The Sunday Leader from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania • 28

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Sold by carriers In ail tke citiee and towns ef Kitavtri Pemuylruiia and Southern York, fcent by mail toe 1.60 per Vt-er. very limited poe will given toedver. tttttag. Cor rates, or tor any other Inlonaa- Itua njgjtllnf the papsr, address BUMDAT UQB8T89 LEADER. WUtoBem.SV rverhlnd or nanie.

Tusks tbe subject of a request fur a ten per cent increase is wages, which tbe men down there ssy they art entitled to by every eonaldemios of justice or fair dealing. In lbs deposition of this question we are all vitally inter ested, we are all for tbe beet possible pay fur the hazardous and enervating toil of the mines. But we are an against prolonged strike It is therefor hoped that whatever is decided npon will be actuated, and that whatever course tbe operators may in their turn see fit to will also be actuated by tbe greatest prudence and by generous ears, for mutual interests tad those ef the public. eastern to weetera sea, and from northern lake to southern gulf, there will bo one united voire of protest frco sixty millions of free people. The Pennsylvania Honse of Eepreeenta-tives no Thursday passed the following resolution: Wekkxas, The British Houss of Commons bas under consideration, and preparing to pot Into effect, a so-called crimes bill, whose provisioos and intent are to stamp oat constitutional liberty ia Ireland, and to abolish tbe freedom of the press, the right of free speech and the kuspensien of trial by jury for potitieal reasons, be it Boolved.

That the Bouse of Represent tatlves hereby enter its protest against the enforcement of sneb bearUese coercive measures npon a people struggling under the galling yoke of a feudal aristocracy and honorably seeking a higher politic 1 autonomy, and that we extend to Gladstone and Parnell and their supporters, as well as to tbe bleeding aqd down-trodden Ireland, the sympathy of the free and prosperous million of this Com men wealth. A DEATH acta CrkIsT. Tha Mjr alary e- JsTar er Ciearo After aVevcauooa Shu an do ah, April 1 After a lapse of seven toeu years Ue mystery of a coldblooded murder and high way robbery com Pitted here en May 18, 1870. Is cleared up by a confession made by one of the perpetrators of tbe erisaev Ob the dst named JtftVrson Yohe, a resident of Mifflin, Columbia county, left-this place lor borne with bis team and tbe proceeds of the sale of a ton of hav. About aa hour after leaving the town ho was found lying in tbe road on the ton of the ssoantain, about a mile and a half diatant, with a bullet wound In bis neck.

He was brought back to town and remained here nntil he dU-d. four dsys later. He retained consciousness up to the time of destb. and described the men who bad shot and robbed blm. There were two of them.

One asked permission to which was granted, and w.Jle young Yohe was giving attenUoo to his team the stranger that him. His accomplice then came from the woods and rifl-d bis pockets. Tbe crime wss committed during tbe turbulent times In tbe coal regions when tbe Molly Maguires were committing frtquent outrages and the miners were engaged in a long strike. Tbe Mollies and tbe Miners' Union were both charged with tbe crime, but subsequently pointed to two neighbors of the murdered man. On the afternoon of the day of the murder Michael Hertznl and Charles Fredericks, both of Colun bia county, were seen In town.

They acted suspiciously, and there were those wbo re garded them as the real perpetrators of tbe mnrder. They left town tbe following morning. and rode on the murdered man's wagon asfai asRlngtown. After their departure-it was discovered tbat tbey bad passed several counterfeit bank notes on merchants and saloon keepers here Two weeks later tbey were arrested, ehatged with the murder and robbery, and With "shoving tbe queer." The evidence against them was very damaging, but tbe authorities took little interest in tbe esse, and the stupid 'squire discharged them. Both men have since served terms of imprisonment inthe penitentiary for counterfeiting.

On Fredericks died at his borne, near Mifflin, Before his death he made a confession, in which he declared that he and Hertzol committed the murder. Hertzol has since been arreestd. Taiaals much to be learned ia sitting iewa eeeasieaaliy for a little talk wit aa eld farmer. Hjggaega kt Kkety to bs AiOl- eon lan. He I -wUlnoitaoto' the pseto aw treat of aesthetic salK jects ta any extent His infomatlea covers a Una, of matters, chiefly ef a practical or der, and whathe knows ha knew welL He has either gathered hh facts from persona experience, or he las read exbaaetively wherr be bas read at alL ven-o the subject of the weather.

whicb is once a day or sefn everybody'o-mouth, and which ro the ordinary month is so insipid a he Canv almost certainly entertain yom wss talk-- log with Fayette Williams, of Lake, for-instance, on- Wednesday. Every body knows Fa'yettaHe told me tbat for one bun' dred and forty-four coaecntie dsys, including tbat day, bis two- fsrme over in Lake had been under snow and that ia all his recent experience he bad never known tbe wnite blanket to remain 'with him for such a stretch of time. Be tbonaht however, that the result would be a benefit to his winter wheat In tbe old days he bad seen- deeper and more lasting snows many a time. Ia 1843 be was a boy It was "tbe year of ubilee," when tbe world, ac-cordfng to tbe then prophets; was be burned up for its wickedness, but ten i this part of it came much nearer oring frozen up. It was an open winter up to the last of February.

Then it began to 8no and snowed untM the flakes bad piled up four feet deep all over this viciiiity. It was little better than a forest a mile or ho back of the river, and deer abounded. The dogs would stir them to- running through the snow. Tbey would-sink into the crust and stick fast and the men eould go right up to and take them alive. Election day was on the third 'Friday in March and the snow and cold were such that there were not men enough at the polls to open them On the 14th of April the Nantieoke pool was covered with soch- thick ice tbat two horse teams and heavily loaded hay wagons were oriven across it.

And yet people growl about hard winters and late winters now a days. Old men, whether farmers or not, are full of reminiscences, as a rule, and young ones cannot do better than have wide open ears for what they have to telL. They have seen with their own eyes what their juoiereean only have read about 'There is old Mr. Levy, tbe father of the carpet merchants, on West Market street, wbo was In Paris when tbe remains of tbe great Napaieea were brought back from St HBieoa, and ean tell interesting stories of boose stirring times in, the French capital. He also met the Prince Murat's widow at N.

where she resided after coming to this country. At the same place he saw Grant many times. The latterneed to some there when a cadet at West Point to visit an bncle. and possibly his fair ewhshw- were not lessanattraction. "Doc" Peacock says be, too, used to see Grant at Burllsgton, and because bis allegation to that effect has been disputed, is glad of the confirmatloB he gets-from Mr.

Levy. Wilkes-Barre Is to have some fine new buildings lu the early future. Contractor HounV wMl begin work, about tbe middle of the month, on tbe Dearie-four-story brisk hotel on tbe west side of titm Sqoare. It will be handsome. Then' there wul be the fine structures on Rag or rather In place of tt, which suggests, by the wsy, that it Is a pity tbat at least two eftbe wooden buildings there are to remain for awhile.

Mr. Houpt will also, put up a handsome home for Jacob Roberts, oa tbe lot on Ross street ad joinings his owa mansion. It will involve tbe tasking down of the old Honpt homestead, In which Lawyer Jackson lived this last year. In out of town houses for Wllbei Bar-r-ans. there are two fine onee to go up.

One for ex-Attorney General Palmer en the mountain, and tbe other fur W. L. Conyngham, adjoining his present house at Trucksvllle. This latter will be some-tning unique. It is to be a large square house, though nicely ornamented with nitvel windows and capacious porches.

It will be, In tffrct, four stories high. The first floor will be devoted chiefly to culinary purposes; tbe second to- dancing parlors and the others to chambers for guests. The Oon-ynghams find their present quarters, though commodious, too limited toaceooa. -modate tne many visitors whose their hospitality attracts from tbs heat of tbe large cities to a share of tbe pore breezes of west side. Smaller structures la and oat of town, wlii govp, tbe premise la, la sufficient pumber to keepcp tbe bonding' 1 kajtt to the vigorous pjopertaws It hsav steadily maintained in this.

valley for The fonds for tts M. O. A. and 0, 1 A. R.

Flails are likely to reach the reqatBlte proportions shortly, and both thehC oulld. toga will doubtless be ornaments to tha-cky, though the Christians will have a fiser hall than the old soldiers Tbe ChrisUans-book Is headed with two subscriptions, one of 110,000 and another of Itdsvsa't take many Items like that to aggregate a -monster pile. Tbe A. R. Committee has organized, chosen oHoers, trustees aad auditing and Is looking for a site.

The scneme rks fair to be auooesa. ul. Tbs gentlemen in chargs of. It are well-known, energetle and generous aad sot to have enters Into the work. wUh a -determination to do tbe handsome thing by tbe boys.

Wilkes Barre eon tl noes to pro at gratify. Ingly in population snd architectural beauty. Tbb MtADKXa. Bahjr Carriage. FtROAKT, CftXAF.

AD Dt GftBAT Variktt ai B. G. CAirajlTSJk A II Is set Rams' who our wext Congressman will be, boa everyone knowa, that the Kx eel lor One Price Clothing House sella clothing cheese tbao any concern in likes-Barrs. Welsh Ums, Goto the Welsh Harp oa Eat Matket' tree when ou want to enjoy yourselves. Thsfes-ttof ale, wine and beer aad the hoic4t of cigars st the bar.

Bahy Varrlaeee, ftaoArr. Cbkap, ad nt Ghat Vasiett at a G. Carpihtxji A Th. Park Arena Hotel Is where you win find the coolest beer aad tbe ebofeest cigars. y.

Perfsme and toilet soaps at Moans JrertT WortbAajptoft WHAT THE PAST WEES VEXjOPZD. HAS DZ- COERCI05'! BLOODY PR0GR1I. Balfour Explains the New Crime Act. The Great Speeches Which tha Bin Broug-ht Out Bow Stands, Etc. The Tory Government, In the face of the protest of tbe whole world, without Just esnse, andwlth tbe utmost cruelty, has thrown eoQmon sense and every shadow of good policy to tbe winds, during the past week, in a cool and deliberate effort to strangle Ireland with tbe most Infamous Coercion Bill of tbe ninety-seven tbat have been Introduced In tbe British Parliament during tbe past ninety-seven years.

Tbe new bill was brought up In the Commons on Monday last, and is properly known ss the "Criminal Law Amendment Act" In moving the first reading on 'Monday, Mr. Balfour, Chief Secretary for Ireland, (a good picture of whom appears in today's Sunday Leadkb), referred to Mr. Parnell's amendment to the bill, which claimed that the House should be given further Information about the condition of Ireland. The secretary's speech charged tbe Irish members as being Anarchists, and quoted crime In Ireland from' statistics which were based npon no authority. He said tbat trial by Jury bad become impractical in Ireland, owing to the fact tbat Jurors were terrorized by the National League, and consequently it was determined to try Irish criminals in London.

Tbe bill is to remain in force indefinitely, and virtually puts the Irish people on theteider mercies of the Viceroy, and In bonds of the most degrading slavery. Tbe Secretary's fpnech was greeted by yells of derision, and created tremendous excitement. Gladstone, Miyly, and all the great leaders listened with flushed facet, and at its conclusion John Dillon rose, pain and threatening, to his teet to reply. His speech was fiery and thrilling, and Mr. Gladstone rose excitedly at its conclusion and Joined in theoutbur-t of applause that greeted Dillon when, in a hoarse voice be said: "This hill will never pans into law.

If I believed tbat the people of England were capable of sanctioning the measure I would give up forever the hope of seeing the Irish and En-ulih shake hands. The Irish people uld bx sIhvhn, indeed, if. they submitted to it Either I would leave the coHiitry, or, if the I rih were would lead them in the battle! On Wednesday Mr. Gladstone spoke in favor ot Parnell's amendment. The speech was one-of the greatest efforts the Grand Old Man's brilliant earner.

The measure, Mr. Gladstone said, instead of securing obedience to the laws would aggravate the offences of those disposed to violate tbe law and provoke tbe most serious of disorders. The attempt on the part of the government to excuse their proposals, on tbe ground tbat crime in Ireland for the past three years bad greailv increased, was not backed up by any official information wbieh sustained the charges, and this was the first time thai be ever knew anonymous assertions aDd communications to be imposed upon Parliament in support of the demands of a government for legislation. A demand was made- upon the boue to commit the formidable breach of trust that a popular assembly ooulxi perpetrate." The holding or lrlsn trials London would be a terrible blow the national feeling of the people of and tbe reason advanced for transferring such trials bad no foundation In truth or In jus tice. As to the proposal to make permanent the duration of the bill, Mr.

Glad stone said it was simply outrageous and made one's blood boll. To establish what had formerly been only a temporary reme dy as a permanent rule of the existence of society In Ireland would be to put tbe brand of Inferiority upon Ireland forever. Since the elections in sine the bulk of the Liberal party judned it both right and safe to graut borne rule, Ireland has been free of crime and outrage. This was simply because the peopl of Ireland knew tbat a large body of tbe Liberals had adopted their interests, and tne Liberals, be said, would not desert Ireland as long as the present course of moderation continued there. Throughout the United Kingdom the people have been greatly greatly worked up over the state of sffiir and, although tbe Tories may secure oofficieiit votes to carry tbe Coercion bill threunb, tbe introduction marks the downfall of ibe party sooner or later, and only serves to hasten Iielaod's day of Home Rule.

Tbe ImpriH-onmentof priests, tbe taking swsy of the people's constltuHonal tights, and the reign of blood tbat Balfour would inaugurate, will turn Ireland more of good than 111, In tbe end. In America great mass mass meetings are on tbe tapis, at which the proteet of our great country will be thundered across the water. In this city setlon is already being taken toward that end. The branch of the National Leugne here located Is expected to arrange the preUmiminarles at its meeting to-night. The prominent men of 'the city should be Invited to speak, and Wilkes Barrel ptotest entered with that of all the" other treat cltls of tbe Union.

The situation Is brilliantly put by Col A.K MeClure.lo Wednesday's Pblladel phla Timet, and from whose able editorial we clip tbe allowing: "The new policy ofi English coercion In Ireland ss avowed by the government feeder and asoVBoed by tbs Cblef Secre tary of Ireland In tne House of Commons, Is a blot upon the enlluhened civilization of the age; and It will do more to hasten Irish liberation than all the friends of Ireland could de for themselves It may costly in sactlflee, but It will surely speed the day of deliverance. It Is an Ins-dent affront of every liberal civilization of the world, to demand that magistrates sball be empowered to take star-chamber testimony against unaccused parties i that tbe right of trial by Jury shall be denied tbat there shall be ar binary and summary conviction and punishment by local magistrates reaching to both fine and Imprisonment snd that higher crimes shall be chanved front Ireland to England for trial at the pleasure it ffloKla the Crown. Tne despsrate purpose of the government leaders Is vlmhle In the notice given la tbe Cotntnens that there shall be no Kastefadjuornment until the new coercion policy shall he rtloned of. 8en bundled years of vainly attempted coercion in Ireland should teach the Eng. II sh government that no new avault up the rights nf tbe Irish people ran be sue, cessfnl.

Insed of advancing with the benehVient civilization tbat claims its par entsge In England, this ta a step backward that would rank England with tbe deap, Ism of Rtiwla, "a despotism tempered by siMaaftlnatloo," and there ia not a lib eral nation of tbs wot id that will not deplore and Condemn th new ebul'Mon nf madness that comes from the English crown. This startling coercive polley of England toward Ireland lean aMark anon the freedom of mankind; and itmaateall out from every friend of liberty and law, earnest Srotests snd fearless ezpreseions of eon-emnatkm. Every Aweneen en lfn, bow. ever removed front Iriaw Mood or kin, will accept It ss the boldest assault ewm taw unalienable rights of man that Knelend bas proposed during tbs century; and troa Tills paper oontAlns full Pi ece dispatches of Saturday night end eonday morning, and jooeesoon, under eootract, the exclusive rijrht In this the publication of such dispatches, W1LKES-BARRE. APRIL 3, 1887.

Tht Sukdat Moenino Leadkb fa independent fn politic, and is in no wise connected tcftA tAe Evening Leader, being pdMaked under an entirety different ptv prietortfttp. JiBTHFK BALruVK. Sm lUuatroOoa. 3ar first page this week is adorned with Tietnre of Arthur J. Balfour, tbe new -Chief Secretary for Ireland, who introduced tbe new Irish Criminal Amendment bill, otherwise the Coercion bill, which outdoes anything in that line ever before attempted, arid in opposition to which Mr.

Gladstone has delivered one ef tbe most eloquent and forcible speeches of his long and distinguished career. Balfour is educated and Intelligent, but lie Is without compassion In bis soul, or anything, simulating it and has already earned the title 'of "Bloody Balfour" by-Issuing his order to the police inspector at Youghal: "If necessary, don't hesitate to shoot them." He was born in tne lap of luxury, has lived In the lap of luzury all his and now resides in and owns one of tbe most magnificent mansions In the East End of London. He is tbe son of Mr. James Balfour, 'Of Wfiittinghame, Haddingtonshire, Scotland, by Lady Blanche Cecil, daughter of the second Marquis of Salisbury. He is therefore a nephew of the present Prime Minister, to whom he acted as Private Secretary in 1878 and 1880 at the Foreign Office.

He was President of the Local Government Board from June, 185, to -January, 1886. In July, 1886, he was appointed Secretary for Scotland, and in -November he was taken into the Cabinet. WLfi st entered Pa llaraent in 1874, when tie sat for Hertford, and since 1885 be has represented the Eastern Division of Manchester. Mr. Baliour is thirty-nine years of age, having been born In 1848.

He was educated at Eaton and Trinity college, Cambridge. In 1886 he was appointed Piesldentof tbe Royal Commission upon Gold and Silver Currency, and now he is Chief Secretary for Ireland. THK POM1 OFFICE. Mr. Brundage having arranged for a trip to Europe, Mrs.

Mary P. Bogert became, on Friday last April 1st, acting postmaster of Wilkes Barre. This was by agreement of the bondholders who are authorised under the law. in such cases, to fill the office with a person of their seleo-tlon 'pending tbe final disposition of the vacancy by the President The friends are legion who have asked tbe President to appoint Mrs. Bogert regularly to tbe position she is now filling tempo' racily.

They include all of the odges and bankers, and nearly all of the clergymen, merchants, lawyers and other professional -and business men of the city, besides a large contingent of the best known representative miners and other worklngmen. They include also fully four-fifths of the leading Democrats. Tbe only other applicant is Mr. W. P.

KlrkendaU, and be has told several par ties that be does not want tbe office and would not occupy tbe position he does but that it has been practically forced npon blm. Possibly be contemplates acquiescence to the counsel of tbe friends who bsve ad vised blm all tbe circumstances, tils withdrawal from the contest would be a very proper thing. ill fca 111 TBI MIBSV OUIfTEHTIOS. P.J. Brennan, of Glrsrdjvllle, Schuyl- tdll county, Master Workman of Sub Dls- trlet No.

1, of District 1M, of com posed of miners and mine laborers, is now in this city arranging for the holding of the meeting or convention advertised to be held here on Tuesday of next week. It is probable that the gathering will be lo. Father athew Hall, tut tbat has not as yet been' definitely dedclded Mr. Brennan is yet a young man, but appear! to be wen equipped mentally, self- reliant, asd filly capable of handling the affairs of the organization. snltted to bis charge, '-ii.

Thhrli Important Organization, for while it is but a Sub District of another District Assembly, It comprehends all tbe local assemblies of the K. of L. In'o which tbe Anthracite miners are organize and extends from the lower end of Souuylklll to tbe upper end of Lackawanna. Tbe par pose of to gathering' Is to bring into closer amalgamation all these forces to further ttmtnt their union, to reconsider tbe dif ferences arising from difference of location and other causes, and prepare tbe body fot such action as may be deemed neortwy for tbs better protection of Its members against Imposition from any quarter. This Is a great task and one tbat will call Into requisition tbe best ettal omenta of tbe del egatea It Is a task tbat cannot be slurred, safely treated lo aaway other thao by the mot careful and jtdlcioui handling.

Even the pre entlow of the clashing of the several mlo. ars'orcanntuon wnlcn must be accom plished before anything definitely puten tial cea be done by any of them- Is of it self a big undertaking. la various parts ef tbe West rival, mlnsrs' organizations nave not only been unable to attain their object, but nave stood la eacD other's way. and Impeded each other's progress. nntil it bat corns to be said ia some places which these facts are true, that too inasy organisations are worse tbaa ho or- esolre'toa at alL -4 la the Anthracite region, thu faf, there isjosca d.poiiuoa to t'asl, and tft t'' int jri tli enventtoo will be eal uron to bande has bee referred toft tT att-oa rn the part at all i Uctrr, la rVbtyikill- of what.

THOKK Among the true bills returned by the grand Jury yesterday are two involving persons connected with this ntper. They are bills for libel, and they arge tbat misdemeanor npon Messrs E. K. Bogert snd A. Nven.

But tne finding of the true bill does not mesn conviction, by a good deal. Indeed, thus far the proceeding has been a wholly one sided proceeding. Mr- Orr bsd all the say at the "Squire's office, Orr bsd all tbe ssy before tbe grand jury. Both are tribunals in which tbe plaintiff Is, In effect, not the chief, but tbe only witness. The next step in the matter will, tow-ever, be before a far different tribunal, one in which the accused is held to be in nocent until he is proved guilty beyond tbe possibility of a doubt, and where twelve men must unit, after fully hearing both sides and under instruc tions from a wise judge concerning tbe statutes of the law, In pronouncing guilt We have so fears of the tribunal.

We have no doubts at all of tbe failure of our ac. cuser to fasten npon us the wrong of hav-lag wilfully and maliciously libeled him. We may have erred in statement. The most careful newpapers ate liable to do that. But error of statement and wilful and malicious libel are two very different things.

It is net easy In these days, when the freedom of the press is held to be so essential to the freedom of the citizen, to prove criminal libel when legal proceedings are taken before even a request for retraction Is made. MANY SI I NEKS. To Meet In Convention In Wllk ea-Barre on April 5th. OFFICIAL. On Tuesday, April 6th, Sub Division Noil.

of i be Miners' and Mine Laborers' National District 135, will convene in their second regular session in Wilkes-Barre. Sub Divi- sion ao, embraces all the anthracite coal region, and all District Assemblies, and local assemblies not attached to District Assemblies, are entitled, to representation, on a basis of one delegate for every five hundred members or major fraction thereof over five hundred. The Slace of holding sessions will be announced the Wilkes-Barre morning and evening papers Monday and Tuesday, and may be announced In the Sum- pat MORNING liBAOKR. Delegates arriving in town may acquire further information from the Secretary, who will make his headquarters, Monday and Tuesday, at the hotel of P. J.

Gallagher, No. 118 South Main street, Wilkes-Barre. H. M. Gabvxy, General Secretary.

Sasleton Maroh 9 A Ward From aa A. O. H. Han. PnrsTON, March 31, 1887.

Editor Sunday Ltader I see bv recent Issues of the Ntni-DtaUr tbat Sam Boyd has established a Bureau of Political Literature and is taking time by the forelock, as it were, in an endeavor to scare everybody out of seeking Democratic nominations next Fall, In order tbat the field may be left wholly to himself and uenry oi wnite Haven, it is rather early in the season to open up political discutfeiiins, but tbe Register of wills, who is a professions! politician, with nothing but bis profession to ocoupy his attention, evidently believes in forcing tbe Bitht-Ing. Consequently he starts tbe running, and leads off with some fixed up letters which he slung with appropriate nommea de plume and dates them as having been written in various portions of the county. One day be makes a Hazleton man sv tbat Mr. Boyd is a marvel-ously Democratic kind of man, and that no amount of elevation makes blm proud or anything of that tort Then, tbe Hazleton man says the lower end is solid for Boyd. Next day another mythical writer makes the upper end solid for 8ammy, and so It oes nntli finally tbe whole count) Is one regular asphalt pavement to the Register's Invumerabilty, and in which Uiere couldn't ppsslby be found a craek wherein to stick tbe point of an opponent's pin.

We sympathize with Sammy's dream of perpetual office-holding, and can well understand with what pleasure be contemplates himself as walking from bis present office at tbe close of the year for a three years sit lo the oftoe. Three years Register at $6,000 a year and three years County Treasurer at $8,000 a year, and something else after tbat wouldn't be so slow, now would it? If Sammy makes rt, he'll be a lucky dog, sure, hut will tbe RetisteTs dream be reaJIzedT The Bureau of Political Literature says It wllL' There Is one letter, however, which I the Bureau should not have printed. It Is the "XXXXX Forest Oaxtli-" htter. and which appeared In last Thursday's A v-Dealer. It is an es peclally bright communication so very hrikht, In fact, that one can not help thinking that It must have been written under the burning rays that flash from an editorial nose, and at Sammy's hopeful dictation.

Bat the Bureau makM a mlnUke when It attacks the Ancient Order of Ht-bernla. for whatever of blame has been boms by tbe order from its own people, it declines to accept Mr. Boyd as Its critic. Tbe A. O.

II. Is a patriotic organization, Its aim belni tbe restoration of Ireland to its former estate among the nations of the earth, and when an Orangeman makes a covert stiack npon I is good mm It makes the blood of every lover of Illbemla boll. Sammy comes from a stock of people whe traditions are vastly different from those held by the A. 11., and It Is not to be wondered at that he should show bis teeth, too. Sammy differs with all his relations a to politics, they being Repnhll-cana, and It may be said that he differs with them, also, as to Irish nationality, bat he hs mde- big gains In that wsy, jnn jim morns maae Dig gains tne other We have only one thing to say, and that Is thl: That tbe A.

O. 11. will remember Itstradncers when the day of reckoning comes, and while It only desires to be let arnne, ir naa its leeitngs and knows when it is kicked at a. o. h.

Ksebavaee Hotel lanproveaaewts. The entire front of the Eicbanse Hotel has ben dons over In fine style, 'lbs main wall has beta repainted, as bsvs al ttM cornices, railings end enter woodwork nhm rtnieonles, while the eeilings of tbe lrtHSbva been oiled till they look as brigitaf anew button. The sppearsnea Of tbs otel is vastly lropn vd and Lsod biteker himself would hardly know MOOSIC FOWDfctt MIL, US HOLD, The Bis; Fish 1 ailat 7a Ike Lltfle la the Pswater BsMtaeae, Mooeic, April The new powder mills at this place area dead letter. At least present appearances ao lodiraied-Tbe mills were begun some three yearn ago by Messrs. Scott'ds Frothiogham.

Work was carried on for about a year when the parties ia the scheme rn- some manner unknown got into a little difficulty. A law suit followed which resulted i the nsills falling Into the hands ef Scott, who proceeded to finish them. They were about completed, woodsmen had been hauling to powder wood for some time and it was tbe general expectation tbat tbe work of mane-facture would be commenced a short time. But It is now stated that the "biff company" or Lailln Band have bought tbe entire pla it This means that this greedy and far reaching corporation rather than have a rival in so favorable of unfavorable point to them, have bought Scott out and the probability is tbat no powder will' ever be mid in the mills. Indeed it i authot 'tively stated that tbe motive machinery, engines, hol ers, will be purchased oy Scott, who- by the way, 1 an extensive machinery manufacturer of Bennington, Vt and will be converted into a paper or other kind- of mill.

The terms ou which the big company seciHed control of the plant are not definitely, known. However, the first offer made was that $52 000 would be paid providing Scott would agree to erect no more powder mills this Bide of the Mississivpl river. Hb refused to comply with this-stipulation ani the subsequent terms sre unknown. Quite a number who have been awaiting tbe opening of work in the hope of securing employment are looking elsewhere for situations. LOWER.

JBND POLITICS. Foster Township Presents Capt. Col. I'ns for o'miiy Commissioner. Tbe atmosphere lit this section is rapidly becoming: impregnated with political reezes which romlse to become more cy clone-like as time ad vancea.

So far as can be learned theiefs no person in this borough that has yet announced his intention of seeking a county nomination. Foster township, the home of the un terrified, has served notice on the public that in will Come to tbe front with a statesman or two for political honors. Freeland, too, promises to likewise and give, the Democrats of 'tbe county a chance of vot ing in convention for Capt Jsmei Collins ior county commissioner, tie is apparently -fne choice, not ef any paiticular partion of the Democracy of that section, but the whole. He is not In tbe "hands ot bis friends" to use for any other purpose than to try and nominate him. He is not an adjunct to serve in rominatlng any one else, but his friends say be is In the field for himself only and to secure his nomination, be and tbey will use every honors!) and upright means to accomplish it His record as a citizen is an excellent one.

As a soldier doring the late war he served with gallantry and the distinguished services be rendered can always be pointed tolwitb pride Since bis residence in Foster township and Freeland, he has won the esteem of all, irrespective of nationality or religion, and the best proof of this assertion is the fact that be has been elected chief burgess, tax collector two terms and also chief of police of the borough. The Indications are that he Will have no opposition from the lower end, and If he were nominated tbe Democrats would have In him a candidate who would work vig-orounly and energetically for the elect oa of tbe ticket The support he would re cut ve in the lower end would not be. confined to the Democrats, but be would receive great help from Republicans who know blm. THE IT. Alviysitlg.

They Are I laaea ted by the Csth-alto 'l Mastraae organ. See Fint Pagt Illuttration. The Diooemn Index for March, the organ of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union, of Scranton XMocese, appeared, on Wednesday. Tpe first-page illustration Is a lifelike picture of Mr. Thomas Mack, he efficient President of tbe Wflkes-Barre St Alnysins Society, snd It reproduced ofi Ibe first Pg of this morning's Surpat.

Liadkr. In addition to a valuable outline of the history of the 'society, tbs Indet gives tbe following sketch of Mr. Mack's csfbr: Mr. Thomas Maek was born nssr Hazta Ion, Loaerne county, August 22, 161, but has resided with bU parents near Wilkes-Barre since tbe fifth year of bis see. When old enough to work be secured employment In tbe collieries of the Lehigh dp nks-Barm Company, but secured a position as brskeman on the Central Railroad of New Jersey, In 18s, which occupation be followed tor three vears.

Having an ambition for higher things, Mack-entered tbe Wyoming College as a student snd graduated from that Institution In April. 1885, shortly after going back Into the employ of the L. de W. Co as shipping clerk, which poeltlon be still holds with credit to himself and profit to bis employers. In tbn Total Ahftinor cause, Mr Mack bag been an ardent woerinre evhnod He became a member of the Father MaUvw Cadets, of WIlkewBsrre, In 1873, and was an active and Influential member ol tbat organization for a number of years, refusing to accept hit transfer to tbe senler body on til long after he bad grown to msohood.

It Is only recently that he consented himself with the Si A loyal ua society, but the members of that A-eviatlan have rorg known blm as their faithful well wisher and friend. Wben. a few weeks since, tbs annnal election of the oclety eane off, all eyes turned to Mark and he was chosen to sit at the had. It was a good chote, for las new President le a fitting representative of snflnsabody of ysnng Irlh Arm-rioon Catholics posseting ss he do, thoas traits of art and mind whieh go to make the nam of oor race a glory and asplredoT the wide world over. In app-sranee Mr Mack Is tall snd handsome, with a brUnt Intelligent face and mnseutar baitd.

He Is of a quiet, unassuming dispoatiesj, butsneh men are not allowed to remem In obaearlty they are beaded In Ufa's sturdy battle to lead aod to win, sad It Is always wise to p'aee tbeut la tbe fore front of tbs fight. The 8t Aloy. slas society are to be sangratuJated spot having able chief, OVER THE HIVEB. The Seminary Athlelie Association Entertainment Flras In the Pbo tograpn tiallerj Notes and Per sonais or rjnnanal Interest. A large audience witnessed the entertainment under tbe auspices of the Wyoming Seminary Association at the Seminary cbapul last Friday eveniug.

Tbe program was one of the lest ever witnessed iu tbe town and reflects greatcredit npon tbe management when it ia considered that tbe entertainment was arranged in three days. Tbat tbe audience was pleased was evinced by the fact that every number of the program was encored. Tbe entertainment opened with a glee, "We Meet Again To Night," by the Inde- indent Glee Club, consiBting of Messrs' utsey, Clark, Russet, Pearce, Fuller.Daven-port, Alexander and Shepherd. Rev. C.

Edwards followed with a select reading, which received merited applause. Th- next number was a mandolin solo by Prof. J. Briton Beers, of Scran ton, accompanied by Messrs. Marcy, Laycock, Reynolds and Ricketts, of Kingston.

Prof. Beers was unfortunate enough to break two of the strings of his instrument, thus bringing the number to a sudden close. Miss Cora E. Post's solo, ''Sweet Angelus," was rendered in her usual excellent manner, and she was compelled to respond to an encore. After a serenade, "Stars of a Summer Night, by thelude-pent Glee Club, Prof.

Beers delighted the audience by some rare banjo playing. By special request, be rendered a solo on the guitar. The evening's entertainment concluded with a vocal solo by Miss Cora E. Poet The playing -of Messrs. MarcY, Laycock.

Reynolds. Ricketts. and Prof. Beers was particularly pleasing. Tbe latter ia trulv master of banjo, guitar and mandolin.

Refreshments were served in the adfoinlng recitation room. Tne nrst base bail game of tne season was played at the seminary yesterday, between the Third team and the Cvclonee. both of tbe seminary. Blackwood, second baseman of tbe Adeipniaff team pttcned for tbe Cyclones. Jaggard and Penwarden were the battery for the Third team.

David support ed Blackwood in good style. Courtright at nrst piavea a gooa game ior me intra team. The game was played under the new rules and tbey gave general satisfaction. Tbe batting was heavy on both sides. The following is the score by innings: Cyclones, 4 1 0 14 St.

Third team, 4 7 8 0 5 120. TheWealeyan Glee Club will appear at the Methodwt church next Friday evening under tbe auspices of the Independent Society. Tbe club consists of twelve vocalist, a warbler and a whistler. The entertainment will commence at 8 o'clock. Admission 50 cents.

Prof. Howland is rapidly Improving. At a meeting of tbe Eingston Bicycle Club Friday evening, tbe following officers were elected: President, George H. Flanagan; First Vice President, E. R.

Morgan; Second Vice President, R. A Hutchison; Secretary. H. G. Roat; Treasurer.

C. H. Reynolds; Trustees T. L. Newell, Dr.

Fred Cons, C. EL Cbamberlln, C. R. Acker and N. D.

Safford. Field Officers; CaptjProf.C. M.Allen; First Lieutenant, H. D. Flanagan; Second Lieutenant F.

P. Kunkle; Bugler, Newell; Color Bearer, Myron B. Garner. Last year's officers will have chars aa a committee of the anniversary banquet and-l entertainment, and also aave tot privilege of fixing the dates for the samo, which will be anounced ia due timet Toe ladies will be Invited. Tbe kinderaymphony will be rapes tad at tbe Presbyterian church next Wednesday evening.

ill 8. Monroe and W.O. Powell attended the Carlcton lecture at Scran ton Wednesday evening. Geo. Neibltt of tbe firm of Rogers Nes-bl't I in Towanda visiting his aister for a few daya Tobacconist Reed is treating tbe front of hi store to a coat of paint There was quite an excitement among tbe small boys at the corner of Chestnut and Railroad streets yesterday morning.

Tbe corner i occupied by a traveling photographer portable gallery, and Juot after bad fixed up bis morning firs aod departed forhls breakfast smoke was seen issuing from tbe roof. Investigation proved tbat a quantity of old papers and clothing bad caught fire from tbe stove and threatened tbe de-molixb stent of tbe fair hopes of the napless picture maker. Tbe rag-tag- brigade Kingston's rire department however, with water and amotber soon the flames and Kingntun was saved. Martin Mee who was in jared In tbe mines of tbe Kingston Coal company, and wbo bas been under tbe care of Dr. Rogers Is so far recovered as to be around again.

Be was bnrt quite seriooaly a boat the bead, and bis early recovery undoubtedly doe to tbe skillful treatment received newculin burner engine will be eompkt resd tr rosd the mining at i be L. and W. shops. Master Mecran a Charles Urahetn, Jr haatsken grrst patba in the construction -f tbe locomotive, ana be gives evidence of being a bouncer. Mr.

G-aham is but little over twenty years of age, but has attained to a mechanical skill trn'y mamWme. B. Pact and F. Short have started a reen grocery store Evens' building on Railroad street Tbry are both straight-fisrwsrd and enterprising business men, and deserve to soecoed. There were fifteen men tnapertded frrnn tbe carpenter shop of the 1) and W.

shops st this place on March SI. The eJuse or. ne snspenato is supposed to be from a Mkne In the sale of coal, which lessens tot oemanti ior can ana car repairing. -tit.