injuries, and was badly cut on the head; A. J. Bishop, of Delaware, O., side injured and severely cut on head; 8. J. Clark, right shoulder dislocated; Elijah Hall, of Kansas, Ills., back injured; E. N. Collins, of Buffalo, N. Y., internal injuries and head cut; Mrs. W. Grover, of Paris, Ills., collar bone and ribs broken and back injured; W. H. Lew, of Rochester, N. Y., slightly injured about the head. Seven PttHsengerx Injured, People In a Majestic Frodnction Silcott's son, a young man who had recently married, is employed in the document room of the house. He was at his work as usual when informed of his father's disappearance. The announcement was the first intimation that Silcott had that anything was wrong with his father, and the effect on him startled his fellow clerks. He fell to the floor in a faint aud then was attacked with a fit, from which he did not recover for some time. The absurdity of tne story told by the Hylands about their being in Nieman's saloon on Sunday, May 5, with the iceman, was held prominently to view by citing the evidence of Niemau and Anderson, who swore that the saloon was full of revelers, whereas, according to the Hylands, it was empty. The holding of an opening in the saloon on that day showed the absurdity of the Hylands' story. Moreover, one of the men who Nieman swore came to his place on Saturday night, May 4, with O'Sullivan had the accent of a German, something an Irishman does not possess. Kunze's intimacy with Dan Coughlin and the constancy of their association, it was held, was sufficient argument that as Kunze was so much at home at No. 117 Clark street, he washed his feet there. Coughlin very likely frequented the place. "Death baa so many doors to let out life," 8at»p; an old time poet. In these days they had no discovered remedies that shut these doors. How different is Dr. Pierce's Qolden Medical discovery, from the old time doses. Consumption or lung-scrofula, is one wide door that it shuts, if taken in time. Don'i watte a moment then- lest life flip through the open door. It is guaranteed to cure in all cases of diseases for which it is reoommended,or money paid for it will be refunded Watch for the NOON PARADE of our Pope's Mysterious Disappearance. GENUINE INDIAN BRASS BAND, New York, Dec. 6.—John H. Pope, of No. fi.'t Court street, Brooklyn, left his house on Dec. He carried with him $100 worth of clothes he had to deliver and $163 in money. He has not been seen or heard from since. Thomas Jackson, who says he lives at No. 9 Sackett street, Brooklyn, has been arrested by two detectives. The officers found on him a number of pawn tickets and a business card of the missing Mr. Pope. The suit of clothes which Jackson was wearing has been identified by members of Mr. Pope's family as belonging to the missing man. The pawn tickets also showed that the clothing which he had to deliver had been pawned by the prisoner. Where and how Jackson got the missing man's suit and the clothing is still a profound mystery. Jackson emphatically refuses to say how he came to have any of the property. Ho was remanded to give the police an opportunity to work up the case, which the officers believe to be one of murder.EMIN FATALLY HURT. In a Sliower of Moltuu Iron, Gorgeously costumed in a picturesque Indian Drees, performing upon a magnificent new set of instruments, mounted in SILVER and OOLD, specially manufactured by J? Howard Foote, of New York. Don't Hiss tbe (Jrand Illuminated Parade at 7 p. m, He Walks Out of a Window and Suffers Pittsburg, Dec. 6.—At 8 a. ra. a red hot tap slipped from the bauds of the workmen in Phillips, Nimick & Co.'sSligo mill and dropped into a small pool of water. A terrific explosion followed, prostrating the workmen by its forco and scattering a shower of molten iron throughout the mill. Patrick O'Brien, a laborer, was literally encased by a splash of the liquid metal and was burned in a terrible manner. He was removed to the hospital in a dying condition. James Me Both and John Kelly were also badly and perhapi fatally burned. Zanzibar, Dec. 6.—After enduring the hardships of many years' residence in the interior of Africa and the fatigues and dangers of his journey to the sea, it has been the fate of Einin Pacha to receive an injury which is likely to result in his death. The pacha is very near sighted and habitually wears glasses. Yesterday he attempted to go about liis room without them, and unconsciously walked out of a window, falling some distance to the ground. Serious Injuries. The News In the Home. Bee the moat Novel, Varied and Entertaining Performance of the season. The letter from ex-Sergeant-at-Arms Leedom to Speaker Reed informing him of the Silcott defalcation was not received with any manifestations of feeling beyond complete surprise when laid before the house. The members seemed thunderstruck, and not a sound was heard while the clerk read Mr. Leedom's communication and the resolution offered by Mr. Adams that an investigating committee be appointed which followed. It was known that Silcott was spending a larger amount of money than he could afford to spend on the salary he received, but this was explained in the minds of those who thought anything about the matter by the belief that Silcott's horse racing ventures had been successful. He Was a frequenter of race tracks and pool rooms, and had gained a reputation as a heavy better. Usual prioee. Seats on sale at Ruggles', Friday, Deo. eth. MUSIC HALL, The worst danger about neglecting a cough or cold is consumption. We can assure ot r readers that no medicine equals Puritan Cough and Consumption cure. Try it. Trial bottles free at J. H. Houck, Druggist. The Pan-Amcrlcan Congress IDld It. New York, Dec. 6.—Rumple, Smith & Co., 40 Wall street, have been awarded by the authorities of Havana, Cuba, a contract to erect a system of water works for that city, at a cost of 12,000,000. The firm bid against a number of European houses, and express surprise as well as gratification at' their success, for as a rule Europeans aro given the preference in Ouba. Mr. R. A. C. Smith, of the firm, thinks the influence of the Pan-American movemeut accounts for the result. He was immediately picked up and conveyed into the house, where it was found that he had sustained a fracture of the skull, which all of the doctors at Bagamoyo, except Stanley's own physician, pronounce fatal. Stanley's doctor shares the opinion of his colleagues that Emin is in a very critical condition, hut expresses the hope that he may be able to save his life. As it is, the pacha cannot, under.'the most favorable circumstances, be removed from Bagamoyo for at least ten days.  ONE NIGHT ONLY. CoUKhlln's Suspicions Act. An Iron Furnace Combine. Tuesday, Dec, lO, '89 Dan Coughlin's alibi was then taken op, and some very interesting views were presented. The failure of Coughlin to bring Smith into the station when he found him was argued with telling effect, as was also his erroneous description of Smith, the driver of the white horse. To Burke's alibi Attorney Hynes next gave his attention. After commenting on the contradictory nature of Matt Darahy's evidence, he referred to the pitiobie impression made by the witness, v ho had attempted to refute the story of the hack driver Swanson by declaring that he was drunk. New York, Dec. 6.—It is stated that five of the largest southern iron furnaces are about to consolidate. The De Bardeleben Coal and Iron company, of Bessemer, Ala., the Bessemer Steel company, of the same place, and the Eureka Furnace company are said to have already combined, and the Birmingham Furnace and Manufacturing company and the Mary Pratt Furnace company are expected to join. It is supposed that the movement is intended to stiffen prices. Our manufacture of doors and window are the beet, and our late prioee are the lowest n the market J. K. Pattibso* k Co. THE EMINENT ACTOR, ROBERT MANTELL New Postmasters Appointed. Washinoton, Dec. 0.—Thefollowing postmasters have been appointed: Connecticut —Winthrop, Mrs. E. S. Davis. New Jersey- Cranberry, R. L. McDowell; Eatontown, J. W. Nafew; Masasquan, Benjamin S. Pierce; Monmouth Junction, H. E. Hathaway. Pennsylvania—Ashville, P. M. Bussard; Dalinatia, W. O. Bengeman; Fort Palmer, S. P. Marlborough, M. M. Tussey; Shannondale, Thomas N. Smith; Townville, H. W. ID lamater. A Sound Legal Opinion. Under the management of Augustus Pltou In D'Ennery'a Famous Romantic Drama, Tliey Fought to a Draw, K. Baiubridgo Munday Esq., County Atty., Clay Co, Tex. says: "Have u«d Rlectric Bitters wi th most happy results. My brother also was very low with Malarial Fiver and Jaucdice, but was cured by timely use of thia medicine. Am satisfied Electric Bitters saved his life." A Woman in the Case. Boston, Dec. 0.—After fifteen rounds of tame fighting the light weight battle between Jack McAuliffe, of Williamsburg, N. Y., and Mike Daly, of Bangor, Me., before the Parnell Athletic club, was declared a draw by the referee, Joe Lanuon. Most of the big crowd of sports present thought Mc- Auliffe had the best of the battle. The police were present, and at the end of fifteen rounds the fight was declared drawn. Berlin, Dec. 0.—Father Schnyse, of the German African mission, who returned with Stanley, declares that half way measures in Germany's dealings with the Arabs are impossible. Germany must either consont to the continuance of slavery, or maintain her position in Africa by force until the Arabs submit The complete suppression of slave trading in Africa, he believes, will require the constant work of centuries. Africa's Traffic In Humanity. School Children Calm Under Fire. Newark, N. J., Dec. t). —St. Mark's Protestant Episcopal school in Orange Valley took fire yesterday afternoon and was almost burned to the ground, occasioning a loss of at least 110,000. The scholars, 175 in number, were marshaled into line by Principal Willmarth H Thompson, aided by the teachers, and were all got out of the building without any one sustaining injuries. mo^BRRS Although Silcott's family are in this city he did not seem to make any effort to disguise his relations with a woman known as Louise Barrett, whom he had met at a house of ill fame here. On this woman he lavished all sorts of luxuries, and she is believed to have been the principal cause of bis disgrace. The Barrett woman cannot lie found, and it is believed that she is with Silcott. She is a French-Canadian, and has been living in Washington for three years, jjilcott recently took her from the house of 111 famo where thej had l et and established her in a very respectable locality. The Motive of the Conspiracy. The motive of the great conspiracy, was the next theme for the orator's eloquence. He said it might possibly be that the appointment of a secret committee at the meeting of Feb. 8 was not for the purpose of murder, but if it had had an innocent origin, why had not the members of that secret committee told for what it was appointed.Presented by a Superior Dramatic Company and all the Rich Costmes and Properties that characterised Its former success In this city. Mr. D. I. Wilooxson, of Horae Cave, Ky., adds a like testimony, saying; He positively bel levee he would have died, had it not been for Electrio Bitters. PRICES 35, 50, 75 & $1. A Cup for Ice Yachtsmen, This great remedy will ward off, aa well aa cure all Malaria Diseases, and for all Kidney, Liver and Stomach Disorders stands unequalled. Price 50c. and $1. at Prioe A Oo.'i drug store, Pittston, and E. W. Campbell's drug store, West Pittston. Seats on sale at Ruggles' Book Store, Saturday Dec, 7, at 9 a. m. Newburo, N. Y., Dec. 6.—At the Orange Lake Ice Yacht club's meeting, G. Van Nostrand presented the club with a gold cup valued at $250, to be known as the Challenge cup, the winner not to be compelled to race more than once in a season for it. It will be open for competition by any ice yacht club in the world, distance twenty miles. One of the conditions is that not more than three yachts from any one club shall compete for the cup in any race. The London Times on Windom. Marion, Md., Dec. 0.—The boiler in Governor Jackson's saw mill exploded yesterday. William Dennison, aged2'J years, was killed. William Dixon is probably fatally hurt. Richard Martin had a foot blown off. George Jones and Samuel Lowe, of Wicomico county, and Henry Tull, Henry Howard, Edward Townsend and John Wimboro, of Somerset county, were all seriously injured and scalded. A Fatal Holler ExploMlou, London, Dec. 6.—The Times, in commenting on Secretary Windom's report, thinks that the treasury department must show an abnormal degree of sharpness to avoid buying silver at artificial prices. It considers the report disappointing, and believes that it marks the universal conviction that the silver solution must be mainly a political bargain in which economists and business men will have but little to say. Ottawa, Dec. ti,—The wife of a marine of the civil service commission, Mrs. Colin Campbell, has eloped with Fred O'Connor, a a well known man about town. The deserted husband, who returned to this city early last week from New York, where he had gone to seek medical advice, has been prostrated by the blow. Mrs. Colin Campbell Klopes, Towner, who owns the Star SnoE Store, Begs leave to say, its running o'er, The correspondence between Beggs and District Officer Spell man was read and interpreted. Beggs in it, referring to Cronin reading the report, had bemoaned the reopening of old sores, and had declared that something must be done to stop it. Beggs' Alleged Part. There is much doubt us to whether or not Biloott's offense is an extraditable one. Most of the members incline to the belief that Silcott is safe from arrest if he has succeeded in getting to Canada. They think the crime can only be called a breach of trust or defalcation, and this is not covered in the laws regarding extraditions between the United States and other countries. If it is shown, howover, that Silcott committed theft he may be extradited. Silcott's accounts at the city banks are overdrawn, and it is said a large amoiDt of his paper is out. Why will you cough when Shiloh's, Cure will give immediate relief. Price 10 eta, 60 cts , and $1. Sold by all druggists. With Slippers and Shoes, and of a kind To this the district officer replied that he could not do anything, and on the day the senior guardian received that letter a man by the name of J. B. Bimonds rented the flat at No. 117 Clark street and purchased the furniture at Revel's. On that day the removal of the clothes from the body was determined upon, for the sachet in which to place the clothes was bought. It was determined that the body must not be found here. It would not do to let it be known that the murder was committed in this country. That would have been an acknowledgment of the truth of Dr. C renin's charge against the triangle. And this was not desired, because the executive wanted to continue to prey upon the honest cause. To please the most fastidious mind; At price*, too, so very cheap. It almost robs him of his sleep; A Newark Man Suicides. New Orleans, Doc. C.—The Picayune's Breyee (La.) special says: The boiler of Calhoun's cotton gin at Colfax on the Meredith plantation, has exploded, killing six men and two women and injuring many others—all negroes. A part of the boiler was blown sixty feet Eight Were Killed. Perfectly Fiendish. New York, Dec. 0.—A man about 28 years old registered as 4,S. A. Stewart, Newark, N. J.," at the Van Dyke house, No. 28 Bowery, late on Wednesday night. He was assigned to room No. 44 on the third floor. Several times Thursday the chambermaid tried to get into the room, but found the door locked. The door was finally forced, and Stewart was found dead. He had purposely left the gas turned on. A Minister Charged with ltigamy Dom Pedro's Premier Abroad. To be assaulted by the imp*, dyspepsia, constipation and liver comprint—a trio of aatanio birth—is perfectly fiend u,Y This often happens. The hateful three, however, soon whisk away to the nether inferno when Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is employed to evict them. As a stomach alternative of disordered conditio! s of the bowels and liver, it is speaking within bounds to say that there la not in existence any medicine so widely known as th's, and few indeed which have received such positive and authoritative nnction from the medical fraternity. The fact that it promptly relieves, then extirpates, tLe three maladise of most common occurrence, ought and does make it the saost popular of family medicines. But, in addition to that, it has achieved the foremost refutation as a preventive of and remedy for chilla and fever, rheumatiaa, nervous and kidney troubles. And, as the holidays are near, Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 6.—The investigation of the charges against Rev. Walter R. Dale has closed. George P. Hortgn, of Wadesboro, N. C., identified Dale as being J. O. H. Nuttall, who married and deserted Horton's sister. Dale has -been placed under arrest, charged with bigamy, and will have his preliminary trial at once. London, Dec. 0.—Viscount Preto, the last prime minister of Brazil under the empire, who was exiled upon the proclamation of the republic, has arrived at Teneriffe by way of St. Vincent. While at the latter place he had a conference with Dom Pedro. The viscount has given an account of the revolution which agrees with such details as have been heretofore published. And Santa Claus will soon ap- pear; And in his cairiage proudly ride, With presents for the Christmas tide; Some of the statements of Mr. Leedom are peculiar. He stated very positively in the morning to a reporter that Silcott had not been in this city since Saturday last, yet a well known newspaper correspondent makes the ]KDsitive statement that he saw Bilcott in the lobby of one of the hotels Tuesday evening. Until the house committee has concluded the investigation of the defalcation suspicion will not be removed from several employes of the bouse who are now being watched. Other Employes Are Watched. Pattl Is Here Again, New York, Dec. 6.—The famous diva, Mme. Patti, arrived yesterday on the Teutonic. Patti's black hair has been bleached to a very blonde hue. He bega to hint that Boots and Shoes, Hope Has Forty-eiglit Hours of Liberty. O'llyrne Munt Tell. New York, Dec. 6.—Bank Burglar Jimmy Hope was taken before Judge Wheeler, in the United States court, yesterday, and the judge announced that after a careful consideration he had come to the conclusion that Hope was illegally held in this state, and gave him forty-eight hours to leave it. Mrs. Mackay Gets an Apology. Are what the children prize, and use. New York, Dec. 6.—In supreme court, chambers. Justice Lawrence declined to vacate the order for the commitment of Col. John O'Byrne for contempt in refusing to tell the commissioners of account what he knows about the $1C3,000 he received in a certain proceeding affecting the docks. Justice Lawrence refused to grant a stay pending appeal and dismissed the proceeding. London, Dec. 6.—The action brought by Mrs. John W. Mackay Against The Manchester Examiner for libel has been amicably adjusted. The defendants will apologize and pay the costs incurred by Mrs. Mackay herself or donate the money to charity, at the plaintifTs discretion. Aid for Firemen's Families. If he w:ll call as he goes by, At the Stab Shoe Stoke, for his Here the speaker stated that he would not be able to finish his address, and the court adjourned.  Boston, Dec. 6.—The common council has appropriated $3,000 each to the families of the five firemen killed in last Thursday's fire. •upp'y; And, in each stocking, place a pair Of dainty shoes, he does declare, Each child will have a pleasant dream, Governor Campbell on the llond. Death in an Old World Snow Storm. Vienna, Dec. 6.—Five persons perished in the snow during the storm which prevailed at Waag, West Hungary. As means of communication are re-established it is learned that the destitution and loss of life resulting from the fearful snow storms of the last three days have been widespread and great. To Bring Minister Pendleton's Hody Thousands Starving in Dakota. The fact that Governor Campbell, of Ohio, is said to be on the bond of Silcott has excited some comment here. The correspondent of a western paper has sent out a dispatch stating that it was believed that Mr. Campbell could furntob some interesting details in regard to Silcott's peculations. Mr. Leedom, in order to recover the money from his bondsmen, will apply to congress. There is some talk among the members of passing a bill for the immediate relief of the members whose money was taken by Bilcott. Several members hold that this rtninrtfr be tin— The sergeaut-at-aruis car- Washington, Dec. 0.—The commander of the United States steamer Enterprise, which has b«en ordered to convey the remains of the late Minister Pendleton to the United States, luu notified the navy department of his departure from Nice for the purpose mentioned.Fight People Crashed to Death. Yankton, S. D., Dec. 6.—Governor Millett has just arrived from Manor county. He says that 6,000 families there are starving.to death. The governor is. soliciting aid. Fifteen Years f*Dr Assault. Prague, Dec. 6.—A large sugar mill In Swoleniowes, Bohemia, collapsed from the weight of sugar, of which there were 1,500 tons stored within. Eight persons were killed and many injured. g M. PARKS, And find its happiness supreme. Saratoga, N. Y., Dec. ti.—Michael Sofia, an Italian, has been sentenced by County Judge Houghton to fifteen years in Dannemora prison for criminal assault upon an 11- year-old girl in Mechanicsville. ATTORN EY-AT-LAW AND NOTARY PUBLIC ss n. main st., PittsioQ. New York, Dec. 6.—Dockstader's theatre has been closed, and it is said that the proprietor, Lew Dockstader, has fled to New Jersey to escape his creditors. Lew Dockstader in Trouble. PITT8TON, PA. Offloe 8ax Building, Water Street. An Embezzler Sentenced. Hartford, Dec. 6.—John F. Donahue, until recently chief clerk of the money ordtr department in the Hartford postoffioe, has been sentenced by Judge Shipman, of the United States court, to fifteen months in jail for the embesxlement of $500. A Priest Violates His Vows. Two Deaths In a Hotel Fire. J N. ANDERSON, Jacob Sherrer. Kingston, Out., Dec. 0.—John Madler, a farmer, was burned to death in his home here. His wife and child escaped with gk-eat difficulty. A Farmer llurued to Death. Little Rock, Ark., Dec. 6.—Rev. Father Charles Lang has been married to MLss Helen Pillhatch. Lang was a Catholic priest. He became infatuated with the girl and was deposed from the priesthood in consequence. East Taw as, Mich., Dec. 0.—Miner's hotel was partially destroyed by fire. Two charred bodies were found in the ruins, one supposed to ba that of Clerk Ed Rooney. Five men were seriously injured. That HackiDg Con?h csn be so quickly cured by Bbiloh's Cure. We guarantee it. Sold by all druggiita. ATTORNEY AT LAW, Offloe bi Sax FUook, Water street, Plttaton, Pa. Monty to loan on approved ml estate Hcvrttg Wculd re«pectfuHy announce to bla friends that be baa opened a green market at No. 133 North Main itreet, where Yegetablee and fruits can be had at reasonable prloee. Also flab and oysten la eeaaoo. Give him a call. Hi» place of bualneaa la opposite the Ferry Bridge. nl9 tf