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              Jz« Nl'ItlHUK 314». ( Weekly GDUbll»brd 1830. [ PITTSTON, PA., WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1889. inociijiis ] Ti n Cmta n Week FIVE DASHFD TO DEATH; WORK OF THE BISHOPS. THE POLITICAL WORLD. gates were admitted and harmony rqjgned. Hon. Scott Barton, of Hericon, the present member, was renominated for the assembly. THt bmbtbriuuftib V/IN. THt NEWS IN BRIEF. VERY LATEST. GOOD NEWS TO CASH MYERS. Fresh Tips -from the Wires Carefully Details of a Frightful Accident The Minority Resolution Defeated -Til® Question of Marriage and Divorce. Meeting of the Democratic Societies of Pennsylvania. The Brooklyn Ball Tearn Capt- Ex-Congretsman Newton D. Nutting, of Oswego, N. Y., is dead. Cancer of the jaw was the ettuse. The deceased was 49 years of age. Called. New York, Oct. 16.—Rev. Cornelius P. Swope, of Trinity chapel, this city, one of the delegates to the Protestant Episcopal house of deputies, declared in that body that men begin to look upon the changes in the Book of Common Prayer as they would on amendments to the bylaws of a social club. to the old book, he said, has begun to disappear from the church, and contempt tor the authority of rubrics has crept in. The minority resolution asking that the revision in the Book of Common Prayor be closed at the present general convention instead of going o'ver until the jrear 189'j was defeated. Newark, N. J., Oct. 16.—The convention of the state Republican league of New Jersey assembled in the Temple Opera house, in Elizabeth, and was largely attended. Nearly every Republican club in the state was represented and many organizations were present in a body. Many leading Republicans were also present. New Jersey Republicans. urcs the Pennant. Our manager has just returned from a 10 days trip of selection in our New York Louse, and many are tho beautiia that he has selected.' in Cincinnati. Special Telegrams to 4 P, M, MANY KILLED IN A RUNAWAY CAB. A LETTER FROM MR. CLEVELAND. THE ASSOCIATION (UME* OVER. Edward A. Perry, ex-governor of Florida, is dead. He was particular in aelecting not'iiog but first class, stylish, goods, fur this market, but the prices of course arc as usual,lowor than iraou- To-Morrow's Indications. Fair. Weather unchanged. Northceterlu wind*. Down the Steep Track of the Mount Hon. Samuel J, Randall*® Regret* What St. LouU* Defeat at Cincinnati Robs That Breadstuff exports from the United States during September aggregated in value $9,874,788 against (12,758,169 in September, 1888. facturera' or im porter*' p; icC a. Auburn Incline It Went a* Never Car Is Going on In New York State—The The greatest enthusiasm and harmony prevailed. Gen. Grubb arrived in Elizabeth at 10:88 and was escorted to the Sheridan house, where a reception was held. President Wilbur A. Moot called the convention to order in the morning. The usual committees, .were appointed. Clnb of All Hope of Victory—Now for Besides the barrios in staples ttat we always have in laud we also have splendid lines, Buch as gents', Udies' and childrei.'s shoes, in which we guarantee the quality and Ht to be the best, while the price is less than anywhere else by 25c. to $1 per pair, according to qua ity or no sale. Went Before—A Li»t of the Killed and Situation In Montana—New Jersey Re- the World's Championship—Brooklyn#' Sir David Gooch, the eminent engineer, is dead. He was born in 1816, studied engineering under the late Robert Stephenson, was one of the shareholders of the Great Eastern, chairman of the Great Eastern Steamship company, chairman of the Telegraph Constrn ction and Maintenance company and a director of the Anglo-American company. He was created a baronet after the laying of the Atlantic in 1866, BUT TEN SURVIVE. Injured. publicans Meet at Elisabeth. Homo Ci rnlng. Oat of More Taan Three Sooro Miners Entombed by an Explosion In England Cincinnati, Oct 16.—A car on the Main street inclined plane broke its cable just as it reached the top of Mount Auburn, soon after noon. It descended at a terrific speed and crashed into the passenger station and office below. Fivo of the nine passengers were killed and the others were more or less seriously Injured. Philadelphia, Oct. 16.—The Thalia theatre was crowded with the delegates to the first general assembly of the Democratic societies of Pennsylvania. In his speech on calling the con -ention to order President Black evoked applause by referring to the tariff as a tap "which pillages the mass to enrich the class." In the course of his remarks he said: Brooklyn, Oct. 16.—Tha St. Louis Browns slipped up in their plan to capture the American association pennant bv playing; off postponed games. The stumb.ing block was the Cincinnati team, which won a game from the Browns yesterday, and settled the clyunpionship in favor of the Brooklyns, who take the pennant, with twelve poiuts to spare, after a race fully as exciting and practically as close as was the light for the League championship. London, Oct. 16 —There was a terrific eiplosion of gas in the Bent ilia colliery at Staffordshire this mor.iiog. Seventy miners were entombed by the firing way of the suppoiting pillars. Of this number or.ly tan are known to survive. The others are believed to have perished, although it la possible that some will be found still uli.e when the debris which blockades the entrance is cleared away and a passage way opeued. The scene tf the terrible dissastsr Is crowded by a tremendo us throng. There ara more volunteers for the work of excavation and r lief than can be utilized. It is impossible to give the exact estimate of deaths, ss it is not known just how many of the regular employees were in the mine at the time the explosion took place. Later—3 p. no—Fifty bodies have been On the question of marriage and divorce it wa6 resolved that congress be asked to pass more stringent laws on these subjects for the District of Columbia and the territories. The fallowing figures, bearing on those subjects were submitted': Divorces granted in the last twenty years, 328,716; children involved, 267,731); total number of persotft affected, 925,171; number of divorces granted In 1867, 9,937; number of divorces granted in 188(1, 26,585. These figures wore taken from the report of the United States commissioner of labor. Helena , Mon., Oct. 16.—There have been no new developments in the Silver Bow contest, save that instead of the Republicans getting in thoir entire legislative delegation they only get in six members, but that number is sufficient to overcome the Democratic majority shown on the face of the returns. The general opinion among lawyers is that the Silver Bow canvassers had no authority to go back of the returns, and that the court will decide in favor of the counting of the ballots as returned by the judges of election. The Democrats are outspoken in denunciation of the action of the canvassers. The Situation In Montana. We also have the best line cf all woolladie# and gents' underwear at pric. 9 that will cl ar them in a few days. (Jens' all wool scarlet shirts and drawers at from 49c to 94c. Ladies' ditto at from 62c to $1.20. An oyster supper was given at Joseph Morgan's boarding house at Woodbury, N. J., and about fifteen of thoae who were there have been prostrated with an illness which is supposed to be due to poisoning. They will all recover. How the Accident Oeenrred. President Black's Speech. Some fancy all wool knit in both ladies' and gents' worth $6.00 ptr puir for $2 80 and $2 90 per pair, wonderful goods, welt worth the attention cf the best trade. The accident occurred just as the two cars began to move. The car on the west side attained but a slight elevation, and in consequence was but slightly injured, stopping at its usual resting place at the base of the incline, but the other car released from all its fastepings at the top of the hill came down the incline with fearful force, and reaching the bottom divided into two parts, the lower section grinding into dust at the stone bulwark, the upper, or passenger portion, contiiMiing ite terrible journey across Mulberry street into a grocery, and leaving sections of itself strung all along the street. Some of the bodies of the killed and wounded were found in the debris below the bulwark and others in the street. The roof of the car was found leaning against the grocery, forty feet from the base of the incline. "We know no differences, no dissensions. In the Democratic societies, indeed in the Democratic party; properly speaking, there can be none. Our fundamental doctrines ore the same yesterday, today and forever. As to tariff taxes, for instance, discriminating against many industries to artificially stimulate a few, pillaging the mass to enrich a claBS no Democrat ever, as an original proposition, believed their imposition consistent with a republican system. 'It is,' cried Thomas Jefferson, the first Democratic president, 'a question whether we are to live under a limited or an unlimited government,' and after the lapse of. a century come ringing down to us the answering words of Grover Cleveland, the last Democratic president, 'Unnecessary taxation is unjust taxar tion.' Congress has power to tax only for the support of the government, economically administered, within plain, specified, constitutional limits, and a seizure of the property of the people, by the exercise of the power of taxation, for any but a public and general purpose, is an unconstitutional and monstrous abuse." The pennant winners arrived home ip a very happy frame of mind and red hot to tackle the New Yorks for the world's championship. Tbey reached Jersey City at 4:20 and wore welcomed by a large crowd of very poisy enthusiasts. Tho annex boat was taken to Brooklyn. There it was that the enthusiasts got their work in. Heady to Tackle New York. Judge Garrison, at Camden, N. J., refused to grant a new trial in the case of Hillman, convicted of the murder of Hermau Seidman at Woodbury. Hillnian will be executed on Nov. 15. We have bargains in natural dye, merino and all wool mixed that defy ihe closest competition.The house of bishops received the resignations of Bishops Bedell, of Ohio, and Williams, of Japan. Tbey were reforred to the appropriate committee. In gems' scarfs and ii«a we have nice pat- J terns latest styles at prices ranging from Sc to 50c, s ild elsewhere from 10c to $1. See them | for yourself. The president has appointed Michael Kerwtn, of New York, to be oollector of internal revonue for the Second district of New York, vice John A. Sullivan, resigned. The Hoard of Foreign Missions. recovered. To Preserve the Forests. Nbw York, Oct. 16.—The eightieth annual meeting of the American board of commissioners for foreign missions was I*- gun in the Broadway Tabernacle. This is the first time the board has met in this city since 1832. Rev. Dr. R 8. Storrs, of Brooklyn, president of the board, opened the meeting with praye". Dr. W. M. Taylor, of the Tabernacle, delivered an address of welcome, Dr. Storrs responding. Treasurer Langdon 8. Ward, of Boston, submitted his report, showing the cost of maintaining missions during the year ending Sept. 1 to have been $636,133; expenditures for agencies, $17,476; cost of publications, $6,408; cost of administration, $685,152; balance on hand, $848. The permanent funds of the board amount to about $333,000. Reports were read constituting a survey of the missionary work throughout the world. A gratifying progress is reported in all directions, but the universal cry is, "The harvest indeed is plenty, ljut the laborers are few." The most rapid progresg j-eported is in Japan, where enlargement pf re)iuigus toleration t(y eifl perot's' reeent decree ha# greatly stimulated the wqrk pf Christian ization. jitter luring jtUfl pe: port* the hoard adjpwned. Tte ferry house and the approaches to it were packed with people, and when the Association cha:npions mada their appearance the noise was deafening. Tha crowd was so great that the men were almost obliged to fight their way to tho carnages provided to take them to Washingtoi, park. Ohio Floods Do Much Damage, Si K handkerchiefs f'om 18c to 60c, worth double the price. Philadelphia, Oct. 16.—The eighth annual meeting of the American Forestry congress of the United States, in joint convention with the Pennsylvania Forestry association, has begun here, with about 300 delegates present, including Senator Butler, of South Carolina; Professor Byron D. Halstead, of New Jersey; Hon. Jacob Ha ldeman, R» J. Reading, of Georgia; Lucius Polk, of Tennessee: W. H Porter, of Delaware; H. G. Joly, of Quebec, vice president of the conjjress, and many other well known gentlemen. Mr. Joly called the convention to order, in the absence of the president of the congress. Governor Beaver, who will be present later. Burnett Landreth, president of the Pennsylvania association, delivered an address of wejpome, to which Mr. Joly responded. Hon. Carl Schurz, of New York, who appeared by invitation, then spoke on the preservation of our forests. His convincing plea was enthusiastically applauded. Cikoikkatt, O.t. 16—Severe floods are reported along the Tyrol. The damage will be heavy. The village of Camden is threaten* ed with total destruction. Aid has been sen' from Baton. All silk and satin muffler?, a nice line, from $1.26 to $1.50. They are leas than half price. Hits and caps, we have a splendid Hue ia botn men's and boy's from 10c to $1.92. Our $1 92 hat you cannot buy in other stures" lees then $2.76 to $3. They are the be-st Dunlap's and other leading manufacturer's make at lets ttaa their ageLts' prices by the case. Banoor, Me., Oct. 16.—The Imperial Council of United Friends opened its eighth annual session in this city. Reports of officers showed the order to be in a prosperous condition. Total membership 2a,298. New members during the year 3,819. Total benefits paid since organised, $1,500,000. The following officers were elected: Imperial Councillor, J. B. Brayton, Providence, R. I. • Imperial Vice Councillor, Geo. H. Johnson, Boston, Mass.; Imperial Treasurer, A. A Lamfrey, Lawrence, Mass,; Imperial Prelate, Hey. R. I.. Howard, Franconia, N. H.; Imperial Medical Bxamiaor, Wm, D. Deebue, M. 0., Bridgeport, Conn.; Attorney, tfon. C. Ifott Albany, H Y ; Imperial Marshal, Geo. T, Merrill, Norwalk, Conn.; Imperil Guardian, Seward N. Proctor, Lowell, Mass.; Imperial Sentinel, Miller G. Prentiss, Brewer, Me, I Imperial Trustees, H. G. Jonffi, M, D., New York, Geo. 8. MwriH, Massachusetts, and H, O. Case, Connecticut United Friends Elect Officers. President Byrne Happy. Will Have an Exposition. of President Byrne looked like a full blown moon in size, and soft rosy blushes chased each other across his mobile countenance. The nervous little president couldn't keep his Joy concealed, although he tried to appear nonchalant. He was thoroughly happy, and well he might be, for his men had won against many handicaps and under circumstances which made their victory fully as creditable as that o£ the New Yorks. Mr. Byrne care to talk much about the seri?s. PtJBBio, Co'., Oot. 16—Contracts have been closed for the erection of permanet t buildings for the prrp sed exposition cf minerals and gems. Their cost is to be in the neighborhood of $260,000. _■ An inspection revealed the fact that the accident was due not to the breakage of the cable as was at first supposed, biit to the inability of the clamps to grip the cable lyitb sufficient strength to hold the weight of the carriage. It isstated that the Mount A ill Duni feline was the only road not supplied with pijit$giattc brakes or safety catches at the The Cause of the Accident. Our dress goods department contains many bargains, and you can be suited in nice dress patterns at prices tbat wilt leave you a handsome reward by making your selection at our counters. The stme thing in trimmings, of v hicE we have quite a variety Ton get your 'hread, spool silk and buttonhole twist, with drees buttons for almost nothing, that alone would be quite a saving. To Confer With Blaine. Washington, Oct. 16.—Sir Julian Paunceforte, the English minister, says he will confer with Secretary Blaine, in regard to the fitberes and boundaries disputes within the next fortnight. W. V. Hensel was then chosen chairman, and In the course of his remarks, said: "We are for tariff reform, and will not abate our effprts nor turn back from the course of our leaders, W® are for genuine plvil service reform. Pome may fall out by $}e Tf#y»«le, but otbers Will tajse tbsir plain* Chalmers may go, but we welcome President Eliot, of Harvard. We are for ballot refOTOi for tbe enfranchised blacks in the Kuth and the white worklngman of the north'" Chairman Hensel's Remarks. Tile Killed and Injured. The following is a list of the killed Judge William Dickson. Joseph McFadden, Sr. Mrs. Caleb Ives. Mi's. Mary Ehret. Michael Kneiss. fiyMtf-ed are: , 5Ire. Hpchstetter. »;« Lillian U, Qskamp. 4 Joseph HcFadduii, it, George Miller. Joseph Stuetle, lAme Vftfluey. In bed quilts our prictfs are the lowest. In blankets it is the came thing. Iu hotsery, our line is complete and our prices range from 3c. to 36c. in gems' stockiogt—and 6u to 39o tn ladies. They are way below any other dealers' prices. Judge for yourself. M' ld Sert^s. He said tie thought seven or iiIhq games would be sufficient, and he helieved that as Soon as uno club \voii a n\ajority of series the should Ho exjDect# |o see Mr. Day at once afld arrange the Retails of tho great battje. it is expected that the Berieo' \yill begin on 8at\irCUy a(ternQO«, As the St. fxDuis team could not win the pennant by playing the Athlotjcg, it will probably not tiDy to play off any more postponed games, and the record for the season will stand as follows; A Schooner Wrecked. Railroad Brakrmun Meet, Nantcokbt, Oct 16.—An unknown schooner was seen to strike on the jshoals off this place last night. Torches were burned but aid waa impossible, as there was a severe gale blowing at the time. The vessel was not to be seen this moraicg. St. Paul, Oct. 16.—The sixth annual convention of t he Grand lodge of the Brotherhood of Railroad Brakemen met in the house of representatives in the state capitol. About 250 accredited delegates occupied seats on the floor of the chamber, while about 100 other members of the brotherhood, but no' entitled to tako any part In the proceedings, .stationed themselves in tho gallery. It Is r*«0('ted the session will last a full week and probably tell days. On Friday evening a (jj;D1 will be giveft ill the Standard hall. On Tuesday il?*t tb# delegates Minneapolis. We have Jersey Jacketp, Jersey Coats, well worth your inspection, and we are receiving i new lots every week all tremendous bargaius in latest styles. (No old goods with us.) i Nashua, N, H„ Oct 1ft—A soldiers and sailors1 monument was dedicated here in the presence of distinguished guests and high officials, Including Governor Goodell and staff, The ceremonies consisted of an announcement by Mayor Burke, an invocation by Rev. G, W. Grover, the unveiling of the monument, the delivery in behalf of the building committee by Col. Frank G. Noyes, and the acceptance by Mayor Burko on behalf of the city, and the formal dedication of the monument by Col. James f. Grimes, department commander of the Grand Army of the Republic. Hun. Charles H. Burnes then delivered oration. A Soldiers' Monament Dedicated. Npw York, Oct. Id—Argument was begun in tho supreme oourt on the application of the electrio oompanies to make permanent the injunction restraining municipal interference with their wires. The companies claim that until sufficient accommodation is provided in the subways the wires must be permitted to remain overhead. If any defects in insulation *exlst, the oompanies are willing to shut off the current from the wires on which the defects are found. The argument will proceed today. Meanwhile the oompanies will keep the current gjjut off on all circuits. The city was dark again last night, but a fevp gas lamps have peen brought into ifsg. Still in (he Pari). The following letter from ex-president Cleveland was tben read: A Letter from ex-President Cleveland. Ladies' and gents' linen collars we have a good line. Gents' 4 ply linen collars, prime style and quality, 4 for 25c, will wortii 20u each. We have a linen collar from le to 5u each. Astonishing they are. London, Oct 16.—Gwendoline Caldwell announced this morning tbat she would marry Prince Murat Oct. 30th. Gwendoline Will Wed Bfurat. Hon. Chauncey F. Black Niw Tou, Oct, 11, lfW9. Tll» Story of an Eyewitness. Mr. A, D. Zlegler, au eyewitness to the accident, says: Mv Dkar Sia—I am sorry that I shall not be able to be iu Philadelphia at tbe general assembly of the Democratic societies of Pennsylvania on the 15th Inst., and cannot, therefore, attend the meeting which will follow that assembly. My estimate of the value of these Democratic societies as agencies for the instruction of the people upon political work is wall knpwo, and there never was a time when, in the interests of good governmest (Ufd national prosperity, they were more needed. Tim Season's Keeord. Uarnura Sails (or England. We have just received a largo lot cf stiver plated ware of the very best grade. We have Ubles castors from $1 to $6, wotth double the price. ~"I had just come down on tbe car before the accident. I was standing at the bottom of the incline, just after tbe other car bad gone up, when suddenly I heard a tremendous shouting, and saw that the car at the top of the incline had broken loose and was fitting down like a flash. It went faster than .apyt&ing 1 ever saw before on wheels )n wy life. it struck the bottom there «raa ft terriiio crasif, and the big wooden bumpers, shod with iron, jyere crushed into Kindling voo4, while the unf itself was dashed to pieces. The wreck was instantaneous and complete. Pieces of flying wpo4 filled all the space at the foot of the incline, clearing the way before them like an explosion. As many people were hurt at the f/Ot(/fm pt the Incline by these pieces of flying wood-ipeople who had run up to see what Was tfee natter—as were hurt in the car itmAt." cut'as. New Yore, Oct. 16—PhinetsT. Baroum and his "greatest show on earth" left fnr England this morning. All of the performers accompany him. Equipped for Statehood A few dczen Rogers' triple plate silver knives at $4 per dozen, forks $4., table spoon4 $4.10. Tea Spools $2.05 per dozen. Those are Rogers A 1 and as you can judge, below their value. We expect they will soon be picked up. Come soon if you want to secure some of them. I'lHKHft, 8, P., Oct. 1(5.—The first legislature of South Dakota was organized at noon. 8. E. Young, Republican, of Minnehaha, was elected speaker. At ii o'clock, both houses being organized, the members assembled in front of the court house to witness the inauguration of the governor, judges of the supreme court and state officials, Tbe. officers elect met under the balcony of the court bouse, and in the presence of assembled thousands took the oath of office. When the ceremony was completed cheers and huzzahs r6nt tho air, and South Dakoto was at last fjilly equipped for statehood. Brooklyn  St. l.ouls  Athletic  Cinoiunati . ., Baltimore,...,, Columbus.. ... Kansas City.... Looihville ...... Bjll! .. 0 s, i! o 8 * & The condition of political aflfajrs If stfoh that the attention of all true Democrats should \j» directed to the enforcement of the distinctive principles of the party, and, in my opinion, this is no time for the search a'ter makeshifts and temporary expedients. We, M a party, are fairly epiisted la the cause of the people, and patriotism, duty and party success require that we should be popslstent and steadfast. All personal »ud selfish alms should be subordinated. 1 confidently expect that in the work we have in hand our Democratic societies will exhibit an efficiency which will be gratefully acknowledged by all who have at heart the welfare and prosperity of the American people. The Keystone Board of Pardons. Tn Best Salv* in the world for Cute, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,- Pevei Sores, Tetter, Ohappod Hands, Chilblain! Oorns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively aures Piles, or no pay required. It is gusruiteed to give perfect satisfaction, or mone.. refunded. Price 26 cents por box. *or sa'e 'oy Price & Co., Pittaton, and E. W. Campbell West Pittstoo. Boekienl Arnica Salve. Harrisburo, Oct, 16.—The board of pardons took action in the oases before it as follows; Pardons reoommended—J. J. Gaul and W. J. Kerr, Clarion county, conspiracy; Annie Kerr, Lawrence county, misdemeanor; M. F, Hildebrand, Lancaster county, manslaughter. Pardons refused—Patrick Mc- Goldrick, Allegheny county, manslaughter; Abe Busiard, Lancaster county, breaking Jail. H. Crura, Lycoming county, embezzlement, was granted a rehearing. Dr. J. M. Lindsey, Blair oounty, malpractice, was refused a rehearing. Providence, Oct. 16. —At the adjourned meeting of the business men called by Governor Ladd in the board of trade rooms to express $ choipe of a word's fair site, * Jester was read to behalf of few York from the exposition committee, and Hon. Thomas B. Bry#n, of Chicago, and Secretary A»dareon, of the Washington exposition committee, were present to plead for their respective cities. There was little discussion after the (peaking of the gentleman from abroad, and the meeting passed resolutions indorsing New York tor first choioe, with Chicago second and Washington third by a vote of 86 to 29. Weir Vork's Plain*' Indorsed! We have a splendid line of ladies' purses and pprtmautiux juet received that are worth looking at , Gaines lost, Yepterday's Hiwahall Games, At (F'iral (tame)— Cincinnati ,...8 2 0 1 0 ] 0 0 1—8 8t. Louis ,.1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0—8 Batlerieg; Uuryea m»l Keen#n, Stivetts and Mllllftan. j (Second j;aBiu)- ClBcinhauT, ,,.0 00000 1 0 0—1 St. Utala, 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 z—3 Batteries; Viau and Earls, Chamberlain and MifWu, AtPhUjulolpUia— Baltimore 1 0001000— g Athletic...... . ... ......10 2 8 0 » 1 1—10 Batteries: Foreman and Quiun, Weyhing and Cross. Our stationery and pnpeterins are much under matket price. Everyone knows that well. Our Book?, Au'.ograph and Photograph Aloums are less than half prioe, and our assortment very good, quite a lot recently received.Tbh. la what you ought to have, in fact, you must hare it, to fully enjoy life. Thous ands are searching for it daily, and mourning because they find it not. Thousands upon thousands of dollars are spent annually by our people in the hope that they may attain this boon. And yet it may be had by ail We guarantee that Eleolrio Bitter*, if used according to directions and the use peiaisled in, wit) bring you Good Digestion and oust th' demon Dytpep-ia and all dlseasps of Liver, Stomach aud Kidneys. Sold at 50c. and $. per bottle by Price & Co., and K. W. Campoells, druggits. Enpepsy. PROVIDKNOK. Oct. 10.—The plan of extension for the Waurogan mills antf E. P. Taft, prpposed by tho creditors' committee, has been agretd to by a sufficient majority of creditors to insure its success, and the mills will continue running, thus avoiding an assignment. The plan is for a five years' extension at 6 per cent, interest. Meanwhile It is hoped tbftt the company will be able to reduce the indebtedness $100,(XX) per annum. The plan also separates Tuft's interests from those of the mills. The.Wanregan Mills' Extension, Yours very s ncorply, (JRUVBS Cleveland. In sqaall wa-e, no ions 'such as brushes of nil kiad", combs, perfumery, toilet Boaps, ai.d in an mttuito variety 01 1'aucy goods. We are headquarters for itie retail and wholesale trade. The letter Heartily Cheered. Brooklyn, Oct, 17.«-J5rastus D. Culver died at Greenwich, N. Y., Sunday, aged 87 jn*irft He was born in Whitehall, aiifj while ItJJI n young man he had represented W ashfngton county in the assembly and in congress, In 18C0 be traveled on a stumping toqr with Daniel Webster. His witty style proved an attract)ye foil for Webster's massive eloquence. Culver also stum|*«J the state ht 1844 and 1848. He then settled in Eeoolf- Jyn, where he won fame as a Jawyer and or»r tor, and from 1854 to 1801 lie we* judge of tfee city court. In 1802 Lincoln appointed him minister to Pen which position he occy» pied for eight years, after which he retired to private life. He was an intimate friend .of Chester A. Arthur's father, and bore part at the expense of educating the boy who afterward became president Mr. Culver was one of the lawyers who obtained a writ of corpus in the fampus Lemmou slave case. At the time of his death he was president of a bank at Greenwich, and he leaves a large fortune. Daniel Wefr* Friend Dead The scene which follpwed the reading of ex-President Cleveland's letter was almost beyond description, The delegates oheered until they could cheer no more by reason Of exhaustion. New Haven, Oct. 16.—Thomas Shields, section boss of the New York and New Haven railroad, x\-ho was oonvioted of manslaughter in leaving a rail insufficiently spiked, thereby causing the death of three persons by the derailment of the Boston exprea last summer, was sentenced to thirty days' confinement in jail and to pay $50 fine. The verdict of guilty does not meet with unanimous approval, as Shields was shown to be an experienced and careful man, and was able to prove that several trains had past* 1 the spot safely after the new (ail had been laid. Seotion Boss Shields' Sentence. A Well Known Artist Married. We have a largo assortment of hardware auch as is used more or less by everyone in ihe house, such as hammers f om 10c to 35c, hatchets from 10c to 29j each, axes and broad axes at 38c, 40e, 60c nod 56c each, 3 corner saw flits for 3c to 6c, fist mill files at 10c up, and hirse rasp for blacksmiths at 42 c, sold for 75o everywhere. Samuel J. Randall's Regrets. The following letter from Samuel J. Randall was also read: Boston, Oct. 16.—Arthur Astor Carey, a well known artist of New York, and Miss Agnes Whiteside, of England, were married at the residence of Professor A. S. Hill, Cambridge. A distinguished company We?*r present, including members pf the Astor, Langdon afld Kane families pf New Y°rk, and the elite of Boston a»4 Cambridge. Iff Carey was graduated from Harvard in 18TV. The couple will spen4 a year or two in Europe, where Mr. Carey has been studying art Exhibition Games. At New York—New York, 15; &, At Cleveland—Cleveland, Columbus, % Iudiniiapolis- lnJiuiiaiK.lla, Kansas City, WALLIMGMrORD, Oct. 7. Hoi). Chauncey F. Black Bupri'O, Oct. 16.—The grand jury has reported thirteen indictments against Stephen F. Sherman in connection with the big grain shortage case. Two of the indictments are for grand larceny in the first degree in stealing about 80,0(X) bushels of oats, and the others are for issuing fictitious warehouse receipts and duplicate receipts aud canceling bills of lading. Edward G. Loveridge was also indicted for grand larceny. The accused pleaded not guilty and gave bail. Indictment* Against Sherman. My I)EA&BiB—YPMr letter asking my presence at the general assembly of ths Democratic clubs of Pennsylvania, to be held at Philadelphia on the 16th Instant, received. Riddle Gets a Bl| Cfndrmont. A Sc*»iD or ?»v®r Sav®8 Her tJfe Box-wood rule 2 ft folding, brass hinged at 5c eacb. Pad locks, hinges, shelf brackets, door springs, haod and buck s iws, all kinds, size?, and prices from 16u to 63c. All worth double and more. Everything in tbe hardware department, pocket and tible cutlery is attonisbiog. Nnw York, Oct 16,—William H. Kiddle, formerly president of the Penn Bank, of Pittsburg, now of this city, has obtained 4 judgment, by default, in the supreme court, against Upton L. Boyce, the well known southern railroad man, for $320,000. In Mr. Riddle's complaint it is set forth that ho procured a loan of $25,000 for Boyee and found a purchaser for him of $1,300,000 of the common stock of the Covington and Macon Bailroad company at par value, for which service Boyle was to pay him $70,000 in money and give him $2&U,QOO of the stock. Biddle claims that he has not yet been paid for his services. It was just an ordinary scrap of wrapping paper, bat it saved her life. She was in the last stages of consumption, told by physicians that she was incurable and could live only a short time; she weighed less than seventy pounds. On a piece of wrapping paper she read of Dr. King's New Discovery, and got a sample bottle; it helped her, she bought a large bottle, it helped her more, bought another and grew better fast, continued its use and is bow strong, healthy, roey, plump, weighing 140 pounds. For fuller particular* send sump to W. H. Oole, druggist. Fort Smith' Trial bottle of this wonderful Discovery free at Prioe & Ca's drug store, Pulsion, and E. W. Oampbell's drug store, West Pittaton.I shall go to Washington before that time and cannot accept but appreciate Vour courtesy. I hope the meeting will be successful ip every particular. Organization is what |s sseded in our state, and every effort In that direction should receive the encouragement and support of every Democrat in our good eld OOpimonwealth.Washington, Oct. 1ft—The hearing in the caae of the Independent Refiners' association of Titusville, Pa., against the Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad company and other roads, which was begun at Tttusville last May, was before the interstate commerce commission in this city. The complaint generally alleges unjust discrimination in oil transportation rates against the association and in favor of the Standard Oil company. Alleged IHiJtut Discrimination. Berlin, Oct 16.—The csar, Grand Duke Vladimir and Grand Puke George took part in the hunt on the estate of. the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerln, at Ludwigshust A number of red deer were shot by the imperial visitors. The czar and his party left Ludwigshust at 6 o'clock en to Jtuslia, returning by way of aud Qautsie, The czar has expreseed his gratification with his reception in Germany. The esar Sow Bunting, , We have quite a lot of tinware on hand that we wish to close out and we will sell at pi ices that will tlean tbem out aoou, as we have no room tc keep such stock. Yours truly, The Officers Elected. Bamvsl J. Randall. Seven Men Shot. President Black, Secretary J. D. Worman, of Philadelphia, and Treasurer J. Irwin Steele, of Ashland, were re-elected, and W. J. Rauch, of Reading; J. H. W. Howard, of Harrisburg (colored), and Joseph Murphy and John H. Fow, of Philadelphia, wore elected viae president, Our Millinery Department is well furnished with the latest styles in everything pi rt.iniag io such lines. Plusues, silks, sttin, ribbons, flawir.-. feathers, tip-", p.urnep, fut.ey bi ds, hats, bonnets, fraratsAc. atpiices that will please you. We can save you from oue to three dollars on every hat you buy, according to quality, and we will do it every time. Montgomery, Ala,, Oct. 10.—A special to The Advertiser from Dothen, Ala., says: In a difficulty here seven men were shot. Two are dead and another dying. The trouble arose between the town council and tho draymen of the Farmers' warehouse, the latter refusing to pay the license demanded by the town authorities. Both marshals wore shot, and one will die. Two draymen were killed. Great excitement prevails.Bal/rmottK, Oat. lfl.—The Right Rev. Monsignnr O'ConnsM, president of t he Amei-r ican college at Rome, has arrived in Baltimore aud is staying at the Archiepiscopal residence on North Charles street, the guest of Cardinal Gibbons. Monsignor O'ConnelJ will accompany the cardinal on Saturday next to Richmond, where, on Sunday, his eminence is to consecrate Bishop Vun de Vyvei, Monsiguor O'Connell was the bearer at and deiivefad to Cardinal Gibbons a letter from Pope Leo, in which the holy father pongratplatcs the Catholics of America upon the centennial of the establishment of the first see in this country. He also prays God to shower his blessings upon the great republic and its people. In connection with the centennial there will be a solemn pontifical 111ass celebrated on Monday morning, Nov. ll, invokipg tho blessing of God upon the Catholic congress which will its sessions that morning. He »rougt»t jfc Lei er from the I'ope, A *|lni«ter Expelled. Killed V1 a Powder Mill. PARIS, Oct 18.—The striking ooai miners at Lens are assuming a more threatening attitude and many of them are committing daylight robberies, Si* thousand men are now on strike in the (listriot. More troops have been sent to Lous, hut the mayor refuses to quarter them, threatening to resign rather than do so. The troops remain quartered just outside the city. Strikers Committing Jtobherleg, Wavkikh, N. Y-, Oct. 1ft—The central New York Methodist Episcopal oonforence concluded its session, A resolution memorializing the house of representatives and senate at Washington concerning the Sunday rest law was passed. The select committee reported that the charge of immorality against Rev, William Berger is sustained and that he is expelled from the ministry and church of tho Methodist Episcopal church. Rev. R D. Munger gave notice of an appeal from the decision to the judicial court. Albany, Oct. 16.—The double wheel mill of tho Schagbtiooke Powder company was blown up about 1:80 p. m., and aa employe, Fred Bennett, was killed. The losa will reach from $1,500 to $2,000. Fortunately the mill shut down at noon and none of the employes were present except Bennett It is believed the explosion was the' result of a looomotive spprk. The report of the explosion was heard at Troy Waterford, The report of the committee on resolutions was received and unanimously adopted. This ended the business of the convention. Choice Groceries. We have a small lot of men's and buv's clothing that we wish to close out, not having reom to keep a stock. We will give-you prices that will make you buy for future wan* if not in need at present. Call saon. Ons of the largest stores in the city of Wilkee-Barre is that of CoDyngham, Schrage A Co., corner of Northampton and Washington streets. They have a complete stock D f table supplies, and their goods are alwajs tresh and reliable. They exercise the greatest care in buying and their trade is so extensive as to keep the atock moving. The line of fancy goods comprises a great variety of domestic and foreign delicacies. E*-pec al atuenton is called to the canned and bottled goods, preserves, imported cheeses, butter, cakes and biscuits, toss snd coffees, cured meats, etc. Choice nuts, fruits a d vegetables. Their store is light and clean, and their prices sre as low as those of any reliable dealer. Call and see them. POLITICAL NEW8. Trying to Cut Oil' Duluth, We have 25 to 30 pieces of Jenrpot ranging in quil ty trom Grecian to Moquelte at prices from 10c to $1 40 per yard, all big bargains, not one one excepted. Duluth, Opt. 10.—William Boeing, who claims to be the owner of certain lots through which the Duluth ship canal was cut, attempted to string a rope acrosti the cunal to prevent tho passage of shipping. The rope was stretched to test the title in the United States courts. It was stretched three times. It was cut once by the police and broken once by a steamer and once by a small vessel. No further attempts were then mada What I» Uolng on Iq New YorH State and Elsewhere, The Tammany convention nominated the following city and county ticket: Register, Frank P. Fitzgerald; Judge of court of common pleas, Henry Blachoff, Jr.; judge# of city court, Rol ert A. Van VVyck and Charles J. Nehrbras; judge of the general sessions court, H. A. Gildersleeve; president of the board of aldermen, J. H. V. Arnold. New York, Oct. 18.—John Dougherty was sentenced to two years' imprisonment for grand larceny. He was token from court to the district attorney's office, where he was married by Father Curran to a young woman, whose name was not made public. The bride wept bitterly as her husband was  to spend his honeymooq iji Sjng Sityg, To Pass tbe Honeymoon In Jail. Bovghkeepsik, N. Y., Oct. 16,—The eighth annual session of the synod of Nyw York, embracing the Presbyterian churohee of New York and New England, was commenced in this city, opening with a aernaon by the retiring moderator, ftev. X Ralston Hmith, D. D., of Buffalo, Bev. Mr. Jeesup was elected moderator, and upon taking the chair he made a short address. The synod remains in session until Friday noon. Preabyterlana In Session. We have a l uge line of Picture Oliographs, Oil paintings, Chromes, Engravings Ac at less than half pi ice. Many of our frames could not be made for double what we ask for the Pictures and Frames together. St. Louis, Oct. lfi.—McBride, the son of the well lawyer of this city, shot and innta«fly killed Frank Lof tus, a member of the fire department, at 8 p. m.. nenr the corner of Smith and Olivo streets. McBride was drunk and took umbrage at a slight jostle which he accidentally received from Loftns. McBride immediately pulled a revolver and shot Loftus dead. McBride Is under arrest. Re Shot a Fireman Ilead. The executive committee of the state Democratic committee met at the Hoffman house, New York, and discussed ways and means for the coming campaign. Moat of the randidates on the ttate ticket were present, and great apparent phpeYfulness prevailed as to the oiitlppk. We wish to d~s9 our glassware aDd crockery department and although we have but one price in all our line of goods, will not refuse any reasonable offer in any of tbe fillo»ing goods, that wo wish to close in the nex', 30 days—viz, glass ware, tin ware, crocktry, clothing. Sullivan Wants to Figlit. 4 l|foman and Her Babe Killed* NjtW York, Oct. 1(1—Mrs. ieu fell err pushed fi'otn thp sixth story of the tenement hou**, 42 Oliver §tropt, with her JS,monthsold girl in Uer and both were killed by striking tfee ppvepient in the court yard of the building. Mrs O'llrlen bad recently quarreled with her husband. O'Brien was found drinking with two men in bis apartments after the bodies of his wife and child were picked up. The three met} claimed to know nothing about the tragedy. They wore arrested. It is said that O'Briop had threatened to punish his wife for going (4 a. funeral without his permission New York, Oct. 1(5.—John L. Sullivan announces through The Evening Sun that he is ready to fight again, and would like to havo a match arranged as soon as possible, lie is anxious to meet Jem Smith and would pay his expenses to A meripa. His next choice of antagonists js Charley Mitchell, but he is ready to meet anybody that will challenge him. Coqfeptlqncrs In Convention, Harrjsbubq, Pa., Oct. 18.-=A convention of confectioqery nwufaotureri of the state was held here. An association was formed for mutual protection and to secure harmonious trade relations. George W. Cole, of Philadelphia, was chosen president, j. Ja. Able, of Easton, treasurer, ftmJ A,. L. Koons, of Tyrone, secretary, Three Sailors Drowned, CTJACOBS OH FOR RHEUMATISM. New York, Oct 17.—The schooner Laura, with a dock load of iron from New York for Port Chester, capsized in the East river off Ninety-seventh street, and William Jackson, James Hughes and Alexander Christie, of her crew, were drowned. Capt. McLean and Seaman James Fowler had narrow escapee. The Laura was carrying too much sail, and was upset by a stywU. Her cargo is insured. WINDOW SHADES. The Twenty-jnipth senatorial district Democratic convention unanimously renominated Hon. Donald McNaughton for state senator. The Voyul I.cglon Meett* Window shades at 38c, 64c, 75c each, all complete, worth 60c 75c and $1.00 each napec'ivtly; curtain poles at 20c, 25c, 35c, 45c, 58c, worth 60 per cent more. Philadelphia, Oct, Id — E*-Prefident Hayes, conMnander-4u-iDhief of tbe Military Order of thf IiPfiion of Honor, has arrived here to attend the fifth annual meeting of the commauderyJn-chief, which began today. Last evening Mr. Hayes presided at a meeting of the board of officers of the order. It is thought that most of the officers now serving will be re-elected. ■nffarad 40 Tear* and Cuxad. M. F. Collins has been nominated unanimously for senator by the Democrat* of the Sixteenth senatorial district. W. Altaaj M., IUuD, ». T. M mr Mr r"" D ton km a ilcth ri 111—Ural I waa intaM W %rj H luala au. I han a» MUM u4 a au am ftaa Maa itaa«llM arm walka* av atnata. ■7 MiM tkat anaa aaaa rtU aa4 lama an aaw aa ■*» aal Ma aD ta»r yaaia. HI. IDllu. Slguot- Crispl anil the Vatican. Laundry men Debate on the Chinese, RCG9. Roue, Oct. 10. —At a banquet given in his honor at Palermo, Siguor Crispi, prime minister of Italy, delivered one of the most powerful speeches t-Q which he HM liven Utterance QUl'lng his political career a»l warned the pope not to seefe temporal pow ev in Italy.  Joseph L. Saunters ha* nominated by the Republicans of the Second district for assembly. Buffalo, Oct. 18.—The Lauudrymen's National association continued its convention. Six new members were admitted, making fifty-three so far. The principal questions occupying the attention of the delegates are the Chipeee laundries and the flannel shirt. Our assortments of rugs are compute la prices raDging from 30c up, all very low. Hence we beg to call your earnf st sttention to all our different llnrs of goods, but more particularly to our Shoe, Hat, and Millinrry Departments, which are full of the bt st bargains we ever had, and truft to deseive a share of ytur patronage. Wo sell fcr cash down on!j; we have but one price tnd never deviate. William P. Richardson, of Goshen, has been nominated by acclamation in tbe Thirteenth senatorial district by the Republicans.PpeviDVNCK, Oct 1A—The examination of ♦J»e book* of Brown university to determine the shortage of ex-Registrar Oilman P. Robinson is completed, and the rxpert's statement will be signed and (worn to shortly. Robinson's shortage will, it is said, exceed $6,000, BotM the University at 16,000. Killed With Sand HaCs. Crippled Oaaaa 'Am Away Crutchaai Pittsburg, Oct 16.—'The first meeting of thb American Boiler Makers' Hssociatioo since organisation in this city last April, ha* occurred here, 150 delegates being present. The object of the association is to prevent cutting in the price of boilers. A brand has been adopted for boilers and wheu this )s seen the quality can be relied on. Poller Makers Meet New York, Oct 18.—Edward H, Woodbridge and Thomas have both died from wounds on tta head, inflicted in the heart of \h.e by sand bags in the hands oX parties unknown. Wood bridge was an employe of the oostom house and son oft Congressman Woodbridge, of Vpftttont. Carey w®s a hotel man, of Oonn. Carat faWaaaaatly. A Judge's Mishap. The Warren county Republican convention was held at Glens Falls, N. Y. Heretofore Queensbury has only sent Ave delegate* to all conventions and the Republican* her* havu been snubbed on many occaaioa*. This year they sent to the convention twenty delegates. After a bard fought battle, a resolution was carried that the future representation of towns in the Warren county Republican convention be on following basi-t: Each town shall entitled to three delegates and one additional delegate for each 100 votes and major part of 100 cast for the head of the Republican ticket at the laat presidential election. The Glens Falls dele- Four Hundred GlrU on Strike. Ml H Druntf and Dtalert AxrvwAare. m CNMLU A. VOilLIR CO., «attl»ora.» Ithaca, N. Y,, Oct. Ill—Judge McKinuey, of this county, was thrown from his carriage and fatally injured. His horse ran away, kicked him on the head and fractured his skull in several places. Lawrence, Mass., Oct 18.—The girls in the weaving room of the Arlington  wert notified of a reduction in wages of  and six cents per cut on 20CI quality goods respectively. girls, to the number cf \o gip to work. The Roek Inland Sued. ROBERT OLIVER haa had more than TWINTY TEAM Exper nee Id nfakica aad repair 11 K Fewlng Machine, eonaT Revolvers, tocfTanS all kiada of llgh Oaolainery. He ia to be found over Law « McMllfan't 8toD», rittaton We warrant everything as we represent, and refund the money or exchange the goods in case of disaatisfaciion. Cbicaoo, Oct 16.—The Rock Island railroad was made defendant in two suits of 917,000 each, brought by Qottlieb Klein and Anton Kowabki, victims of the Washington Heights wreck. The Assembly Ceiling Prosecution. We have had a good trade since we are here but we want to druble it and are willing to work to do bo. Yours for Bargains, She Tried to Hang; Herself. Ai.iian v, Oet. 16.—It is said here that the grand jtiry will not indict any of the alleged assembly ceiling conspirators. A Bseceesful Casting, Kl«p«*4 Ireland. Newark. N. J., Oct. 10.—Mrs. Lizzie Grifllu, a Philadelphia woman, who, while Intoxicated, attempted to hang herself in a pell ftttbe First precinct prison, was sent ui tiie city hospital. She will recover. San Francisco, Oct 16.—A pasting for stem of a new coast dafenss vessel Ufl4 been successfully executed the Pacific rolling mills. Thepfwere 16,000 pounds in the oast. Vomjc, Oct 1#,—Mary Le Huut and John Burns, an eloping Co mile frongt County Wexford, Ireland, were among the steerage passengers U*D landed at Cu»tl» garden for father, Maj. Hunt, and Marjr fell in Wvq with him. National Auction Bargain Co., Bnujit, Oct 16.—Tbe betrothal is annponoed of the Conntess Nellie Hstrfeldt to PWnoe Max of Uohenlohe. Another Royal Betrothal. WANTED—Reliable local and traveling aaleanan. Positions permanent Bpe lal nduoementa now; faet-aelllnor specialties. Don't delay, Salary from start. BROWN BROS., Nurserymen' Rocbeater, N. Y. 94-Cm-eod. P€ERLE8S DYES &)LJD B?DawSSrS 77 8outh Main St., Pittston. HeadquMters at 4C6 & 468 Broadway, N. Y.