Evening Gazette

              PITTSTON, PA., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1889. ' two cn!*rs Ton Cent* a Week NtTIUBEK 2Wi I tVoukly K»labll»UeCl IS50. ( HARVARD DEFENDS HERSELF. FLAMES IN A HOSPITAL SEEING THE SIGHTS. VERY LITEST fiOYA P fRbWLlS&'JgJ &akik THE NATIONAL CAPITAL naval officers and that this movement had taken an extremely offensive shape. EXCITEMENT IN BRAZIL. A Public Benefactor. She Tells the Reasons of Her Withdraw- al from the league. The Presbyterian Institution at The Pan-Americans Inspect .the Brooklyn I!i*iilg«—(it'll. Nilmimall Speak*. Consul William Reed Lewis Recalled from Tangiers. Mr. McPherson defended the action of Mr. Cowie and said that if that officer had discovered a method by which the pay of officers of the navy could be equalised to the satisfaction of all the navy officers he should be regarded as a public benefactor. A Mutiny Has Now Broken Boston, Deo. 20.—The Harvard athletic committee publish 07er their own names an elaborate reply to the statement made public by Princeton a few days ago reflecting on the Harvard management. The chief points are that several men were brought back to Princeton expressly to play football, while all doubtful cases were excluded at Harvard. Wagenhurst, Ames and George, of Princeton, are declared to be technically professionals and ineligible for college teams; Wagenhurst for his known connection with the New Yorks, Ames for receiving money and George for teaching athletics. They say after examining all the evidence they have found no trace of any offer of money to any candidate for the team this year by any Harvard man and they publish signed statements from all the individuals affected denying the receipt of money. On the other hand they publish two offers of board, tuition, etc., made by Ames to prominent Harvard players. New York, Dec. 20.—After inspecting the Sevent'a regiment armory last evening and witnessing an exhibition drill, tho I'an- Americau delegates drove to tho Scottish Rite hall, ut Madison avenue and Twentyninth street, where they were given a roc-option by the Spinish-Ameriean Literary so ciety. The exercises here consisted o. speeches by the president of tho society. Senor S. T. Triana; the celebrated Cuban orator Seaor Josa Mnrti, and Kenor P. (i Pierra; music, sujip-'r and daiv.'injj. The speeches were all in Spanish, so that the delegates felt at home. The hall was beautifully draped v.-i!h South American liars with here and there the red, white and blue. Out in the Army. New York Wrecked. Special Telegrams to 4 P. M. HE WAS NOT WANTED AT MOROCCO BLOODSHED MAT BE THE RESULT. HEROISM OF THE WOMEN NURSES. To-Horrow's Indications. Mr. Butler Defends the OHwri. Mr. Butler had no objection to the resolution being adopted nor to a full investigation of the whole subject; he was glad to see the efforts of senators to reform the lobby. Because an officer of the navy chooses to exercise his rights as a citizen he was denounced, and a reputable attorney because he choose to make a contract with naval officers was held up to the country as violating some code of propriety and rectitude. He could see no reason why officers should not employ counsel whenever and pay them whatever they pleased. .Seventy-seven Helpless Patients Rescued Light rains, WoI'wer Southerly winds. A Number of tho Insurgents Placed Un- with Great Difficulty—A Terrible Holo- TURNED INTO A TRAGEDY. More Appointments Confirmed by tbe Senate — The Alleged Naval Lobby der Arrest—The New Government on caust Narrowly Averted—Four Firemen Scheme Warmly Discussed—New Bills the Qui Vive—Dr. Barboza Replies to Injured—The Losses. Fatal Results of an Accident to School Children Practicing: a Christmas Cantata.In the Senate—House Clerks Appointed. Rio dk Janeiro, Dec. 20.—Already the revolution by means of which Dom Pedro was dethroned so quietly and without bloodshed h«« begun to develop serious trouble, and the Republican leaders are finding that it is Dot 4io simple a matter to overturn an empire and establish a settled government in its place as their easy success first seemed to indicate. the Statements of Preto. New York, Dec. 20.—The entire top floor and roof of the Presbyterian hospital on Seventy-first street, between Fourth and Madison avenues, was entirely destroyed by fire between 8 and 9 o'clock. There wero seventy-seven patients in the eight wards of tho hospital, of which thirty were women and five were children of both sexes under six years of ago. All were removed in safety within a few minutes after the alarm Washington, Dec. 20.—William Reed Lewis, consul at Tangiers, Barbnry States, North Coast of Africa, has been recalled by the president. This action was taken at the request of the Moorish government, to whom the presence of Mr. Lewis, as the accredited representative of the United States, was objectionable. Mr. Lewis was the subject of an official investigation by the state department two months ago on charges pr ferred by the residents of Tangier of using his official position to extort money. Without receiving a vindication, other than that the charges were not proven, he was sent back to Tangiers.  Detroit, Deo. 20.—As thirty children id the Tiiden public schools were yesterday prac icing a Christmas cantata, a candle was accidentally upset. This fired the costumes and twenty of the performers were bally burned. Five will die. Edward Wheeler and Alexander McMillan, two of the boys in the cast, were conspicuous for their efforts in saving the little ones from the flames. With great presence of mind they wrapped several about with blankets and extinguished the fire before serious damages resulted.The delegates enjoyed a drive iktos* the Brooklyn bridge, in the morning, an*I en their return were breakfasted by the Equitable Life Assurance society in the Lquitah'e building, after nhich they spent an hour looking at the ••bulls" ami '•bears" on tin Stock Exchange. They were then driven to the chamber of commerce. President Charles 8. Smith delivered a brief address of welcome, in the course of which ho said: *'In the opinion of this chamber we need frequent and rapid means of communication between North and South America, and we believe that our respective government should give liberal support to all sound enterprises which tend to this result, Systerrs of credit, with proper banking facilities, will naturally follow the lead of the railroad and steamship. If laws in either countries embarrass the free movements of trado they should bo modified as experience m.'iy dictate. If your and our lawmakers do their part the merchants of our respective countries will do the rest." POWDER Absolutely Pure Messrs. Coderell and Butler then commenced a very lively argument which lasted some time. This powder never varies. A marvel of purity strength and wholesomeness. More economic® than the ordinary kinds, and cannot be sold in competition with the multitude of low test, short weight, alum or phospate powders. Sold only in cans. Eoval Baking I'owdkr Co., 106 W«u St., N.T. The Contested Seat hearings. Mutiny Among the Soldiers. It appears that Ammerman, who made sweeping statements about an offer of money and a scholarship in the law school, has declined to give further information substantiating his previous statements. One man says he wants to get on tho Harvard team, "but they don't want to do much for me." The committoe declare the withdrawal from the league justifiable, because the attempts of the Harvard men to break up the irregular practice were unsuccessful. Washington, Dec. 30.—The sub-committee on rules of the house election committee have decided on the order in which the contested cases will be heard. The first hearing will begin immediately after the holiday recess. Two hearings will be held each week for two weeks; then an adjournment will be taken over the next week; then four more hearings in the next two weeks, and so on. ' The first case heard will be that of Smith vs. Jackson, Fourth West Virginia, and McGinnis vs. Alderson, Third West Virginia, week beginning Jan. 6. Mutiny has broken out among the soldiers of this city, and bloody scenes of riot are imminent. The government is taking every means in its power to suppress the uprising and has made many arrests. was given. Diacovery of the Fire. Gen. H. T. King, who was riding on the front platform of a Madison avenue car going south, noticed flames coming from the northwest corner of the building just before the car reached Seventy-first street. He called Policeman Beck, and with him hurried into the hospital through the basement entrance on Sevonty-first street, and ran along the halls giving the alarm. LS WILKES-BARRE PA. Yankton, S. D, Deo. 20—A heavy snow storm ij raging here. The wind is high and tho snow is already several faet deep in diifts Cattle have perished in iargo numbers. Snow Storm In Dakota. Insurgent** Under Arrest. LRumors of the trouble have been heard for several days, and arrests have been made of Insurgents. Cable and telegraphic messages have been submitted to careful inspection by government agents before they have been allowed to be transmitted to the provinces or to foreign countries. Clerks Appointed In fthe House. Washington, Dec. 20. -Mf McPherson, the clerk of the house, has appointed the two reading clerks of the house. John A. Reeve, of Illinois, was appointed in place of Pettit, and A. J. Maxham, of Vermont, in place of Charles P. Martin, of Kansas, who was made assistant journal clerk. The clerk also appointed James C. Broadwell, of Missouri, resolution and petition clerk; John Morris, of Pennsylvania, newspaper clerk, and William E. McArthur, of Oregon, assistant file clerk. With tho aid of Yule a new rule was adopted so as to shut out professionals, but Princeton took advantage of a technicality and Ames refused to answer questions, and Princeton, with the assistanco of smaller colleges, outvoted Yale and Harvard. Finding it impossible to stop such practices in t&,e league, Harvard withdrew. The attendants did not seem at first to realize tho danger, and after giving them warning that the building and the lives of the patients were in imminent danger, he rushed to the firebox and Policeman Beck sent in tho alarm. Klectriclty Causes a 111k Fire. St. Louis, Dec. 20—The Guernsey building burned this morning, loss $175,000. The fire was caused by tho crossing of two electric light wires. AND  AGAINST BRICE 68 Public Square. Prominent Ohio Democrats Do Not Want Harboza Denies the Assertions. Henor Manuel Aragon, of Costa Rica, responded for the delegates. He was followed by General Sherman, who advised the deligates to go to California before they left thj United States. He said: t4l remember one time I met the late emperor of Brazil, with whom I was personally acquainted; it was at the centennial in Philadelphia. I was by his side listening to thj reading of the declaration of independence. I noticed he followed the speaker on a volume ho had in his lap. i inquired what it was, and he told me it Was a copy of the declaration of independence which his father had given him years before, with the instructions to read it and study its every detail and profit by what he found there in the government of Brazil." Him for Senator. Lisbon, Dec. 20.—OSeculo publishes a telegram from Senhor Barboza, Brazilian minister of finance, denying the assertions in the manifesto recently issued to the people of Brazil by Viscount de Ouro Preto, lately imperial primo minister, in which he stated that although the government possessed information concerning the revolutionary movement it was impossible to crush the plotters, because no reliance could be placed in the officers of the army or the soldiers, and declared thatSenhor Maracaju, imperial minister of war, acted the part of a traitor to his colleagues. Senhor Barboza declares that the viscount is a calumniator. The athletic organizations havo now adopted a stringent set of rules intended to exclude all students who come only to take part in games and all who have received money for sports. These rules will govern Harvard's athletics henceforth, nnd must be the basis of any league which Harvard may enter. Some twenty men, who were soon reinforced by a detachment of police from the Twenty-fifth precinct, in command of Capt. Gunner, and several firemen in charge of Capt. puane, of Engine 39, made their way to the sixth ward, where the fire was raging, and soon succeeded in carrying the ten patients, all of whom were males, to safe quarters. NOTE: Read every line of this card. 'Twill Eut money In your pocket and bring contentment ) your mind. Columbus, O., Dec. 20.—A public meeting to protest against the election of Calvin 8. Brice to the United States senate is to be held in Cleveland next Monday. Home of the strongest Democrats of Cleveland are prominent in the movement. Leading Democrats of Columbus have also organized for a public expression against Brice in the next few days. Interviews with about sixty Democrats appear in the evening papers giving reasons why they think he should not be elected. London, Dec. 20—The steamships Cleddy and Isle of Cyprus collided this morning in the English channel. The former saok. Thirteen of its crew are missing. Collision in Mill Channel. CLOAKS—OLOAK8—CLOAKS. Only a few more weeks left In which to procure some of our big bargains in Ladles' Misses1 and Ch llren's Cloaks. We have marked down every garment, some at coat, some below manufacturing cos's, in order to sell out our entire lice of new stylish, well-made Cloth Jackets. New Markets, Connemaras, Misses' and Children's Coats—Capes- Seal Plush J tickets- Seal cloth Sacques. Positively must be sold by January ltt. The most wonderful reductions in prices ever knowff in cloak business. Come and see for yourself. Don't miss this golden opportunity. The happy hum of Holiday Bargains pervades our store. Veritably it is Santa Claus's own warehouse. Doings of (he Sonate. Washington, Dec. 20.—In the senate the house concurrent resolution for a holiday recess from Saturday next until Jan. 6 was concurred in. Prominent athletic and other students say of the committee, which is fortified by the publication of all tho evidence, expresses the sentiment of tho college, and they consider it a strong presentation of their case. O'Brien Free Again. Four Firemen Injured. London, Dec. 20.—William O'Brien was to day released from Galway jail. A number of bills were reported from committee and placed on the calendar, among them one to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Missouri river, near the mouth of the Kansas river. As the last patient was being taken out the burning walls and ceiling fell, and Capt. Duane and Firemen Ryder, Dunbar and Levy wore caught in the falling timbers and badly burned about the face, head and hands. Ex-Mayor George S. Peters, late United States attorney at Utah, is opposed to Brice because he is not a statesman to compare with Sherman, the Republican leader, in any respect, and is not now and ha3 not been for years identified with the material interests of Ohio. Height Farmyard Scene. GRAND DISPLAY Git AND DISPLAY OF llrazll Detests Preto. Scranton, Pa., Dec. 20.— Mr. Powderly has not been arrested. Tho constable, Washabaugh, has not come here from Greensburg yet, and the Scranton police authorities pay no attention to his telegram directing that Mr. Powderly bo taken into custody. Even if the constable had stated in the telegram what charge tho warrant contcfins. Chief of Police Wade says that he has too much respect for Mr. Powderly to place him under arrest pending the arrival of the Greensburg officer. Persecuting Powderly All this time the fire was steadily gaining, and the flames had broken through tho mansard roof in spito of the score or more of engines that were pouring tons of water on the burniug pile. Police Capt. Gunner sent out a general call for ambulances to the different hospitals, and the patients, many of whom were unconscious, were conveyed to other hospitals, club houses and private residences. Minister Romero of Mexico, Sonor Zelaya of Honduras an 1 S. V. White made brief speeches and then a lunch was eaten, after which tho delegates returned to tho Fifth Avenue hotel. That well knowo and popular hostelry the Bristol House, atWilkes-Barre, has transformad one of its show windows itito a winter farmyard scene, which draws admiring crowds. A well filled barn, with open doors, pig pen, wind mill, feed racks, etc., are appropt iately placed, while cattle, sheep, bogs, dogs and poultry, in natural attitudes, fill the yard. Cartloads oL produce coming in from the fields, children with PonjflntaF returned from a ride, and other detnMHuibute to make up, in miniature, a scene so realistic that one ean almost bear the wind whistling through the trees that flank the fenccs. The farmer, io life size, proudly surveys his possessions, standing, with vun in hand, equipped for a hunt. Landlord Wasaer is nothing if jot enterprising. The work was executed by Henry Anderson, who is one of the managers of the sample department, the other being Ben Fowler, of Hazleton.Mr. Hoar reported back adversely Mr. Blair's joint resolution for a constitutional amendment conferring on the District of Columbia representation in the two houses and in the electoral college, and asked that it be indefinitely postponed. Mr. Blair stated that many citizens of the district desired to bo heard on the subject and asked that it be placed on the calendar. It was so ordered. Dr. Barboza says it is not true, as alleged by Preto, that a platoon of infantry was held in readiness to shoot him while he was in custody; and also, that it is false that Maracaju, the imperial minister of war, was in any way a traitor to Dom Pedro. He was dismissed by the republic because be betrayed the army and the country. De Ouro Preto's manifesto is designed to deceive Europe. Brazil detests Preto, and the restoration of the monarchy is absolutely impossible. The diplomatists and politicians around Preto used him as a tool in the accomplishment of projects of which his unbiased judgment could never have approved. THINGS BE4UTIFUL THINGS BEAUTIFUL FOR THE HOLIDAYS. THE HOLIDAYS. OUR ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT * OUR ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT GIVEN OVER TO THEIR DISLPAY. GIVEN OVER TO THEIR DISPLAY. A MAGNIFICENT Allen W. Thurman says: "I am against both Brice and Thomas for the reason I gave weeks ago, and in addition this 'lawn inower, railroad stock' kind of a way they have of conducting a campaign for a high position ought to beat both of them out of sight, and I believe it will." THE NEWS IN BRIEF, Fresh News from the Wires Carefully Among the bills reported favorably to the senate were the following: railed. AGREGATION AGREGATION OF NOVELTIES NOVELTIeS Thomas C. * owoll, named as a candidate for the senate, said the contest must be free from suspicions of boodle. The caucus must be open, and the successful man must be associated with the affairs of the state. Thero wero on duty at the time the fire was discovered Orderlies Scott, Putnam, Reed and Mclnhill, and female Nurses Rafferty, Dunleigh and Gardner. Mrs. Mc- Michael, who is superintendent of the Administration building, which is located on Seventieth street, and is connected with the hospital portion by a covered bridge running from tho second story across an open space, heard the cries of those of the patients who were able to move without assistance as they came running across from the burning building. Unconscious Patients Removed. Typographical Union No. 2 of Philadelphia has served notice on Philadelphia papers that on and after Christmas ove 4.1 cents per thousand will be charged for typesetting, an advance of flvecentspcr thousand. Increasing the minimum of compensation for supervisors of census from $500 to $1,000. Mr. Powderly said: t4I know nothing more about tho case than what I have seen in the newspapers. I presume it is a revival of the chargoof conspiracy." Mr. Powderly has been told that Scranton parties are urging Callaghan on to injure him, and he declares he will push the matter in the courts and make these parties show their hands. The bill authorizing the attorney general to bring suit against Benjamin Weil, his representatives or assigns, to determine whether the celebrated Weil award made by the United States and Mexican mixed commission was obtained by fraud. 'Twill be impossible in the much we hive to tell you, to mention prices. The great rush and crowds dally visiting our vast establishment give best assurance that we have FROM EVERY CLIME. The president has appoiulo.1 James S. Mc Kean postmaster at Pittsburg, and John W Stopp postmaster at Allentown. The list of interviews includes about all the county and city officials and ex-officials, and they are bitter in denunciation of Brice. One of the latter's managers stated that this sentiment would soon blow over. He said it was a result of bureau work. It is intimated that Thomas, the Springfield eandidate, is engineering the anti-Brice enterprise. If sentiment in ot* parts of the state is as strong as in Columbus, Brice will have a close call, but the best informed believe the opposition have delayed the protest too long. Brice has the caucus vote promised, and will get it unless it is scared off by pressure of constituencies. The claims that certain European states may interfere in the concerns of Brazil are merely ridiculous. The continental policy of the western hemisphere on that subject was seen in the history of Mexico, and in virtue of that policy it is a simple fact that Brazil is in offensive and defensive alliance with all America. The national prosperity is increasing on a great scale. A commission has been appointed to draft a constitution and electoral laws, and the provisional government will in a few days decree religious freedom and civil marriage. Absolute tranquility exists, and the financial situation is assured. Kuropean States Will Not Interfere. £ Mayor Grant, of New York, has appointed Samuel M. Purdy school commissioner, vice DeWitt J. Seligman, resigned on account of pressure of private business. Always the Lowest Prices 49"Resd the following from the "Elmlra Telegram," Dec. 15: The following were among the bills introduced in the senate: By Mr. Plumb—Amending the revised statutes so as to provide that persons honorably discharged from the military and naval service of the United States shall be preferred for appointments to civil service offices, provided they are capable of discharging the duties of such offices. Lynn's Idle Thousands. Prices Take a Tumble JONAS I.OWJ'N Boston, Dec. 20. — Mayor Newhall, of Lynn, Mass., has written to the sub-committee of the Boston committee for the relief of Lynn sufferers in reply to a communication from that committee as to what Boston should do to prevent suffering in Lynn. He quotes the report of the investigating committee to the effect that 7,000 people are thrown out of employment, 175 families made homeless and one-third of the business portion of the city destroyed Mayor Newhall says that this is no misstatement, that the magnitude of the blow to the people of Lynn is such that whatever the humanity of the citizens of Boston shall dictate will be satisfactory. The whole assessed valuation of tho late Jefferson Davis' property in Harrison county is $7,940. Tho personal assessment was $581. Beauvoir is assessed at $4,500. At W. H. DaWitt's jewelry store, 162 East Market street., Wilkes-Barre. His holiday stock is very attractive and comprises a full line of watchcs, clocks, silver and silver plated ware, diamonds, jewelry and a great variety of American guns and revolvers. His prices astonish everybody. Her efforts and those of the female nurses were principally directed toward attending to the safety of the female patients, who were all on the first floor. The first  having now somewhat subsided, the work of removal was carried on without interruption. In some of the rooms two and sometimes four patients were found unconscious, and the greatest care was nocessary to avoid any being overlooked. CiorKeniia Display of Cliriwtiua* and New Year's tiuuda. Boyntou & Co., cloak dealers, Sixth avenue and Sixteenth street, New .York, have failed. The liabilities are over $100,000. You'll remember where the pood fairy comes. Id and by a single touch of her magic wand turriH a'l thlogs into sparkling scenery and gorgeous display ; just so at Jonas Long s, whoever visits their immense dry goods stores and their holiday annex at once witnesses a similar sight. Electric light, plate glas«, dec_D rated interior, tier upon tier or holiday goods. Old Father Hanta Ciaus a there— sola Uncle Sam—on a bicycle; a full dress ball in full swing in the show window; in another window a veritable bazaar of holiday goods, in the midst of which la a Parisian lady dressed In street costume, seal cloak, beautifully trimmed bat, magnificent dress; the lady continually revolves by electrical mechanism. In the annex there's space upon space devoted to pictures of nameless descriptions, etchings on satin, water color paintings, photographs, steel engravings, etc. Everything is represented. Maui crfre sets, books by the thousands, fancy baskets, china ware, glassware, toys, brfc-a-brao. in fact all has been done that could be done by the most enterprising and progressive firm of Wilkes- Barre. Jonas Long 68 and 00 West Market street, and holiday annex 68 Public Square, Wilkes Barre Surely Visit Us, or Send Us Your Mai By Mr. Hoar—Appropriating $8,H8S to pay Edward D. Offley, late consul of the United States to the port of Smyrna, Turkey, for extra judicial and consular services performed by him. G. G. White, of Paris, Ky., has purchased of Miller & Sibley, of Franklin, Pa., the black stallion Clay Wilkes, by George Wilkes, dam by American Boy, for $15,000 Harvard's Annual Catalogue. Dom Pedro attended services in memory of he late King Luiz. The ex-empress of Brazil is indisposed, and has postponed her visit to Coimbra. A Successful Dentist. By Mr. George—To subject to state taxation national bank and United States treasury notes. Boston, Dec. 30.—The Harvard University catalogue for 1889 and 1890 shows that the current year is one of unprecedented prosperity for the university. The net gain in students is 180, the largest annual iucrease since Dr. Eliot became president. The total number of students is 2,070, not counting 220 persons who took courses last July and August. The total number of resident teachers is 217, and the total number of officers is 299. The departments showing the most marked increase are the graduate department, which gains over 12 per cent.; the college, which gains nearly 8 per cent., and the scientific school, which nearly doubles its membership. The university library gains noarly 21,000 volumes this year, making a total of 360,000. The catalogue announces the foundation of a number of now fellowships in the graduate department which are open to graduates of any American college for study either abroad or at Cambridge. Among the candidates for higher degrees now studying at Harvard are representatives of about forty other colleges, including Yale, Johns Hopkins, the University of California, Oberlin, most of the leading Canadian universities and New England colleges. A Patient's Close Call. The wonderful success achieved by Dr. Weller, the proprietor of the famous Albany Deotal Rooms, at Wilkes-Barre, is & source of wonder to maDy. It easily explained. He realized what the people wanted—good dental work at low prices—and supplied the demand. His painless operations are also a strong point in his favor. No. 33 West Market St. Dr. J. A. Lohman and ex-House Surgeon Dr. Simpson carried a man out of a room in ward six who had fallen asleep with a fever thermometer in his mouth, and a moment later after they loft the room a pile of burning plaster and timbers fell on the bed aud set lire to the covering. Louis Flanders aud Officer King carried between them five patients downstairs from the third floor on mattresses. 1 New York, Dec. 20.—The third annual boxing and wrestling championship competitions of the Amateur Athletic union was held last night at. the Metropolitan Opera house. The 115 pound boxing'bout was wou by William Kenny, of the New Jersey Athletic club. The 105 pound boxing match was won by Danny O'Brien, of tl e Pastimes. T. Muller, of the Turn Verein, won the 115 pound wrestling championship. The 125 pound boxing match was won by John Gorman, of the Star Athletic club. J. B. Riley, of the Schuylkill Navy Athletic club, won t»io 105 pound wrestling bout. W. McGarry, of the Star Athletic club, won the match for pound boxers. The 1115 pound wrestling contest was won by Max Lutlby, of th. New York Turn Verein. The 158 pound wrestling chamiponship was won by W. Laii, of the Scottish American Athletic club. W. Stueky, of the West End Athletic club, won the 158 pound boxing championship. Amateur Athletes C ontest. By Mr. Hampton—Appropriating $8,479 to pay Edwin De Leon, late consul general of the United States to Egypt, for extra judicial and consular duties and balance found due him on adjustment of aocounts by the first comptroller. THE ICEMAN BREAKING DOWN, O'Sulllvan Crushed by the Verdict—A Confession Expected. Killed by a Refected Lover, Chicago, Ills., Dec. 20.—"Icannot face my Maker with this load upon my mind." These words, in the piteous tones of a despairing man, came through the barred door of Patrick O'Sullivan's cell, and fell upon the ears of a passing turnkey. The iceman, convicted of Dr. Cronin's murder, was fast asleep but moaning and groaning continuously, as this declaration was made. Elgin, Ills., Doc. 30.—Mrs. Fredericka Stoll, whose home is near the village of New Lebanon, was found lying near the door of her house with her throat cut; although yet alive, her wounds are of such a nature as to preclude all possibility of recovery. Chris Achterfeldt, it young farmer, is under arrest for the crime. Achterfeldt, though a married man, was infatuated with Mrs. Stoll and the fact that she recently repelled his advances is supposed to bo tho cause of the crime. A World's Fair Hill. By Mr. Cullom—To provide for celebrating the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America by holding an exposition in 1892 under the control of "The United States Columbian exposition," a corporation created by this act. The bill provides for the nomination by the governor of the state in which the exposition shall be held 100 commissioners to be selected from the stockholders of the corporation formed in such city or state to promote the purpose of this bill; provided, that the citizens of such city or state shall have subscribed or pledged a sum of not less than (5,000,000 to aid the exhibition, the governor to certify in writing the amount of money so subscribed or pledged. The bill appropriates $50,000 by the government to be expended under the direction of the secretary of the treasury for all purposes conneoted with the admission of foreign goods to the exposition. The bill provides that the United States shall not, under any circumstances, be liable ' for any debt or obligation of the corporation known as the "United States Columbian exposition," The BWeuce of Cooking Loo Schlesinger, the trustee of the hospital, was one of the first to render assistance in carrying out the patients. To a reporter he said: 44When I entered the large room where the patients were I was struck for the moment by the coolness displayed by the nurses. The female attendants particularly displayed a heroism and coolness in the very teeth of the fire. I might say these heroic women worked like a disciplined corps. They made rapid preparation for tho removal of the patients, collected the various medicines used by each patient and stowed these medicines away alongside of each patient. When about half the patients were in places of safety the fire began to fall from the roof overhead. The Coolness of the Nurses. Can be acquired in perfection only by those of natural adaptability and delicate alimentary perceptions. Being an expert judge of raw materials, the perfect cook knows the exact combinations and preparation necessary to produce desired flavors and digestibility. These qualifications, the experience which teaches the peculiarities of popular taste, with energetic enterprise, have made Lohmann's Mahogany Palace a favorite refreshment house, No. 139 E. Market street, Wilkes- Barre. Orders. O'Sulllvan is on the verge of breaking down. Physically weakened by incipient consumption, the verdict of the jury fell upon him with crushing eifeot. During the trial he was buoyed up by the hope of acquittal held out to him by his attorney. Several times he was on the point of making m confession, but his counsel's cheering words roused him from his despondent mood. JONAS LONG, Commodore GrinnoPs Houho Burned Fall River, Mass., Dec. 20.—The residence of Commodore Henry Walton Gr innel, of the United States navy, at Westport harbor, was burned yesterday. A valuable collection of curios aud paintings was destroyed. Mrs. Grinnel was rescued with difficulty by a hcstler. Commodore Grinnel was absent in the Massachusetts General hospital seriously ill. The fire is supposed to have caught from a furnace. Tho residence was valued at $12,000; insurance had just expired. Oldest, Largest, Leading Dry Goods House in Northeastern Penn'a. Oh, What » Cough, The verdict of the jury found li' m completely unprepared, and unnerved him. He has aged twenty years in the past week. He is in a pitiable condition, and the state's attorney looks for a voluntary confession from him. The Montana Trouble. Will you heed the warning. The signal perhaps of the sure approach of that more terrible disease, Consumption. Ask yourselves if you can afford for the sake of saving 30 cents, to run the risk and do nothing for it, We know from experience that Sbiloh's Cure will cure your cough. It never falls. This explains why more than a Million Bottles were sold last year, it relieves Croup and Whooping Cough at once. Mothers do net be without it. For Lame Back, Side or Chest use Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Sold by all druggists. Helena, Mon., Dec. 20.— But little was done in either brunch of tho legislature. After tho roll call the senate took a recess, and forthwith wont into joint caucus in order to arrive at some understanding as a pcrmaneut organization. The event of the day was the filing of a suit against the state auditor by Col. W. F. Sanders as attorney for the Republican members of the lower houj-e. The suit is brought to compel the auditor to pay the mileage and per diem of members, which he has refused to do, as no appropriation has been made for the payment. It is apparent that the suit was only brought in order to bring the whole question before the courts. ' 'The night 8et3 in on a world of snow, While the air grows sharp and chill, After Senator Allison's Scalp. Chicago, Dec. 20.—A Times special from Des Moines, la., says the Farmers' alliance seems to be preparing to take as active part in the defeat of Senator Allison as they did in the re-eleotion of Governor Boies. That organisation has caused petitions to be placed in every county in Iowa, addressed to the general assembly asking that body to elect Governor Larrabee to the senate. The petition says the signers have observed the course of Mr. Larrabee as governor of Iowa and W. B. Allison as United States senator for Iowa; that they regard the former ae the truest statesman the state ever had, and they ore unable to find in the record of Senator Allison any work of substantial benefit to the state, It is now thought that unless Coughlin took him into his confidence his knowledge embraces only the events since the formation of the conspiracy down to the present. 44Citizeus from the street made their appearance and did noble work in carrying out the patients. Now and then duriug the excitement we could hear the crashing of tho falling beams overhead as the fire ate away their fastenings. In an incredible short space of time the flames crept downward and were blazing at a furious rate in every direction. T!*3 poor patients who had not yet been agonizing glances from one to the other and implored those who were a lready busily engaged to rescue them from tho building. The heat grew intense, and 1 tell you we did lively work in getting out those patients, and only for the assistar -o rendered by the citizens it would have Keen utterly impossible to have saved all the patients." Citizens to the Rescue. Supplies for the Starving. And the warning roar of a fearful blow Sioux Falls, S. D., Dec. 20.— Since Gov. Mellette has investigated and reported upon the condition of destitute settlers in Miner and other counties, tho various religious, oivic, social and charitablo societies, as well as the town and village boards of trade and individuals all over tho state, are busy gathering and shipping supplies to tho sufferers. It is estimated that about a half carloads daily of food, clothing, fuel and feed for stock is being shipped to various relief committees of distribution. Is heard on the distant hill; And the Norther I See on the mountain peak Nominations Continued l»y the Senate. The senate has confirmed the following nominations! Thomas H Cavanaugh, surveyor general of Washington; Royal A. Johnson, surveyor general of Arizona. Registers of land offices as follows: Charles G. Williams, Watertown, S. D.; John A. Mo Beth, Denver, Colo.; Charles D. Ford, Lamar, Colo.; Charles H. Cornell, Valentine, Neb.; Edward A. Champlin, AVy. T.; William H. McCann, Chadron, Neb.; Louis H. Tarpley, commissioner for .\laska; Arthur L. Thomas, governor of Utah; Elijah Sells, secretary of Utah; AlvinSaunders and Robeft 8. Robertson, mombers of the board of Registration and election in Utah; Benjamin M. Thcirnfts, sepratarv of Ne\v Me*icoi Cyrus j. }CYy, marshal for the distriot of South Dakota; William P. Alexander, register of the land office fit Del Norte, Colo. It is reported that the jurors in the Cronin case were growing very restive under the agreement of silence made in the jury room, and that they were preparing an address to the publio, giving the full facts in the case and how they came to agree upon the verdict they returned. Cloning; Out Sale. in his breath, how the old trees writhe and shriek. He shouts on the plain Ho Ho ! Ho Ho! The West Pitlston Stove and Tin store is closing out tbe 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. Gome and see goods and prices and save money. Five More Chicago Officers Discharged. The Interstate Temperance Union, And drives from his nostrils the blinding snow Chicago, Dec. 30t—Five mare men have been discharged by Superintendent of Polioe Hubbard. The officers removed are Detectives Palmer aud Fly on, Patroln an Michael Ahern, Officer Cunningham and Stationkeeper Peter Kelly, of Desplaines street station. The charges in each case are "conduct unbecoming a police officer and neglect of duty." It is understood, however, that the men are removed on account of their actions during the investigation of the Oro- Omaha, Neb., Dec. 30.—The Prohibition convention reassembled at Boyd's Opera house at half-past and a permanent organization was effected by the election of J. Troutman, of Topeka, Kan., as chairinau. It was resolved to name the now organization "Tho Interstate Temperance Union," to consist of the states represented and such others as may wish to join. There was a long debate 011 the attitude of the city papers in not giving extended reports of the proceedings of the convention. A resolution was passed denouncing the press as subsidized Lj the liquor interest. And growls with a savage will." Swindled by a Medium. Such & night as this makes a man appreciate the warmth and comfort of bis home; truly thankful that he has such a refuge and place of rest. How comfortable the slippers feel that his wife or daughter has provided with living thought for his comfort. Christmas has been long observed as the special or particular season for making presents of slippers, and as I make a specialty of slippers for the holidays, and knowiug that the thoughtful person does not delay his or her purchase until the last day is at band, I invite you to call early and inspect my fine stock that has been selected with much care. As there is no shoddy gcods among them, I can give you the best value for your money. A. L. Towner's Star Shoe Store, 68 N. Main street. Striking Shoemakers Relume Work. West Union, la., Dec. 20.—Paul Hill, a married man, 70 years old, is mourning for $3,000 he was fleeced out of by a "spirit medium." He was called to Hop Bottom  cently by his "affinity," who persuaded him to desert his earthly wife and live with her. She soon had all his money, besides any amount of fine dresses. As an instance of her power over him, it is said his "affinity" expressed a desire for apples, whereupon he bought and gave her 200 barrels. STUDIO S MUSIC Portland, Me., Dec. 20.—The Striking shoemakers of Shaw, Ooding & Co., in this city, have nil resumed work. H. H. Shaw has gone to Freeport to settle the trouble there. The men say tho firm has agreed to all they asked. It is said that the trouble at Freeport will be settled by the discharge oi all non-union workmen and that wages will be restored to what they were before the strike. 'Oil, Ain't This Bully!" 'J he scenes about the rooms in the south wiug, where the patients had been put preparatory to being transferred trC other hospitals, were at times both pathetic and humorous. In one room were five children s ifTering from injures to their lower limbs. 1 hey were delighted at the excitement, f rankie Mitchell, with two other children, were placed on a stretcher and taken to St. Luke's hospital. On going through the door the youngster called out: "Qhl auVt this bully." No. 107 Delaware Ave., WEST PITTSTON. flip Naval Lobby Scheme Discussed. uin case. Mr. Chandler called up his resolution in re gard to organization among naval officers to influence congressional legislation. He said that a year or two ago Thomas J. Cowie, a passed assistant paymaster in the payy, had prepared a bill for the increase pf the rank and pay of all officers in the pavy. The bill had not been introduced In fit her house but it had been Hitting around pfivately in print, and in connection with the full there' had been a movement organ- Iced to secupe money from naval  A circular from Mr. Cowie was read. It stated that Mr. John H. Thomas, of Illinois, bad been engaged as attorney to take charge pf and advocate the passage of a bill for the reorganization and equalization of the pay of the personnel of the naval, and expressed a hope that al) tlDe officers would eespond promptly to Mr. Thoma-' c£)t^mUQicatib(iS. circular from Mr. Thoirtas ' wss read Stafipg that expenses must necessarily be incurred, and that his acceptance of the proposition depended upop its upproyai 6y the officer addressed, upon his sending a retaining fee of $5 and signing a contract to pa? a contingent fee of 10 per oent. on the (u-creasu of pay for one year. A Dishonest Postmaster Couvlcted. Eclectic method. Instructions in all branches of Boston, Deo. a(X—William H. Cate, Jr., ex-postmaster of Chelsea, has been convicted in the United States district court oa a charge of embezzling funds from the govi-riuuent, Cate had been given a check for $ 11$ for a lot of envelopes and cashed the check and appropriated the money without getting the envelopes. Cate will appeal o« a question of law. Vocal & Instrumental Music Brooklyn, Dec. 'JO.—Two of the faith curists who refused to give medical treatment to relatives suffering from typhoid fever, and who allowed the siok persons to go about in public, contrary to the health board's regulations, have been senteucod respectively to $'.200 and $150 fine, or in default of payment to 300 and ISO days' imprisonment. Faith Curists Fined New York, Doc. 90.—Zolki, tho man who assaulted Dentist Delameter in the letter's office a few days a few days ago with an iron bar, and who has been identified as a swindler, blackmailer and thug by a number of persons during his examination in court, has been remanded to the Tombs to be held without bail for ti:al. Zolki Is a Bad Man. Indianapolis, Doc. 20.—At the session of the Miners' convention, Waster Workman Rae, of District Assembly No. 135, and Secretary Watchorn, of the same organization, spoko in tho interest of a union of the forces of the Progressive union and Assembly No. 135. Speeches were also made by Delegate Ross, of Illinois, and Chris. Evans, of Ohio, who urged that some sort of a uuiou be effected. Resolutions were then adoptvd declaring in favor of union and providing for the appointment of a committee of three to confer with the officials of D. A. 135, Knights of I«abor, Miners to Combine Women Reluctant to Leave. as a science and art. Daily half-hour lessons given to beginners for $4.00 per month. Particular attention given to singing by note in classes or private lessons. 6nov-0m The women were very reluctant to be taken out of the nurses' rooms, where they had lDeeu put. Some were obstinate and pleaded to remain; others were too frightened to speak. Sealed Bids. A Charivarlst's Murderer Acquitted. Jessie Adamson, a young woman of 20, wanted to remain, saying that she was afraid she would not obtain good treatment at other hospitals. Bids will 1m* received by the Poor Directors of JenkinsTowuthip, Pittston Boroush, and.Pittston Township Poor District, up to Jan. ft, 1890, for the materials and workmanship required In the tianing. copper «nd galvanized Iron work lor poor building. Plans and specifications may be obtained upon application at building at Ransom, l'a.. or at the office of Jno. A. Duckworth, architect, 44 and 45 t:cal Exchange, Rcranton, Pa. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. PAUL BOHANTBec'y. Montezuma, la., Dec. 30.—The jury in the case of Miss Flora Look, on trial qq the charge of shooting and killing a man engaged HI a charivari serenade in Powesheik County last August, has returned a verdict of not guilty on the ground that the homicide was justifiable. The NatlonalUtii Moot USE SGATTER-CORNS Why nialne Went to Wmhinglou. Nkw York, Dec. 30.—The Star says that Secretary Blaine's departure for Washington yesterday Was in {-espuuso to a telegram from tlm president smuraoning him 'to attend a cabinet meeting. It is safd that the question UD be considered is the recognition of the Brazilian republic. Boston, Dec. isO.—1The first anniversary of the Nationalist movement was olse/ved by a meeting in Tremont Temple last night by the Nationalist club. Jfdward Bellamy, author of "Looking Backward," was the principal speaker. Rev. E. E. Hale, Professor De Leon and Rev. Frederick Hinckly also spoke. Considerable trouble was encountered by pr. Shively in this transfer of patients, but he finally succeeded. All the hospital surgeons who answered with ambulances extended great aid to Dr. Shively in his work, for which he was warm in their praise. Best Corn Killer on Kurt hi removes Bard or Soft Corns or Bunions in three applications; no pain, sorenessor cutting: keeps the feet comfortable; makes walking a pleasure. Insist on having Bcatter-Corns. At druggists. v&i&alri filavln and Smith to Fight (Johnstown's New City Charter. London, Dec. 20.—It is stated that the fight between Jem Smith and Bob Slaviu will take place on Monday near Lille, France. Wculd respectfully announce to his friends that he has opened a green market at No. 381 North Main street, where vegetables and fruits can be had ab reasonable prices. Also fish and oysters in season. Oive him a call. His place of business is opposite the Ferry Bridge. nl9-tf Jacob Sherrer. ,Juror Culver Sues fur {.Ibel. Harkihduro, Dec. 20,—A charter for the new city of Johnstown has just been issued by Governor Beaver. It includes the boroughs of J ohnsto wn, Orubbtown, Conemaugh, Woodvale, Prospect, Millville and Cambria, the population of these 'wroughs being at least a, 000, Yatal Quarrel Over a Joke. The fire is believed to have started from a gas jet in the operating room. The hospital as a whole comprised « central nursery, two maternity wards (in separate buildings) and ten cottagefi. The buildings altogether are worth probably not over $125,000. The loss is between $50,000 and $75,000. J N. ANDERSON, CaiOAoo, Dec. UO —Juror John Culver has begun suit in the superior court against The Chicago Herald, claiming damages of 186,- 000, on account of the article concerning hit* published in last Sunday's morning edition. Knoxville, Tenn., Dec. 20.—At a com shucking near Bristol two boys, named Richard Matthews and Jessie Lemmons, quarreled oyer a joke. The former stabbed the fatter to and then attempted suicide. ATTORNEY AT LAW, Office in Sax Block, Water street, Pittston, Pa. Money to loan on approved real estate Btcuri That Hacking Cough can be so quickly cured by Shiloh's Cure. We guarantee it. Sold by all druggist*, PEERLESS DIES lounMmi Mr. Chandler said that there were'1,500