Evening Gazette

              Stoning JjUfc E » ""—1 • m VT7XBBB 1568 I *Mkl]r »rt«llH«lnfl 1800. f PITTSTON PA., THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 1. 1887. j rwoiaaan | IW Oente Wa.k DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES A PHYSICIAN'S CRIME. A YOUNG BANK CLERK A VIGOROUS PROTEST A DEFECTIVE SCAFFOLD THE 8PORTING WOALD. "PMWl" M HattfaN ■hooting a Mu tor Pawing Tbronrft ON THE ROAD WITH $280,000 OF THE BANK'S COLLATERAL. Afftliut ronlfa Khaop Balaanr by Cltt. Record of Irniti In the Diamond Field and on the Tart Hartford, Co hit., Sept 1—Patron woo the $10,000 fpecul race yesterday easily in three straight beet*—J 17J, 2.17, 2.18. Patron, b. s., record, 2.14$, is acknowledged the greatest entire horae now on the turf. He waa raised in Kentucky and waa sold aa a yearling to A. D. Merrill, of Canada, but remained in Kentucky in charge of George J. Fuller, and ia at preeent in charge of the same driver. As a 3-year-old he got a reoord of 2.19$ at Lezingtan, Ky., and lsat year aa a 4-year-old a halfinterest in him waa sold to 0. P. Emery, of Cleveland, for $12,600. This year in a fireheat race at St. Paul be made 2.19$. At Detroit be won in straight heats in 2.20$, 2.19$, 2.16. At Cleveland he beat Harry Wilkes in 2-16, 2.19$, 2.14$, beating the 6-year bld stallion reoord 3{s. Since Cleveland he has not appeared, being reserved for this race at Hartford. He waa barred in the pools and waa really the only horse of great speed in the race. He oooM easily have distanced all the other Bvehoraaa ia any heat, was never headed and always finished anywhere from six to ten lengths in front TO HEACf THE STATE TICKET IN Kktpom, N. J., Sept. 1.—Last availing u Capt. Stephen Aherrln m on hi* way to hie eloop, which laj at Keansburg, a email Tillage a ehort distanoe from thia place, he took a ahort cat across lota, paealng through Dr. W. W. Palmer's peach orchard. The doctor haa been loelng a good many peachee of late and resolved to lie in wait for the thieves. A large dog attacked Aherrin when in the midat of the orchard and he picked up a peach to Are at It. Aa he did ao Palmer, without giving him an/ warning, fired two ahota at D»""» in qulok succession. Frightened at the flrat shot, Aherrin started to run, whan ha wmi struck by the second, and after taking alew steps he fell to the earth. One ahot took effect in the back of his neck and the other In the right aye. Horror stricken at the sight, Dr. Palmer called for assistance and Dr. Hsodrickaon, of Middletown, was summoned, who extracted the ball from Aherrin's neck, but waa unable to find the other. Ha now Ilea in a oritloal oonditlon, with but few ohances of recovery. Proceeding* will be at onoe commenced against Palmar. Hla Orchard. Washington, Sept. 1.—A petition, signed by citizen* of White Fine county, Not., bat been received at the general land offloe, acoompanied with vigorosfc- resolution*, passed at a public meeting, asking the intervention of the land offloe to protect settlers against the unlawful appropriation of the public domain by foreign sheep raisers. The petition recites that there are several companies of Englishmen, mostly aliens, having large flocks if sheep, which travel from stream to stream, utterly destroying the grass and contaminating the water used by settlers for domestic purpoeesi It is also complained that the dominion exercised over the country by these stock companies prevents new settlers from coming in, and makes it impossible for those who are there to have schools, churches and other benefits of civilization. Acting Land Commissioner Stockslager has directed that an investigation be made into the matters complained of by a special agent.  mm of N«Tadn. FALL8 65 FEET, CARRYING FOUR Yesterday's ball games: At Philadelphia- Pittsburg, 4; Philadelphia, 8. At Boston— Detroit, 7; Boston, A. At New York—Now York, 9; Indianapolis, 1 (exhibition genie). At St Louis—St Louis, 6; Brooklyn, 4. At Louisville—Louisville, 25; Metropolitan, 11. At Cincinnati—Cincinnati, 5; Athletic, 8. At Cleveland—Baltimore, 2; Cleveland, L THE COMING ELECTION MEN TO DEATH. TlD Ticket Headed by J. R.».. tuompeoa, of Brie, with B. 4. HcGrann, si laataitar, for State Treasurer—The Platform Bnthaslastleallj Ueeelved. Terrible Experience of • Gang of Kuom at Work on the Tower of • Catholle nC Waa Handsome, and Petted, and Ploua, bat Ha "dot There" All the Same—Frank Wasn't Sick, but the Bank Waa. Chureh at Willi —Una Kan.Iat- paled on a Stone At Will iton, 13; Wilkesbarre, All*!»town, Pa., Sept. 1.—The Democratic state convention was called to order promptly at 18 o'clock yesterday by Dallas Sanders, chairman of the cote committee. After prayer by Rev. A. G. J. Dubbs, of this city, the roll was called, showing 868 delegate*, and no contested seats. Hon. George A Poet, of Susquehanna, was choan temporary chairman, and after organising the convention adjourned until 4 o'clock. Baoo, Me., Sept. L—Since the defalcation of William E. Gould, of Portland, followed by the almost equally sensational defalcation of Howard T. Blackstone, of that city, nothing has occurred so well calculated to shake public confidence in the soundness of our financial institutions as the astonishing discovery that Prank CS. MoNfcilly, a clerk in the Saco and Biddeford Savings institution, had been about to commit what seems to have been wholesale robbery. Williambport, Pa., Sept 1.— Si* men wore working yesterday on a scaffold inede » tower of the Annunciation Catbolio church in course of erection here. The scaffold wcs composed of four timbers, fitting into tiic m sC.nry at the ends and covered with boards. Raphael Buck, John Raible, John Winner •uid Charles Hoburg, masons, and John Frederick and D. E. Heberllng, helpers, were the men on the scaffold. At About 10 o'clock Moburg wheeled a barrow :Df stone upon the scaffold, and when be dumped the barrow the timbers broke ind the scaffold fell The distance to the bottom of the tower was sixty-five feet Moburg struck on his head and was picked up dead. He was 31 years old and not married. Buck died within tan mlnutea. He leaves a family. Raible was impaled on a sharp stone. He died after being taken to the hospital. He was 30 years old and leaves a wife and child. Winner also died in the hospital. Ho was about 40 years old. The foreman of the masons is John Axman, and he was working under Gottlieb Walts, of this city. Father Garney, of the church, was on the scaffold a few minutes before it fea 4. At Hamilton, Ont—Hamilton, 10; Rochester, 2. Boston, Sept 1.—It is said that eight members of the Boston Baseball club have been fined $25 for drinking and frequenting places where liqnor is sold. It is also stated that the eight men were cautioned that a repetition of the offenses with which they were charged wonld bring about their dismissal from the cluh. When the convention reaosembled there waa a large crowd in the galleries and boxes. It bad been learned, however, during the reeras, that the war over the tariff question bad been averted by an agreement in the committee on resolutions, and there was leas eagerness among the spectators than was apparent before this announcement. Hartford, Conn., Sept 1.—Fully 12,000 people were at Charter Oak park yesterday, the second of the grand circuit meetings. Patron won the great tlO.OOO prise easily in three straight beats, his performance causing the greatest enthusiasm. First race, 3:26 class, purse $1,000; White Socks first, Valkyr second, Perplexed third; best time, 2:2L Socond race, special stake race, purse 110,003; Patron first, Prince Wilkes second, Loretta F. third; best time, 8:17. Third race, 2:24 class, pacing, purse $1,000; Ilderim first, Johnny Woods second, Blanche third; best time, 2:25. + Both Gould and Blackstone extended their stealing over a long series of years, but Frank C. McNeilly one morning took from the institution of which he was clerk $3,600 in cash, $188,000 in United States bonds, and other bonds to the admitted value of C81,000, or a total of nearly •800,000—a sum considerably in excess of the stealings of both Gould and Blackstone. A WOULD-BE MURDERER, When our Competitors talk about us not being able to sell The name of 8. R Peal was reported for ehalrman by the committee on permanent organisation; also a list of secretaries and vice-president*. The report was accepted, and on taking the chair Mr. Peal made a few remarks, in which he highly eulogised President Cleveland and his administration. On the conclusion of Mr. Peal'a address nominar tions were declared iu order. Thinking Be Had Succeeded, Knda HU THREE 8NAKE 8TORIE8. Brooklyn, Sept 1.—Otto Schacht, a tinner, aged 87, living at 888 Park avenue, has lived very unhappy with his wife since their marriage, live years ago, on aocount of his violent temper and extreme jealousy. He frequently deserted her, ami during his periods of absence she supported herself and two children by sewing. Last night Schacht oame in after a six weeks' absenoe and professed penitence. He asked his wife if she would forgive him and live with bim again. Mrs. Schacht, who was busy at a sewing machine, refused to listen to him. This angered him, and grabbing her by the hair be dragged her into the adjoining bedroom, where he drew a revolver and fired at her. The bullet struck the wall, but the woman fainted from fright and fell across the bed. Schacht, thinking he had killed her, placed the weapon to his own head and fired, killing himself almost Instantly. Own WorthleM Ufa. Two Reptile* with a Penchant tor Tonne McNeiUy up to yesterday th regarded by •II who knew him u • model yomiK roan. He waa leas tBan 19 yean old, bat Mr two yean had held a position of great trust and responsibility. How great was the trust reposed in this boy few knew until yesterday. He is very handsome, and waa a great pet in society. It is said ha never waa known to associate with any one not entitled to say that he or aha belonged to the best society. Young aa ha waa ha had paid marked attention to a young lady of rare accomplishments and of great personal beauty, to whom he was engaged to be married. KnnMTOH, N. Y., Sept. L—In a party of merry New Y or ken at Arkville, in the Catekill mountains, yesterday, waa a Hiss Jennie Robertaon. She laid bar hat down on a mossy bank for aa hoar or so. Whan she picked it up she screamed and ran, and so did all the rest of the party. The cause of the ado waa a snake which had crawled in Miss Robertson headgear. The snake gave chase, and a lively time followed. Ntack, N. Y., Sept L—At a picnic held a day or two ago at a pear by Rockland county locality a Hiss Brown, on taking off her big high hat, found a snake snugly colled up on the brim. Miss Brown has grit She picked up a club and killed the slimy thing, which measured two feet in length, in a jiffy. Women's Headgear. THIBMI1 C'edakhurst, L. L, Sept 1.—The winners on the steeplechase coarse yesterday war* Burgomaster, Pilot, Clatter, Scarborough, Retribution and Hazard. When the name of Adams county was called William Sherry, Jr., presented the nam- of Ju Ige William G. McLean, of Gettysburg, in a strong speeoh. John McMic.D:iel's niroe was then presented. At'this juncture the committee on platform returned and wen received with the wildest entlmnain. William L. Scott aacundud tiie eti ge to announoe that the committee on platform wen ready to report The enthusiasm at this point was tremendous, and it wax for some moments Impossible' for Mr. Scott to proceed. When he did announoe to the convention that a unanimous conclusion had beeu reached, the cheering and enthusiasm was boyond description. ».o W A remarkable feature of the accident ii die experience of Frederick and Heberling, the helpers. Frederick had just loaded some stone and bad one foot outside of the tower and one on the scaffolding when the structure felL He grasped at a board overhead, threw himself backward and thus saved his life. Heberling escaped the fate of bis companions by grabbing at the wall His bands touched the top of the uncompleted tower, and he was able to raise himself up and crawl out upon the roof of the church. Frederick says that as the men fell they shrieked "Oh I ohl" Three workmen were engaged in the windows at the base of the tower when the scaffold fell. They saved their lives by jumping out on the Fourth street pavement One of them, a boy, received a slight wound. John Axman, the foreman, had a narrow escape. He stepped off the scaffold but a moment before it fell. Niagara, Sept. 1.—The seoond meeting of the Niagara Racing asaoclation begins to-day and will continue for ten days. Horsei have arrived from Saratoga and Brighton Beach, and those* with the western contingent, wll| make the contests interesting. All the horses in the Excelsior stable ar« here, and, considering their success at Saratoga, it is likely they will capture a rich share of the stakes. Mr. J. J. Burke, of The New York Sportsman, will act as judge throughout the meeting. Special trains will be run from Buffalo and other points in western New York. IN THE LATEST STYLES, He was not only a society young man, but was a deeply nligious young man also. He was found at ohurch early and late, it is said, and all who knew the parties fully believed that his ostentatious piety helped him more than anything else to the place occupied in Hie confidence of the officer* of the bank he nas victimised. These officials yesterday issued the following statement to depositon: At our incredibly LOW PRICES we feel like shouting Coch■crow, N. Y., Sept 1.—Frank Hortmann, of this place, has had a tussle with a reptile that he will remember as long as he lives. While out in the woods he ran across a rattler which measured four feet eight Inches in length. The reptile showed fight After narrowly escaping being bitten twice Hortmann killed it When silence was obtained Mr. Robert X. Wright, of Lehigh, read the platform in a clear, firm voice. As plank after plank waa read the audience cheered, but the enthusiasm was gteatest when the tariff plank was reached, and the Phlladelphians, in particular, wildly cheered what they conceived to be an endorsement of the stand of ex- Speaker Rindall. The text of the platform is as follow*: PrrraBCRO, Sept 1.—G. W. Wilkins, the extensive lumbar dealer and boat builder, of Kittanning, Pa., who recently mad* an assignment, has (led to Canada. He writes that he is now in Toronto, and will not return unless a proposition for a compromise which he has made to his creditors is accepted. His liabilities are said to be about (100,000. It is supposed that he has about $30,000 in cash with him, and one of the local creditors announced that ha was going to Canada to oompel him to disgorge. There are a large number of creditors in this city. He Tl«l to Caaada. "CHESTNUTS!" "Notwithstanding all stories to the contrary, I state upon my word and honor that this bank is safe and that there is no cause for alarm to depositon. Chicago, Sept. t—Yesterday's events: First race, three-quarters of a mils; Quotation first, Aristl seoond, Tudor third; time, 1:16. Second rsce, on* mile; Lucy Johnson first, Delnorto second, Comedie third; time, 1:43. Third race, three-quarters of a mile; Wheeler T. first, Barney Lee seoond. Miss Goodrich third; time, 1:14D{. Fourth raoa, five-eighths of a mile; Lucy Howard first, Glen Fortune second, Mattie J. third; time, Fifth race, seven-eighths of a mile, selling; Revoke first, Violin seoond, Sunday third; time, 1:89. "M. H. Killy, Treasurer." THE INDIAN WAR. Once more it is plain that a bank official of this state has led a double life. In the case of William E. Goode it is not surprising that a man of his consummate address, great ability and long experience was able to preach the Gospel and become prominent in the management of the Moody meetings, while all the time stealing the funds of the bauk of which he was cashier. But it is not a little surprising that Frank C. McNeilly waa able to live at the age of 19 so completely a double life as to make himself a great social and religious pet, while all the time indulging in bucket shop speculations of the most reckless kind. We know just what we can do, and so do our customers. If they did not wo should not naus so many on our list. Believed to ba at an Bod—Sheriff Kendall Perished la the names. Condemned. Detroit, Mich., Sept 1.—The livery barn of J. H. Coles was burned, with all Its contents. George S Hail, a farmer from near Mount Clemens, 65 years old, perished in the flames. Fifteen horses, several wagon% and a large lot of bay and grain were consumed. We renew our allegiance to the principles and declarations of the platform adopted at Chicago la IW , which Mr. Cleveland, the nominee of the party, bra tiiy iudoreed, declaring in his letter of acceptance: "1 hare carefully considered the platform adopted by the convention and cordially approve the same; so plain a statement of Democratic faith and the principles upon' which that purty appeals to the suffrages of the people aeeds no supplement or explanation." To theae principles he has .faithfully adhered in all his Sblle utteran-es. We further affirm the plat-m adopted by our state convention of IMC, and In view of the existing condition of the publio treasury we demand with emphasis that the large surplus already in the treasury shall be need to pay the publio debt, and that the current Dknvzr, Col., Sept 1.—Nothing of an exciting nature has come from the front today, and the Impression gains ground that the Ute war is ended. It i( reported that troops have been sent northward from Fort Lewis in southweatorn Colorado to reinforce the military at Fort Duchesne, but this lacks probability, as the Fort Lewis troops an in another department, and Forts Steele and Russell, in Wyoming, would be called on. The Utes admit the loss of fifteen bucks, two squaws and one pappoee. There has been quite a change in public sentiment here, and th* yhole affair receives much condemnation. It is believed that had Sheriff Kendall been leas relentless in his punuit and attack all bloodshed would have been avoided, and the Utee forced to leave. They have no treaty rights which permit them to hunt in Colorado, and it was only by sufferance that they have roan}ed that country since the Thornburg massacre in 1878. The Investigation Ended. Saratoga, N. Y., Sept. L—In the trial heats of the professional single sculls at Saratoga lake yesterday, to determine who will compete for a doubtful purse to-day, Teemer defeated Ross and Bubear beat Plalsted. The third heat had a decidedly fishy look. Hamm crossed the finish, beating Lee easily, but was disqualified for failing, it is alleged, to turn the third stake. The final heat will be rowed this afternoon. New York, Sept. 1.—The investigation conducted by Mr. Okey into the management of Castle garden wasjooncluded jesterday afternoon after the usual number of witnesses had testified, as the examiner thought be had collected sufficient evidence to give Secretary Fairchild a fair idea of the way immigrants are handled andftreated at that place. Last night Mr. Okey, with the voluminous testimony, the fruit of eight days' labor, started for Washington, where Secretary Fa rchild will go over it and make his decision. The Knickerbocker Safe. TALK IS CHEAP New Orleans, Sept 1.—The steamer Knickerbocker, of the Cromwell line, from New York, overdue for several days, crossed the bar at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Her crew and passengers were all well. Her bulwarks were stove in by heavy seas. About two yean ago Frank C. McNeily was employed aa a clerk and assistant to the treasurer. He was soon allowed as free access to the books, funds and securities of the institution aa the officen themselves, and his knowledge of the standing of the institution and of the value of the securities was as complete as theirs, and perhaps more so. He had abundant opportunities to rob his employers, and at last yielded. It is believed he went in i o bucket shop speculation headlong. It is said that a complete record of bis speculative transactions has been found and is now in the hands of the officen of the law. He had previously taken but small sums. He was supposed to hai« some money of his own, and is also supposed to have to have let in on the ground floor a number of bis friends up to the time when he made up his mind to fluikh the work and at onoe leave for Canada. Bat if yon will only make up your minds,togiro any of ourimmense line of goods a trial you will be soon running round town oalling out increase going on beyond the Fouqheeepsie, Sept 1.—Judge Barnard yesterday rendered his decision in the "baby o ise," giving the custody of the ohild to ths father, Lieut Perkins. The child was taken out of the city at oiSco, and will be put in sharge of wealthy southern relatives. Lieut. Perkins Gets the Child. Asbury Park, N. J., Sept. 1.—Jake Kllrain and Charley Mitch 11 sparred on the baseball grounds yesterday afternoon before •bout 800 people. The exhibition was a disappointing one. Only four rounds were sparred, and the crowd howled with rage and threatened violence to Manager Simpeon, of the grounds. Kilrain and Mitchell, it it stated, claimed all the gate receipts, and got the money before they woufil spar, though the affair was supposed to be a benefit for Mr. Simpson. Neither of the pugilists wai damaged, and no result was reached. needs of government shall be prevented by a wiee and prudent reduction of Internal taxation and of duties on imports in accordance with the foregoing declaration. Ws fully indorse It* adl  dent Cleveland. Wlee, sagacious and patriotic, ha ku restored confidence to Uw business Interests of the country In the Democratic party, baa directed the financial affairs of the government with apt ability, has strengthened the publto credit and thereby given us a period of great industrial and commercial prosperity. Apprehension In the minds of some that the advent of our party to the control of the Federal government would be dangerous baa been dispelled. Our people are mors contented and well to do than in years, aad more reapected than ever by other nations. His period of administration has been pure, economical and fearless, and meets the approval of all fair mfcided and conservative cltiatnx.of Preei- The Interstate Commission. Saratoga, Sept. 1.—Judge Schoonmaker passed through Saratoga yesterday en route for Rutland, Vt, where the Interstate commissioners meet to-morrow, to investigate chorges made by the Boston and Albany railroad against the Vermont Central railroad, charging the latter with breaking the tariff rules. The commission will also listen to the grievances of Vermont farmers who claim that the railroads in that state are discriminating against Mlnneapolis Industrial Exposition. Los Anoilks, CaL, Sept 1.—Gen. Nelson A. Miles was thrown from a tally-ho coach near here, and had his right leg broken at the ankle. Several others sustained slight injuries by the same aooident Gam. Miles' L*| Broken. SO IS QUALITY! Minneapolis, Minn., Sept 1.—The second annual Uinneapolii industrial exposition opened yesterday with fornAl servioee before a large audience. The principal address was by Bishop Cyras D. Foes, of Minneapolis, on "The Growth of the Idea of the Dignity of Labor and Mechanical Skill." Mayor Ames delivered a welcoming address, to which Governor McOill responded in behalf of the state. The machinery was set in motion by a touch on an electrio button by Governor Mo- Gill. The exposition will continue forty days. The principal streets of the city wftl be illuminated every night during the exposition with 90,000 colored gas lights and a large number of electric lights. Nearly all of the principal places of business are gaily decorated. Mr. Fowderly to Visit Ireland. New York, Sept 1.—Arrived, steamer* State of Pennsylvania, Glasgow and Larue; Kuropa, Hamburg; Italy, Liverpool and Queenstown; Breakwater, Newport News; Richmond, Newport News and Norfolk; Wilkeebarre, Boston; Chattahoochee, Savannah; Liscard, Perth Amboy. Barks Fortuna. Oporto; St Andrew, Bllboa. Arrived out, steamers Trave, from New York fox Southampton, has passed the Sciily Islands; Saratoga, from New York, at Havana. Marine Intelligence, Niw York, Sept. L—It is announced that Mr. Fowderly will go to Ireland after the Minneapolis Knight of Labor assembly and take an active part in the Nationalist movement there. Bat there is only one place to get M. H. Kelly, the treasurer, is also treasurer of the Mutual Tire Insurance company. Late Monday afternoon he left to go to Kennebunk to see about a loss reported from that town. Ho wanted to laok at the scene of the Are and to make arrangements to have the loss adjusted. He said to Frank when he left that he wanted him to close up the day's account and to bring the books down to him. He left and Frank closed the doors of the institution to the outside public. He did not write up the books, having business of a more pressing and strictly personal natura to attend to. He bad among other things to pack his trunk and get ready to leave tor Canada. the combination of London, Sept. L—Mr. C. P. C. Lewis, United States minister to Portugal, is sojourning here. Oen—Abeolom Baird, inspector general U. 8. A, and CoL H. C. Hasbrouck, commandant of cadets at the West Point Military academy, visiting London previous to proceeding to Paris to witness the French military manoeuvres, called at the war office and held a long conversation with the leading officials. Amarloan Officials In London. We recogniss the malarial benefits which this •ountry has received from immigration. The platform then eudorsee congressional Isgislation against foreign contract labor, and commends the national administration lot its efforts to enforce the stmt It favors liberal pensions to deserving veterans, points with pride to the fact that under Democratic Janksvillb, Wis., Sept 1.—Dr. Samuel S. Judd, president of the National Electrical association, died at bis home here Tuesday night He was bom at Bethel, Conn., in 1839. A Leading Electrician Dead. GOOD GOODS Miner* to Demand Higher Wages. AT administration not an acre of the public domain has been granted to corporations, and has this to say on the stats revenue bill, and Billlucsley bills: The O'Grady Evictions. Sing Sino, N. Y., Sept 1.—The expenditures at Sing Sing prison for August were $12,897.60 and tbe earnings $7,723.29, leaving a deficiency for tbe month of $5,174.31. Tbe Blag Sing Deficiency. Potts villi, Pa., Sept I.—At a meeting of the Miners' and Laborers' Amalgamated association yesterday a scale of providing for an increase of 15 per cent, wai adopted. The scale will go into effect Sept & •£» 'vtEfi Dublin, Sept 1.—The evictions from the O'Grady estate at Herbertstown, were ooncluded yesterday. There was a great deal of suppressed excitement, Ifut no rioting. The bailiffs refused to allow bedridden women to be reinstated as caretakers, and several women in that state were carried oat of their houset upon their beds and laid upon the roadside. Mr. William O'Brien, M. P., was present and denounced O'Grady as a worthless sot and highway robber. The government, Mr. O'Brien said, Instead of muzzling the ruffian, lent its soldiers and police to protect his cowardly caroass, and throw old women, in a dying condition, upon the dunghills.  The Mew Flab Commission. London, Sept 1.—It is the general opinion here that Sir John A. Maodonald has been asked to serve on the fisheries commission, and that Sir Lionel Sackvllle-West will afto be one of Its members. The statement that Mr. Francis Sharp Powell and the Earl of Dunraven will serve on the commission is erroneous. Mr. Chamberlain intends to take his departure for America at an early date. UOW PRICES, j The failure of the state revenue bill, after it had been carefully perfected and nearly unaaissously passed by both branches of the legislature, was a crime against the majority of the commonwealth whereby the people must pay $1,000,000 annually In taxation that should and would have b ea paid by the feonotaUona, and the failure of the state ministration to attempt any correction of tha wrong dolag or exposure of |h» fraud or criminal neglect condoned a crime against both authority and people and confused the supremacy of ring rule In Pennsylvania. He appears to hi-ve made all his preparations in tlio most deliberate manner. His last official acts were quietly attended to, and bad the pressing nature of his other engagements permitted of his writing up his books his crowning defalcation would probably have i-emaiued undiscovered for some hours more. Frunk was aloas and had no difficulty whatever in going through the institution. He hod all the combinations and had ample opportunity to show his thorough business training in selecting his plunder. Augusta, Oa., Sept 1.—Tbe authorities have prohibited as sacrilegious the representation of Christ and the Virgin in the Passion play announced by tb* colored people. Forblddon as Sacrilegious. For Friday, in New Jersey, eastern New York, eastern Pennsylvania, and in New England, southerly winds and local rains. Weather Indications. and that C■ at the Substantial Gifts to tbe Fspa TRADE BULLETIN. Death of aa Aged Revivalist. Rome, Sept 1.—The pope has received donations from Italy and abroad aggregating respectively $40,000 and $90,000 to be applied to the expenses of jubilee masses. New York Money and Prodnoe Market Henry Cohen We denounce the action of the last Republican legislature la the defeat of the bill for tbe relief of the producers and refiners of oil In the oil district of the state, known as the BUlingsley bill, as being in the interest of monopoly and against the people of that large section of the state. Fa&kikgton, Ma, Sept L—Rev. John Allen, noted for his revival work at camp meetings, died at East Livermore camp meeting grounds yesterday, of exhaustion, consequent upon preaching a sermon of great length Tuesday night He was 92 yean old and had attended 374 camp meetings, going to the first when 17 years old to scoff, but being converted there. New Tobe, Aug. St.—Honey eloeed at 7 per oent, the highest rate of the day. The lowest rate was 4. Exchange eloeed easier; posted rates, S4.81UQ4.8S; actual rate*  for sixty days and t4.84MS4.84U for demand. Governments closed steady; currency 8s. MiU bid: 4s. coup., JS5)4 bid; 4Us. do, 108M bid Quotations. National Opera Company. It was remarked Tuesday morning that the handsome and pious young clerk was not at bis desk, and the hope was more than once expressed that "Frank isn't sick." But about noon a chance visit to the vault showed Mr. Kelly that something had dropped out, and a more thorough examination lad him to suspect that it was the bottom of the institution. Director Milliken was called in and a meeting of the resident directors followed. Some one suggested that the case ought to be given to a detective, and at a late hour Detective Ira W. True was called in. The case was reported to City Marshal Hawkes, of Portland, who at once sent over the country a description of the defaulter and an order for his arrest, The following is the document which, if extra official, has at least the merit of being direct and of giving for the first time an air of real business to the investigation: Driven from Home by Flame. CLOTHING HOUSE. Nkw You, Sept L—Mrs. Tburbsr, the chief promoter of the late National Opera company, has issued a card to the put/lie saying that those interested in the enterprise think it best to l«t the institution remain in abeyance for some months, until the debts of the bankrupt oonoarn oan be settled honorably. The idea will not be abandoned, and as soon as possible opera will again be produced in English. ▲ distinguished European musician has been engaged optionally, to take charge whenever his services are required, which it is hoped will be not later than next year. Berlin, Sept 1.—The town of Boppsrd, oa tho Rhine, was parti f destroyed by fire yesterday and a large number of persons are I aft without homes. Tbs ninth plank is a strong endorsement of Gladstone and Paras 11 in their efforts to secure home rule for Ireland, and the platform concludes with an approval of the national administration in reclaiming for public settlement the lands Illegally held by corporations. The stock market was strong and active this morning, and prices were from it to Hi per oent. higher than they closed last night The bigbest prices of the morning were currant at midday The advance ranged from M to 5 per cent The market was strong and buoyant throughout tbe afternoon. Tradlug was brisk and tbe market olosed at the best figures of the day. United Status Express was one of the features of the dealings and closed at an advance of 10 per cent, over last night's price. Tbe advances in til • rest of the list ranged from M to 5 perceut, the latter in Oregon Navigation. New No. 65 North Main St, League Meeting Proclaimed. MUSIC HALL. N*w York, Sept L—Dr. Edward Vo- Olynn has been choeen chairman of the state executive committee of the United Labor party. The Tenth assembly district of the United labor party voted last night that no flag except the Stars and Stripes shall be carried oa Labor day. The Socialists are stronger in this district than any other, but their red flag cannot wave. Chairman Edward MoGlyan. Dublin, Sept t—The government has proclaimed the proposed monster meeting of the Natioual league at Ballycoree next'SundayAfter the platform had b**c adopted the eoanutiaQ resumed the nomination of candidates fur Judge of the supreme oourt. When the last name was called It wai Men that the leader* la the raee were Thompeon, Arnold, McLean and RaiNher. At thl* time a*d before the result at the ballot was given tlU deleft** began to change their vote* |fuC Delegates were en their feet in all parti of the house demanding recognition, and the chairman wae vainly called for order. The Walt of the ballot wae not (Iran and the roll wae again called. On this eecond poll thoee candidate* in the rear lagged (till further behind and it became apparent that McLean and Rape her were out of the race. Then the delegation* came tumbling que a»sr the other into the Thompeon and Arnold gold*. Occasional braak* were made in the Philadelphia rank*, which were itanding pretty arm for Thompeon. bnt thoee on the otter hand would be balanced by corre■ftndiug gain* far Arnold in the country district*. Thus the Thompeon and Arnold rarcee tat see-sawing, now the Brie man in the amj further change* of Totee and ordered the CUrb to compute the Tote. Amid ringing cheer* it waa discovered that Thompson had iSvote*, and Arnold 171. Thompeon wa* dealared the winner, and the convention gave itaelf op to one hearee about of enthusiasm. learned lately afterward it wa* moved a»d carried, amid deafening shouts, to make tbe nomination unanimoua. Then it wae announced that nomination* for etate treasurer were in order. Delegate Patrick Foley precepted the name of B. J. McOrann, of Lancastar, and after eulogixing him In strong term* aaked that tbe convention nominate him by acclamation. After acane inquiries by delegate* from tbe nortbweatorn counties, and a ringing apeeoh from Richard M. Roilly, of Lancaster, extolling the writs of Mr. McOrann, tbe convention, with e about of acclamation, ptacd the nam of a J. McOrann on the ticket foD elate treasurer. The convention then adloirnil »lnt dto. Opening of tbe Regular Season, CONDENSED NEWS. WEDNESDAY EYE'G., SEPT. 7th. Rev. Mr. Doane, an American missionary for many years in Ponape, the chief island of the Caroline group, makes charges of arbitrary, unjust and very injurious treatment by the Spanish goverdbr, who arrived there last March. Returned to Stand Trial. General Markets. Nkw York, Sept 1.—James A Richmond, who wae onoe president of tbe Broadway Surface railroad company, and who waa indicted for bribing member* of the board of aldermen of 1884, together with Mr. Jacob Sharp, now convicted and under sentence, Jacob W. Foe bay, dead, and Thomas B. Kerr, ha* returned to this city, after a long abeencei Mr. Richmond waa released from arrest under 900,000 bail, and soon afterward left the city for Hot Springs, Ark., for hi* health. It 1* believed that be will be plaoed on trial a* soon a* Sharp's case is dispoeed of. New York, Aug. Sl.-FLOUB-Cloaed dull but steady; winter wheat extra, |Sat8B; Uinne sotA do., $S®4.7»; city mill extra, $4,104)4.03, Southern flour closed steady; common to choice extra, The Inimitable Comedians Philadelphia, Sept, L—The board of managers of the Pennsylvania hospital yesterday afternoon tendered a reception to the foreign delegates to the international madlcal congress, which convenes in Washington next Monday. The affair was rather informal The distinguished visitors were welcomed by all the prominent physicians of the city.  Honors to Visiting Physicians. MURRAY- "Arrest Frank C. McNeilly, 19year* old, 5 feet 11 iuchee high, weight 145 pounds; dark hair, smooth face, medium complexion, stands very erect when walking; good figure; was dreseed when he left in light mixed coat, dark worsted trouser*, congress shoos; is very quiet and not much used to traveling. Left with 13,500 Aug. 20. Notify Ezra Huwkes, city marshal, Portland, Me." A man calling hlmsslf W. R. Clifford, from New York, arrested in Chicago as a horse thief, had in his trunk a very oomplete outfit for forgery. WHEAT—Options were moderately a tire and firm, closing MOMe. higher. Spot loU closed firm and slightly higher. Spot sales of No. 1 red state at 8B®80c.; No. * do., 81 He.; No. It red winter, tie.; ungraded red, Tannic.; No. C Chicago, 780.: No. » red winter, Aug., T8fc OTOHu.; do.. Sept, r»(C«T«Xo.; do., Oct, «0*e. AND Treasurer Lucas, of Wapakoneta, O., is supposed to be in Canada His shortage is about 132,000. -= MORPHY It is rumored that Prince Ferdinand is going on a European tour. The Bulgarian Mlaletry.) COBN—Options were dull, but firm, anj closed higher. Spot lots closed steady and unchanged. Spot sales ot No. D mixed, cosh, at Sic.; ungraded do., SOOtlMo.; No. * mixed, Sept. da, Nov., &0c ; do., Dec.. WJfo. bid. IN THEIB ORIGINAL SIDE-8PLITONQ AB» SURDITY ENTITLED Sofia, Sept L—M. Stambuloff has succeeded in bringing together a ministry as follows: M. Stambuloff, premier and minister of the interior; M. Natchlsvics, minister of foreign affairs; M. Stoiloff, minister of Justice; M. Mutkuroff, minister of war; M. Zuikoff, minister of eduoation, and M. Niklforoff, minister of flnanoe. In the election for a member of parliament from North Huntingdonshire the Conservative candidate was returned by a reduced majority. Nxw YORK, Sept 1.—When the Thistle dropped anchor off TomkinaviUe last evening, on her return from a second trial trip, Capt. Barr JUd that he was satisfied with her working. The Mayflower also took a spin down the bay in order to try her new main■ail, which i* larger than the old one. Capt Craven said on Vis return that the new suit makes the Mayflower sail fa*ter, and she is eosior to steer. He think* the Thistle is the fastest boat that has yet crossed the ocean to compete for the cup. The Fleet Yachts. Reading, Pa., Sept. 1.—The Pennsylvania Granite company, at French Creek, hired three non-union stone cutters in order to hurry thj base for thu Meade monument, which they are under contract to deliver in PliiludeliDhia, their present force being too small. The old men objscted, but the firm refused to discharge the non-u:iion men. A general strike followed. The firm has engaged new hands, but the strikers, 100 in number, are threatening to drive them away. At last account* violeuce wa* feared. Violence Feared. Our Irish Visitors In the British bouse of commons the appropriation for the salary of the chief secretary for Ireland was passed in supply—110 to 55. OATS—Options were moderately actire and cloeed firm and HC&Mc. higher. Spot lot* closed linn, but unchanged. Spot sales of No. I white state at tTidMo; No. t da, Na 1 mixed. Sept, 8i)*a«lS4o-; do, Oct, »1H=.; do., Nov., UJtc Supported by aSelected Oomedy Company and r The Greenback party of Iowa gave up the ghost at their convention in Des Moines. The son of ex-8enator Boone, of New York, Is at a hospital in Newark, N. J., with a broken leg, and nearly penniless. He has squandered a fortune of $1,000,01X1 in less than ten years. J". KCXIjXI Liverpool, Sept L—Mr. Bell, the owner of the yacht Thistle, and his wife ssiled for New York on the steamer City of Rome yesterday. To friends who assembled to see him off he expressed his entire confidence that the Thistle would win the American cup. Mr. Bell was heartily cheered as ths steamer moved off. The Thistle's Owaer Coming Over. BYE—Dull; western, 80®5»c.; state, UQSjo. BARLEY—Nominal. PORK—Dull; old mess, »lsai5.*j. LARD—Closed Arm after a fair day'• trading; cash. 16.UH: Sept $8.74®6.7»; Oct. fe.T8a7.Tt. Handsrmely uniformed Band and Orchestra. Klsked Her Life to Save Her Baby* Another oil well has been struck near Cygnet, O., which flows 5,000 barrels a day. BUTTER—Dull, but steady, with (air demand prices are without quotable change. NEW SONGS, NEW MUSIC, An if a, Ilia, Sept 1.—Mrs. Hawkins, wif* of a section foreman on the Mobile and Ohio railroad, near Kaolin, jumped from the station platform to the track in front of a train to aave the life of her infant son, who had strayed upon the roadbed. She waa struck anil thrown a- una distance by the locomotive and her skull wa* fractured. She may poe aibly recover. Tbe child got off the track Itself jjst to tfcMto wcape injury. Frank Ferroll for Stute Surveyor. New York, Sept. 1.—In case Mr. Sweet finally decides not to accept the United Labor nomination for state surveyor the party will very likely nominate Frank Ferroll, the colored Knight of Labor, for that office. The other candidates on th* state ticket have expressed themselves a* glad to have Mr. Ferroll as ti.elr colleague. He i* an able man and has considerable in Cuaoca in the labor ranks. CHEESE—Steady; state factory, ll©l«a; western, fOIOMc. Hon. Sidney Sweet died suddenly from heart disease at the residence of Us son-inlaw, the Hon. J. B. Mdrey, in Danville, N. Y. He was 78 rears of age and was a state senator In the fifties. EGOS—Firm and in fair request; state, 17® 17)40-: western, lS«l(Mo. NEW BALLET. A Canadian Steamer Seised. BUOAB—Raw dull, but Arm; fair refining, 4 1-1 So. Befined quiet, bat firm; cut loaf and crabed. (MS* 18-lHo.; cubes, S powdered, qfft* HOC.; granulated, S l-i(it H4c; oonfectioners' A, tC$« 1-lGo.; coffue A, standard, tyfe.; coffee ott A, tHa.5 white extra C, «4a; ertra 0,»©#«&; 0,449 ♦Ho ; ysllov, 4M#4Ho. Suspension Bkidqe, N. Y., Sept 1.—Ths soliector of customs here last evening seised the Caundiau steamer Hastings, at Lewiston, for violutiou of the navigation laws, in carrying passengers between Lewiston and  '.wo American ports. PBICES 3», SO and 76c. Diagram open Moaday Sept. t,at*a. a. The Rev. Oustavus L Belts, pastor of the German Lutheran church in Amsterdam, N. Y., died Tuesday. He was secretary it ths New York and Naw Jersey Synods. Coal Operators take Notice. Leather and rubber belting, lace leather or d waste, for salaehoop, at F. riilsnhir's Isathar lltuion, Pa. 2LaH