Evening Gazette

              t. PITTSTON, PA., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1889. TWO CENTS Ten Cent* a Week. flUHHEK 3i07 * ( KeoKly EiMklhhed 1830. j LIVE OLD WORLD GOSSIP. THREE BISHOPS CONSECRATED. THE SPREAD OF THE GRIP Numerous o\ her local cases of "La Grippe" ire also repol ved. HIGH TARIFF MEN HEARS. WARSHIPS AT LISBON VERY L1TSST mi WlH6 POWDER Will There Be Trouble Between Portu- gal and the Uitited States? A Notable Catholic Ceremony at St. Paul, Minn, Influenza Certainly Has the States in Subjection. Kant on Newspaper Men I1L All Object to Any Reduction of Nxw York, Dec. 28.—The Evening Sun publishes a long and somewhat sensational statement in regard to possible difficulties between this country and Portugal. Tljo substance of it is that Mrs. McMurdo, of Buffalo, N. Y., widow of the late Col. Mc- Murdo, an American citizen who organized an English syndicate and built the Del age* Bay railroad-is African territory now claimed by Portugal, recently waited upon Secretary Blaine, accompanied by a western New York congressman as friend and counsel, and submitted to the secretary convincing proofs that the property rights of Col. Mc- Murdo were being disregarded by Portugal. The secretary invited explanations from the Portuguese government, but received no satisfactory response, whereupon he sent the squadron of evolution to Lisbon instead of to Havre as first intended, and notified Lord Salisbury that the United States is ready to oo-operate with Great Britain in forcing Portugal to respect the rights of foreigners in the territory referred to. Lord Salisbury at the same time ordered four British menof-war from Malta to Lisbon. Carlos I Formally Proclaimed King of Portugal. St. Paul, Minn., Dec. 28.—The services in connection with the consecration of Bishops Bhanley, Cotter and McOolrick were set for 10 o'clock, but the crush of the immense crowd to obtain seats caused an hour's delay, and it was 11 o'clock before the opening exercises were commenced. Eastow, Dee. 28.—"La Grip" has reached Eastou, and its first victims are Telgman Lauffer, assistant editor, and William Neimay, a reporter for The Daify Ezpren. The latter is confined to his bed. the Duty. Special Telegrams to 4 P. M. THE DISEASE AT MANY PLACES. THE SENATE TARIFF BILL SUITS. EXIN IIAS SVFFEBED A RELAPSE. To-Morrow's Indications. Fair. Waim€r. Southerly winds THE DISEASE ABROAD. New York, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia Many Manufacturers and Experts Fre- Great Anxiety Is Pelt for His Life—Por- tugal, Germany and Italy Will Prftwl Against the Braalllan Republic's Natu- All of the seating capacity of th? immense cathedral was occupied by 9:30 o'clock, and standing room was at a premium by 10 o'clock. It required the united rOurU ot thirty-five policemen to keep the crowd back. The clerical procession formed at about Ha. in. at the school hoiDsD in the rear of the cathedral and marched down St. Peter street to the archlepiscopal residence, where the bishops formed in liue. Tho alcolytes came first, then tho seminarians and reverend clergy, the bishops bringing up the rear. The "Priests' March'1 was played on the organ as the precession moved up the aisle. FOR LAW AND ORDER. miti Omaha Are Among the Large Cities Hundreds Dying of the Influenza In Paris. Royalty Suffering. sent Their Views Before the Ways and Afflicted—Inoreases the Deaths by Pneumonia—Not Deadly hut Disagreeable. Paris, Dec. 28.—The infiuenxa is spreading, and is very fatal. The number of deaths in this city from all causes on Christmas day was 318. For several years past the regular average has been 200 for the day. Fully onethird the populace is prostrated. The editor of The Mouitour Universel and three soldiers died in the Versailles hospital yesterday. Means Committee of the House—Other rallsatlon Scheme—Other Foreign News. New Hampshire's Governor Issues a Stinging Proclamation in Behalf of Prohibition.Washington News of Live Interest. Lisbon, Dec. 28.—His majesty Carlos 1 proceeded at 11 a. m. to the Palace of Neoessidades and there, before the assembled cortes, took the oath of office. He was then proclaimed to the people from the baloony of the palaoe king of Portugal and Algarves. New Yonx, Dec. 28.—The number of persons in New York and Brooklyn suffering from influonza is very large and constantly Increasing. Ill most cases the patient is subjected to severe muscular pains, catarrh, great debility, eta, with numerous concomitant discomforts varying in different cases, some cases running into affections of the bowels, and others to those of the lungs. While no instances of death due directly to influenza have been reported, the number of deaths from pneumonia has increased so remarkably as to indicate some connection between the epidemic of so called influenza and pneumonia. For the past nine weeks the number of deaths from pneumonia has been respectively as follows: 57, 71, 77, 73, 72, 00, 87, 81, 95. The last figures are for the week ending Dec. 21. Washington, Dec. 28.—The ways and means committee resumed its tariff hearings today, Chairman McKinley presiding. C. 8. Landers, of New Britain, Conn., addressed the' committee on the subject of table cute, tery, and advocated the advance of tariff rates on these articles. Charles Brico, representing the gold and silver beaters of the United States, made an appeal in their behalf for a higher duty on these products. Conoobd, N. H., Dec. 28.—Governor Good- Hie hHg issued a proclamation which in view of recent heinous crime?, calls upon officials md citisens to suppress saloons and rigidly -nforce the proh ibitory Uv. The proclamsion apks the ohurchep, temperance societies md a 1 civic ore«DDs*tIons te redouble their D£torl» in behalf of Taw and morality. Nearly 600 Died 1m a Day. Absolutely Pure ThlD powder -Dever varies. A marvel of pi strength and wholesomeness. More eoonoi than tbe ordinary kinds, and oannot be sol competition with the multitude of low tes', i weight, alum or phoe .ale powders. Sold m cans. Rotal Bakino Powder Co., 1M 8t., N.Y. The large number of deaths resulting from the influenza in this city is exciting the gravest apprehension. It is reported that.580 deaths from the disease have occurred within twenty-four hours. The papers print this report, but some of them doubt the figures, elaiming that they are too high. A procession was then formed of the kiag ud all the state dignitaries, who went to tn% Church of Santo Domingo and heard the "Te Doum," and thence to the town hall, where the president of the municipal government handed to the king the keys of the city of Lisbon. In the evening the city will be illuminated and on Sunday there will be a grand review of the garrison. Handed the Keys of Lisbon. The bishops-elect wore attended by the following chaplains: Bishop-elect Shanley by Rev. D. V. Collins, of Fargo, and Rev. John W. Considlne, of Nimbo, N. D.; Bishopelect Cotter by Rev. William Riordon, ol Rochester, and Rev. Alexander Berghold, of New Ulm; Bishop-elect McOolrick by Rev. J. Lawter, of Crookston, and Rtv. Joseph F. Bucrs, of Tower. Archbishop Ireland was consecrator. The ceremonies in connection with tho consecration wero very impressive, and lasted until after 8 o'clock. TEN REPORTED KILLED. The Duty on Anvils. Clark Fisher, of Trenton, N. J., a manufacturer of anvils, in addressing the committee said that the low rate of duty had driven all the anvil manufacturers out of business with the exception of himself. Two-thirds of the anvils used in the United States, he said, were imported, and he asked to have the duty on these articles restored to the rate prevailing before 1883. Another Horrify lug Railroad Accident Near White Sulphur Springs. Boyalty Not Exempt. Pronouneed m Fake at the Capital. Washinotok, Deo. 28.—Officials of both state and navy departments ridicule a sensational story published in New York, and which has been sent on here, that the presence of Admiral Walker's fleet in Portuguese water is Intended as a menace to Portugal to settle the claim of the heirs of Mr. Mc- Murdo, a deceased American citizen, arising out of the Delagoa Bay railroad on the east coast of Africa. From the guarded replies elicited from the state department it can also be positively inferred that no correspondence has passed between the United States and Minister Lincoln or Lord Salisbury on the McMurdo-Delagoa Bay affair. Cincinnati. Dec. 28.—A te rible wreck is repotted on the Chesapeake & Ohio, near White Sulphur Springs. Two trains are said t D be demolished. Ten persons were killed. No particulars can yet be learned. London, Dec. 28.—The Countess of Flanders, sister-in-law of Kiag Leopold of Belgian; Prince Baudouin, eldest son of the couutess, and the queen of Roumania, are suffering from influenza. MUSIC + HAUL Lisbon, Deo. 38.—An official dfjjpatch announces that Uakolololand is completely pacified. MSj. Serpa Pinto ha* arrived at Mozambique. Maj. Pinto is returning to Europe upon the pica of ill health. Hit dispatches to the government declare that the English officials have written him their thanks (or bis services in Nyaaaa land. Serpa Pinto Betnrnlnff Home. A dispatch from Berlin say« that for some days there have been a few sporadic cases of influenza at Konisberg, bat the disease has now become epidemic and some of the cases are of the most serious nature. Tuesday, Dep. 31, '80 The figures for the week ending tomorrow will probably be over 100. There is hardly a business house or an office down town whose force of clerks has not been shortened more or less by "La Grippe." Quito a number of policemen and firemen are laid up. The same state of affairs exists in Brooklyn and Jersey City. The health boards of all these cities claim that there is no danger of serious results from the epidemic. When reminded that the disease is taking on a serious form in Europe they point to the lightness of tho attacks here, and say that the malady could grow much worse without becoming dangerous to life. Mew York Kail, They Want a Duty on Tin Plates. EVA CLAIMS RAY YET, San Francisco, 28—The old St. Ignatius church building burned last night. It was occupied by a New York furniture company. Tbreo firemen were killed in the Are aud several badly ii jnred. A Historic Church Burned. W. C. Cronemeyer, a manufacturer of tin and iron plates, explained the method and cost M manufacturing tin plates, which, he said, were not manufactured In this country at preseut, but with a duty on these goods to protect the home manufacturer, they could be made and_ sold as low, if not lower, than at present. Mrs. Hamilton Flies Her Answer in the j O'l^EIliLi Divorce Proceeding*. The czar of Russia is making, favorable progress toward recovery from his attaak of influenza. He has never been in a critical condition, and no fears have been felt as to the outcome of his illness. The Csar's Condition. New York, Dec. 28.—Mrs. Eva L. Hamilton, through her counsel, Charles W. Fuller, filed her answer yesterday in the Buit brought in the supreme court by her husband, Robert Ray Hamilton, for an annulment of their marriage. Mrs. Hamilton denies Mr. Hamilton's allegations, including the statement that she was married before she married him. She sets up as a separate defense that the and her husband have maintained the relations of man and wife for the psst four years, and that since June 1, 1885, ho has' lived with her at various places under the names, respectively, of Robert Ray Hamilton and Evangeline L. Hamilton, and that he has continuously represented, recognized and treated her as his wife, and caused her to be recognized and treated as such by the public up to the time of the commencement of his suit. Protesting Against Bras!!'* Action. London, Dec. 38.—Portugal, Germany and Italy will shortly send a collective note to the provisional government of Braail protesting against the government's scheme in regard to the naturalization of foreigners residing in Brazil.  Beats the Cholera Record. DUMAS' GREAT WORK. The hospitals in Vienna are crowded with patients suffering from influenza, accompanied by inflammation of the lung, pleurisy and peritonitis. There are over 100 case* of influenza in Prague. William Metcalf, of Pittsburg, a steel manufacturer, spoke of the oondition and prospects of that business. By American competition, he said, the price of steel had been reduced 50 per cent. The wages of the laborers engaged in this business were much higher than those of like laborers in other countries. THE PRISONERS' PLOT, Pabis, Dec. 28—It is estimated to-day that 1,400,000 people are now affected with la grippe in Frai.ce. Over 4000 deaths have occurred during ihe past week, exceeding the worst record of the cholera year. &CUKW(XnG(7X0O§. ELABORATE IMontel ft SCENERY. Vwzorsjteaw.yttov&vr.p. " 1 They Meant Harder and Attaek the Han NEW Zanebville, O., Dec. 28.—A plot has just been discovered on the part of ten prisoners in the jail to murder the jailer and escape, with outside assistance. They wero able to reach the corridor, and intended to kill the jailer as he entered. One of the prisoners betrayed the scheme. The leaders of the plot were Murray Embrey, Charles Stanley, James Singleton, burglars; Edwin Snurr, jailed for incest. Twing Coulter, the Dresden murderer, had sawed the bolt of Embrey's cell door so that he could step out and release the others. A steel spring saw was the tool used. Who Squealed. Emln Suffers % Relapse. The Typfans Fever Scare. A FRIGHTFUL COLLISION, Zanzibar, Dec. 28.— Emln Pasha has had a relapse. There is secondary hemorrhage from the ear, and groat anxiety is felt. Another Reported Southern Outrage, STAGE ? Cms to BETTINGS. §WiWs/rs/KW.-/r. As to the existence of three cases of typhus fever in the city, the officials claim that there is some doubt about the diagnosis in these cases, and assert that at any rate the measures taken to isolate the patients would prevent any spread of this deadly disease. Mo Seduction Wanted. Charleston, Dec. 28—It ii repotted here to-day that eight negroes were taken from tbe ja 1 at Barnwell and banged last night by an infuriated mob. Two Sailors Cat In Halves by the Steamer Oregon's Bow. George F. Oliver addressed the committee in behalf of the wire rod industry, including wire rods, wire nails and barb wire for fencing purposes. He described the growth of the business, and asked that no reduction be made in the duty on these articles, aa the supply was able to meet the demand. He said that if the tariff was reduoed the price to the consumor would have to be advanced, and that if the provisions proposed by the senate tariff bill of last session were carried out they would be well satisfied. A. B. Campbell, of West Virginia, an extensive nail manufacturer, was examined as to the condition of that business, and he urged that the duty proposed by the senate tariff bill be adopted. BRILLIANT CA8T. Poetlawd, Ore., Dec. 28.—At 1:80 o'clock the Union Pacific steamer Oregon ran into and sunk the British ship Clan McKenzie at Coffin Rock, on the Columbia river. Charles Austin and Matthew Reid, two colored sailors, were instantly killed. They were asleep in the forecastle of the Clan McKenzie, and when the bow of the Oregon struck her the sharp plate of iron ran into the bunks in which the sailors were lying, cutting the two men in half. They were struck at the waist and the upper part of each fell into the river and sank. Charles Fish, a coal passer of the Oregon, was injured, but not fatally. THE NEWS- m BRIEF. Fresh Mews from the Wires Carefully Parnell In a Divorce Case. Price* 85, 80. 76 Cfc 11.00, Diagram open day, Deo. 88th, st B a. m. The canal board has refused the city of Syracuse permission to take water from Skaneateles lake for its water supply. Culled. London, Deo. 28—Capt. Osbea to-day filed a suit fcr divorce. Ha names Claries Stewart Parnell as co-respondent. Chicago, Dec. 38—Dr. T. O. Summers, a physician and surgeon who has passed through two epidemics of influenza in Russia, reports that since last Monday he has had fifteen cases for treatment. He predicts that in a week the disease will prevail in all sections of the city. Dr. Montgomery, of the health office, says that several cases of supposed influenza bad come under hie notice, but he was not prepared to state that they were the genuine type of Russian influenza, although the symptoms were similar to those of the imported article. The "Windy City" Also Afflicted. "The ceremony performed on Jan. 7,1880," says Mrs. Hamilton, "was performed at tho solicitation snd earnest request of the plaiatiff, Hamilton, as the proper culmination of the relations existing between them." The Most Distinguished Choir of thi Present Day, the Celebrated A olub had been furnished them from the outside with which to brain the jailer, a son of Sheriff Bolin. They had all saved up provisions, and had them packed in their overcoat pockets, evidently intending to take to the wooda They had written insulting letters to leave behind. John J. Gibbe, of Boston, accidentally killed himself while hunting in Beaufort county, 8. C. La Grippe JFatal in On* Case. Balmoral Gtio Ex-Assemblyman Levi F. Bower, of Lookport, N. Y., died, aged 81 years. He was provost marshal of his district during the war, judge nf Niagara county in 1870, and at one time justice of the supreme court of the Eighth district. Mrs. Hamilton also denied that her husband, ever notlflod her of his intention to have the marriage annulled prior to the institution of the suit. Mrs. Hamilton swore to the answer before A. Judson Ruo, master in chancery, in New Jersey. Boston, Dec. 28—President Cool* ridge, ol the Columbian bank, died this morning ol Rustim iLfiu-rz*. The Ex-Empress Dead, After the discovery a prisoner named Quigley, who was in the plot, assaulted and would have killed a prisoner named Morris if officers had not rescued him. They blamed him for giving the plot away to the sheriff. LisSQy, Dec. 28—The ex-Empress of Brazil died tbia morning ai Oporio. Her death causes much mourning amoug those to whom ber good qualities were known. Tho Oregon was on her way to San Francisco with full cargo and full passenger list, and the Clan McKenzie was at anchor in one side of the channel. The captain of the ship claims that his lights were all properly di»- played, and that the vessel was moored parallel with the channel at the time of the collision. The Oregon was running under slow bell, and ran her bow on the port side into the starboard bow of the Clan McKenzie a distance of thirty feet, tearing off her bow completely and ripping up decks and railing for about forty feet from the stern. Immediately after the collision the ship began to Bettle and soon sunk in fonr fathoms of water. The crew were safely transferred to the Oregon and brought back to the city. The Clan McKenzie is a fine iron vessel. She came from Rio Janeiro in ballast. It is thought the vessel may be raised. She is valued at 980,000 and is fully insured. The loss to the Oregon will be tl0,000. They Like the Senate Tariff Bill. The Grady monument fund has reached over (9,000. FROM OIUSOOW, WILL 1PP1UB IN F. J. Blade, of Trenton, addressed the committee on structural iron beams, building forms, etc. He was questioned by some members of the committee in regard to the combination formed by iron manufacturers to regulate their prices. He admitted that such a combination existed, and said that it was necessary, as unrestricted competition would kill the business. In regard to the duties, he said that those engaged in this business would be satisfied with the rate proposed by the sonate tariff bill. An Editor Assaulted. MUSIC HAU, PITTSTOI Wllkesbarre In Its Grip. A coroner's jury has decided that Mrs, Martha Walters, who was found dead on a lonely path near Anthony, N. J., died a natural death. There Is no reason to believe that she was killed. Ashland, Wis., Dec. 28.—District Attorney Rossman went into the private office of Managing Editor Doyle, of Tho Daily News, last night and made a vicious assault upon him, A hand-to-hand scuffle ensued, but friends of both parties Interfered and the fight was stopped. The fight was the outcome of a series of artioles which have appeared in The News reflecting on thedistrict attorney's dealings in certain law cases in which Rossman has been retained as counsel Doyle wrote the articles that have appeared in The News, and in them accused Rossman of crookedness. Rossman is a large man, weighing ovor 200 pounds, while Doyle is a small man. The articles in question have created a sensation throughout the city and county. Tuesday, Jan. 7tb, '90. UNDER TBE AUSPICES OF THE Wilkcsbabre, Pa., Dec. 38.—Tho influenza epidemic has struck this city and there are quite a number of cases. Three or four officials in the court house are down with it In the store of Fowler, Dick & Walker eighteen of the clerks are absent from duty. Four of the employes of the Evening Leader are suffering from It and there are many individual and scattered cases. Queer Sequel to a Secret Marriage, DeMh of Mrs. John Davis. Buffalo, N. Y., Dec. 28.—Robert C. Cumming, of Fredonia, and Miss Juvia Louise Kennedy, of South Dayton, ware married Here over two years ago by Rev. Henry Ward. They kept it secret because the young «i«« was just entering Cornell and feared it would anger his father. He graduated last summer, and began practicing law at Ithaca. Yesterday was set as the time for announcing the marriage. Instead of appearing, Cumming wrote from New York that he wanted nothing more to do with the matter, and would avoid complications by going to Mexico. The lady's family at once made the marriage public, and will insist upon her rights. Mrs. Jane Davis, wife of John Davis, of Oregon, who haa been dangerously ill for several weeks, died at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Mrs. Davis was the daughter of Mr David Anthony. She leaves a husband three children.Nothing has been heard of Franois SL Emm, the Jersey City real estate agent who disappeared two weeks ago. When be left home he said he vii going to Yonkera, N. Y. Caledonian Gin The Lorillard brick works at Keyport, N. J., was destroyed by fire. Lose, about $15,000. When *11 lovers of music will hove an opportunity of hearing th* 111 sing some of the fine-it selection! of fcotch, English, American and Irish music. Under the manaff-mrnt of W. R. BENNA, and consists of the followlrg artists: Ohio Politicians Sneeslng. A Plea for Negro Miners. A Yankee Sheriff Frightened. Columbus, O., Dec. 38.—There are score* of cases of influenza in this city, but all of them bo far in very mild type. The health board officers say the epidemic will not assume a malignant form here. It prevails mostly among children and young folks, though some of the state politicians assembled here for the senatorial fight are sneezing to kill, and make the corridors of the hotels resound. Oen. Imboden, of Virginia, spoke about the duty on coal and iron ores. He described these great industries lately developed in Virginia, West Virginia and Kentucky, and asked that the duty now imposed thereon be allowed to remain. In conclusion he begged the committee not to disturb the dnty on coal, as it provided labor for thousands of negroes. William Colby, a freight brakeman on the Central railroad, was killed Thursday night near Byron, N. Y., by being struck by a water tower as the train was passing it A well known sheriff living in Maine, was given up to die with what his phosieian called Consumption. A friend advised him to try Purlian Cough and Consumption pure, recover; followed, and the doctor nuw uses it for coughs, colds and cor,sumption. Trial bottles free at J. H Houck, druggist. Hiss Effle Goodwin, Mils Edith Ho«s, Mia*  sleD. Mackintosh, Miss WeryFif el, Mr.  Douglas. Mr. Peter Kerr, Mr. Wm. Young, H H. Taggart. Accompanist, Miss Jane K. Ford; ConductaS Mr. Wm. Bruce; Elocutionist, Mr. K. J. Patriot Proprietors, M*-ssrC. Bruce £ Patrick. The Balmoral Choir, form, without doubt, the flnrst Select Choir w« remember to have Mate- ed to, earned their riiiht 10 a■ nounce themselves under Royal patronage We trust to have another opportunity of llstenlnR to these accomplished artist* at no very remote date.—The Warrington Examiner. Natural gas was discovered while boring for water at Redfield, 8. D. The pressure is so great that gravel is tfacawn sixty feet into the air. One Dead and Many Injured' Newfoundland's Now Ministry. Nsw York, Dec. 88.—George Dixon, the young colored boxer from Boston, and Eugene Horubacker, of Harlem, fought in the parlor of a wealthy sporting man's country residence last night, Dixon knocking Hornbacker out at the end of the second round. The fight was a lively one, both men doing clever work, but Dixon having the best of it throughout. About seventy sports witnessed the contest. Hornbacker was badly punished, and finally knocked senseless. Dixon gets about f 1,500. He weighed 113 pounds and Hornbacker 115. The "fancy' present think Dixon is a fit man to meet Cal McCarthy. A Price Fight In a Parlor. These men, he said, were the very best people in the world for this class of labor, and without it the greater part of thejn would have to be supported by the whites. He would much rather give them this labor than give it to a lot of Imported Hungarians, and then force the whites to support the negroes or have them steal. This, he said, they would not do as long as they had work. Pittsburg, Dec. 28.— In a freight wreck on the Pennsylvania road near Altoona, Pa., yesterday, sixteen cars were demolished, four engine* wrecked and Fireman Charles English injured so that he died. Tho wreck was caused by one of the trains parting on the mountain. Two trains collided in the afternoon at Mayer, Pa., on the southwest branch of the Pennsylvania road. Six trainmen were slightly injured and Enginemen Emmett Johns and Harvey Thomas were badly hurt by jumping. There has been no renewal of the fighting between the whites and the blacks at Jessup, Ga., and there is now no apprehension of further trouble. Halifax, N. 8., Dec. 28.—The following is the composition of the new ministry of Newfoundland: Attorney general and premier, Sir W. V. Whiteway; colonial secretary, Hon. Robert Bond; receiver general, Hon. Richard H. O'Dwyer; financial secretary, Hon. John Studdy; chairman of board of works, Hon. James Day; solicitor general, Hon. Henry B. Woods. Without portfolios: Hon. A. M. Makay, Hon. A. W. Harvey. The nominations will bo made on Jan. 7, and the election will be held on Jan. 14. There will probably be a contest in every case.  Two-Thirds of Omaha 111. * w Omaha, Neb., Dec. 28.—"La Grippe" is prevailing here in epidemic form. It is estimated that fully two-thirds of the people are suffering from it at the present time. Only about half of those attacked are conflnod to their beds if medical treatment is promptly given. There have been no deatha Physicians look upon it as a developed shape of epizootic, and successfully treat it from that diagnosis. William Smedley, a gateman in the employ of the Union elevated road of Brooklyn, was instantly killed by falling from the station at the corner of Myrtle and Washington avenues to the street. Tickets 86, RO and 78 - en's. Diagram open at Rugglea' on Friday, Jan. 1, at a a. m. Law & McMillan Judge Bowling, of Virginia, spoke on the same subject, and strongly advocated helping the negro, and maintaining the tax now imposed on coal and ores. Benjamin A. Jones, of East Washington, clerk for Maj. Goodloe, paymaster of the United States marine corps, has absosnded with over 93,000, which he obtained by forgery. Compared with Wales. Scottdale, Pa., Dec. 28.—Burgess Porter has had Editor Kelly and Murray Trimble arrested on a charge of slander. Trimble gave bail in the sum of 91,000 and Kelly became his own bondsman. May Sullivan was also arrested on the samo charge and W. L. L. Kelly, of The Independent, became her surety in the sum of 91.000 for appearance at court. The case grew out of an attempt to link Porter's name with a notorious scandal case.  A Seottdale Scandal. Woburn Laborers to the Public. Albany, N. Y., Dec. 28.—"La Grippe" hai taken a good grip on Albany, and some people are beginning to get alarmed. In nearly all the large stores and factories the forces are depleted. In one store fully twenty employes are ill. Physicians say the only danger is that the natural weakening of the lungs under the attack may lead to pneumonia.  Many 111 at Albany. Mr. Harrison's Dock Hunt. Representative McComaa, of Maryland, addressed the committee on ths coal and iron orea question, favoring the retention of the present rate of duties. He also presented several resolutions and petitions from the coal districts of Maryland praying for_ the protection afforded by the present law. " Mme. Bordelia Kennedy Sada, widow of Linge Sada, of Tortona, and the daughter of the late Donald Kennedy, of Boston, Las died at Ospedaletti, Italy. Woburn, Mass., Dec. 28.—The striking Knights of Labor leather workers have issued a statement of their case to the public. They admit the shrinkage in value of manufactured products during the year, but assert that this has been fully balanced by reduced cost of raw materials and lower wages. They say the manufacturers refused to treat with them, and a strike was necessary. They express willingness to arbitrate the disputed questions.  ABE  Norfolk, Va., Dec. 98.—President Harrison and party came down to the mouth of the Potomac on Commodore Bateman's yacht and crossed Chesapeake bay. In the morning they went up the James river to Lower Brandon, where the finest ducking grounds in Virginia are located. The old residence of ex-President William Henry Harrison is located just above Brandon, and it is thought the president will pay a visit to the old homestead before returning to Washington. The party are expected here today.  UMBRELLAS. 60116 OUT OF BDSQIES8 Wiluamsport, Pa., Deo. 28.—Ona span of the new bridge over the river at Market street, which had not been fully fastened in pot.cion, went down yesterday afternoon v. nen a heavy load of timber was driven upon it The team and four men fell thirty feet. William Somen, of Rocheeter, If. Y., was killed; Burt Thompson, driver of the team; John Daly and Frank Cable were more or less injured. The driver was warned not to drive aoroes the bridge, but disregarded the notice. Fatal rail at a Bridge. Owen Hitohins, a miner from Walas, was questioned about the wages and the condition of the miners here and in Wales. He said that sinoe he came to this country he had earned much mors and lived better, and thought that on the whole the laborers of this country were in much better condition than those in England. The Safest Place to Bay Them at One-Tenth of Boston Has It BEVHN'S Boston, Dec. 28.—The influenza is on the increase here. It is safe to say that over one-tenth of the population is affected by it. The symptoms are more like those of dengue fever than like those of the common influenza. Affections of the lungs are also more numerous than nsual, but physicians do not consider the situation alarming. Worcester, Mass, Dec. 28.— Representatives of the Worcester, Lowell, Springfield and Hartford baseball interests met here and voted to form a New England league of eight clubs. A committee was appointed to draft a constitution, and the secretary was instructed to apply for reservation under the National agreement and to receive applications from clubs for membership. Adjourned subject to call of the secretary. ' The*New England League. More Conscience Money. Washington, Dec. 28. — United States Treasurer Huston has received a conscience contribution of 9025 from Philadelphia for unpaid duties. In Secretary Windoin's mail was another contribution of $296 in bills, inclosed in an envelope postmarked Washington, D. C. In a letter dated New York, the sender states that the money is to ' pay duties due the United States, uncollected through a misapprehension of importers. WF &*+ -cf J+U/*»4Mt BIP' jHC4»u.t 4rrHC. 24 4ix**' /iulu ,»H/ nr4i£*Jty '#i*UAtZ*Xi4L 4J360 f^jw AGENTS WANTED^ +*kLL Si, OuVt/. ,77*005 OOLLARS: M /A^ui/7'./ r6ur3 /tf+s&A »^C««H^CH/C/./ More Protests Made. yAJNKECj, K RT HuffS Secure Bargains The Geologists' Convention. James M. Sloan, a Maryland miner, was also examined. He protested, in behalf of the miners of his section, against the redaction of the tariff on ooal. O. P. Ottershaw, of Allegheny, Pa., engaged in the manufacture of an enameled iron for signs and other purposes, strongly protested against the duty now imposed on this class of goods, and urged the committee to raise the duty on these goods. The committee then adjourned tor the day. New York, Dec. 28.—At the meeting of the American Geological society the following papers were read: "The Origin of the Rock Pressure of Ifrtural Gas in the Trenton Limestone of Ohio and Indiana," by Edward Or ton, of Columbus, and "Tertiary deposits of the CaiD» Tp' River Region," imore. A large gists were preeduring the af■irely taken up ns. COURT. Wilkesbarri, Pa., Dec. 28.—A cave in of large proportions occurred at Plains, a suburb, yesterday afternoon without warning. The surface of the earth settled and great holes appeared, some of them thirty feet deep. St. Leo's Catholic church was damaged, as was the paraonage and several other buildings. Another Serious Cave la. AT THEIR  Philadelphia, Dec. 28.— A prominent homoBpathic physician Bays there are proba bly not leaa than 2,000 well defined cases of "La Grippe" in this city. Ho said it attacked all classes alike, and in some families four members out of six were laid up with it. The disease, however, was of a mild type, j About t,000 Philadelphia!!* Have It. Young Murderer Lenth to Hang. epoaiU ot .ne Capo Fpai oy William B. Clark, of Ba geolo continued being er Cleveland, pec. 28.—The Leuth trial, whfth has been In progress here during the past month and which has excited unusual interest throughout the state, has gone to the Jury. Otto Lenth, the defendant, confessed to having murdered and then outraged little Maggie Thompson early last spring. He sets up the plea of insanity. Young Leuth was found guilty of murder in the first degree. Investigating an Indian's Murder. Closing Out Sale. Niagara Falls, Deo. 38.— The inquest on the death at Alexander Williams, the Tuscarora warrior, who was found dead in bed on the reservation on Christmas day, was held. Williams' skull was found to be fractured. His wife and her mother have been arrested on suspicion of having killed him. Williams had been married but two months. Mrs. Williams does not bear an enviable reputation. Eight Steel Ships Thus Far, Washington, Dec. 28.—Secretary Tracy hoi accepted the cruiser Baltimore for ttje United States. The vessel will put to sea on Monday from Philadelphia, and proceed to Norfolk, and there be formally turned over to the government by the contractors, Cramp $ Sons, of Philadelphia. The acceptance of the Baltimore prior to the receipt by the navy department of the official report of the trial board was somewhat of a surprise. Secretary Tracy, however, had received assurances that the vessel had proved a success, and he decided not to postpone the acceptance. This brings the number of steel ships in the new navy up to eight. Several Firemen Burned. GEO. H. WARNER, Worcester, Mass., Dec. 28.—"La Grippe" ba» many victims in this city, one large l)ry goods »tpre having thirty clerks on the sick list One physician says that several of his patients are almost completely prostrated with nervous exhaustion as a result of the attack. Worcester Has It Bad, Too. irs Dromon), New York, Dec. 2a—Fire last night in the Everett balding at Ann and Nassau streets caused 925,000 damage, distributed among a number of office tenants. Several firemen were bnrned by "back draught" Barnes and were taken to a hospital. They will recover. Carpenter and Builder Bridgeport, N. Y, Dec. 28.—Albert Eaton, a farmer living just west of here, found a boat on the shore of Oneida lake bottom side up and with a gun pushed under one of the seats, The boat was one which George Eaton, the farmer's son, and Clarence Myers, of Syracuse, had gone out in early in the morning to shoot ducks. The young men could not be found anywhere, and it is quite certain that both were drowned. Four Sleigh Riders Killed. The stockholders of the Miner's Paving* Bank of Piitsion, will meet at their Bai.klnar House, on Tuesday, the 14th day January, 1890, between t«C and thiee o'clock, p. m. for the purpose of electing nine trustees to srrve for the ensuing year. I'. M. HILIMAN, Cashier. Pit tot on, Fa., Dec. 19, 1889 -td. Election notice. Shop on Butler St., Fittston. Reddenoe, 408 Montgomery St., West Pittaton. Vancouver, B. C., Dec. 28.—A terrible accident occurred on the Frazier river road. Six young men out sleigh riding were driving along the road whan a tree fell, crushing the sleigh, killing four of the occupants and the horses. The names of the dead are: James Lawson, C. D. Campbell, Joseph Locke and J. V. Bodwell. The other two escaped with severe bruises. The Red Men Sued, Sanator Ingalls Attacked. Two Sailors Drowned. Dan vers, Mas*, Dec. 28.—The heirs of Oilman A. Kimball, of Middle ton, have begun suit against the Ked Men's Fraternal Accident association for $3,000, the amount of a policy held by Kimball, who died of hydrophobia. The association claims that such death is "not accidental and that it is not;liable for payment on the policy. Atchison, Kan., Dec. 28.—Senator John J. Ingalls, who is at his home here spending the holiday vacation, has Russian influenza. The attack is not serious, however, although it compelled Mr. Ingalls to cancel an engagement to address a teachers' association at Topeka. Halifax, N. 8., Dec. 23. —The schooner Lennle, from Anligonish for Yarmouth with molasses, ran ashore below Digby out daring a strong weatsrly gale. The vessel and cargo are a total looa Capt. Charles Porter and W. Hutchinson, a sailor, were drowned. Plans and Specifications p-epsred, and estimates given on sll work in his line. Sealed Bids. Jobbing a Specialty* An Kleetrle Light Official Indicted. Bids will be received by the Poor Directors of Jenkins Townthlp, Pittston Soroush, snd Pitts ton Township Poor District, up to JCn. 8, 1890 for the m»terials and workmanship required in the Honing, copper nd galvanised iron work tor poor building. Plans an.i speciBcat ons may be obtained upon applieatl. n at bulltl g at Ran«om, Pa., or at the oflli e of Jno. A. Duckworth, architect, 44 and 43 C C al Exchange, Scranton, Pa. The board reserves the rigl t to reject any cr all bids. FAULBOHAN.Sec'y. Edward 91. Stroud, New York, Dec. 28.—The grand jury has banded in an indictment for iranslaughter against Superintendent Charles W. Pierce, of the Brush plectric company, ono of whoee lamps was responsible for the death of Harris, on Eighth avenue, a few weeks ago. A warrant was issued for his arrest, but he surrendered Uimself to the district attorney's office and was Emitted to bail in $2,500 pending trial. Why Horn Pedro's Annuity Was Revoked Washington, Dec. 28.—Dr. Valente, the Brazilian minister here, has received a dispatch from Rio de Janeiro concerning the action of the provisional government in d*; priving Dom Pedro pf the annuity allowed him immediately after his deposition. The dispatch states that a plot to overthrow the provisional government was discovered, and Dom Pedro was implicated in It. In the belief that the deposed emperor was plotting against the new government, the provisional rulers revoked the decree granting him an annuity. '  A Telegraph Operator Shot. Pennsylvania Railroads Merged- DENTIST. Va., Doc. 28.—Norfolk has Russian influenza in a mild form, and it is estimated that there are as many as 200 cases of it in the city. Most of those who have coqtrapted the disease move in the best clrples. Tfce pegr oes seem to be entirely free from the e pidemio.  Negroes Free from It. Neebi.es, Cal., Dec. 2S.—C. W. Davis, day telegraph operator at Peaoh Springs, A. T., was shot and killed near the telegraph office in that plaoe. O. L Ambrose, the night operator, has been arrested, charged with the shooting, and there are threats of lynching him. The men had a fight the previous day, and Qavis was badly beaten and kicked m the face and head. Philadelphia, Dec. 28.—The stockholders of the Bell's Oap and the Clearfield and Jefferson railroad companies have voted to oonsolidate under the name of the Pennsylvania and Northwestern Railroad company. Charles F. Berwind was elected president. Boston, Deo. 28.—The next meeting in the insolvency proceedings against Brown, Steese A Clarke will be held in the insolvency court at Dedham next Wedneeday. ft is yuo&ori d that Mr. Brown will return from Canada and take the oath of insolvency on condition that be shall not be committed. The rumor is not geperaUj credited. Brown May Return from Canada. Carr'8 Blooh, West Pittaton. OFFICE HOURS—9to 12a. m. and 1:10 to* p.m. / Accused of Malpraotleo. Trustee's Sale. OFFICE CLOSED FRIDAY AFTERNOON. A Death at Canton. Cleveland, O., Dec. 28. —Patrick Chambers, a west side groceryman, attempted to board a Brooklyn electric motor car and fell under the wheels. He was carried into St. Malachias' chapel fuid died while last sacrament w«» t»ing pdmiqistefed- Under the Wheels. Pitts field, Maaa, Dec. 88.— Mra Hatty Martell has been arreated on a of aaD slating in the malpractice upon Hn Scott for which Dr. Richards is in ja(l awaiting trial. She was unable ta procure bail and was locked up. ' By virtue of authority vested in the undersigned under the wills of Mr*, i ydia Steele and George P. 8'ee'e deceased there will be exposed to PUBLIC SALE at auction, a quantity of household furni ure superior quality comprising parler, bed room, dining room and Kl cBea furniture. oa pet-, pictures/ete., late the estate of Mrs. LyolaSterlr,deceased, slsoaflnecutteran harness and sundry other 4'tie's* of personal prorerty, hue the estate of George P Steele deceased. Time of sale TUESSD*Y. JANUARY 7th, 1890, ai 10 o'clock a. m. lace of sale the l»te residency Of said decased, corner of Susquehanna Avenue and Parke street, West Pittaton. Terms ot fsto ea k A J. MEBK1F1ELD, Trustee. C?. 8. Foivp dtd Practice limited to Operative Dentistry, in all ta forms: Filling, Crowning, Regulating, and extracting. £o. Woikdone by appointment. Canton, Mass., Dec. 28.—Thomas Smith, aged 24 years, of this place, died this morning. He had been ill with "La Grippe" and Ventured out before he had entirely repovered, His illness developed into pneumonia, with the stated result He Fell Five Stories. Gas Sxploslon at Jamestown. Cleveland, O., Dec. 28.—William Mc- Donald, a laborer, Ml from the parapet of a five story building to. the sidewalk. He was instantly killed, Jamestown, N. Y„ Dec. 28.—A natural gas explqaion occurred in the Bush block on Bast Second street, last night, damaging the building to the extent of $150 and seriously burning Hattie Baker, an inmate of the place, about the body. FL*m»OSB0Ba, Ky., Dec 28.—A crowd of drunken toughs made a raid on Hillsboro, tan miles east of hope, and put the marshal and his Ave deputies in the calaboose and threw away the keys. The hoodlums took no tains to conceal thilr identity, and there Will be trouble if an attempt la made to arrest them.; 9MBI 81* Oncers Jailed by Bougl^ p AO'BOTLI. Lucas Won the Walking Match. ATTOMNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW. Offloe over Brjden ft Everett's Blocks or. Miners* Bank. Plttston, and Welles Ulook. Wilkes Barm Many Cases in Bait'more. Failure at Maw Haven. Palmer Must Hang. Atlanta, Ga., Deo. 28k—The fifty kour walking match has ended. Lucas, of Philadelphia, won easily. Boors: 318 miles; Prater, of Atlanta,, S14; Barker of Hmyrna, 180, Baltimore, Dec. 28.—Thirty odd of the local postofflce olerks and letter-carriers are goffering from influenza and unable to work. New Haven, Conn., Deo. 28.—Mrs, Susan Bretzfelder, dry goods dealer, is financially embarrassed. Liabilities about 189,000; nom inal assets $12,OOOl Conoord, If. H., Dec. 98.—A pardon has been refused James Palmer, murderer of Henry Whitahonse, and ha will be hanged Jan. ia That Hacking 0o«gh can be so quickly cured by Shitoh'a Cure. We guarantee it, told by all drofpgista PEERLESS PTES