Evening Gazette

              PITTSTON, PA., TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1889. TWO CEI* rs I Ten Cento a WmH NCUBEK -3409 | WoeKly EUtabt Wlicd LM30. ( THE NEWS IN BRIEF. PARNELL AND THE TIMES ELECTROCUTION CONSTITUTIONAL. THE TARIFF HEARINGS. COLORED PEOPLE PROTEST. CANADIAN ANNEXATION. VERY LATEST mi WlH6 POWDER The General Term Sajra Kemmler Blast Artists Who Wish Pictures on A Meeting Called for Purposes of De- Fresh Tips frnm the Wires Carefnily He Says the Divorce is a Politi- Rochhster, N. Y., Dec. 81.—The general term of the supreme court baa banded down a decision in the Kemmler case, sustaining the constitutionality of the law providing for execution by electricity. The opinion by Justice D wight, accompanying the decision, includes a review of the various experiments made upon animals with electricity, as well as cases of accidental deaths of men caused by electric current®, and contains the following conclusions: . Die by Wire. Charleston, 8. C., Dec. 81.—Great indignation is felt throughout the state at the massacre of prisoners at Barnwell, and the strongest appeals rtfa being made to the governor to make an example of the mob. An address has been issued to the colored people of the state by representative colored men of Charleston and vicinity, in which they say that the outrage "calls for immediate and sober aotion on the part of all law abiding citizens of this state, looking to the enforcement of the law for the protection of life and property. tense In Sonth Carolina. Senators Investigate Our Re- The differences between the Erie railroad aM it* own have been amicably settled. 1 Manager Thomas says the four men s.-«p»nded w.li-be reinstated, and fk» Cm b'4»e agreed to submit to an oral examination. They will not be required to writs out answers to the book of questions. Called. cal Plot the Free List. lations With Canada. Special Telegrams to 4 F, M. TO DECREASE LIBEL DAMAGES. MANY CHEMICAL USERS HEARD. TIIE DOMINION IS RATHER COLD. To-Morrow's Indications. Fair. Cold. Noriheatttrly utindt. He Claims Plgott's Backers Are at tbe The New Cruisers, Charleston and Baltl- Eraatus Wlman Says It* National Got- Daniel Hlote & Co., of New York, blank book manufacturers, have assigned, with preferences of $65,507. Bottom of the Alleged Conspiracy. French Missionaries Murdered — Lord more. Assigned Their Officers—Students arnment Does Not Faver Closer Hala- ▲ Bremen Steamer Lost. of History Meet at Washington—News tions With Uoole Sam—The Fisheries Trouble Discussed—The Deaf Question. At the annual meeting of the International Copyright association Gen. Francis A. Walker was elected president for the en suing year. The bill now before congress granting copyright to foreign authors and artists was approved. Haltax, Deo. 31—St-amabip  sighted the Bremen Hue ahip.ttie Shakt speare, on the 18th ult, waterlogged and in a helpleal condition. Tne N« siorian tried to rescue the crew, which was lsahed to the rigging alt, but was unable to do (o, owing to the heavy sea running. During the darkness of the . igbt the 8hakr(pexra drifted out of sight. Four day* lat- r the Shakespeare was sighted b; the steamship Sardinna. but there were sigr s of life aboard. It is hoped that the crew wai rsscued by soma vessel patsing esstward. Salisbury Seriously III. London, Deo, 81.—Mr. Parnell declares that Capt O'Shea's action for a divorce, with which bis name has been connected as co-respondent, bas been brought forward for political effect, and is part of the conspiracy to break him down. Ho says Sucretary Houston, of the Royal union, who figured before the special commission as the backer of the perjurer Piggott, is now the backer of his treacherous friend, the captain, and bas instigated him to take advantage of the fact that he (Parnell) lived at O'Shea's house from 1H80 to 1886. He further says that he has not as yet received notice of the filing of a divoroe suit by Capt. O'Shea against his wife. "We have no doubt that if the legislature of this state should undertake to prescribe for any offense against its laws the punishment of burning at the stake, breaking at the wheel, eto., it would be the duty of the courts to pronounce upon Buoh an attempt the condemnation of the constitution. from the Nation's Capital Briefly Told. New York,Deo. 81.—The members of tho senate special committee on oar relations with Canada met at the Federal building. Of the committee Senators Hoar, of Massachusetts; Hale, of Maine; Dolph, of Oregon, and Pugh, of Alabama, were present The three absentees were Voorhoes, of Indiana, who Is sick in Washington; Allison, of Iowa, and Butler, of South Carolina. Washinoton, Deo. 81.—The ways and means committee met yesterday to hear gentlemen interested In tbe chemical Industry. There was a large contingent of such gentlemen present Mr. H. Bower, of Philadelphia, impressed upon the committee the magnitude of the interest involved, and be objected strongly to the provision of the senate bill which takes carbonate of potash from tbe dutiable list and places it on the free list. Mr. Armstrong, president of the Pennsylvania Salt company, advocated the imposition of a specific duty of one quarter cent per pound on sulphate of loda, instead of the present rate of 20 per cent, ad valorem. "To this end, we, the undersignod citizens of Charleston and vicinity, request tbe leading colored men of the state to assemble in the city of Colombia on the second day of January, 1890, at t o'clock, p. m., for the purpose of consulting and formulating a plan by which the law can be enforced and order preserved through the proper officers of the state. The electric light companies intend to sue the city of New York for damages sus talned by the cutting of their wires. The total amount demanded will be about $3,- 000,000, part of which is for damage to proparty, and part for loss of business. "The question now to be answered is whether the legislative act here assailed is subject to the same condemnation. Certainly it is not so on its face, for although the mode of death described is conceded to be unusual, there is no common knowledge or that it is cruel. It is a question of fact whether an electrical current of sufficient intensity and skillfully applied will produce doath without unnecessary suffering.Absolutely Pure Tht* powder -«ever varies, a marvel of parity strength and who!eaom«ness. More economic* (dad the ordinary kinds, and cannot be sold In competition with the multitude of low tear short weight, alum or phos ate oowders. Sold only •» can#. Royal Bakimo Powder Co., lo« Wal St., N.Y. • "In this we place ourselves before the country as a part of tbe citizenship of this stats that believes in upholding tho strong arm of the administration, and bringing to justice those who defame and traduco her fair name." The address is signed by about two hundred colored men. The Fisheries Trouble. The wife of Gen. Longstreet died Deo. !$, at tbe general's home in Gainsville, Ua. One of the first witnesses examined was Capt. Fitz Jay Rabson, of Oiouster, Maas.f who reviewed the fishing Interests of ths United States from the ratification of ths fisheries treaty with England, in 1788, to the prosent time. He said, during ths course of his testimony, that be bad been along the Canadian coast and had talked with the fishormen, and that thoy had said that they would have no interference with the right which they claimed of selling bait to the American fishermen. Governor Hill has appointed Alexander C. Eustace, of Chemung county, as olvll service commissioner in plaoe of James H. Manning, recently resigned. Blf Fire la Mew York, New Yob*, D c. II—A pan of boiling fat la the kitchen of • laboring man living in the casement of a tenement house, caught lire last niaht, snd overrunning the atove s t fire to fie building. The flimee rapidly spread to the stairways and cut oft egrets from the building nave by the fire escapes, down wbioh the affrighted tenants' acuddled in their night diesaes. One man was badly burned, while thirty families were made homeless. &aut0mrnt0. "Tbe light of the scientific evidence in this case is sufficient, as we think, to remove every reasonable doubt that the passage of a current of electricity of a certain wll determined intensity through the vital parts of the body, under chosen conditions of contact and resistance, must result in instant death. If tho question were of the advisability in the change of the mode of inflicting death by capital punishment the discussion might be prolonged. As we are confined to tbe question of constitutionality, we deem further discussion unnecessary. The order dismissing the writ of habeas corpus and remanding the prisoner must be affirmed.", By the collapse of the new Aoademy of Music at St. Louis eight men were buried in the debris. Thomas Leford was fatally hurt Mr. Houston Denies the Allegation. Many Fleas Heard. * A Reward for the Lynchers. Columbus, S. C., Dec. 81.—In view of the lynching of eight negroes £t Barnwell on MUSIC + HALt Secretary Houston has written a letter denying the statement made by Mr. Parnell In his letter to The Freeman's Journal that Mr. Houston instigated Capt O'Shea to bring suit for divorce. Mr. Houston says he had no knowledge of tbe action taken by Capt O'Shea until he saw the announcement of the divorce case published in the papers on Saturday. H. B. Rosengarten, of the Manufacturers' club of Philadelphia, objected to the regulations placed by the senate bill upon the use of free alcohol in manufactures and of methylated spirits. 3k.t the funeral of N. E. Robinson, the overseer, who committed suicide at Manchester, N. H., a woman and a young man appeared, and the former claimed to be the wife of Robinson, who deserted her twenty four years ago. Robinson had always said he had no relatives. Tuesday, Dec. 31, '89 Baturday last, Governor Richardson has issued a proclamation offering a reward of 1200 for the apprehension and conviction of each and evory one of the parties concerned in the killing of the negroes referred to. O'flEIhLi W. B. Cogswell, of Syracuse, representing the only manufactory of soda ash in the country, said that the senate bill was satisfactory so far as he was concerned. N. P. Allen, of Philadelphia, said that he had the indorsement of the Manufacturers' . club in asking for a decided increase in the duty on phoeporus. The senate bill fixed ft at ten cents a pound. He wanted it to be increased to twenty-five cents a pound. The treaty of 1818 was utterly useless, in the captain's estimation, and should be abrogated, because while tha treaty granted to American vessels the right to touch at Canadian ports for shelter, water, wood and repairs, many of our vessels have been seized and fined for exercising the right granted them by the treaty. HE WAS ON THE SHOOT. Word has been received at New Brunswick, N. J., of the death at St Martin's, West Indies, of Charles R Von Romandt, formerly professor of modern language* at Rutgers college, and for twenty years connected with the state department at Wash ington. Kokomo, Ind., Deo 31.—Owing to a mipplaced switch i wo pusaengC r trains upon tbe Pun Handle road collided this morLioir. Boib fngiueers were killed, tbe flromen e*capiupr. The cars were flrpd by »he eigine fl rea aud were luially consumed alter the passengers • ad t scaped. Railway Collision. DDMAS' GREAT WORK. O'Shea's Letter from The Times. Two Texas Detperadoen Who Ran Against geOKOKOseacflteaaKaKacg ELABORATE * IJWontel §XKV7MKCxnnrr.'Jte/nacr.atr. 9. SCENERY. Capt. O'Shea, in denying the allegation that his suit against Mr. Parnell was instigated by The Times, produces a letter written by the editor of that paper, bearing the date Dec. £9, asking him to confirm or correct any misstatements in the report that he had brought action against his wife for divorce Implicating the Irish leader. the Wrong Man, NEW Tkxarkan'a, Tex.. Dec. 31.—On Christmas day two noted desperadoes, Red Lendall and Choctaw Pete, rode into the town of Tishwawa. They had been drinking and immediately took possession of the main street' firing their revolvers recklessly and driving 'everybody within doors. While this was going on a well mounted stranger, with a veritable arsenal around his waist, arrived. The new comer was supposed to be a comrade of the outlaws by the inhabitants. But it turned out otherwise. When he wont to hitch his horse Lendall cut the halter. The stranger protested, whereupon Pete covered him with a revolver and called upon Red to disarm him. VICTIMS-OF GAS. Qrlevanoe of New England FUhepMn. _ —.w.'2/Sti0M09C03Ofcg - sCristol SETTINGS. §zo'.w^JZO,xovz0icoy&rA&§ :AUS' Three Women Asphyxiated In an Oak- W. D. Paris, secretary of the Baker Caitor Oil company of New York, protested against any reduction of the duty on that material. Thomas White, of the Brooklyn Sulphur works, asked for a reduction of the duty on sublimated flour from $30 to (15 a ton. Henry C. Stewart, of Philadelphia, addressed (he committee and advocated an increase of the duty now imposed on earth paints. The actual grievance of the Mew England fishermen against the Canadian government was stated by Capt. Babson and Senator Hoar to be this: "That the American fishermen are denied the right to commercial privileges in the ports of Canada such as are granted to Canadian fishermen in United States porta, and that the custom laws of Canada are onerous, vexatious and unreasonable." The remedy was said to be the enforcement of retaliatory measures whenever any nation unfairly discriminated against Amerioan fishermen. Peter Jackson, the colored pugilist, has cabled his acceptance of the terms offered by the California Athletio club for a meeting with Sullivan. STAGE land Hotel. Twelve Prisoners Escape. A Significant "Coincidence." San Fhancisco, Dec. 31.—Mrs. Erwinand her two daughters, Mary and Bessie, from Benton county, Mo., were asphyxiated in their room in a hotel at Oakland. The three ladies were assigned to the same room, and not being accustomed to the use of gas, the hotel clerk showed them how to turn it on and off. In the morning the three were found dead in bed, and an examination showed that the gas had been turned but half way. Laredo, Texts, Deo. 31.—Twtl.e prisoners hroke j »il in New Li redo across ihe Rio Grande rivt-r tn-dav and made their escape t D this side. Six are murderers. BRILLIANT CAST. Apropos of the allegation of Mr. Parnell and his friends that the action brought against the Home Rule leader by Capt. O'Shea was instigated by Mr. Houston in the Interest of The Times in the expectation that it would have the effect to weak- Mi Mr. Parnell's suit for libel against The Tines and draw public attention away from the commission's report on the forged letters, it is noteworthy that the hiring of O'Shea's case is fixed for a time concurrent with the examination of Parnell's suit against The Times. The coincidence may be accidental, but nobody can be found who believes that it is, and as to the issue of the O'Shea action, general that the captain will emerge from thegcontest the mo»t discredited and despised man in England.  Near Pemberton, N. J., Bertha Haines, aged 13, was assaulted and fatally injured by William Sloane, a desperado, who lured h er to his cabin. Prices 85, SO, 7B A 11.00. Diagram open Saturday, Dec. 28th, ot 9 a. m. Another Death In J. O. Blaine's Family. We like !o see. Yet erysipelas disfigures tbt fealurts and the disease is sa dangerous as ii is repulcivp. It is sometimes called "St. Anthony's Fire," and often ends iu sudden dent'. S. B. Ctrpeoter, Grandville, N. Y., bad it ii both legs, and was cured by Dr David Ke - nedy's Favorite Remedy, cf Rondont, N. Y This medicine excels ail others for the blood A Good Looking i**ce. Salem, Oregon, Dec. 31—Melville Bl.ine, bioth*r to Secretary of Slate James G. Blaic.e. died last ninbt. Bis remains nill probably be sent east fur interment. MUSIC HALL Artists Wish Free Pictures. JUST ONE NIGHT J. Carroll Beckwith, president of the National Free Art league, next addressed the committee, and spoke in favor of the free entry of works of art. He was followed by Kenyon Cox, of the same league. Mr. Cox said that he represented a protected industry which did not want to be protected. The duly on works of art, he said, was a hindrance to the progress of art in this country. W. A Coffin, of New York, followed and advocated ta king the duty entirely off works of art, claiming that protection put the American artists In an inferior position, a position that inferred that he could not live without this protection. The stranger waited until the latter was close to him, when be drew his revolver and shot Lendall through the heart. He then opened fire on Choctaw Pete and sent two bullets into his head, killing him instantly. The stranger offered to give himself up, but finding no one willing to arrest him, rode leisurely off. His identity is unknown. Friday,Jan.3 Mrs. Erwin's husband had been in this state but six months, and had rented a farm in Ventura county, to which place his family were en route to join him. Erastus Wlman on Commercial Union. Erastus Wiman said that the present relations between this country and Canada are not satisfactory, and that the national government of Canada Is not in favor of closer relations with this country. The Canadian debt is held in a great measure by English parties, and these creditors would like to see closer relations between this country and Canada. Ha thought that there would be a strong protest against political union by the British government, but that a commercial union would meet its approval. The question of annexation to not growing as rapidly as it should, because the Canadian Ben;i tors are not appointed for life, and therefore they are the most conservative of men. A commercial union would, in his opinion, hasten Canadian independence. The Secretary Prostrated. Return of (he Laughing Success Washington, Dec. si.—S-creUry BUine is ,/reatly prost ated bv the death of his brother ICfiville, at S-ilem, Or goo. MUGGS' LANDING Gorman Against the Australian Ballot. Ob, Wo*t a Congh, Will you heed tbo weruiug. The sigi a perhaps of the sure approach of tbai mot' terrible diseSRe, Consumption. Ask yourselves if you cao sffird for the sake of savii p 30 cent*, to run the risk and do nothiuK f Dr ii, We know from experience that Stiiloh'a Cure will cure your cough. It never tails. Tonexplains why more than a Million Bott e were sold tost year, it reliev s Croup aiDn Whooping Dough at once. Uoiberi drD ntt be without it. For Lame Back, Side or Chert use Shiloh's Porous Ploi.er. Sold bj all druggists. Baltimore, Dec. 31.—United States Senator Gorman delivered a speech at a meeting of the Democratic editors of the counties of Maryland that proves to be the largest sized political sensation to which the public has boon treated for a good while. The Democratic campaign last fall was conducted practically under the auspices of the Business Men's Democratic association. Two weeks ago that organization pledged itself to secure the passage by the next legislature of the Australian election law, which had been favored and urged all along by the Crescent club, Reform league, the Knights of Labor, the Federation of Labor and other political and labor organizations. At the editors' meeting Senator Gorman inveighed o gainst the Australian system, and said that it must not pass. The Democratic party had already made too many concessions to the reformers and to the Republican party. The Australian system might operate well enough in Massachusetts, he said, where the people were better educated as a whole, but was not suited to Maryland, where there were so many uneducated people. The tenor of his speech was most emphatically against a secret ballot. Ho said two years ago the legislature passed an election law that suited the sentimentalists, but whioh resulted in the ruling of one section of the state (southern Maryland) by a people who should never be permitted to dominate the whites. The Australian ballot system had better be labeled a 1 iw to throw the Democratic party out of power. It had been tried in Boston, Minneapolis and elsewhere with disastrous results to the Democrats. The Plitfcburg Strike. Sbilob's cure will immediately relieve Group, Wboopinii Oough and Bronchitis. Sold by all druggists Pittsburg, Deo. 31.—Contrary to general expectation, an order was issued from the Knights of Labor headquarters at 2 o'clock calling upon all.of the conductors and gripmen of the Pittsburg Traction company whp were members of the Knights of Labor to leave their cars upon arrival at the Oakland Avenue station. By 3 o'clock all the knights had left their cars and with them a number of sympathizing associates, who were not subject to the command of the Knights of Labor officials. Seven conductors and-five gripmen (regulars) remained at their posts, making about sixty-five men who joined in the strike. The company was prepared for this emergency, and when the regular condoctors and gripmen left their cars two men on each car who had baen traveling and paying their fares all day arose from their seats among the passengers, one taking hold of the, grip, the other collecting fares. By this arrangement the cars were kept in motion, and aside from occasional "bunching" no annoyance or inconvenience was experienced. The company's property to under police protection, but there are no indications at this writing of any serious trouble. The play that has made all America laufh. POISON FOR THE CZAR NEW MUSI'1, NEW PPECIAf.TIES, NEW SONG-", NEW D xNCE5*, NEW FUN. The Nihilists Furnished Him with nis Why will you cough when Philoh's, dure will give immedmtfl re ief. Price 10 CIS , 60 cis, snd $1. S Id by all dtuggis's. Paris, Dec. 81.—A private letter from St. Petersburg says that the recent socalled "relapse" of the czar was not a return of the influenza from which he had been suffering and from which ho had completely recovered. The symptoms of his lost illness were different and much more dangerous. The czar, apparently in good health, was suddenly taken with violent pains in the stomach after leaving the dinner table. His attendants were greatly alarmed, physicians were samraonod, and administered remedies for poison. The court story is that a deadly drug was found mixed with the food of which his majesty had partaken. Nihilists, who have been active of late, confirm this report, and boast that the poison was administered by one of their number. " Influenza." Henry Mertes, of New York, representing the aniline industry, addressed the committee, favoring an increase of duty on this article. The Aniline Industry. Everything New and Improved Law & McMillan Robert W. Leslie, of Philadelphia, representing the American improved cement industry, favored increasing the duty on this article. Canada's Place to Move First. Senator Hoar remarked that the expediency of annexation was a matter for Canada to settle, and that the United State* would tpke no steps toward hastening the consummation of the idea. Franklin B. Thurber thought that the tariff was a decided barrier in the way of commercial intercourse with Canada. Thomas L Greene gave the Railroad side of the question, and Ur. Wiman was afterward recalled and said that Canadian roads were willing to comply with the interstate law, and that many ef them were complying with it at present. The transition from loug, lingering and painful sickness to robust health marks an epoch in the life of the individual. Such a remarkable event to treasured in the memory and the agency whereby the good health has been attained to gratefully blessed. Hence it ta thai so much to heard in praise of Electric Bitters. So many feel they owe their restoration to health, to the use ol the Great Alterative ann Tonic. If you are roubled with any disease of Kidneys, Liver or Sntnacb, of Iodk or short standing, you will surely find relief by use ol Electric Bitters. Sold at 6Uc. and $1 per bottle at Price A Co. 's drugstore, Piuston, ano K. W. Campbell's drug store. West Pulsion Epoch. Price", 85, SO & 76 cent*. Seats on sale at Rujp glee', Wednesday, Jan. Ut, at 8 a. m. The Most Distinguished Choir of the Present Day, the Celebrated Mr. Thompson, of Baltimore, a manufacing chemist, favored increasing the duty on all chemicals not 'specially enumerated or provided for to 40 per cent ad valorem. A*B~ The committee then adjourned until the next day, when those Interested in earthen and glassware will be given a hearing. Balmoral Gtiolr GOIjfS OUT OF BUSIJIESS The Charleston and Baltlmor* Manned. The emperor's condition was critical for a short time. Powerful antidotes and skillful treatment saved him, but he is still very weak. Washington, Doc. 31—The full compla* ment of officers for the United States ships Charleston and Baltimore hare been completed at the deportment. They are as follows: United States ship Charleston— Captain, G. C. Remey; lieutenant commander, C. C. Todd; lieutenant, W. L. Field; lieutenant, C3. M. Stoney; lieutenant, J. G. G. W. Denfleld; past assistant surgeon, F. W. F. Wiober; gunner, William Walsh; carpenter, O. W. Hilton; chief engineer, W. S. Smith; past assistant engineer, N. Hollis; chaplain, R. Hudson; ensigns, J. L. Jay no, Elliott Snow, H. E. Formenter, A. M. Beecher, J. D. McDonald; assistant engineer, H. W. Jones; paymaster, Arthur Burtis. A Sanguine Canadian. MUSIC HALL, PITTSTON Francis W. Glenn, an ox-member of the Canadian parliament, said that Canada wax coming to the United State*, and that it waa only a question of time when the United States must open its markets to her. Canada had adopted the United States school* system, the American system of election and other customs. raon olasoow, will appkar ih Every effort was made to hush up the affair. The physicians were not allowed to issue bulletins, as they did hourly during the first illness. The report given out was that there had been a slight relapse. The Cherokee Commissioners' Report. is a dangerous disease. From its tendency to extend to the throat, bronchial tubes, a a dually to involve the lungs 1j consumptive diseases, it should be promptly cured, that these grave dange a may be averted, bo confident are the manufacturers of Dr. Bnges Remedy of their ability to cope tuccetsfuliy with this prevalent aitesse. that they have for year* offered, in good faiti, $600 reward for a eaae of catarrh, no matter how bad or how many years aiatioiug, which tbey cannot cure Rernedp only 6# cent*, by druggists. Nasal Catarrh Tuesday, Jan. 7th, '90. UNDER TBI AU8P1CE8 OF THE * Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 31.—The Cherokee commissioners in their report to congress characterizes the Cherokees'.dilatory tactics u gross discourtesy, which amounted to an outrage upon the dignity of the United States government. The action of certain cattle men in competition with the government by fictitious bids for the purchase of the strip is severely denounced, and the commissioners offer the opinion that the "Cherokee Nation," with laws passed and administered by has become extinct by virtue of a long continued intermarriage between the Indians and whites, nnd ask if a strict sense of justice warrant* the distribution of Indian annuities and ot*ier revenues equally between the United States citizens and full .blooded Cherokees. Secure Bargains Caledonian Club The letter containing the above intelligence was not intrusted to the mails, where it would have been subject to inspection, but was brought to Paris by hand. The Senate Beef Inquiry. The committee of the United States senate appointed to inquire into the transportation and sale of meat products of the United States held their first meeting in this city in the Hoffman house. Those present were Senators Vest, Manderson, Plumb and Farwell. A number of gentlemen largely interested in the exportation of cattle were present to give their testimony. Mr. T. C. Eastman, a large cattle dealer, said there was nothing to stimulate dealers and shippers of cattle in this city since the passage of the interstate commerce law. Certain car companies get a mileage and pay part of that mileage to the shippers in the west as an inducement to ship by their roads. In answer to a question by Senator Plumb, Mr. Eastman said that the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western railroad is transporting most of thslr cattle in cattfr cars and are paying half of their mileage to the companies shipping the cattle, thus in an indirect way cutting rates. Ship Building In Maine. When all lovers of music will have an opportunity of h« r uk th ra sing some of the (inert Lord Salisbury Very 111, Bangor, Me., Dec. 31.—A review of the ship building interest in Maine shows that the total number of vessels of all kinds built in all the yards during the year just closing is eighty-three, and the total tonnage is 39,548. The improvement in the coasting trade has stimulated this industry, and tho prospect for the future is good. It is probable next year will see a large increase in the amount of tonnage built, as there are already on the stoeks in various yards almost as much tonnage as was built during all of lait year. The above summary does not include the large 278-foot keel 3,000 ton ship Rappahannock, which is completed all but the rigging. She is the largest sailing vessel ever built in America, and will be launched early next year. AT THEIR  selections of t»cotch, Eng l«h, American and Irish music; London, Dec. 31.—Lord Salisbury is seriously ill and his contemplated visit to Grantham has been postponed. Lord Salisbury has completed his final answer to Portugal. The protracted silence of Consul Johnson with regard to recent events in Mozambique and the acts of Serpa Pinto, encourages the belief that he is organizing a force to drive the Portuguese from the position they have assumed. The Baltimore's Officers, Under the iran*fl»-m»-Dt of W. R. BKNNA, and consists of the foilowirg artisis: United States ship Baltimore—Capt. W. S. Schley; lieutenant commander, U. Sebree; lieutenants, E. W. Sturdy, S. H. May, M. F. Wright, R. M. Doyle, J. H. Sears, H. O. Dunn; ensigns, C. C. Marsh, W. O. Hulme, B. C. Decker, George B. Reed, B. Wells; medical inspector, J. H. Clark; past assistant surgeon, O. Dieh I; assistant surgeon, E. R. Stitt; paymaster, G. W. Beamer; chief engineer, A. H. Able; past assistant engineer, William Rowbotham; assistant engineers, Solon Arnold and R S. Werntz; gunner, Peter Hawley; carpenter, J. P. Carter. For Bent or Sale. Closing Out Sale. MIsh Effle Goodwin, Miss Edith Rocs, MlC*« Jessie D. Mackii.tofth, Mi«s v#ry Fa»* el, Mp. Wl!li»m Doitglas Mr. Peter Kt-rr, Mr. Wm. Young, Mr. H. Tttegari Accompanist, Miss Jane K. Ford; Conductor, Mr. *m. Bruce; Elocuti Dnlst, Mr. K J. Pstr ck ; For Bent—Dwellings in Pi its ion and West PittBion at $6 to $30 per month. Sevet&l stores, offices, manufactories, etc. For Sale—Vacant lots in Pitta ton, West Pittaton and Hugbestown, also a few dwellings, on monthly installments. Some tip top investments in propenioe worth $1,000 u» $40,000. G. B. Thompson, Agt. \\1 4tS' Proprietors, M-ssr-. Bruce A P trick. Th«* Balm ral Choir, form. « ithout doubt, the finest Helper Choir remtmner to have llste *d to, earned their riwht »o a nounce themselves under Hoyai patronage. We trust to have ano her opportunity of listening to these accomplished artist- ac no very remote date.—The Warrington Examiner. Stanley Sails Homeward, Erhardt's Fight, for Gardner, Zanzibar, Dec. 31.—Henry M. Stanley, accompanied by Col. Evan Smith, British consul general at Zanzibar, sailed for Mombassa yesterday, where he will embark on the Egyptian steamer Mansourah for Suez. The remainder of the Stanley expedition will leave for Mombassa today. New York, Dec. 81.—Frederick R. Coudert has been retained by Collector Erhardt and Edward Kemp, of Lanmau & Kemp, to look after the interests of John E. Gardner, the carpenter, who has been confined on Ward's Island with his wife and children since he landed on the 13th of September last, by the emigration commissioners. Gardner is a man in good health with a healthy half grown family. His fight for liberty, aided by the collector, has caused a good deal of comment. The steamship Pennland, on which the Gardner family crossed the ocean, is in port, and the emigration board will probably attempt to put them aboard and send them back to Europe. Ticket* 85, AO and 75 en s. Diagram open at Rugglea* on Friday, Jan. 1, at tf a. m. Learned Men on Historical Subjects. Closing Ont Sale. GO TO THE Bolton's New Library, Washington, Dec. 31.—At the morning session of the American Historical association, held at the National Museum, Charles Kendall Adams presided. Dr. G. Brown Goode, assistant secretary of the Smithsonian institute, read a paper on "The Origin and Early History of Our National Scientific Institutions." Other papers of national history were read by W. B. Scaife, of Vienna; Dr. William A. Dunning, of Columbia college, New York; Gen. Marcus J. Wright, of Washington, and Dr. Freeman Snow, of Harvard university. The evening session was devoted to New England and the west The West Piuston Stove and Tin store is oloaing out the entire stock of stoves. Round and equate single ard double heaters ranges and stoves of ail kiuds very cb« ap, must get rid of tbem before Jan. 1st. Come and see goods and prices snd save money. Gladstone to His Friends. Boston, Dec. 31 —Although the authorities of Arlington have not been officially informed of the fact it is understood that next spring work will he begun on a library building which will cost, when completed, not less than $250,000. Ten thousand volumes will be placed in it as a nucleus and presented to the city. The giver of this princely gift is Mrs. Maria Robbins, of New York, whose husband died several years ago, leaving this immense fortune to his wife. The site selected for the building is at present occupied by the Robbins mansion. Shipment to England. WyomingVailey Steam Laundry, London, Dec. 31. — Mr. Gladstoue has written a general reply to the birthday greetings which have been showered upon him, expressing hope that the indulgence shown in estimating the value of his labors will help to make him watchful to avoid errors. The shipment of cattle to England had increased 4,000 head during the past year. The increasing demand was due to the increase in population. Cattle could be raised much cheaper here than in England. He did not think the quality of beef from the west as good as it was ten years ago. The cattle raisers put inferior cattle on the market. The canned meat establishments used the lowest grades of cattle in the market. No 98 North Main^SK Billiard Parlors. UMBRELLAS. S. Bruoe Coleman, one of ice best-known newspaper men Id this section, baa opened tb« finest billiard and pool parlor in Wilket- Barre. There a-e five new aud elegant tablet and appropiate surroundings Tbere 1" bo bar, bat the beet imported and domestic cigars are sold. Mr. Coleman would be glad to receive bis many friend a when in town. Mo. 106 East Side of Square. FOR GOOD WORK ON S01r(s, Collars anil Cuffs. Paris, Deo. 31.—News is received here from Obock, a French settlement on the east ooastof Africa, that two French missionaries, traveling from Zoilah to Harrar under the escort of eight Greeks, were attacked by native* and all the party were murdered. French Missionaries Murdered, An Alleged Mining Swindle. The Safest Place to Buy Boston, Dec. 81.—James H. Murray, treasurer of the Honerine Mining company, has been arrested on a warrant sworn oat by Wilson W. Fay, who claim* to have been defrauded in transactions with Murray to the extent of f11,1500. It is charged that Murray borrowed the money from Fay and gave as security 80,000 shares of the Honerine Mining company, at that time said to be worth fl a share. As the stock, it is claimed, is now practically worthless, Fay is unable to obtain any money on the security given. Murray was held in 118,000 until Friday. Them at A Lottery Agent Arrested, Capital Condensations. Altoona, Pa., Dec. 81.—Three car loads of Pinkerton detectives have left Beilwood for Punzsutawney and vicinity, whers about 1,500 miners have been out on a strike for a couple of weeks. The miners have been ordered to leave their houses by the operators Wednesday or else go to work. The miners have equipped themselves with firearms of every description, having saved a number of rifles from the riot of three years ago, and are buying up all the available firearms they can got Great trouble is expected. Pinkerton Men at Pnnxsatawnay. BEMHN'S Lace Curtains A Specially Chicago, Dec. 81.—James E. Moore, said to be the general agent in Chicago for the Louisiana lottery, has been arrested here charged with circulating an almanac containing reading matter relating to the lottery—its advantages, honesty, etc. He gave bonds for his appearance, and denies that he is now the agent of the lottery. The secretary of war has directed that the standard for vision prescribed for the army may be departed from for the enlistment of members of the hospital corps to the extent that applicants may be accepted who are subject to refractory errors, such as myopia, hypej-metropia, presbyopia and astigmatism, provided these errors are not excessive and are not accompanied by ocular diseases. GEO. H. WAKNER, £dwarCl 91. blrond, The Pope Censures Italy. The Science of Cooking DENTIST. Carpenter and Builder Rome, Dec. SI.—At the papal consistory his holiness delivered an allocution in which he emphasises his censure of the government's ecclesiastical trusts bill, and condemned the deposition of the bishop of Altrumurn, Italy. Can be acquired in perfection only by tbose of natural adaptability and delicate alimentary perceptions. Being an expert judge of raw materials, the perfect cook knows the exae combinations and preparation necessary to produce deeired flavors and digestibility These qualifications, tbe experience wbicli teaches the peculiarities of popular taste, with energetic enterprise, have made Lohmann's Mahogany Palace a favori*. i refreshment house, No. 139 E. Market street, Wilkes- Barre. Carr'a Block, West Pittston Shop on Butler St., fittston. Residence, 408 Montgomery St., West Plttaton. A circular offering a reward of 95,000 for the apprehension of Silcott, the defaulting cashier of the sergeant-at-arms' office of the house of representatives, has been sent to the various police headquarters throughout the country. Attached to the circular is a portrait of the defaulter. A good description of Silcott is given, and the name of Marshal Kandsdell appears as the person who will pay the reward. Haverlilllla 250th Anniversary. Composer Mollenhauer Dead, Haveriiii.l, N. Y., Dec. 31.—The committee on the 250th anniversary of the settlement of this place have fixed the date for the celebration for June 24 and 25. Letters of acceptance to invitation have been received from United States Senator Ingalls, Governor Davis, of Rhode Island, and others. Amsterdam, N. Y., Dec. 31.—Professor J. Howard Keeler, who was brought to Amsterdam Saturday to answer the charge of fraud in the transfer of the Amsterdam Business college, is still in custody here. His bail has been fixed at (500, and he has been tryiog to obtain bondsmen, but this far without success. Professor Keeler Still in Jail. OFFICE HOURS—# to 1J a. m. and 1:M tot p. to. Plans and Specifications prepared, and estimates given on all work in tils lioe. Brooklyn, Dec. 81.—Henry Mollenhauer, the well known composer, leader and pianist, died last night at his residence, 73 Livingston street, of heart disease. He was born at Erfurt, Germany, in 1825, played before the duchess of Weimar when 7 years of age, attained great celebrity in all Europe and came to this country in 1858. t Editor Child's Praaant. OFFICE CLOSED FRIDAY AFTERNOON. Jobbing a Specialty. Philadelphia, Dec. 81.—Mr. George W. Childs has been presented with a white marble stathatte of Marguerite as she is represented at the Bhrine in "Fat at " The figure is very beautiful in proportions. It stands upon a pedestal of blue marble three feet high, and bears the following inscription: "Presented to George W. Childs by John O. Hughes in behalf of the Welsh bicentennial executive committee in remembrance of past kindness," Practice limited to Operative Dentistry, In all ta forma: Filling, Crownlrg, Regulating, and extracting. Ac. Woik done by appointment. p A O'BOTLE. ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW. New Haven, Conn., Dec. 31.—The tenmile handicap walking match between Al, Hosmer, of this city, and Dennis A. Driscoll, of Lawrence, Mass., for 1250 a side, was won by Hosmer. Driscoll stopped at eight miles, having gained but two laps of the half mile start allowed Hosmer. Honmer Defeat* Driscoll, The secretary of the treasury has finally approved the selection of St Peter's church site at Lowell, Mass., as the place of location for tho new public building. This settles a long controversy. Trustee's Sale. Offloe over Bryden A Everett's Block, or, Ulnars' Bank. Pittston, and Welle* block Wilts* Barre. Dead In Attitude of Prayer. Died from a Mad Dob's Bite. Bneklen's Arnica Salve, By virtue of authority vested Id the undersigned under the wills of Mrs. i ydla Steele and George P 8 ee'e d.ceased there will be exposed to PUBLIC SALE Af AUCTION, a Quantity of bouse bold furnl ore superior qualltr comprising parlor, oed room, dining room aad kj Chen rutinture ca pet-, pictures etc., late the estate of Mr*. Lyt.ia 8te*lr,deceased also a Una cutter an harness and sundry other »'Mo ea of personal property, late ths 'State£(George P Steele d - ceased. Time of sale TUEoDaY. JANUARY 7th, 18W, at 10 o'clock a. m. lace of sale the lae residence of sa'd deceased, oornerof Susquehanna A venae and Parke street, Wsat Pitt■ton. Terms of *sto ot h A. J. MERR1F1ELD, Trustee. Q. 8. Fasmts Atty. dtd Middlkton, N. Y., Doc. 81.—Miss Dollie Brown, a maiden lady 71 years of age, was found dead at Mechanicsville by her niece, with whom she lived. Miss Brown was kneeling in prayer when death came. Apoplexy was the cause. Harrisburo, Pa., Dec. 81.—Cheater Smith, aged 6 years, died at West Fairview of hydrophobia. He was bitten through the lip by a small dog about nine weeks ago. The wound healed over and was not supposed to be serious, but tbe boy was seised with spasms and died in great agony.  Thb Burr Salve in the world for Cuts Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, fever Sores, Tetier, Chat ped Hands, Cnilblain* Corns, and all Skin Eruption", and positively curea Piles, or no pay required. Ii la guar anteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 35 cents per box. For sale bv Prioe & Co., Pitision, and R W. Cam be 11 Weat Pitts ton. g M. PAHKK, The secretary of the navy has designated the United States ship Charleston as the flagship of the Pacific squadron, and the United States ship Baltimore as the flagship of the North Atlantic squadron. ATTORNEY-AT-LAW AND NOTARY PUBLIC The Boy and His PlataL * PITTSTON, PA. Office Sax Building, Water Street. Ckruegle's Men Get a Raise. Baltimore, Dec. 81.—Johnnie MeCleary, aged 16 years, living in Eaat Baltimore, was playing with a pistol in the presence of several playmates. The latter objected to  flourishing of the pistol, and Johnnie, to demonstrate Its harmlessnees, pat the mule in his month and pulled the trigger. The back of his head was blown off, and the boy's death is expected hourly. rnzmmsm Uh Farxer's Oin«*r Tonlo. ItettfMtSt voM OOJgi Weak Lung*, DsbUity, Ind Igertion, Psln, Tako in time. BO eta. Pittsburg, Dec. 31.—The new scale of w8gC?s for tha employes of Carnegie, Fhipps & Co.'a, at Homestead, has been arranged by a conference between the Amalgamated association and the firm. The scale give* the men an advanoa of 1&04 per cent, over present rate*. Chester, Vt, Doc. *1.—Foster & Jsquith's chair stock manufactory and steam mill at Weston were burned Sunday. Loss, $20,000; iMurance, 110,000. The flre started in the dry house. Chair Factory and Steam Mill Burned. Shot Dead by an OOlcer. York, Pa,, Dec. 81.—John Danner, alias "New York Slim," of Dubois, fa., was shot dead last night by Constable Willey. Danner was endeavoring to eacape from the o«sfcDdy ef the constable. Rochester, Dec. 81. —Otto Beta, a lithographer, committed suioide in the Ellwanger A Barry nnrsery grounds. Family troDuhle* led *e the act. Group, Whooping Cough and Bronchit a immediately relieved by Shilob'a caret. Sold by all druggie ta. PfctHI£»S DVit £Z,#S££5Si