Evening Gazette

              Etoettittg Nl'MBEH 3.401 I Weekly E.lablLlied 1830. j PITTSTON, PA., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1 , 1889. ' TWOCKUT* | Tea Cent* ■ Week. prison and reformatory for persons convicted of violating the laws of tbo United States. "PORTUGAL'S STANLEY." FAILURES HERE AND THERE, A BANK ROBBED AT NOON. THE NEWS IN BRIEF. SENATE AND HOUSE. VERY LATEST. pgM &AKIN POWDE Many Firms Obliged to Close Tlielr Places of Business. Daring Thieves Make a Haul Fresh News from the Wires Carefully Called, A Large List of Presidential Appointments Approved. Bills In the lloune. The Row Serpa Pinto Has Treasurer Brown Still in Canada. Mike Cushing was knocked out in twentyfour rounds by Austin Gibbons, the Now Jersey light weight, near Stamford, Conn. Cushing's right arm was broken. Washington, Dec. 19.—The house devoted most of the day to the introduction of bills and joint resolutions under a call of states. Raised in Africa. Dedham, Mass., Dec. 15).—In the insolvency case of Brown, Steese & Clark, counsel presented a petition for G. P. Brown stating that he was in Canada and unable to attend the meetings as the law required, and asking that the court grant a commission in order that Brown might take the necessary oath, so that he could send on the papers in time for the next hearing. Judge White would not issue the commission, however, on the ground that the petition gave no reason why Brown could not attend personally and take the oath. A large number of claims were approved. The next meeting will be held in January. at Pawtucket. Special Telegrams to 4 P. U. A current resolution for the adjournment of congress Dec. 21 to Jan. (i, reported from the ways and means committee, was adopted —152 to 30. ENGLAND AND PORTUGAL AT ODDS. IT IS NOW JUSTICE BREWER. HOW THF.Y WORKED THE SCHEME. Burglars blew open the Ellicottville (N. T.) bank vault and secured a large amount of jewelry. To-ftlorrow's Indications. Tlie Latter Orders Gunboats For Lake Two Engaged Dank Employes In Con- Colder, fair weather. A Joint Resolution Introduced In the Sen- A call of states was ordered and a large number of bills introduced. At the conclusion of this business the deaths of James Laird, of Nebraska; S. S. Cox, of New York, and R. W. Townsend, of Illinois, were announced to the house, which, as a mark of respect to the memory of the deceased members, at 6 o'clock adjourned until Friday. Nyassa, and Seems Determined To En- versation While the Third Seised About Jockey James Stone has been resentenced to be banged on Feb. 7 for shooting and killing Uenry Miller, a bartender, at Coney Island in June, 1888. ate Recognizing the Republic of llraxll. Presidential Postmasters Named—Other force Her Rights in The Dark Con- 83,000—He Dropped 81,400. However, A DUEL WITH PISTOL8 News of Importance from the Capital. tlnent—Who Serpa Pinto Is. and the Trio Escaped, Two Prominent Chlcagoana Have Their c R Washington, Dec. 19.—In the senate a joint resolution was passed extending to the 1st of March, 1890, the time for holding the International Marine conference. A resolution was reported by Mr. Hiscock authorizing the committee on the quadro-centennial celebration to give hearings to the advocates of the various localities proposed as to the site of the exposition. Mr. Plumb expressed his disbelief in the utility of such hearings. He said the only effect of them would be to give publicity to laudations of the cities of New York, Chicago and Bt. Louis. The resolution was referred. London, Dec. 19.—Great interest is taken in all parts of the kingdom in the dispute with England over the rights of Po rtugal in the African country between Lake Nyagsa and the Shire river, which the Portuguese engineers are now surveying for the purpose of building a railway. This adds much to the excitement abo ut the difficulties in the Delagoa Bay county. Providence, R I., Deo. 19.—That throe smart thieves did not make a large haul from the Slater National bank, Pawtucket, yesterday, was due to the fact that only about $3,000 was left on the counter when they began operations. The bank had been removed from the rear to the front of the building, and the partition separating the cashier's desk from the lobby had been taken down. Just beyond, a door which separated the cashier's room from the main banking room had also been taken away, and only a light iron gate stood between the cashier's desk and the lobby. The official vote of Now York stato as counted by the board of state canvassers is as follows: For secretary of state, Rice (Dem.), 505,894; Gilbert (Rep.), 485,367. For comptroller, Wemple (Dem.), 500,344: Cooke (Rep.), 489,154. Treasurer, Danforth (Deni.), 502,382; Hedges (Rep.), 488,427. For attorney general, Tabor (Dem.), 4011,480; Varnum (Rep.), 489,709. For state engineer, Bogart (Dem.), 504,060; Van Rensselaer (Rep.), 487,079. For judge of the corn-b of appeals, O'Brien (Dem.), 503,269; Haight (Rep.), 487,567. Ciuoaoo, Doc. 19.—There wu an exciting scene at a prominent Stale street rettaurant this mtruiofr, and one thai baa thrown clubdom and popular society ciroles Into a hubbub of tali and curiosity. Tor seme time pact the proprietor, David T. Blakemoore, baa beon at the outs with Frank McLaaghlin, one of Chicago's lending attorneys and men about town. The cause of their quarrel dates back some three years to a big dinner whioh Bltokemoore gave and to which McLaughlin waa not invited. To-day they met by chance. Words followed. Blaekemoore challenged McLaughlin to a duel The later accepted and named pistol#. Ten paeti were measured off in the hallway and at a given fiCnal each man ffred. Both fell, badly wounded. It is feared that both will die. The particulars were kept very quiet, but the above, as related by a friend of the reatanranteur, is believed to be correct. Grievance Oat with m VmpsN. By Mr. Wheeler (Ala.)—For the relief of the merchant marine of the United states engaged in foreign trade. This bill provides for the payment of 30 cents per ton to vessels built and owned wholly in the United States engaged in foreign trade for each 1,000 miles sailed for n term of years. By Mr. McKae—To define and tax trusts. This bill provides for a tax of 25 per cent., with no drawbacks, upon products of trusts. The bill authorizes the President, when ho is satisfied that a trust tax enhances the price of any article, to issue a proclamation suspending the collection of all custom duties on like articles brought from foreign countries; to repeal all laws providing for the accumulation of gold for tho redemption of treasury notes; the direct tax bill; to provide for tho free coinage of siver. The Sheriff In Possession, Syracuse, N. Y., Dec. 19.—Isaac II. Brounstein, clothier, has failed. Fourteen judgments, aggregating over ¥22,000 have been filed and the sheriff took possession. Mr. Brounstein's indebtedness, aside from the judgments entered, is about $25,003, and is chiefly due to New York, Boston and Philadelphia firms for goods. Tho total liabilities are about $40,000. Tho book accounts, valued at about $25,000, have been assigned to creditors in smaller sums in this city, whose claims amount to about as much. The stock is valued at about $15,000. Absolutely Pure This powder never varies. A marvel of pi strength aad wholeeomeness. More econoi than the ordinary kinds, and cannot be sol oom petition with the multitude of low test, ■ weight, alum or phoaaate powders. Sold •» caw Botal Bakiko Powder Co., lot 81. 5.Y. The municipal governme nt of Oporto baC taken the lead in communicating to Senhoi H. de Barros Gomes, the minister of foreign affairs, its congratulations upon his reply to the Marquis of Salisbury in the Delagog Bay dispute, in which he successfully maintained that there was no ground for the British pretense that the claims of Portugal to the country had lapsed because certain traders had abandoned their posts. Senhor Gomes. The Rochester Baseball club has been incorporated by Henry Brinker, Walker S. Lee, Augustus G. Reinhardt, William C. Ilerzterger and Conrad W. Zimmer, all of Rochester. Its capital is fixed at $8,000, divided into eighty shares of $100 each. The following joint resolution was offered by Mr. Morgan. It was read in full and laid over for the day: To Recognise the New Republic. Tho bank was thus practically doing business out doors when just after 12 o'clock Teller B. W. Gardner and Clerk J. F. Browning, of tho Franklin Savings bank, being present, three strangers entered. The cashier had gono to dinner and there were no patrons present. Two of the strangers opened a conversation with Gardner and Browning, one pretending to be very deaf and causing Gardner to shout in speaking to him, thus covering the noise of their confederate's work. The third, a small, wiry fellow, vaulted the gate, passed Into the banking room and seized the bundles of money lying on the desk. Enter the Three Strangers. Governor Beaver announces a reduction of $881,950 in the Pennsylvania state debt during (he year ended Nov. 30, 18S9. Chicago, Dec. 19.—Tho Meade, Van Bakkelan company, commission merchants at 46 Michigan avenue, have failed. The liabilities are between $250,000 and $275,000 and the assets are vory much less. The principal creditors are the First National bank of Chicago, $115,000, secured; Mrs. Naomi Van Bakkelan, $36,000: tho Bank of California about $25,000, and a Buffalo concern, tho name of which could not be learned, about $20,000. Resolved, By the senate and house of representatives of the United States of Amorica in congress assembled, that the United States of America congratulates the poople of Brazil on their just and peaceful assumption of the powers, duties and responsibilities of self government, based upon the free consent of the governed, expressed in their repudiation of monarchic rule and in their recent adoption of a republican form of government ; that the United States of Brazil, is, by this act, recognized as a lawful and rightful government; that said republic is, of right, entitled to exercise and enjoy international comity and all the benefits of the laws of nations as a sovereign power and the benefit of all rights, privileges and advantages under the existing treaties that were concluded between the United States of America and the late empire of Brazil; that this declaration of the state of the public laws in the United States of America shall be notified to the United States of Brazil by the president; that the president by his proclamation shall require the people and government of the United States and of the several states, and all persons in authority therein, to recognize the flag of the United States of Brazil as the flag of a free sovereign and independent state. The stockholders of the Thomson-Houston Electric company voted at Boston to Increase the preferred stock by $3,000,000, making a total capitalization of $8,500,000. r58*60W.MARKETSDS* WILKES-BARRE PA. AND  68 Public Square. By Mr. Post (Ills.)—A bill to reduce letter postage to one cent per ounce. The government has ordered that twe gunboats be built for service on the Zambesi river and two smaller vessels for use on Lake Nyassa. Two Ounboatfl Ordered A Railroad Contractor Qom Wronff. By Mr. Williams (Ills.)—To place hemp and substitutes for hemp, jute and sisnl grass and twine made from the same in whole or part on the free list. To place sugar on the free list.~ Hudson, N. Y., Deo. 19.—A railroad contractor named Cameron was arm tad bars today on a charge of embezzling $10,000 do* his Italian employes*. The foreigners were frenzied at their lose and a Hot followed. Five of the rioters were.arreeted and lodged in jail. Abner Nash, 100 years old, has just died at Harrington, Me. He was a veteran of the war of 1812, and fought in all its principal battles. By Mr. Pay^on (Ills.)—Appropriating $75,- 000 for the payment of the unpaid salario9 of members of the house of the Fifty-first congress, caused by Silcott's embezzlement. London, Dec. 19.—The Marquis of Salisbury has received Col. Kuan Smith's report giving the details of the Serpa Pinto incident, showing that it occurred in November. and was reported by Pinto in a muct modified form. That Misused Passport. NOTE: Read every line of this card. " £ut money In your pecket and bring content! C^0AK8—CLOAKS—CLOAKS. Only a more weeks left In which to procure some o: big bargains In Ladles' Misses' and ,Ch Id! Cloaks. We have marked down every garn bo me at ooet, some below manufacturing c la order to sell out onr entire Use of new st] well-made Cloth Jacket*. New Markets, neasaraa. Misses' and Children's Coats—Oai Seal Plash Jacket*—Seal Cloth Sacques. lively must be sold by January lit. The moat wonderful reductions In prices known In cloak business. Come and see yourself. Don't miss tbls golden opportune The happy hum of Holiday Bargains per* our store. Veritably it la Banta Claus's warehouse. Two Minneapolis Failures. "Itov." William H. Ramscar, superintendent of the Old Men's Unsectarian home, at New York, waa convicted, before Recorder Smyth, of assault in the third degree. Minneapolis, Dec. 19.—Tho RothschiM clothing house and J. B. McChrystal, merchant tailor, have made assignments. The Rothschild liabilities are $40,000 and assets $20,000; McChrystall's liabilities are not yei definitely known, but are thought not to be large. The warm and unseasonable weather is said to have been instrumental in closing both establishments. A Special Session Called. Mr. Dockery (Mo.) reintroduced that part of the Mills bill reducing the duty on lumber, salt in bags, barrels, etc., woolen and worsted cloths, clothing ready made, and on all carpets and carpeting. lie Dropped 91,400. William 8. Harrison, aged 25, a nephew of the president, died in Chicago. He was a clerk in the freight office of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad company. Charleston, W. Va., Deo. 19—Governor Wilson has called a special session of tbe S'ato Legislature for tbe tbird Wednesday in January for the purpose of settling tbe Go»- ernorship dispute and twenty-two other quoations.The Lisbon papers publish the lotters oi Mr. Johnston, the British consul at Mozambique, written in July last, in which he asks for a passport or safe conduct for a journey to the interior of the country, offers to carrj letters to Portuguese officers there and thank] the governor of Mozambique for bis assistance and courtesy. The safe conduct was given and Mr. Johnston used it, and the Portuguese allegation is that while bearing it he excited the Makololo to revolt. Something attracted Gardner's attention to the banking room, and he turned to look. "Don't look that way I Look at me. I'm Utird of hearing," said the talker outside the counter. By Mr. McAdoo (N. J.)—To abolish the offices of envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary; the representatives to be known as agents and consul generals, consuls of the first, second and third class, and commercial agonts. Mr. Gardner did look and saw the third man grabbing the money. He ran for him, but the thief bolted, sprang nimbly over the gate, dropping, as he did so, a package containing $1,400. Gardner went as far as the door, but having left the two strangers in the bank ho did not follow further. Horrible Death from a Dog's Bite A Failure at Buffalo. Brooklyn, Dec. 19.—Nine-year-old Frank Phillips, of 010 Kosciusko street, has just died of hydrophobia, after suffering most frightfully. The little fellow was bitten in the noso by a cur nearly two months ago. The wound rapidly healed, and nothing was thought of it until Sunday afternoon, when Frank was taken ill. Ho grew rapidly worse, and evinced all the symptoms of hydrophobia. He snapped his teetS and made other doglike noises, while his whole frame seemed to be convulsed. The little fellow's shrieks could be heard on the street. His heartbroken parents and Dr. Wade remained up with him all night, but he continued to sink until he died in horrible agony. Wyoming. Buffalo, Dec. 19.—A. D. Acklcig's cigar store on Main street, one of the largest in the city, was closed by tho sheriff on five confessed judgments. Miss Louisa Barker, of Weet Plttatoo, called on relatives here Wednesday. By Mr. Morse—To establish a postal tela graph system. Notwithstanding the stormy weather, quite a large number attended the ooneert at the Inetitute on Tuesday evening. The progress ooos sted of recitations, singing, mosio b/ the Pitlston Guitar and Mandolin Club, and a stereoptican entertainment by Prat Powley. GRAND DISPLAY ORAND DISPLAY OF By Mr. Moore (N. H.)—To repeal the interstate commerce law. Who Serpa Pinto Is. THINGS BEAUTIFUL THINGS BEAUTIFUL Maj. Serpa Pinto first became famous in 18TO, on the completion of his successful journey from Benguela, on tho western coast of tho dark continent, to Durban, on the southeastern coast, thus making a most valuable addition to the stores of African geography and complementing the great researches of Stanley, Livingstone, Cameron and other famous explorers who have risked their lives in searching the mysteries of that quarter of tho globe. Cable Brevities. These two slipped out upon his return, and all three made good their escape. The man who feigned deafnoss is described as past middle age and as wearing a sandy moustache. The bank officials this evening claim that the loss will not exceed $1,410. Made Good Their Kacape. FOR THI HOLIDAYS. By Mr. O'Donnell (Mich.)—To repeal the duty on sugar, and to provide for the payment of a bounty for its cultivation in the United States. Tho Boulangists have conveued a monster meeting to protest against the action of the chamber of deputies in seating M. Joffrin, who ran against Gen. Boulanger in the Montmartre district in the recent election. THE HOLIDAYS. OUR ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT OUR ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT GIVEN OVER TO THEIR DISL] GIVEN OVER TO THEIR DISPI A MAGNIFICENT AGREGA1 AGREGA1 OF NOVELT NOVELT Mrs. D. 0. McOollna is still confined to her bed and her reoovery is thought to be doubtful.Mr. Blair reported back his bill to provide for the establishment and temporary support of common schools. He gave notice that as soon as possible after the holiday recess he would call it up for action. The bill was placod on the calendar, Mr. Coke offered a resolution calling on the attorney general for information as to the attack on Justice Field in California, and the killing of David S. Terry by Deputy Marshal Nagle. The senate then went into secret session.To Investigate the Field-Terry Affair. The Confederate Monument to Remain. France, acting in accord with England, is about to recognize Hippolyte as president of Hayti. Baltimore, Dec. 10.-—The Murray Confederate association of Baltimore, which erected a monument on tho Gettysburg Jjattlefleld last year, which action a Pitts' burg (J. A. R. post denounced two or three months ago, has received a letter from John M. Krautb, secretary of the Gettysburg Battlefield association, assuring them that his association had undergone no change of opinion as to the propriety of having Confederate monuments on the field, and that the Murray association shaft would remain where it was. The battlefield association, he says, meant wh c it said when it invited Confederates to mark their position? at Gettysburg. THE PAN-AMERICANS. A qniet wedding took place at thereeideoce of Tboraae Maitin, on Saturday laat, tbe contracting partiee being their daughter Sarah and one ot our leading merchaots, Mr. Edwin Pace. M. Naquot, whose election was declared invalid by the chamber on Monday, has gone to tho Island of Jersey to confer with Gen. Boulanger concerning the course to be followed by the Boulangists. The Inclement Weather Interferes with An Object of Adulation. New York, Dec. 19.—The continued bad weather has interfered with the pleasure of the Pan-American delegates' trip. Yesterday's programme included an excursion on the steamer Thomas 8. Brennan to BlackweH's island, an inspection of the institutions there located, luncheon, and then a visit to the Metropolitan Opera house in the ovening. It was only possible to fill the latter engagement. Their Visit to New York. Denver, Colo., Dec. 19.—Detectives arrested Fritz E. Newman, alias Ernest Hoffman, while trying to dispose of indemnity bonds amounting to $20,000, which were destined for the Anglo-Nevada Assurance corporation, Chicago. The bonds had been sent by Frith & Zollers, insurance agents of this city, to Chicago, and are supposed to have been stolen from the Wells, Fargo Express company. Newman's story is that while coming west, as a tramp, he met at Limore another tramp, who gave him the bonds to sell. He declares he did not know they were stolen. The police put no confidence in Newman's story. He Tried to Sell Stolen Bonds. FROM EVERT CLIME. Pinto was at that dato an officer in the service of his native country, Portugal, and had for some yearj been employed in the Portuguese colonies of western Africa. His expedition was fitted out conjointly by his government and the Lisbon Geographical society. It occupied sixteon months. On his return to Lisbon he was received with evidences of great esteem by the king and was the object of popular adulation in ail quarters. He brought home large and valuable collections of plant and animal life. He described the sources of four great rivers hertofore unknown. Wm. Hancock has sold bis entire stock, store and property to Claude Haraob, who will still continue the dry Roods and grocery business. Twill be Impossible in the much we htv tell yon, to mention prices. The great rush crowds dally visiting our vast establishment best assurance that we have Always the Lowest Prit A large number of the striking employes of the South Metropolitan Gas company have applied to the directors to be allowed to re-' turn to work. The new men are doing their work satisfactorily and the gasometers are full. A visitor has come (o stay at the home oi John Kitcben. WBssd the following from the "Ulmira gram," Deo. it: Judge llrtwer'i Nomination Confirmed. Prices Take a Tumble In the secret session Senator Plumb was present to defend and explain Judge Brewor's decisions in the Kansas prohibition cases. The senate by a vote of 52 to XI confirmed the nomination. Senators Moody and Fettigrew of South Dakota, Blair, Chandler, Allison, Wilson of Iowa, Reagan, Colquitt, Berry, Jones of Arkansas, and Call voted against the confirmation. The London postofflco authorities and the merchants who owned tho diamonds that were taken from the letter carrier on Tuesday by robbers have agreed that the value of the gems lost was {40,000. At W. H. DeWitt'e jewelry store, 163 KmI Market street., Wilkcs-Barre. Hie holiday stock is very attractive and comprises a ft) 11 line of watches, clocks, silver tod silver plated ware, diamonds, jewelry and a (Teat variety of American gun* and revolver*. His prices actotish everybody. JOIVAS LONG'S Most of the delegates remained in the hotel until the afternoon. Then some of them went to matinees at various theatres; others visited the Barye collection; a number visited the college of St. Francis Xavier in Sixteenth street, and still others accompanied ladies on shopping tours. GMtHU Display of Christmas flaw rear's uoodD. Ton'll remember where the rood fairy oc la aad by a single touch of ber msgie wand t all things into sparkling reentry and gorg display; Just so at Jonas Long's, whoever i their Immense dry goods stores anK their hoi annex at onoe witnessee a similar sight. Kie light, plate (tun.*, decorated Interior, tier i tSr ofholldaj goods. Old Father Santa C a there—so Is Unole Sam—on a bicycle: a dress ball In full swing in the show window another wiadow a veritable baaaarof hoi Delaware, O., Dec, 19.—Two freight trains on the Hocking Valley railroad collided on the trestle north of the city at 0 a. m. Tho train from the north was running with orders to meet the northbound train at Delaware, while the southbound train was ordered to go ahead. They met on the trestle, throwing three coal cars fifty feet into the ditch below. Both engineer and fireman of the southbound train jumped, receiving only slight injuries. The fireman of the other train jumped, receiving fatal injuries, and the engineer of the same train remained on the engine and will die from injuries received.Trainmen Fatally Hurt. M. Henri Rochefort is dangerously ill in London. An Escort of Cannibals. His discovery of the river Coando, navigable for 690 miles and flowing into the Zambesi, alone placed Maj. Pinto into tho rank of the great African explorers. His escort on this long and hazardous journey was composed of men belonging to a tribe of cannibals. Of the eighty men who started with him only eight survived the hardships of tho weary march and reached with him the eastern coast. Sir John oil Annexation. It required three carriages to convey the delogates to St. Francis Xavier college. Here they were received by the professors and shown over the whole building, Dr. Zngarra acknowledged on behalf of the visitors the courtesy that had been shown. Mr. Bliss went with the delegation to Columbia college. Among the visitors was Secretary E. Constantino Fiallos, of the congress, representing Honduras. He is a graduate of Columbiu, and took great delight in assisting Professor Drissler, who received the visitors, to show everything of interest about the college. The Meyer Will Case Settled. Other Nominations Confirmed. Kingston, Ont., Dec. 19.—Throe hundred guests, among them many of Canada's most distinguished citizens, sat down to the Queen's university jubilee banquet last night. Sir John Macdonald, replying to the toast, "The Dominion Government," declared for British connection, and held that the majority of tho people favored it. Ruin and misfortune, he said, would follow severance from Great Britain. No party could ever be formed in Canada having for its object separation from England, either to go it alone or annex to another land. New York, Dec. 19.—The contest of the will of Christopher Meyer, the New Brunswick millionaire rubber manufacturer, has been settled out of court. The manner in which the estate is to be divided is not made public, exw pt that it is agreed to devote $80,000 to the proper care of the insane son, Howard Meyer. The will provided merely for his support. The will left nothing to Mrs. Meyer and one grandchild, but by the settlement they are said to receive handsome amounts. A Successful Dentist. The senate also confirmed the following nominations: Wm. Walter Phelps, of New Jersey, to be minister to Germany; Solomon Hirsch, of Oregon, to be minister to Turkey; Thomas H. Anderson, of Ohio, minister resident and consul general to Bolivia. rederick Douglass, of the District of Columbia, minister resident and consul general to Hayti; A. Louden Snowden, of Pennsylvania, minister resident and consul general to Roumanio, Servia and Greece; Arthur W. Barrett, of Massachusetts, secretary of legation to Venezuela; John J. Chew, of the District of Columbia, seoretary of legation at Vienna; Roberts. McCormick, of Illinois, second secretary of legation at London; Frank W. Palmer, of Illinois, to be public printer; Wakefield G. Frye, of Maino, consul general at Halifax; Aug. O'Bourn, of Rhode Island, consul general at Rome; Warner P. Sutton, of Michigan, consul general at Nuevo Laredo; Evans Blake, of Illinois, consul at Crefeld; Levi W. Brown, of Ohio, consul at .Glasgow; John B. Osborne, of Pennsylvania, consul at Ghent; Charles R Pope, of Missouri, consul at Toronto; William T. Rice, of Massachusetts, consul at Leghorn; George W. Roosevelt, of Pennsylvania, consul at Brussels; Archibald J. Sampson, of Colorado, consul at Paso del Norte; Thomas H. Sherman, of the District of Columbia, consul at Liverpool; John A. Tibbits, of Connecticut, consul at Bradford; Daniel B. Hubbard, consul at Annaberg; Benjamin H. Miller, of Maryland, Indian inspector; Commodore Francis M. Ramsay, to be chief of the bureau of navigation; Capt George Dewey, chief of the bureau of equipment and recruiting; Joseph P. Mclntyre, of Illinois, captain in tho navy, and a large number of naval promotions. The wonderful success achieved by Dr. Weller, the proprietor of the batons Albany Dental Rooms, at Wilkes-Bar re, Is aeouroe of wonder to many. It easily explained. Ha realized what the people wanted—good dental work at low prices—and supplied the demand. His painleee operations are also a strong point ia his favor. No. SS West Market St. goods, la the midst of which Is a Parisian 1 dressed in street costume, seal cloak, beautif trimmed hat, magnifloent drees; the lady i Usually revolves by electrical mechanism, the aanex there's space upon spaoe devoted ploturee of nameless deecriptlons. etchings on ia, water color paintings, photographs, steal grartngs, etc. Everything Is represented. It core sets, books by the thousands, fancy bask china ware, glassware, toys, brlc-a-brao. In I all has been done that could be done by the n enterprising and progreseive Arm of Wllkea- Ba Jonas Long MaadtO West Market street, holiday aanex u Public Square, Wilkes-Bai Surely Visit Us, or 8end Us Your M Orders. On the basis of the discoveries of Pinto the Portuguese government has since 1879 laid claim to a wide tract of African territory, including Mozambique on the eastern coast and the Shire river district, in which the Portuguese engineer, Castilloes, has recently undertaken to survey the route for a railroad, which enterprise met with resistance from the Makolalo natives and led to the recently reported battle between the blacks and the Portuguese forces under Pinto. A portion of the territory claimed by Portugal is also claimed by the British, and the matter may lead to an important conflict between the two European powers. Portugal's Claims. "The Crime of the Century." Chicago. Dec. 19.—One of tho most remarkable feats in the history of book making has just been accomplished in this city. Twenty-four hours to the minute from the rendering of the verdict a complete history of the Cronln case from its inception up to the scenes of Monday night, making a volume of 576 pages, cloth bound and gilt letters, was laid on the desk of the United Press. It is entitled: "The Crime of the Century," prepared by Henry M. Hunt and published by the People's Publishing company. This record of rapid publication, it is said, has never been equaled. Terrific Explosion at Buffalo, To the Ladle* of Pittstoa. Denver, Colo., Dec. 19.—On the Donver and Rio Grande railroad, near Walsenburg, a long freight train broke in two and the rear portion overtook the front portion on a down grade, wrecking eight cars of lumber and seven cars of cattle, killing or mangling nearly all the animals, and causing the death of Engineer William Glover and Fireman Thomas Baker. Two brakemen, W. H. Ferringer and D Edmonson, were severely injured. ' , Engineer anil Fireman Killed. Lieut. Lemly, of the congress, is afflicted with the new disease, Russian influenza, and kept in his rooms all day yesterday. Buffalo, N. Y., Dec. 19.—A terrific explosion occurred yesterday afternoon in the vicinity of the state arsenal. Janitor James Mills and his assistant, Adam Zihn, were loading blank cartridges in the arsenal. From some unknown cause 400 cartridges exploded. Mills was badly burned about the head and will die. . Zahn's head and face are badly burned. The building was badly damaged Having devoted four years to ooostantatody of thorn weakness, peculiar to my sex, have also given my lima to the Introduction o( Dr. A. P. Sawyer's Uterine Paetille, and can cheerfully recommend this valuable medicine toe very suffering woman, with the feeling that nooe need suffer longer. Hundreds of ladies throughout the Stato testify to ita efficiency. Ladies can obtain this wonderful medicine at Mrs. R. H. Green. Truly your Iriend, Mas. K. L. Adams, Boeton, Masa. In the evening the entire delegation went to the Metropolitan Opera house. They were received on behalf of the directors by the Hon. W. C. Whitney, George G. Haven and Director E. C. Stanton. The Opera house was beautifully decorated in honor of the occasion, and the opera of "II Trovatore" was presented. JONAS LONG, "The Portuguese Stanley." Secretary Blaine and Mrs. Blaine occupied a box, and in a box opposite them were Mr, and Mrs. Cleveland, Dartmouth Got the Pennant. Oldest, Largaet, Leading Dry Good* Houae in Northeastern Penn'a. In 1884 Serpa Pinto made another journey of exploration in southern Africa, the results of which fully entitled him to tho title of the Portuguese Stanley. Following his discoveries the Portuguese have established a system of steam navigation on tho Zambesi and Shire rivers and opened a large and prosperous trading establishment. An Engineer Seriously Hurt Springfield, Mass., Dec. 19.—Tho Intercollegiate Football league met here last night. The pennant was awarded to Dartmouth. Amherst was given the game against the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Speeches were made condemning the treatment of teams visiting Hanover, and the Dartmouth delegates promised better things for next season. On this condition Dartmouth was readmitted to the league. Something: Perhaps Ton Know* Put on Three-Quarters Time. Baltimore, Dec. 19.—At 8:20 last evening freight train No. 333 ran into the rear of freight No. 331, at Calverton, on the Baltimore and Potomac road and badly wrecked seven cars. Engine 333 was much damaged. Both tracks are blockaded. Three northbound and two southbound passenger trains ore delayed. Engineer J. Minick was seriously hurt. One hundred and twonty-five men are at work clearing the track. Now It's a Wheel Trust. That T. R. Staley, watchmaker, eeraar of Nain and Water streets, bat not the largaet stock in Pennsylvania, nor all the beat goods in the county, but he haa much the largaet stock in Pitts ton of watches, clocks, silverware, gold spectaclee, Una umbrellas, Ac, from which to select a holiday prsaeot. Tine Bibles, and P. H. Revell'a publications and Christmas cards slso kept in stock. Reading, Pa., Dec. 19.—The Reading Railroad company has posted notices that the miners and laborers in all their collieries throughout the Schuylkill region will be put on three-quarters time on and after noxt Monday, to continue indefinitely. Individual collieries will also go on threequarters time. By this action the wages of 30,000 men and boys aro affected. Jackson, Mich., Dec. 19.—The Jackson Wheel company has been merged into an organization composed of six of the largest establishments in th« country, consisting of the Sandusky Wheel company, Sandusky, O.; Keyes Wheel company, Terre Haute, Ind.; N. G. Old's Wheel company, Fort Wayne, Ind.; Woodburn & Sarven Wheel company, Indianapolis, Ind.; Wapakoneta Wheel company, Wapakoneta, O., and Hooper Brothers and Garlington company, of West Chester, Pa. The new company will bo known as the American Wheel company, with main offices in Chicago. "The night sets In on a world efs\ While the air grows sharp ohlll, And the warning roar of a feai blow Zanzibar, Dec. 19.—Captain Trivier, the French explorer, has arrived here from Quillimano, at which place he recently arrived after crossing Africa from Loango on the west coast. He traveled by way of the Shire river and was an observer of the movements of the Portuguese in that section. He states that they are displaying extraordinary aggressiveness along the river. The Portuguese are Aggressive. Is heard on the distant hill; And the Horther I See on the mom MUsed the Boat and Was Drowned. Three Against One. Lamar, Mo., Dec. 19.—The body of a handsome and fashionably attired young woman, which has not been identified, who had evidently been murdered, has just been found in the woods near town by some boys. The woman's skull was crushed, and black and blue spots on the throat showed that she had been choked. The dres3 was of silk and all the clothing was of the finest make and material. The Beautiful Victim of Mystery Jersey City, N. J., Dec. 19.—The body of Henry Wolff was found in the Hudson river, near pier 4. In his pockets was found C27 in German coin, a check for a trunk and a ticket for a passage on the Rhynland, which sailed yesterday. Ten minutes before he was fished out he was seen talking with some workmen. Wolff had just arrived from St, Louis. tain peak In his breath, how the old ti Troy, N. Y., Dec. 19.—John Deveney, an employe of the Uptown Gas company, bofore going homo last night went into the storage room and found three thieves there. He was set upon and kicked and badly tea ten by them. He is in a critical condition. His assailants have not yet been arrested.N B. SOyears experience in repairing watchea has given Mr. Staley the leading position in PitUtoo and vicinitj in thie line of hia trade. Uesldentlal Appointments. writhe and shriek. Hi shouts on the plain Ho Ho I The president has sent to the senate the following nominations) Nicholas Knsley, of Indiana, to be pension agent at Indianapolis, Ind. The Sctenoe of Cooking Ho I And drives from his nostrils Shot and Killed. Can be acquired in perfection only by thoa* of natural adaptability and delicate allnnUij perception*. Being an (Xpert Judge of raw materials, the perfect oook know* the exact combinations and preparation mrnwir to produce desired flavor* and digestibility. These quhllflcstions, the experience wbiob teaches the peeuliaritie* of popular taste, with energetic enterprise, bare made Lohmean's Mahogany Palace a favorite refreshment house, No. 139 E. Market street, Wilkee- Barre. '• Postmasters: Connecticut—M. Tomlinson, Plalnville. Zanzibar, Deo, 11).—Details of the event# just previous to the execution of Bushiri, the Arab leader of the insurgents in their revolt against the Germans, show that there had been an engagement between the Germans and Bushiri's forces, in whioh thirty of tlio latter wero killed. Bushiri was captured, but succeeded in escaping and reach? ing the jungle. He was subsequently captured I17 YVasega, who surrendered liim to Thirty of ltushlrl's Men Killed. San Francisco, Dec. 19. —Henry Armstrong, a painter, was shot and killed in this city. Mrs. Sarah Connor, his stepdaughter, and her husband, Edward Connor, have boon arrested for the crime. The murder was the result of a drunken quarrel. blinding snow And growls with a savage will. 8uoh a night as Ibis makes a man appn ciate the warmth and comfort of his homi They Favored Subsidies. Bitten by a Mad Dof. New Jersey—JV. T. Brown, Madison. New York—G. W. Clark, Union Springs; C. J. Perry, Mount Morris; L. E. Smith, Baldwinsville; W. W. Rockwell, Glens Kails; H. A. Phillips, Lowville; B. G. Keefer, Millerton: W. H. Esley, Port Henry; G. M, Ballard, Cortland; G. W. Clark, Sandy Hill; J. M. Johnson, Hudson; G. E. McGowan, Keeseville; L. L. Vancheat, Jamestown; Henry Huss, Mount Vernon; J. T. Booth, Greenport; W. A. Boyd, Mamaroneck. Boston, Dec. 19.—A meeting was held here at the International Maritime exhibition in the interest of the American Shipping league. Maj. Charles 8. Hill, secretary of the league; Dr. A. J. Fuller, president of the Bath board of trade; Hon. C. L. Woodbury and others spoko iu favor of subsidies. Arrested for Burglary Fobt Recovery, O., Dec. 19.—Five school children, attending school three miles south of here, while on thoir way home from school were attacked by a vicious dog belonging to Abraham Mott, a farmer living near here. Each of tho unfortunate children hava developed symptoms of hydrophobia, and bat slight hopes are entertained for their recovery. - Rondovt, N. Y., Dec. 19.—J, Eltiug Merritt and Louis Burhans, two young men ol respectable families, have been Qrrested charged with breaking into the depot of the Ulster and Delaware railroad here on Sunday night last and stealing a small sum of money. Merritt'a father is a prominent merchant qf this place. Drink has caused the young men's downfall. truly thanklul that he has such a refuge ai place of rest. How oomfortable the slippe feel that his wife or daughter has proTidi with living thought for his comfort. Chrit maa has been long observed as the special i particular season for makiDg presents of ali pars, and aa I make a specialty of slippers f the holidays, and knowing that the thoughti person doe* not delay his or her purchase un the last day is at band, I invits you to call ear and laapeet my fine stock that haa bei Fire In a Mining Shaft. Greensburo, Pa., Dec. 19.—The shaft of the Standard mines at Mount Pleasant took fire from natural gas yesterday, and with all tho machinery was entirely destroyed. Loss $30,000. Several hundred men are idle in conscqueuce. He Took *' Rough on Rats." Mnj. M'isginnnn, and received in return for the prisoner a reward of 10.00Q rupees. Toronto, Dec. 19.—The body of William H. Hannah, employed in Patterson's men'* furaishing store as confidential clerk, was found in the bathroom of his brother's bouse. An examination resulted in the finding of a large quantity of "Hough on Rats" in the stomach. The Uenerous Zanzibar!*. Brotherhood Men Kxpelled. Closing Out Sale. Pennsylvania—R J. Henderson, Pbaenixville; J. S. McKean, Pittsburg; John Stopp, Allen town; Devi S. Gibson, Sharpsburg. At the banquet given to Henry M. Stanley by Col. Euan Smith, the British consul general here, Mr. Stanley highly praised the Zanzibaris who accompanied his expedition. He said that when all the members of the expedition were starving in the forests the Zanzibaris had collected fungi, which had kept the Europeans alive. The Zanzibaris touched nothing until after the Europeans had eaten. Burned to Death In Her Home. Boston, Deo. 19.—Tim Murnane says that at the recent Players' league meeting in New York the following named men were unanimously expelled for violating their pledge* to the brotherhood: Glasscock, Clarkson, Denny, Miller, McKean, Beatin, Buckley, Boyle, Clements, Gleason, Sbriver, Somruors, Mulvey amd Pelehanty. The West Pittston Stove and Tin store is dosing out the entire stock of stoves. Round and square single and double heaters, ranges and stoves of all kinds very cheap, must get rid of them before Jan. 1st. Coase and see goods and prices and save money. Elmira, N. Y., Dec. 19.—Neighbors discovered fire in the house of Mrs. Margaret Strahorn, at Athens, Pa., early in the morning. They forced open the door of the house and Mrs. Strahorn's dead body was found lyiqg at the (oat of the stairs horribly burned. Bhe was alone in the house. Richmond, Dec. 19.—The house of delegates adopted a resolution that the speaker of the bouse, the president of the senate and one member of each body wait upon Mm Jefferson Duvis and urge that Mr. Davis be buried here. Stt'.l After Davis' Body. Air. JngaKls1 Kducatlou BtlJ, Among the bills introduced were the fol? lowing: selected with much care. As there Is shoddy goods among them, I can give yon beet value for your money. A. L. Town By Mr. Ingalls—For the general welfare of the United States. The bill provides that iwhools to educate all youths under twenty? oqe and over four years, not otherwise educated, shall be established; that a board Cit national education consisting of one member ffora the District of Columbia and one frpm each of the states and territories shall be organised, the members to be nominated )Dy the president and confirmed by the senate, pnd to hold office for one year and to receive per diem pay (amount pot mentioned), They are to meet in Washington annually. Congress shall appropriate money for this purpose. The schools ape to be undpr the fcootrol of the national hoard, the board to rec-romeqd to the president for adoption by mum miss such rules, methods and means as seem to establish a perfect system of aational education. Albany, Dec. 19.—A banquet was tendered to retiring Judge Danforth by the associate judges Qf the court of appeals last night at the Fort Orange club. Among tho guests presont njere Governor Hill, Bishop Doane and other prominent citizens. Judge Danforth Banqueted. Sealed Bids. Star Shoe Store, 68 N. Main street. A Railroad for Africa. A Murder Trial Ended. Boston Has the Influenxa. London, Dec. 19. — Miss Mabel Sands, daughter of the late Mr. Mahlon Sands, of New York,, was married at St Peter's, Eaton square, Wednesday, to Maj. Clarence Granville Sinclair, of the Seaforth Highlanders, eldest son oi Sir John George Xoilemach* Sinclair, Batt. Btnclair-Rsnds. Bids will be received by the Poor Directors of Jenkins towni Kp, PltUton borough, and Plttstea Township Poor District, up to Jan. ISM. lor the materials and workmanship required la the tisninx, copper and galvanised Iron work far paor building. Plana and spooHleatiouo may be obtained upon application at building at Baaaees, Pa., or at the office of Jno. A. Duckworth, architect, 44 and 48 Coal fwnhaaga, Ssraatoa, Pa. The board reserrea the right to. rsdest any or all bids. ftUL BOHAN, Beo'r ■ The Indian community here at a nearly spontaneous gathering presented to Mr. Stanley a silver casket containing an address praising his energy in opening central Africa to commerce. Stanley gratefqlly thanked them and dwelt upon the prospects for an early commercial development of the British East African company's territory. Ho urged the importance of connecting Momhasa, on the coast, with the Victoria Nyanta by a railway which would pass into the heart of a region all parts of which teemed with a dense population and would consequently open for European manufacturers vast markets now dormant and unknown.Bennington, Vt, Dec. 19.—In the trial of Henry Bent and Byron Roberts for tho murder of Louis Wilder, at Woodford, in December, 1888, tho jury acquitted Bent acd found Roberts guilty of manslaughter. The (liUing the result of a dispute about wages which Wilder claimed to be due him from Bent Boston, Dec. 19.—A prominent physician says that there are a dozen cases of influenza in Boston, u;ul that thore is good reason to believe tho affection will become genera' tn this city. STHMA C! Greknsburq, Pa, Dec. 19.—Tho hearing in the Cailaghan conspiracy case has been postponed lentil .Jay. It Cailaghan furnished the necessary cash and Constable Washabaugh has gone to Scranton to arrest Powderly. To Arrest Powderly SCHiFFHA UN'S ASTHMA CURi action b Inn aoure tsthe Betui.kiikm, Pa., Dec. 19.—Blast furnace No. 1 of the Coleraine Iron company at Redington has been blown in, and the employes were given an increase of 10 per cent in wages. Kmpluyeo' Wajeii Increased. A Fatal Shooting Affray QIlOity, Pa., Dec. 19.—Gay Hecker has signed a contract to pitch for the Pittsburg National League club next season. Us received (300 advance money. to Pitch far Pittsburg. Jacob Bberrer. Paris, Tex, Dec. 19.—Near Sugar Ranch, on the C' ixanche reservation, Jfeff Short was killed and his brother wounded by Ike Sugg. Short was the principal witness to the killing of George W. Canterbury by Jeff's brother, B. C. Sugg, last October, and this to the encounter. Wculd respectfully announce to Ufe friends that he has opened a green market at Ho. M North Main street, where vegetables end traits can be had at reasonable prices. Also ash and oysters in season. Give bfm a call. His piaee of business Is opposite the Ferry Bridge. slS-tf A Block Burned. J JC. AKDKBSON, Montgomery, Ala., Dec. 19.—A block of stores in Tuskegee, including the postofBce and the Masonic lodge, were burned. Loss, $25,000; insurance small.  Jfire at Portsmouth. That Hacking Cough can be so qniokly eyed by 8hiloh'a Cure. We guarantee it $old by all druggist^ ATTORNEY AT LAW, _ Office In Bii Block, PEE9LEU PHI &Z&JSEZ I to  Portsmouth, N. H,, Dec. 19.—Dr. E. S. Fay's general store was damaged to the extent of $10,000 by fire. Insured. lfr. Hoar introduced a bill to establish a