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              .£♦ N U.TIB BR 21®0 ( Weekly EaUkllthtd 1830. j PITTSTON, PA., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1889. TWO CENTS Ten Ccnta » Weok \y tum ix ex-secretary diea, will any V»|tewl •bout it. the rolu of their cansa, nd the 4if • of such a man, devoted as it waa to the servico of the people front no sordid motives, but from a pure and lofty sense of duty, is one for which his section has -jio need to apologize, and which his whole*9Duntry, ignoring the unhappy differences of the past, can well afford to honor." . CONGRESSMEN BUNCOED RftflN WAY RECOVER. HYNES GHOWS ELOQUENT VERY LATEST m WlH POWD THE SOUTH IN MOURNING. The German Doctors Are Not Hopeful Though—Stanley at Zanzibar. London, Dec. 7.—Mr. Burdett C'outts received a telegraphic massage from Stanley yesterday in which the condition of Emin Pacha was describid as being moat critical. In addition to other dangerous symptoms there in a Sow oI blood through the ears. Stanley says that Emin fell a d Istanoe of twentyfour feet He ii The senators and representatives (Ton) Mississippi held a meeting and took appro priate action on the death of Mr. Davis. They will attend the funeral in a body. They Must Bear the Brunt of His Stirring Speech In the Cro- Jefferson Davis, Father of the Silcott's Steal. nin Trial •  Confederacy, Dead. Special Telegrams to 4 P. M. JEFFERSON DAVIS' CAPTURE, UNCLE SAM IS NOT RESPONSIBLE, THE TKIANULE HOTLY ATTACK KB. HS lUlOMENTS of the chieftain An Unpnbllsliad Account of ti.e Event IIU Name Shall be Immortal. T»K»rr»*'i Indicating. Fair. Warm*. Bonthm-ly win*. Cincinnati, O., IDec. 7.—The Evening Post publishes a report of Jefferson Davis capture, written by himself, having been withheld until after his death at his own re quest. It consists of two letters written tC his old friend, Col. Crafts J. Wright, de ceased. In one of the letters Mr. Davit says Written by Hlnmelf. Richmond, Va., Doc. 7.—The Times says: "Lee and Jackson, Benjamin, Toombs and Stephons on the Confederate side, and their mighty opponents on the Federal side—Lincoln and Grant, and Chase and Sheridan, hare all passed into that land where there is no war and no political differences. At last Jefferson Davis, who has lingered long, a venerable figure of a past age, has joined them. The greatest of the survivors of the Confederacy is no mora. Around the spot where hi* remain* will be committed to the eartfc, the whole south trill gather in spirit on the occasion of his obsequies to pay a mournful tribute to one of the vfiry noblest, truest and greatest of persons. Thither, in future years, all who esteem loftiness of character, honor, adherence to conviction, and who revere patriotism and admire geniui of the highest order, will frequently repair to renew their love of oountry and respect for principle at the grave at him whose nam* shall bo immortal.'' Neither Are the ISondsmen of Leedoxn Lawyer Don oh tie Talk* Ruck and Re* He Passed Away Fondly Clasping the and Silcott—A Very Peculiar State ol celves a Tongue LaiblBj front INSANITY AND MURDER. Hand of His Beloved Wife—The South- Affairs In the House—Other News ol Why the •«vouh«i1 Was Murdered, Hynes—The Prisoners Mueh Affsoted. Th« Two Com* Together In St. JUomJ«, la 0 ER ern States' Grief at the Death of Tlielr Kx-l'rogldent—Funeral Arrangements. Interest from Washington. Chicago, Dec. 7. —Lawyer Hynes resumed his speech La the Croniu trial. HD nes opened with the Inner workings of the infamous oonspiracy and said those who prompted the dupes on the trial might not be Revealed Uutil some putrid conscience should show them forth with phosphorescent light in th* gaK lows' shadow. Gradually ihe strongholds of the prisoners' defense crumbled awa£ nndet the blows of Hynes's unerring aim. With a toagnlfloeut burst otoratory he pictured the dootor's ride to the cottage, his entthe door, his heart throbbing with  relief of suffering and his horrible slauglHer that immediately followed. a Herrlfele Huur. ' New Orleans, Dec. 7.—Jefferson Davis, father and ox-president of the southern Confederacy, died here Friday, Dec. 6, after a month'B illness, aged 81 years. About four weeks ago he caught a severe cold white traveling on a steamboat, and his condition was so serious that his physicians forbade the removal of their patient to his Mississippi home. For a month Mr. Davis has hovered at death's door, now seeming much better and again losing ground. For tho past three days, however, his progress Washington, Dec. 7.—The committee appointed by Speaker Reed to investigate the embezzlement of Cashier Silcott met at 10:30 o'clock in the public lands committee room of the house. The ex-sergeant-at-arms hatf prepared himself for the cross-examination he expected the committee would put him through. A careful examination had been made by him of the extent of Silcott's peculation, and he was able to tell the committee that about $71,000 in government money has been taken. He then detailed the circumstances connected with the discovery of the embezzlement. St. Lotu, Dm. 7—John Crispy, a maahio-1st, committed a most atrodoas murder bar* this raorninj. For a loDg ftme ba bad baan pajing attention to Ibedaaghter af a fellow* workman. A. law days ago aba diacardad bin. Crispy brooded oTar tbia aatil il la believed be become insane and to-day ba shot tbe girl, her latbar and but yoangar (titer. Orifpy was an opium aatar. 'The lieutenant, in his zeal to sustain th« landerous articles of his general, makes as tortious which he could »ot have believed true. For instance, the one who ordered me to halt bore a carbine, not a revolver the only person with me was a colored main servant. lying In the Ger man hospital at Bagamoyo, and although Dr. Parka still e n tertalm some hope vt hii recovery, the doctors of the German fleet fear the worst They say that recovery takes plaoe in only 90 per cent, of such cases. The foreign office has received a telegram from Zanzibar to the eSeot that Emin Pacha's skull is not fractured and that hi* recovery is possible. This is probably the judgment of Dr. Parks, and his diagnosis that there is no fracture of the skull Is no doubt the bask of the favorable opinion he has given. The news of the accident at Bagampyo to Emin Pacha caused a sensation in Berlin. Emperor William was deeply pained when informed of the accident, and 'he immedi- Absolutely Pure EMIN PACHA. This powdar never varies. A marvel of purity strength aad wholeaomeness. More economic* than the ordinary kinds, and cannot be sold In aoaopatltlon with the multitude of low lest, short weight, alum or phos .ate powders. Sold only in mm. RoyjlL Bakino Powder Oo„ 100 Wal 8t. N.Y. "Instantly I dropped the waterproof cloali and shawl and advanced toward the soldier offensively declaring I would not surrendei In answer to his demand. Then Mrs. Davis ran up to me and threw her arms around ray neck. That, of course, ended any pos sibility for my escape, and I said to her, 'God's will be done,' aud turned back with her to the tent and passed immediately to a place a short distance off. WRJBCK ON TM» LAKB •HOrtfc «a» Mr* iMt aad Two hnoM britwlf Examining the Hooks. tbe Prisoners AfTcsted Chbstsbtox, Ind, Dec. T Waal bound limited on the Lake Shore waa wracked here tbia morning by a misplaced switoh. The fireman was killed and tbe engineer and conductor were aeriouly injured. The luip waa tbe fart lioe from Buffalo to Obiuago. It bad left LaPorte, Ind., at a little past eix this morning, having been a few minntea behind time, and waa running at an increased rate of speed when the accident happened An effort will be made to fix the rreponaibility upon the peraon who left the awlteh turned. Injured near tklaais. The committee then went to the sergeantat-arms' office, where the members examined the books of the office. The committee ordered the doors of the office of the sergeantat-arms to be locked, nnd authorized Mr. Whelpley to examine the accounts on record there. The effect was very noticeable upon Beggs, Coughlin and O'Sullivan. Their faces were pale and their eyes had a peculiarly dazy stare. Kunza again seemed about to declare his innocence. Burke assumed indifference, but two crimson spots burning on his oheeks and a cessation of gum chewing told a different tale. MUSIC HAUL- Augusta, Ga., Dec. 7.—The news of the death of ex-President Jefferson Davis was received in Augusta ivith profound regret by the entire people. Public and private buildings are being draped and flags are flying at half mast. The following telegram of condolence has been sent to Mrs. Davis: Grief »t Augusta. "The only firing or show of armed resist ance was beyond a creek wo had crossed before encamping, nnd that fire was between (.he Michigan and Wisconsin men. It was a considerable time before I saw Col. Pritclinrd. Ho afterward told me that several hours had elapsed before he knew of my presence, and he claimed great credit foi tho forbearance of his inwi in not shooting me wh«n I refused to surrender. Ho Denies tlie Dress Story Monday, Dec. 9th, 1889. Appearance of the Distinguished Artiste, ately sent a dispatch to Zanzibar asking that daily reports as to the condition of Brain be sent to him. Stanley has arrived at Zanzibar. Emin Pacha tvas unconscious ten hours. 1AIDIE 8 VWI HER Members Must Bear the Loss. Confederate Survivors1 } Association. V ArorsTA, Ga.. Dec. 6. 1889. ) To Mi*. Jefferson Davis, New Orleans: While the committee has not yet completed its work of investigation, it has come to some interesting conclusions. It discovered that there is no law constituting Mr. Leedom or any other sergeant-at-arms the disbursing officer of the house, and that it was merely an unofficial custom to draw money from the treasury on certificates indorsed by the clerk of the house. As to where the loss must fall, the committee agreed that the government is in no way responsible for the loss of the money, and the loss must consequently fall on the individual members who had accounts with the sergeant-at-arms. Lawyer Donohue Talks Back. Knights and Farmers. The fact that Attorney Douohue had said nothing in condemnation of Croainfe murder was especially dwelt upon. Donohut, Hynes said, did not care whether Croain was a spy or not. At this Douohue jumped up and, rushing to tho jury box, raised his hands and shrieked: "That1* right; I doa't know and don't carel" IN THEIR NEW MILITARY MELO DRAMA, The members of the Confederate Survivors' association of Augusta, Ga., crave the privilege of assuring you at the earliest moment of their profound sympathy and heartfelt sorrow upon the death of your illustrious husband, our beloved chief and the venerated president of the southern Confederacy. Chableb C. Jones, Jr., St. Louis, Dec. 7.—Messrs. Powderly, Wright and Beaumont, of the Knights of Labor, met the demands - of the committee of the Farmers and Laborer*' union, and the basis of federation was agreed upon. It mi agreed that both organizations appoint a legislative committee to act in conjunction at Washington and procure legislation in accordance with the interests of both bodies. An understanding was reached under which each organization will actively aid the other. The executive officers of the two organizations will form a central council to consult from time to time on all matters of joint interest. Committees on platform, land, money and transportation were agreed upon. The various farmers' bodies will be consolidated. The leaders of both bodies are highly satisfied with the arrangements made. On tie Fioniiei "As you say, thoro was no impropriety ir assuming a disguise to escape capture, but there was no time to hav.D assumed one. Th( falsehood was conceived in a desire to humiliate me, and it was at first asserted that I had on a bonnet and woman's dress with hoop skirts. Woodcuts of that kind were said to have been made in New York. It may hero bo mentioned that the staff officer; sent on the ship where my wife and children welo detained after I was incarcerated at Fortress Monroe, did plunder her trunks, carrying off, among other things, a hoop skirt, which the knaves were said subsequently to have sold as the one worn by me/ Boston, Dn 1—The cruiatrs have departed for Long I aland. Tbe wrecked Germania will be b'own to piecse with dynamite, ■o a* to aare the ocean pier and (rat tbe channel. The (qniMlron of ■rotation. President. The association will take formal and appropriate action. A Hurst of Eloquence. JEFFERSON DAVIS. "No, you don't care; but as an officer of the court, as a Christian," thundered Hynes, "find somo impulse in your heart to condemn this awful crime, it you dare to do it with your client's retainer in your hand. Ohl what savagery and what brutality haa been palmed off for patriotism! Many a hot act has brought shame to the face of the Irish people, but in all their fearfal history of the past and in they can make in the future this crime will stand out the one conspicuous monument of sbaine, the shadow of which has fallen with blighting influence on a noble, a long suffering and a generous race." Stale Thirty Tkoauid. A grand dramatic effort In Ave great acts of Comedy, Pathos, Songs and Doners. BEAUTIFUL T * BLK- UX. POWERFUL SITUATIONS, UNIQUK COSTUMES, SPECIAL, SCK.xfeRY. toward recovery had seemed steady, but the hand of death was upon him. Friday a congestive chill seized him, and he soon breathed his last, with the hand of his loving wife fondly clasped in his own. Wiuiinotov, Sal., Ok. T.—An unknown thief matched a oaab box ooxtaining $30,000 from before J. C. Patterson aa the latter wm culling coupona at the counter of the Delaware Bank here this morning. Columbus, Ga., Deo. 7.—A mass meeting, called to order by Acting Mayor Brannon, was held in the public library, at which resolutions were adopted expressing the sorrow of the people at the death of Jefferson Davis. Eloquent speeches were made by loading citizens, eulogizing the virtues of the deceased. It was resolved to suspend all business on the day of the1 funeral, and to hold services in the churches. A tel igram of sympathy was sent to the bereaved family. All the bells were tolled during the meeting. The city is in mourning array. The Confederate veterans met and took formal action indicating their grief over the loss of their late leader. Columbus Bella Tolled. So far as Mr. Leedom is concerned, the committee was forced to come to the conclusion that he cannot be held responsible, because of the absence of any law constituting him a disbursing officer. His bond of $50,000 was merely to insure the government against loss in the event of an improper transaction of his office business, and therefore his bondsmen caiinot be held responsible for losses of money over which Mr. Leedom had no control. A Pretty How-De-Uo. The Dying Man's Last Words. jj| People in a Majestic Product ion Mr. Davis made no dying declaration. His last words were, "Pray excuse me," and were addressed to his wife when she requested him to take the whole of a dose of medicine she had prepared for h im. Among the mourning relatives and friends at the j bedside were Mrs. Davis, Drs. Chaille and Bickham, Associate Justice and Mrs. Fenner, Miss Nannie Smi th, grand niece of the dying ex-president, and Mr. and Mrs. B. ' H. Farrar. Mrs. Davis, who had borne up throughout her husband's dangerous illnes with rare strength and brav ery, was completely prostrated when his death came, and is now under the care of physicians. THE NEWS IN THE SOUTH, In Other Word* • Snide. Watch for the NOON PARADE of our The elction of the Farmers and Laborers union resulted in the choice of L. L. Polk, Nsrth Carolina, president; D. H. Clover, Kansas, vice president; J. H. Turner, Georgia, secretary; J. W. Hickman, Missouri, treasurer; Benjamin Terrell, Texas, lecturer. Ciucwkam, Dec. 1 —Arch Bishop Cor rigan's private secritary pronounces the Universal Bank Truat Company o Col. Sellers concern.GENUINE INDIAN BRASS BAND, flow It Was Received In Various Statei and Cities. Gorgeously costumed In a picturesque Indian Dress, performing upon a m-gn flo-nt new set of instruments, mounted in SILVDRaod GOLD, specially manufactured by J. Howard Koote, of New Tork. Don't Mlsa tbe Urand Illuminated Parade at 7 p. m. Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 7.—Governor Gordon has sent the following request to the governors of each of the southern states: O'Sullivan's sleeping in his room op the night of the murder with a burning lamp was touched with poisonous point. "He had a lamp burning," said Hynes, "because the picture of his dead friend, lying face downward in the catch basin, his head covered with wounds and blood, was to* ghastly to be alone with in the dark." O'Sullivan's Burning Lamp. Snow In Hnngary. Executive Department, I Atlanta, Dec. 6, 1889. j This peculiar state of affairs had never been brought to the attention of the house. Few if any members were aware that this condition of things existed, and it is certain that the house will immediately insure itself protection by passing a law authorizing some officer to act as disbursing officer. Vienna, Dec. 1 —Fearful snow storms are reported in Hungary. Scores of persons have perished from exposure The violence of the storms is beyond precedent. I respectfully suggest that the governors of the southern states by proclamation invite the peoplj of their respective states to assemble at ihe hour to be appointed for the funeral of Mr. Davis and join in suitable memorial services. Bradford, Pa., Dec. 7.—D. Tutolo, An Italian, was instantly killed aqd G. Marehetta, also an Italian, and G. Marganits, a young Hungarian, were badly injured by an explosion of dynamite cartridges at Howard's junction, near here. The men went to a shanty to thaw out the frozen cartridges. The dynamite exploded, blowing *ha shanty to pieces and instantly killing Tutolo. He was horribly mangled and was almost unrecognizable. Marganits's clothes were torn completely from his person and he was badly hurt about the face and neck. Maiehetta will die. Marganits will recover. Fatal Dynamite Explosion. Bee the most Novel, Varied and Enteit lining Performance of the season. Governor Seay's Plea. Usual prices. Seats on sale at Ruggles', Friday, Dec. 8th. Montgomery, Ala., Dec. 7.—The state house is draped in mourning in memory of Mr. Davis. A meeting of the Confederate Survivors' association was held to make arrangements for memorial services on the day of the funeral. Governor Seay has telegraphed Mrs. Davis a* follows: "It is the wish of our people," the dispatch say4, "that his grave may be made tyneath the monument to the Confederate dead on Capital hill at Montgomery, hard by the very cradle of the Confederacy." Just as he was finishing this dispatch Mr. Hoke Smith, president of The Atlanta Journal, and Hon. Lawndes Calhoun, president of the Fulton County Confederate Veterans' association, called upon the governor, and, as n result of their conference, the following order was issued: J. P. Gordon. Mr. Leedom states that the story that ex- Congressman Paige was- indebted to either himself or Mr. Silcott is untrue. The statement made by Silcott that Mr. Paige was indebted was, Mr. Leedom says, a subterfuge to cloak his escape. Devla' Remains Lie la Stale. MUSIC HALL, D The Cause of Deatli. The cause of the ex-president's last illness | was malaria, complicated with acute bron- • ehitis. Careful nursing and skilled medical attendance bad mastered the latter, but it is supposed that the congestive chill, which was the immediate cause of death, was at- j tributable to a return of the malaria. In the repose of death the face of the deceased, ' though looking slightly emaciated, showed no trace of suffering, more nearly resem- \ bling that of a peaceful sleeper than of the I dead. Hynes then bitterly denounced the triangle and its policy of force. "These thiags," he said, "were not done to aid Ireland. It was to give the traitorous triangle an opportunity to steal the money intrusted to them by honest, sincere, patriotic Irishmen. It was for opposing this method of illegitimate warfare and for exposing the robbery of Irishmen by men who pretended to be patriots that £Dr. Ctouiii had been killed—1 not because he was a British spy." The Triangle Denounced. Nxw Obleaxs, Deo 8—The remains of Jefferson Davis are lying in state at the City Hall. Hundreds (if visitors called this morning to pey their rep poets to the deoeased. ONE NIGHT ONLY. Tu««day, Dec. lO, '^0 ■sain WiU Bit. HejUmji arters United Confederate Veterans, I ATLANTA, Ga , Dec. 7, 1889. f Washington, Dec. 7.—President Harrison and Mrs. Harrison, accompanied by First Assistant Postmaster General Clarkson and Mrs. Clarkson, Miss Wanamakeraud Private Secretary Halford left Washington yesterday afternoon for Indianapolis, They will stop there until Sunday night, and then go to Chicago to attend the opening of the new Auditorium building in that city next Monday. The party go to Indianapolis over the Pennsylvania road in President Roberts' private car, which was attached to the fast express leaving here at 3:80 p. m. Tlie President Goes West, Zasuiai, Dee. 7—There is now small hope of Bmin Bey's recovery. Tbe patient took a relapse this morning, and his death is momentarily expected. THE EMINENT ACTOR, ROBERT The associations, bivouacs and camps and al) friends ef ex-Confederate veterans are invited tc unite on the day of the funeral of the late Jefferson Davis in raisiug a fuud for his widow and MANTELL Charleston's Mayor Buloglzes Mr. Davis. Accidents at Bufltelo. daughter. J. P. Gordon, General. Charleston, 8. C., Dec. 7.—Mayor Bryan has Issued a proclamation to the citizens of Charleston in which he highly eulogizes the life of Jefferson Davis, and calls upon the people to attend memorial services on Wednesday next The Confederate Survivors' association will meet, and It is expected that the most distinguished speakers in the state will be present and make addresses.Buffalo, N. Y., Dec. 7.—A small machine shop owned by Charles Carter, on the top floor of a five story building, and another establishment on the same floor conducted by W. W. Oliver, manufacturer of jowelers' supplies and typewriters, were burned out. The total loss is about (25,000. Carl Peterson, an axe grinder employ ed by the Francis Axe company, was struck by a portion of a falling chimney and instantly killed, fidward Kimball, 17 years old, seta of Lathrop Kimball, the well known insurance agent, was fatally injured. Under the management of Augustus Pitou In D'Enaery's Famous Bomantio Drama, This is the first order issued by their general since his election, and immediately upon its receipt President Calhoun issued an order for the Confederate survivors of this county to meet at once to carry it into execution. It is expected that in all cities where no Confederate veterans' associations have been organized, citiiuns will meet to hold servicer, and raise funds. It is also suggest ed that in the south all work be stopped on the day of the funeral. The peroration ended with an expression of confidence that the jurors wrfuld render a verdiot in accordance with their eonscienee —a verdict that would mote out to the prls* oners the punishment they deserved. Dona Fall* la LUkea. Lis bos, Dm. 7—Dob Pedro arrived hare this mom Lag. The news of ex-President Davis' decease caused a great sensation in the city and was telegraphed broadcast throughout the southern states. Messages of condolence poured in by hundreds, expressing profound regret at the taking off of the Confederacy's father, and tendering warm sympathy to his widow and daughter. A large meeting was held at the city hall at noon, and it was decided to embalm the body and have it lie in state uutil next Wednesday, when the funeral will take place. "Death kaa as naajr doors to let oat life," sang an old tint poet In three day* they bad no discovered remedies that shut theee daprs. How different la Dr. Pieroa'a Golden Medical dieoovery, from the old time doses. Consumption or luog-oercfula, ia one wide door that it shut*, if taken in time. Don't watte a moment then- If st lift flip through the open door. It ia guaranteed to cure in all caaee of disrates ft r wtlch it is recommended,or money paid for it will be refunded DriiuyCE, la., Dec. 7.—A collision between two freight trains ou the Chicago, Bt. PCul and Kansas City railroad occurred at Duraago, nine miles from this oily. Conductor Berrv, of the local train, and Fireman Jo&u Hickey, of the through train, were instantly killed, Berry's body being scattered in fragments in the wrecked cars and on the track. Several others were injured. The fault appears to lie with Brakeman Hall, who threw the switch before the t rain had time to get on the side track. He claimed that Conductor Berry was drunk and gave the signal, bnt this charge is indignantly denied by the other trainmen, and Hall had to flee for his li/e to avoid being lynched for nuking the claim. Berry lived in St. Paul and in Dubuque. The wreck was cleared' In wa. hours, and trains are running again. A Fatal Freight Wreck. Arriving in Chicago early Monday morning, the president and party, after participating in the Auditorium opening ceremonies, will leave Chicago late Monday night, and, coming direct to Washington, expect to reach home early Wednesday morning. Presented by a Superior Dramatic Company and all the Rich Cystines and Properties that characterized Its for mer success In this city. Savannah Flags at Half llait. Grady Will Get a lDeatli Mask. Savannah, Ga., Dec. 7.-rFlags were put at half mast here on the city ball, the Cotton Exchange, and all the armoriee on receipt of the news of the death of Jefferson Davis. At noon the city offices were closed for the day by order of Mayor Schwarz. A military delegation with members of the Confederate Veterans' association will go to New Orleans to attend the funeral. PRICE8 35, 50, 75 &$1. The sorrow for Jefferson Davis' death it universal. It was but Thursday that a friend received advices from Mrs. Davis in which she said: "He is better, but very low. 'II is God that giveth the increase,' but I havt every hope of final recovery, though, ol course, a slow convalesence. As for me, tc have even this hope is joy." The whole city is in mourning. Public and privat* buildings are draped. Mr. H. W. Grady has received permission by telegraph from a friend of the family to send a sculptor tc take a cast of the departed statesman's feat urea. This mask will be made use of in a statue to be erected by the city of Atlanta. Efforts are making to have the body of Mr. Davis buried in West View cemetery hen near the site of some famous battles. Mayoi Glenn has ordered city building9 draped thirty days, and has requosted the people tc observe the hour of the funeral with appropriate exercises.  Twfl Children Suffocated. Beats on sale at Buggies' Book Store. Saturday Dee, 7, at t a. m. Preparations are being made on the most elaborate slale, and the funeral will be the grandest demonstration of love and reverence to any American citizen over held in this part of the country. The governor has already received numerous telegrams from troops from all sections of the south, who will be here to participate iu the demonstration. Quarters are now being provided for the troops. The public buildings are draped in mourning, as well as many private residences. All business will be suspended oil the day of the funeral. The Funeral Preparations. New York, Dec. 7.—Two children, Robert and George Lilly, aged 6 and 4 years respectively, were suffocated by smoke in the basement of the flat house No. 160 West One Hundred and Twenty-fifth street. The children were locked in the room by their mother while she went marketing. It Is supppeed that they were playing with matches, which ignited and set fire to the furniture. An alarm was raised, an entrance forcpd and the dead bodies of the children found lying on the floor. The damage by the flre was trifling. Washington, Dec. 7.—The Republican senatorial caucus committee held a long session, and considered the assignment of the new senators to committees. Two plans for this purpose were suggested. One favored Increasing the size of some of the Committees by assigning one new member to each of those agreed to be so increased; while the other was to relieve some senators who serve on several committees from their dutlee on soaae of these, and assign the new members to their places. It was finally agreed to adopt a union of both plans, and the committee than adjourned uutil Monday. Committee Places for New Senators, Towner, who owns the Star Shoe Store, Begs leave to say, its running o'er, Richmond's Request. The worst danger about neglecting a couth oi cold is consumption. We can assure ot r readers that no medicine equals Puritan Cough sod Consumption cure. Try It.- Triel bottles Tree at J. H. Honck, Druggist. With Slippers and Shoes, and of a kind Richmond, Va., Dec. 7.—A movement is to be induce Jefferson Davis' relatives to allow his body to be brought here and interred in the yard of what was the White House of the Confederacy. In the legislature a joint committee was appointed to draft resolutions expressing the sorrow of the people of Virginia at the death of Mr. Davis. To please the most fastidious mind; At prices, too, so very cheap. It almost robs him of his sleep; And, as the holidays are near, Chinese Troops Routed. A Bound Local Opinion. A Sketoh of Hit Life. San Francisco, Dec. 7.—The steamer China brings advices from Hong Kong to tha effect that the Chinese troops have suffered a severe defeat from the savages in South Formosa, between 800 and 40Q of them having been killed. Recently a mot*- attacked the China Inland and Methodist Episcopal missions at Naukang and destroyed both chapels and an opium refuge, and stoned the officials who attempted to interfere, The missionaries and ladies took refuge in the Yamen. Nkw York, Dec. 7.—The Herald bay*: "The Universal Association Bank and Trait company is about to be formed in this dtqr under the special benediction of the pope of Rome, with a capital of $100,000,000, to receive, care for and invest not only the enormous revenues of the church, but the private fortunes of its members. Tne moseys of all other persons and sects are to be received and invested as well, and the bank will do a general banking business," A Hi* Catholic Ylank. E. Bainbridge Munday Esq, County Atty., Clay Ca, Tex. says: "Have u*ed HJectnv Bitters wi th most happy result*. Ily brother tlso was very low with Malarial fever and Jaucdice, but was cured by timely nee of this medicine. Am aatiifled Electric Bitter* saved tii* life." And Santa Clacs will soon ap- Jefferson Davis was born in Christian county, Ky., June .3, 1808, but passed his childhood in Mississippi. He graduated at West Point in 1828, and served with distinction against the Indians for seven y ears. Shortly thereafter he married Gen. (afterwards President) Taylor's daughter. In 18-15 ho was elected to congress. In the Mexican war he distinguished himself, and in the storming of Monterey and in the battle of JJuena Vista was conspicuous for his bravery. pear; And in his cairiage proudly ride, With presents for the Christmas tide; Mourning at Raleigh. Horrible Murder at Millvllle. .Raleigh, NTC., Dec. 7.—Upon receipt of the news of the death of Jefferson Davis, national and state flags were displayed at half mast on the public buildings, and the buildings were closed. The bell at the city hall was tolled. Governor Fowle se n t a message of sympathy to Mrs. Davis. MillviejuB, N. J.. Dec. 7.—The body of Mrs. Annie Borden (colored) has been found shockingly mutilated iu her house here. The floor was covered with blood, and there was every evidence of a terrible struggle. The woman was covered with blood, and her clothing was almost wholly torn from her person and huug in saturated tatters. Medical examination revealed the fact that the woman had been outrageously assaulted and in a manner resembling "Jack the Ripper's work. The police have arrested John Knox, who had been seen to hurriedly leave Mrs. Borden's house the previous evening. Blood had been noticed on his hands and coat. He accounted for the blood by saying that he had cut his hands with a piece of glara. The evidence against hiui is strong and he Dvas committed to jail. Eulogies in New Orleans. H# begs to hint that Boots and Shoes, New Okleanh, Deo. 7.—The Times-Demo crat, commenting on Mr. Davis* death, says "Draped in mourning this morning is anothei page in the history of the world. Jefferson Davis is 4&ad* Tried in many high ofUcec and found faithful in all, tested in many critical conjectures and proved true tq hit country and his people, his life one long, un eventful sacrifice of interest to conscience, the fame of the illustrious dead shall in the years to come grow brighter as the embers of passion die away. Mr. D. I. Wilooxaon, of Hora* Cave, Ky, tdd* a like testimony, laying: He poeitively bel levee he would have died, bad it not been for Biectrio Bitter*. Are what the children prize, nnd use. This great remedy will ward off, a* well aa cure all Malaria Pise ma*, and for all Kidney, Liver and Stomach Diaordera elands unequalled. Price 60c. and ftl. at Prioe ft Co.'* drug (tore, Pittaton, aid X. W. Campbell'a irug store, West Pittaton. If he will call as he goes by, At the Star Shoe Store, for hii Iu 1847 ha was appointed United Htates senator to fill a vacauoy, and was twice reelected. He was chairman of the committee on military affairs, and was distinguished by the energy with which he defended slavery and state rights. Mobile in Mournings Newspaper Correspondents Arrested- A Western New York Forger. Mobile, Ala., Dec. 7.—Upon receipt of the news of the death of Jefferson Davis the oitiaens began draping their houses in mourning. The probate court was closed as a mark of respect to the deceased. Buffalo, Dec. 7.—R» L. Heodrick and Edward Mills, correspondents of out of town newspapers, have bean arrested on an indictment charging them with blackmail* ing the family of Judge Loran L. Lewis. It i? charged that they offered for $200 to suppress the recently published story reflecting upon a certain young lady, and on the demand being refused, they caused the sto.-y to be published in a number of pap throughout the country. Jamkbtown, N. Y\, Dec. Levi E. Fuller, a Napoli man who has long been a devout Wsslyn Methodist, and who has publicly proclaimed sanctiticatioh, is in Canada, An examination of hi6 looks and papers shows that he has kept up a systematic banking business on forged uotes for thirteen years, floating as high as seventy uetes % year, aggregating $6,000. •apply; And, meach stocking, place a pair Of dainty shoes, he does declare, Each child will havo a pleasant dream, President Pierce ill 1853 appointed Mr. Davis secretary of war, which position he held until Buchanan became president. His administration of the war department was marked by ability and energy. He was nejt chosen to the United States senate, continuing there until the secession movement compelled him to withdraw. Why will 700 cough whan fShiloh's, Our* will give immediate relief. Pilce 10 da, SO Ota , acd $1. 8uld by all druggists. "The greatness of Jefferson Davis standi confessed, as now we write. In a people'! tears. Tenacious of principle, the slave of conscjenoe, resolute, yet filled with the inspiration that comes from unyielding belief, the giant figure oi the ex-president of the Confederacy stalked across the nineteenth century as some majestic spirit that, strong iji the consciousness of its own right doing, scovned t?D« plaudits of a world, and liveq only that in h|m«e)f duty might be deified. Such was Jefferson Davis and such will history declare him to be." Paris, Dec. 7.—Miss Winifred Davis is prostrated by the news of her father's death. She salli for home next week. Miss Davis Prostrated. And find its happiness supreme. S8 n. mam St., pulsion. To be assaulted by the three imp*, djapepaia, constipation and liver complaint—a trio of aatanic birth—ta perfectly flsndish. This often happen*. The hiieftil three, howeTer, aoon wbiak away to the aether iDferne when Uostetter's Stomach Bittera ia employed to evict them. Aa a atomaeh alternative of dis-1 ordered condition a of the bowela and liver, it ia speaking within bonnd* to say that there la not in exiaientm any medicin* ae widely known aa this, and few indeed which have received such poauive and authoritative sanction from the medical fraternity. The fact that it promp'ly relieves, then extirpates, the three m&ladie* of moat commoa occurrence, ought and doea make !t moat popular ol family medicines. But, lo addition to that, It haa achieved the foremoet reputation as a preventive of and remedy for chilla and f»ver, rheumatiam, nervous and kidney rronhki. Perfectly FUndlth. Harrisburq, Dec. 7.—Governor Beaver has received from Governor Taylor, of Tennessee, an invitation to co-operate in promoting the purpose of the National Jackson club to honor the name of Andrew Jackson. The first annual meeting of this non-partisan organization will be held at Nashville on Jan. 8, the anniversary of Jackson's great vicl tory. It will affQrd an opportunity for the patriots of both parties to unite in oelebrating ap event If) which all take pride, and to View one of the naturally richest and most promising sections of the country. T» Honor Andrew Jackson. Woolen Mills Humeri. ITbw York, Dec. 7.—The trial of Charles Wilson for killing his 18-year-old wife, Louisa, on West Eighty-first street on Snnday evening. May 17, baa been concluded, tfce jury returning a verdict of manslaughter the (Irst degree. Wilson was remanded f*r awtwee. Wilson Most Die. Mr. Davis became the first provissional president of tho Confederate states Feb. 4, (fjfll, inaugurated Feb. 2U, and in tho following yoar was elected president (or si; ye^rs, Newburo, N. Y., Dec. 7.—The Quaid Woolen mills at Qunssiak Creek have been totally destroyed by fire. The building vfas by 50 feet, three stories high, and employed about 100 hands. It was recently restocked with new machinery by Mendelsohn & Co., of New York, who were manufacturing cloth. The fire started in the pickers' room half an hour after shutting down for the day. The loss is estimated at between $75,000 and $100,OQO; partially insured. Killed by Coal Oka, GEO. H. WARNER, Chicago, Dec. 7.—Mrs. Qllna Knudson, living at No. 80S Dross avenue, and Miss Mary Loo, a young woman visiting her from Milwaukee, were found lying on a bed in an unconscious condition from the effect of  gas escaping from a small heating stove. Miss Lee died before medical aid could be administered, and Mr*. Knudson expired after remaining in an unconscious condition (or several hours. After tho fall pf Richmond and the surrender of Gen. Lee, he was captured while endeavoring to make his escape at Irwinsville, Ga.,on May 10, 1805, and confined a orisoner for two years at Fortress Monroe ii waiting a trial. He was released on bail In the summer of 1867, all proceedings against him being discqntinued. Carpenter and Builder ■The Picayune says: "Jefferson Davis is dead; lut the south mourn. Let the south mourn for one who represented, more than any other, the cause for which 1,000,000 of her most chivalrous sons drew their swords and joined battle with the most formidable »f adversaries, their own countrymen, for rights and liberties that freemen must ever ltoli} most dear." . HUtorlan Palfrey 8hop on Butler St., Fittston. Residence, 408 Montgomery St., West Plttaton. Boston. Deo, 7.—Gen. Francis W. Pnl'.-ey the well known historian, diea Thursday at Cannea, fiance, aged 58 years. He was a harvard graduate, a lawyer, and during the war a /olunteor infantry offloer, being mad* brigadier general of volunteers in 18*15 for gallant conduct Plans and Specifications prepared, and esti mate* given on all work In bis line. UNNOTICED OFFICIALLY, Harmony In Hayt), Yo fteorganlge the Supreme Court. Providence, R. L, Dec. 7.—In the postponed election Henry L Barker (Rep.) was, re-elected inayojr over Hirun Howard (ftsmA by a majority of 762 in a total vota of 14,556, the heaviest ever cast in a cifty eieotion. At the regular election Not, 80, Barker lacked 11-4 of a majority. The vote stands: Barker, 7,659;Howard, 6,638; Searles (Pro.) 361; scattering, 1Q. City Klectkon at Frovldtafa, Jobbing a Specialty. The War Department Fays Bfo attention New Yors, Dec. 7.—By tho steamship George W. C'yde, which has just arrived in Brooklyn from Haytinn ports, authoritative denials were obtained of the recent reports that another rebellion had broken out in Hayti against President Hippolyte and his government. These reports wer$ unqualifiedly 4enied by the pa«feengers ou thp Clyde as well as by Hannibal Price, the new Haytian minister to the United States, who arrived on the steamer on his way to Washington. New York, Dec. 7.—The Post's Washington special says: "The president expects to j be able to make a practical reorganization Of the supreme court within about eighteen, months. Justices Miller, Field and Bradley have signified their intention to retire within that time. Attorney General Miller is not ponsidered (n connection with any of t lie vacancies, as the president says lie pnt him in his present position with the intention o{ peeping him there for the full four years. '* tp Mr. Davis* Death. A Bxltlmoro ranegyrit. . liALTlMORg, Md., Dec. 7.—The Bii' *ayp '•Air. Jefferspp Uavifl went to hU graze beloved by those who shared the disasters of the Confederacy, and extorting the respect pf even his bitterest foes. Like all men of positive character and convictions, he had pnemire among his own people and a host of detractors among the smaller and meaner natures in the ranks of his political adversaries. But he bad the good fortune to live long enough to disprove all the calumnies A Fatal Runaway. that prejudice roj- malice conceive*}.' Mr. popTL\ND, Ore., Dec. 7.—Last evening Pavis was a politician of a type unfortu- Mre. Smith, wife of Judge Seneca Smith,D nately becoming rare—of intense devotion prominent attorney of this city, went drivto what he believed to be right, of lofty ele-. ing in company with Mrs. James Roafh. ration of character and unassailable in teg- ] The horse took fright and ran away, upsetr rity. Hi* name will live in hiatpry with ting the buggy. Both ladies were thrown those of other great popular leader* whoee i oat Mrs. Smith was instantly killed and, qualities of heroism and fortitude survived Mrs. Roach was fatally injured. Jersey's County Clerk Contest. Proposals. Washington, pec. 7.—No official notice VD|1| Ui taken by the war department conowning the death of Jefferson Davis, who was secretary of war under President Pierce from 185S to 185T. Secretary Proctor said that he could see no good reason to officially take notice of the event. The flag, which has always been lowered to half mast when an ex-secretary dies, floated, as usual, from the top of the flagstaff of the war department. No announcement will be made to the army. N*w Brunswick, N. J., Dec. 7.—Both •idea rated in the county clerk contest after the Democrats had proved by the election officers that the boxes had not been moved on the day of election. The date for the bearing of arguments will be fixed by Judge Bcudder wBm Tuesday. Sealed proposals will be received by the 8chool Board of tbe Borough of West Pltt'ton, Luzerne Oo„ Pa., uctll Friday, Dec. SO. 1889, for the erection of an eight room brick school building on the school lot, fronting on Linden St, In said borough. Plans aad opacification* can be wen at the offloe of Mr. W. W. Neuer, Wllkee-Barre, Pa., and at the residence of the undesigned, No. 11 York Ave. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Proposals to be st-ot to OH AS. H. FOSTER, Seo'y. West Pittston School Board. Nov. 29, 1889.-10t-eod. M. PA 11KB, ATTORN IY-AT-LAW AMD V'OTABT PUBLIC Trenton, Dec. 7.—Thomas Hetchklss, a rougher in lloebling's wire mill, was  by a piece of red hot iron slipping tin rollers and, passing his bedy. It left a hole ten inches in diameter. Hotch" kis&died inst^ytly. ! notcliklss' Horrible Deatlv PITTSTON, PA. Offlc* Sax Building, Water Street. She Broke the Rersnt Faroo, N. D., Dec. 7.—At a meeting of the recently organized Dempsey Athletic club here it was decided to offer a purse o{ $40,000 for a fight to a finish betwoen John L. Sullivan and Peter Jackson. A committee selected to draft rules to govern the contest wns given until Monday evening next t» President Wilson wired th» ictiyn of the club, Fargo Illris S40.000. Ban Francisco, Dee. 1—The Dew Fsclfle Vail steamer China has arrived from Hong Kong and Yokohama, making the fastest trip ever known from the latter pert—19 days, II hours—the best previous record be lag 18 days, 14 hours. p A. O'BOYLB. Solitary and alone among the secretaries of war who have been, or may be, gathered to their fathers, Jefferson Daviej dies unnoticed by the department over which he once presided. The portrait of Mr. Davis looks down from the galaxy of pictures of ex-eecretarle* which adorn the walls of the chief clerk's room in the war department. No crape surround! it, nor, as is customary ATTOBNXY AND COCmUXQB AT LAW. Jacob Sheerer. Offloe ever BrydM * lw»'* Block, or. Mints' Baak, Plttstoa, aad Well** Block WOksa Baira. Wcnld respectfully announce to his friends that he haa opened a green market at No. Ml North Main street, where vegetables and fruits can be bad at reaeooabto prices. Also fhh and oysters la season Give him a call. His place Df business la opposite the Ferry Bridge. n 19-1 f De I.ucn Iu4Cet««, Boston. Dec. Luoa, th* Italian, who shot MiUtowMre Cunningham at Milton w&il» poaching on the letter's estate, has Meen inducted (or manslaughter, That Htoking Cough can be so qcickly cured by Bhilofc's Cur# yf e guvvile* It. by aty druggists,. Job TMHBllf. tfotman A UowiU will r«aa4T» ordan for oo« . PEERLESS DTE8 Sc'LD BY*Ubuww i