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To Which we Say, Amen. Patriot, April 80th, 18S3. The demagogue is now exulting in the friction between labor and capital and ex pects to convert it to bis political advan tage. It is devoutly to be hoped that he will be disappointed. HILL NOTES.

Pointers on Persons and Tblnirs on the Hill. There are few bald headed men in the Legislature. Chief Lynch wanted to know where tho fire was last night. There was oil on the House Judiciary General waters this morning. Uhlet Ulerk Uochran is hard at work on tbe Legislative Hand Book.

The House ventilation committee will have considerable work done during the recess. Speaker Boyer this morning signed the Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution. Mr. Worman voted aye on the Consti tutional amendment resolution. He was incorrectly reported as voting no.

Rule 44, relating to smoking on the floor of the House, is daily violated, and Speaker Boyer to day gave notice that he will hereafter enforce it. Tbe resolutions of commendation passed by the House on the resignation of Chief Clerk George Pearson have been handsomely framed and will be sent to Governor Beaver and Mr. Pearson. The Capitol fence must go. The House Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds last evening reconsidered its action and to day the resolution remov ing the lence was reported favorably.

Judge Williams, ot Tioga, one oi the ablest Jurists in Pennsylvania, was among the visitors on the floor of the Senate to day. A great many congratulated him on his election and the subsequent failure of the attempt of his enemies to defeat the will of the people in trying to have his election declared void. Men like Judge Williams honor the bench. Governor Beaver will appoint Joseph O. Patterson, of Philadeldhia, health officer of that city in place of Major Moses G.

Vcale. Mr. Patterson has served thirteen years as a member of the Phila delphia Board of Health and was recom mended by the entire UDara, irrespective ot party. He served three years in the Nintleth Pennsylvania regiment and is a Grand Army man. Unt What of the Hardy Handed Son of Toll, lioctor Frltcliey.

Patriot, April 27th, im. By declining to be a candidato for office, Mr. Powderly shows that there is nothing demagogic in his aspirations. Sliding on tbe Toboggan. There was a fair attendance at the toboggan slide last evening and the ladies nd gentlemen enjoyed the exciting sport i limenselly.

The flags on the street cars are not misleading, and when they are displayed toboggantsts can rest assured that the slide is ready for use. This evening a great crowd will no doubt be on the grounds, as the weather is favor able and tLe slide in first class condition. Tho gay coasters ran almost to Hamilton street last evening. a measure of punishment adequate to the enormity of the offense. We want no more threats that mean nothing.

This Orphan Sthool system has been the pride of nas been a blessing to many thousands oi the children of sol diers orphaned by the war. A cloud hangs over it. We want that cloud re moved, the wrongs, if any exist, righted, that its closing years may be as hon orable as its conception was glorious. "We believe that it is as much lor the public interest as it is for the interest of the children now in the schools and those who may hereafter apply for admission under the law, that the Soldiers' Orphans' Schools should not be closed before 1890, if then: and when finally closed, we most respectfully ask the Legislature to make some proper provision to take their place, in order that the destitute children ot our dead and disabled soldiers, still young and uncared for, may not be compelled to house with paupers, or be cast out as vagrants to wander up and down seeking cold charity from a people whose liber ties their fathers protected and whose country they saved from threatened de struction." The encampment heartily endorsed the report or the committee. The following resolutions were adopted, betore the adjouinment of the encamp ment Resolved, That we urge upon the Com mission appointed tor.

tne purpose, a vigorous and thorough examination of the charges made against the manage meat at the Soldiers' Home in Erie. Resolved, That a vote of thanks be tendered retiring Commander Gobin for his manly and successful administration, and that an appropriate testimonial be prepared and presented to him. THE GUM PROP SHARPER. He Plays the Carlisle People for All There j.s in it. The fellow who worked the gum drop game in Dauphin and swindled a lot of people, then jumped to Hagerstown and worked a number ot people lor money, has just swindled Carlisle under the name of J.

C. Swift. His course of action in all towns is similar. The Car lisle Herald says: "lie came here ostensibly ror the pur pose ot erecting large mill works and had gone so far as to purchase, or say he bad, six acres ot land just west or town. He rented a house on West South street, lately occupied by H.

B. Cornelius, and before moving into it purchased two stoves from Mr. William Fridley, and a ton of coal from the firm of Wood ward, Gray bill stating that they should call around at his residenee and the accounts would be settled. The following day the bills for the goods were taken to the house, but only Mrs. Swift was home, who told the collectors that her husband would be about in an hour or so, but, as will be seen, the husband never was at home.

Not only have the wicked pair beaten the persons just named, but butcher, grocery and potato bills to a considerable sum had been formed. At last, the creditors becoming weary of the tardi ness ot their new customer, detailed Offi cer Bautz to arrest him. The policeman, armed with a warrant, proceeded to the house on South street, but the rogues evidently expecting that affairs were soon to grow a "little warm, had skipped, leaving the stoves and household effects. Officer Bautz at once proceeded to the depot and there was informed by the agent that Swift and the woman had purchased tickets for Harrisburg. and had gone on the early morning train.

Court Notes. The case of Masser CO. vs. John G. Malehorn, which has been en trial since yesterday, had not been given to the jury at a late hour this afternoon.

At the suggestion of Attorney General Kirkpatrick a rule was granted by the court in the case of the Commonwealth vs. The Susquehanna Mutual Livestock Insurance company, of county, to show cause why its business should not be closed The rule is made returnable March 20th. A rule was granted in the case of the Commonwealth vs. Hunt's Run Naviga tion company, on motion of the Attorney General, upon the delendant to plead answer or demurrer on thirty days' no tice, or judgment of ouster iu default thereof. That City Controller.

Ed. Telegraph Somebody in the Patriot office, who signs himself "Many Taxpayers," thinks Republicans ought to vote for Verbeke for Controller, because be has been in office four years. That is a very good reason why he should not be voted for. Let a new man see those books. Many people who call at the Controller's office think that it would be a good thing if new eyes were to open the books.

And they are going to vote accordingly. A. B. M. Republican Committee Headquarters.

Chairman Hershey has secured the room of the Reading express company, in the Telegraph building, as head quarters of the Republican City Execu tive Committee, for Saturday, Monday ana xuesuay. Senator Fair's Record as a Legislator. Senator Fair has had about as negative a record as any man who ever sat in the upper chamber. During his six years in the Senate he has reported one bill from a committee, and he had to get advice as to how to do 'that. He has introduced, perhaps, all told, a dozen bills and peti tions, lie has rareiy attended a committee meeting and has never spoken on any subject, He has been absent from the sessions months at a time.

THE LEGISLATURE. Tne Day In the Senate Reports from Com mlttees. Among the reports from committee were the following: An act relative to the digesting of the decisions of the Su preme uourt or tne otate; negatively, au act to fix the compensation of election officers and their clerks: negatively, an act to prevent the feeding of live animals to snakes ana serpents; negasiveijr, an act to confirmations ot con vevances of real estate negatively, an act to nrevent adulteration of candy or confectionery; negatively, an act amendin the hvgiene law negatively, relating to examination of students for the normal schools and providing for ad mission to the senior class. As committed, ioint resolution providing for the payment of the expenses of inauguration as committed, an act ior lengthening anu regulating the school term; as committed, an act authorizing cities of the Third, Fourth and Fifth classes to levy and as sess taxes and invalidating taxes levied therein. Bills in Place.

Among the bills read in place were the following: An act repealing an act relating to road bridges "hereafter to be constructed over the Juniata and Susquehanna river and North and West Branches thereof and their tributaries joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Con siitution providing for tho office of associate judges not learned in the law; to regulate the atteadance of children in the public schools; to carry out the provi sions ot the uonsutution in re lation to public printing and binding. This bill requires that hereafter contracts lor the public printing ana binding shall be awarded to the same person, and only to persoDS owning or having under their control in Harrisburg a building and plant adequate to the proper execution of the work and who shall have experience in printing and binding. 1 Mr. Thompson offered a joint resolu tion providing that the office desks and desk chairs ot the late outgoing State of fleers be presented to them as a mark of respect, in accordance with custom. Bills on first reading and presentation of petitions were made the special orders of business for Wednesday night, 16th insfc.

The Senate went into executive session and confirmed pending appointments of notaries public, those made yesterday and to day. They were for the eastern and western ends of the State. Presentation to Lieut. Gov. Black.

The Senate at 11:40 took a recess of fifteen minutes, to present a testimonial to the late Lieutenant Governor Black, a report of which will be found in another column. 1 At 12:08 the Senate reconvened, when the calendar was taken up. The fol lowing bills were passed finally. Relating to the liens ot mechanics, laborers and others upon leasehold es tates and property thereon. Relating to leases of lands and tene ments, establishing the length of the no tice to surrender the possession of leased property which shall be required when the parties have not agreed upon the same, Relating to the competency of wit nesses, and to the rules or evidence in criminal cases.

but HAKEISBURG, THURSDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 10, 1887. VOL. LVJ. NO. 35 ESTABLISH BED 1831 A BIG TALK ABOUT OIL PHODICKKS HKAHU UN TUB LINUSLUV HILL, MIL Melore lit House Judiciary General Com Mlttsa 1'roiuloent Oil Man (live Their Viiwi on lb Measure and Its A fleet on Tbeir Interests Au iDtsrsitlng UUoumIod.

OIL MEN UKKK, Tby Heard on the Plpeage nod Storage Dili. The Judiciary General Committee of tha Home met this niorainir to bear argument on and consider the Billlngsley bin flxtng tho charges for piping and i tor In a petroleum, uuairman uriswei and about a dozon members of tbe com miitaa were present, and among tbe oil men were representatives oi wee, iiooin son, Wlnthrop and JobnBchwartz nt TiMiavtllo. a committee of the six inde pendent oil refiner Sheriff Agnew, of Forest. renroRont dz producers, ana A. Kline, of Oil Citv.

(Senator Kmery opened the proceedings by reading messages from people lathe oil country wbo were unable to be pres ent nvrloir to tho short timo. luese, ne stated, would bo heard at a further meet lnir neit Thursday. Some of the tele trams stated that the charges were arbi trary and despotic. Thomas W. Phillips, J.N Iliillard.

Tlinyer Crosby, and other well known oil men sent word that they wouu' like to be heard. John Bcuwartz. of Titusville, who resents an Independent refinery, said that all tho oconie wno no uas lamea wun want this bill, lie said tho pipe lines made no concessions to and exacted avurvtlilns from the producers. Mr. Malton suggested that some one of tho producers should giro the committee ome Idea or me rrouucuon una storage of oil, that they might listen to the arguments undorstnudingly.

Benator Emery said ho proposed to do that when it camo to his turn to talk, and bo would uso a blackboard to explain the entire process. Chairman Crlawcll thought the bill ought bo takon up section by section and explained by tho oil men, whether It will right a wrong or whether It is Injurious. He wanted Information on this subject, and would like to have the tech Blcallties explained. He wanted to know wbat the chargo of ten cents per barrel Is limited to. Senator Emery said that all that is demanded Is that tho Standard giro them such oil at such rates as will give them big profit.

The company can transport a barrel of oil from the well to tbe railroad at 16 cents, and charges 43 cents to the refiner. It is proposed by this bill to compel them to charge 10 cents a barrel for transporting oil from tbe well to the railroad. Tbe company to day receives nearly 37 cunts for that service, and the cost to them Is but (I cents. He asked the passago of this bill not only as a refiner, but as a producer, and the indi vldual rennrM to day aro not getting tbe interest on their investment. The Stand ard are now under the control of this "State, and now Is the time to afford relief tho people of the oil country.

Not single barrel of oil has been turned out Jof my refinery in Philadelphia for three months. At that tune tnese standard people took me up on tbe mountain nd snowed me tue green neius ana ffered me thousands to go with hem. but I refused. My conscience Is tear. I admit that I Am sinking nnan tally, and ao are tbe men betore you who re in mo craon or mis monopoly, we re asking for this bill that we may build xd the oil refineries of this Stato.

where nce were lureo nunareu rerinones inero to dav nothing to bo found. Unless Something It done for tho liberation of nil luinnlfv rtnnbriintv at urea It. In he face. Mr. Glenn wanted to know If It would not be better to go over tho bill suction by lection aud gather its moaning, asking Questions when necessary.

Nr. oote wantoj to Know mo present torago rates of oil, and was told "A ent and a quarter a barrel a month." Mr. C'tipp wanted to know something boat oil wells and plpo lines before he Jould act Intelligently. Mr. Shaw was 'lata.

aI nntnlAn ttt.fr anm. 0 1.1m fiwmAil SV Vi IMMUII'U It TT Vfl I IUIWI UlbU 11 man like Senator Emory ought to go to detail and give the comuiitteo In for atlon that would help them In consider tbe bill. nator Emery bolpod the committeo k.nl.Ut. k.Ufln Ik. VJ ui iw" vuo I'v ystem, its divisions and districts in the til regions.

Ho said a Standard oil 111 ial told him that tbe Standard proposed do this oil business, "ouo portion of It jay result In no profit or small loss, but ther portions pay large profits, and those I bo do not come with us, wo propose i put them out." In explaining 10 cost of oil Senator Lowry said that would bnglad to furnish anybody a arrel of refined oil at four cents a gal but under tho conditions of transforation bo was not permitted to do it, and It this system that forces oil In the rocery stores up to ten cents a gallon rholesale. He could not send ft barrel oil to Schuylkill or Lancaster because I discriminating in tho transportation Every barrel of oil that goes into 10 coal regloos has tho Standard mark. Cha rman Crlawcll said bo would like ie committee first to learn whether rill exist, and then to temedy the ap arent defects In tho bill. Mr.Winthrop.otTltusvil.e.saidthattho andard oil company has been an op sslon against tho cntlro State. The Ira charges In tho transportation of oil a directly affected the consumers of Stale.

Iu 1S81 nil of tho refineries ere driven out oi ntusvme Dy )e gtandand. Mr. Winthrop's firm was 9 first to start, but it has had a bard ino In getting along, the Standard (rowing every obstacle in their way. jhe National Transit levies tribute of 20 ruts a barrel on all oil produced in this late. These wero tho charges when oil as $3 a barrel.

Senator Emery explained that the prln pal plpo lines of tho country now are 9 National Transit and Tidewater lines. base two companies were rivals up to when their Interests were pooled bd tho per rentage divided. Mr. Capp wanted to know what pro liccrt were favored by tho Standard. "They favor nobody except them said Senator Emery, who ex alned the difference between refining kd producing for Mr.

Capp. "Aro mono refineries at tho wells? ked Mr. Cnpp. Senator Emery explained that they ere far from tho wells, removed from 0 soli of Pennsylvania to a great extent. "If this bill becomes a lw would it duco tho price of oil to people In tho buntryT" asked Mr.

Matten. wen, uon i Know; mat ft ques iu, answered iir. ornery; "i am a rogrcsslve American, and I want to do illness, and Uod knows I will never let volco stop against these people for tho ousaads of uoiiars mey oner mo. hen tlicno people camo to mo thev Jertd ma a rebate amounting to (23,000 Jytsr If I would put my business in with em." A. Kline, of Oil City, an oil producer, Id bo affirmed what Senator ISmery id, but thin bill will not produce the net desired.

It Is defective. The oil untry of to day is impoverished. There ouid Do oil refiner birrei worxs and worki There shoti bo cities of b. 000 to (V p. nplu all through the oil alley, but tliti wuiktt liuvo been driven Jut of tbe State Into Ohio and New York, and with the departure of the trade have gone the people.

The main point here ia not so much the charge as that the out side refiner cannot get transportation when ho wants it. What we want is that the oil business shall be done in Pennsylvania. That the people shall have the right to do tbeir own refining without being discriminated against in the transportation. There is no use to talk about this bill as covering anything. It covers nothing.

Mr. M'Sweeney, of counsel for the Standard, said he was not here to make argument to day. He would be present next week. Chairman Criswell said be hoped that the friends of the bill who come in force will appoint a spokesman, so that too much time shall not be taken by one side. R.

M. Snodgrass, representing the Tidewater oioe line, said, that it ar gument is to be made, it ought to be made on the amended bill, as the present bill is said to be defective. Mr. Shaw moved that the friends of the bill be requested to submit to the committeo at the next meeting such amend ments as they desise. This was carried and the committee adjourned.

A PLKA91NW INCIDENT. A Handsome Testimonial Presented to Kx Meutenant Governor Black. At 11:40 o'clock to day, the Senate took a recess for the purpose or making a pre sentation to Ex Lieut. Gov. Black, who was present in the capitol building.

The testimonial, a nanasome sona su a 1 ver pitcner. dowi ana saiyer, oi large size, and beautiful workmanship of re pousse style of decoration, were placed on a table in front of tbe reporters desks, Lieutenant Governor Black was escorted into the chamber and placed in a front Beat. Senator Cooper, who bad been se lected to make tne presentation, aeuverea an eloauent speech, in which in feeling terms he went over the incidents of Lieutenant Governor Black's official ca reer. Ho alluded to the stand taken by him in favor of fair and impartial ruling, that the "record made during bis career fitted him to walk among those on tho mountain top. lie referred to the respect which great political parties owe to one another, and said the Senators had learned how to differ and yet respect each other.

He concluded Dy expressing tne pnreciation of the Senate for Lieutenant a Governor iliacK integrity ana mgn purpose, and voiced the hope that he might live long to enjoy the testimonial among the beauties of Brockie along the lis of the (Jodorus. Lieutenant Governor Black replied in a feeling and eloauent manner. Lie said lie was ratified to have won the respect of tbe Senate, but to be so warmly addressed by the leader of the party to which he and his party have so long been opposed is still more gratifying. He recalled the fact that be not only won the approval of his opponents, but his own party also approved his course and made him their standard bearer. He told the story of a Kentucky philosopher wun one snirt, which bis wife washed while he slept.

One day his wife came in and said, "Bill the durned calf tea et your shirt." Bill replied, with true philosophy, "Well, them es hes must lose." He concluded by saying that ho left the scenes of his official life without a particle of feeling against a single Senator, lie reierrea humorous terms to stories he had heard and read against Iiepubli cans to stories of dishonesty of the Senators and officials of the Senate, and of the trepidation with which he entered upon bis duties, to be afterwards so impressed with the courtesy with which all treated him. He hoped their pleasant relations may continue, personally if not officially, and closed with thanking Senator Cooper and his fellow Senators for tho kindness evinced in their handsome gift. At the conclusion of Lieutenant Governor Black's speech; he was surrounded by the Senators, who shook hands with him and exchanged warm greetings. The testimonial was also examined and admired by Senators and visitors. The salver is beautifully engraved as follows: Hon.

Chauncey F. Black, Lieut. Gov. of Pennsylvania, and President of the Senate. 1883 1887.

From The Senate of Pennsylvania. Session of 1887. CITY AND NEIGHBORHOOD. GLEANINGS FROM THE NOTE BOOKS OF "TELEGB4FH" REPORTERS. Action of tbe O.

A. K. Encampment on tbe S. O. Schools' Matter A Gam Drop Sharper' Operations Proceedings in Court To day General Local News of Interest.

SOLDIERS' ORPHANS' SCHOOLS. Repoit or the O. A. R. Committee and tbe Encampment's Action.

Among the important matters brought to the attention of the State Encampment ot the Grand Army of the Republic was the scandal regarding the alleged mis management of the Soldiers' Orphans schools. A special committee, comprising Messrs. J. P. Wickersham.

Thomas Samole. S. F. Foreens. Joseph.

G. Vale and C. F. Grumbich, reported to the Encamnment. exuressintr confidence in Chaplain Sayres, the deposed inspector, and concluding as follows: "We favor a thorough and impartial in vestigation of the Soldiers' Orphans' Schools bv the Legislature now in ses sion.

Doubts still exist in regard to their condition. We want these doubts re moved. The innocent, who have been charged with wrong doing in their man agement, we want vindicated. It any have been guilty of ill treating the chil dren placed in their care, of robbing the orphans, as has been alleged, to enrich themselves, we want them punished without delay and with He Was rotted. Politician "Now you stand by us in this matter, my boy, and we'll have you in the United States Senate some day." My Boy "Oh, no, you won't.

I don't want to have my creditors sizing me up for a millionaire and worrying the life out of me." To provide for the institution of pro ceedings in equity by process of foreign attachment. To provide for an additional law judge in the Jb orty eight judicial district. 'he oenate then adjourned until wed nesday next at 9 p. lic Buildings. laws.

IN 1MK HOUSE. Wbat tbe Lower Branch Stateamon Did To day, In the House this morning Speaker Boyer announced the following assign ments to committees: Mr. Hagar to Ju diciary Local, Labor and Industry, Print ing, Mines and Mining; Mr. Wm. Evans to Counties and Townships; Mr.

Bulger to Geological Survey Mr. Mott to Pub speaker Boyer abo announced Messrs. Foote, Billingsley and Wm. Evans as members of the joint committee to revise and amend the revenue laws to report at this session. Bills Reported.

Amojag the bills reported were the fol lowing: Making appropriation to Sol diers' and Sailors' Home at Erie; regulating foreign insurance companies; pertaining to the attachment of vessels; providing that two thirds of a jury shall make up a verdict relating to the payment of defendant's bill for witnesses; to exempt household furni ture, carriages and watches Irom taxation relating to the formation of streets, in boroughs; Senate bill relating to sales by sample; joint resolution providing for the removal of the iron fence surrounding the capitol grounds. Bills In Place. Among the bills read in place were the following: Mr. Kobertson, exempting properties owned by cities from assessment and tax ation lor county purposes. Mr.

Matten, supplement to the act to Mr. Glover, to amend the act prescrib ing the mode of fixing the salaries of su perintendents of common schools. Mr. Criswell, relating to the acknowl cited considerable debate, passed second reading. Taxing store Orders.

I he act taxing store orders, representing the wages or earnings of an employe, came up on second reading, The bill taxes the orders ten per cent, of tne iace value, and in case ot refusal to pay by any person, firm, partnership, corporation or association, twenty nve per cent more, shall be levied as a penalty. This is the bill endorsed bv the Amalgamated Miners' and Laborers' Association, which met in jaarriauurg last week. There was con siderable debate over the bill, but the labor men carried their point, and passed it on secona reading without amendment ine nouse concurred the senate resolution presenting to Governor Paul son and others the desks and desk chairs used by them during their official term. amending it to include ex Speakers aunce and Graham. Adjourned.

MISS FAXTON'S STRANGE DEATH. A Coroner's Jury Strangling or the ter. New Trrfc World, to day. to Inrestlgate the Clergyman's Dangh No inquest has vet been held in tho case of Miss Rebecca Paxton. the vounr daughter of the Rev.

Dr. Paxton, who was strangled to death in a machine in tenueu to correct curvature ot the spine atnernome, iNo. 51 West Forty sixth street, on the night of January ytn. Coroner Lew said vester aay to a jury think this case requires investigation. The tact that the young fdrl was strangled to death in a machine recommended by a physicr.n for curvature of the soine i snows mat it is either a suicide or an ac cident.

It it was an accident the fact that the machine is dangerous must be established, or we will have more cases for the coroner. The physician, Dr. Sayres, the aunt, Mrs. Priestley, and the attendant win oe subpoenaed to testify, and the apparatus will be brought in that tuts jury may determine beyond doubt the cause of her death." A TALK WITH TON MOLTKK. Tbe Veteran Commander on Grant Hancock German Activity.

Capt. Malbro Frazier, one of the best known of the military men of Philadel pnia, nas returned trom a two vears' so journ in Europe. While abroad he had a Jong personal interview with the great commander ot the German army, Gen Von Moltke, being one of the very few Americans to whom such an audience has been granted. Speaking of the interview to dav he said "I called oa Gen. Von Moltke at his palace, just outside the gates, at the end of the famous road called Unter Deu Linden.

He sent word almost immedi ately that he would see me. As I stepped across the threshold he saiu 'You are an 'A And you served under Gen. 'And under Gen. Hancock, And under Gen. 'Then I am very glaa to see you.

Sit you lhe General who is eighty seven years or age, was simply dressed. His coat was single breasted. Round his neck was the order of the Iron Cross. We spoke in English, and I considered it remarkable that he mentioned no names of Generals except those of Grant and Hancock. He referred particularly to the battle of Gettysburg, and spoke of it as a great strategic contest.

I asked him what his opinion was of Grant. "'Gen. Grant loss, he replied, 'was a great loss. He was a great General. He was one of the greatest that has ever lived.

sJ.N 'And Gen. Hancock 'Gen. Hancock was a brave soldier. "Speaking of German military affairs he observed that caution that seems char acteristic of German officers generally. tie said: "VYenave long been endeavor ing to make the German army the best in Europe and I am beginning to believe that we are succeeding.

We are also en deavoring to keep it in a state of constant He did not once refer to France or French military men. As was leaving he shook me cordially by the ii and. I will call again when I am in Ber an, I said. "It will be he replied, 'unless you return very wnyr 'Because, sir, I came in with the cen tury, put jl snan not see it go out. 1 am not for The Crows In an Kcllpse.

Indianapolis Journal. There is evidently a form of govern ment among crows, and some have places of authority. In a flock there is always some on guard, ready to give signal of approaching danger, and in fly ing their flight appears to be entirely oy command, i recollect once seeing a flock of crows homeward bound late in the afternoon. They were on an air line to their place of reat, when suddenly the sun became eclipsed by the interposition or tne moon, it soon became a total eclipse. There were strange cries by the leader as tne uarRness spread, and.

as it became total, the command was querulous. Instantly each crow chose a limb. To me the actions of the birds were even revise, amend and consolidate the nenal more interesting than the eclipse. Not edgment and recording of deeds. Mr.

Harden bergh. to condemn turn pikes and abolish toll gates. Filed His Remarks. Mr. Isenberg asked and received leave to file his remarks on the Constitutional prohibition bill.

Motor Companies. Mr. Robertson, of Allegheny, fulfilled his promise this morning, and when the act to provide for the incorporation and regulation of motor power companies tor operating passenger railways by cables, electrical, or other means, came up, he had it amended so that it did not apply to cities of the first and it passed second reading. More Printing The act to regulate the publication and distribution of the annual or biennial message of the Governor, pamphlet laws and reports of the heads of departments, passed second reading. Mercy for Street Car employes.

Mr. Hothersall, one ot the Knights of Labor in the House, called up the act to limit the hours of labor of conductors, drivers and employes of horse, cable and electric railways. It fixes the hours of labor to twelve, and the House passed it on second reading. Dividing Up tbe Dlreotors. The act providing for the further regu lation of first class corporations, which prescribes the division of the managers or directors into boards, passed second reading.

The Minimum School Term. The bill extending the minimum school term to six months after the first Monday in June, lsol, came up, and an attempt was made to amend it by providing that in the event of its passage $1,500,000 shall be appropriated by the State to the public schools. This amendment was voted down, and then the bill went through. Teachers' Fay During Institute. The act of great importance to teachers is that requiring chool directors to pay them for the time given to attending the annual county institutes.

This act came up this morning, there was no opposition to it, and it passed second reading. Selling by Sample. The act relating to sales by sample ex 1 less ridiculous were the movements of the crows as the eclipse rolled away. They were voluble in their expressions of astonishment, probably declaring it the shortest night they ever experienced. After shaking out their feathers, greatly bewildered, they took up their flight westward and disappeared.

For and About Women. Kate Chase is writing tho life of her father. Mrs. Emmons is said to be worth about $50,000. A Polk county, Georgia, man is living pleasantly with his eighth wile.

Patti will entertain at her home in Wales, in a short time, President Diaz, of Mexico, and his wife. In Paris there is a fashionable club made up entirely of divorced people, and it is said to be the pleasantest in the city. Mrs. Mackay is expected to become one of the highest bidders for some of the French crown jewels at the coming sale in May. Mrs.

Mary Ashley Townscnd will edit the new bi monthly magazine soon to be issued in New Orleans, with the title Art and Letters. Lady Colin Campbell hesitates between the stage, the lecture platform and a book. Having the sanction of the Queen she will doubtless succeed in whatever she undertakes. Five young women are studying in the law department in Michigan university this year. One of them is the daughter of a prominent lawyer in the Sandwich Islands.

She intends to practice in her native land. A new review has been started in Rome by three young Italian women. The initial number promises biographies of celebrated women, articles on household economy; dress and hygiene, of particular interest to women. In Holland women are rapidly usurping the occupation of pharmaceutical assistants. Out of a total of fifty five candidates, nineteen out of thirty one females, and only eight out twenty four males were successful in the recent State examination.

The wife of an English clergyman has established in London a place for the distribution of clothing, which she denominates "The Clolhieries." During the last year no less than 30,000 garments have been received and distributed among the worthy poor. She has agents all over the city who inquire into the character and condition ot every petitioner. fiiiy KEYSTONE HAPPENINGS. and PITTSBURG'S MAYOR INVOLVED A SALOON ROW. Mechanics! org's Democratic Ticket.

JIechantcsbttrg, Feb. 9. The Demo IN He Strikes Xt Ub a Bottle a Former Friend. Severely Injuring and Marking Him for Life A Scoffer Btrlsken With Blindness ftlunclpal Tickets In Carlisle and Mecbanlcsburg. PITTSBURG'S DANDY MAYOR.

He Assaults a Friend in a Beer Saloon. Pittsburg, Feb. 9. Mr. C.

F. Vol lowe, superintendentent of the Chautau qua Lake Ice company, and an active Republican worker with a strong German following, has been confined to his house for ten days and his face is marked for life, the result of an uncalled for assault by Mayor Fulton. On the night of the 31st ult. Vollowe, with three friends, was seated in a Smithfield street saloon drinking beer when the Mayor entered and was invited by Vollowe, who had been one of his delegates, to join the party. The mayor did so, and a few minutes later a bottle flew across tbe table, striking Vollowe in the face.

When he recovered his senses the mayor had departed and Vollowe was informed that it was he who had thrown the bottle. Vollowe's first impulse was to appeal to the law, but finally determined to postpone action. The mayor wrote a letter of apology, in which he claimed to be unable to explain the assault and promised to call at Vollowe's residence. The latter also had two visits from a city detective. Both times the detective said the Mayor would call the next day but he didn't, and Vollowe has no de sire to see him.

Vollowe has notified his physician not to allow any outsider to pay the bills for medical attendance. When seen to day one side of Vollowe's face was swollen to a tremendous size, his nose was knocked slightly out of shape, a huge lump stood out above the left eye, the mouth was badly bruised. and a two inch scar extended across the cheek bone. A scoffer Stricken Wltb Blindness. Wilkes Barre, Feb.

9. Harry Edwards, a young man residing in this city, joined the Salvation Army on Christ mas last, but soon became a backslider. Last Sunday he attended a meeting of the army at their barracks, when he scoffed. laughed and blasphemed attheexhorters. All at once he became totally blind, and friends had to lead him from the hall.

The captain of the army says young Ed wards has been visited with Divine wrath. Carlisle's Republican Ticket. Carlisle, Feb. 9. The municipal election on Tuesday next ia occupying the whole attention of the Carlisle politicians.

Unusual interest is displayed in the party nominations. The Republican conferrees met last night and; after much parley, nominated the following ticket: Chief burgess, Samuel Bentz; assistant burgess. J. Uiayton luley; auditor. C.

W. Thurston; property assessor, George S. Beetem tax collector, Nathan Hantch. cratic ticket nominated to day was Chief I Diirgess, ur. j.

a. noyer; assistant bur gess, Harry Schroeder; constable, E. D. Lowman; street commissioner, Edward Fissel; auditor, W. E.

Keefer; tax collector, Adam Downs. Mall Robbers Arrested. Wilkes Feb. 3. John Brenner and Mike Hilman, residents of this city, were arrested this evening by united otates Marshal uarring, charged with the theft of a bag of mail matter, which was stolen from the post office at 3 o'clock this morning while the mail agents were engaged in unloading tho man irom tne wagon, ihey were taken oeiore commissioner uabn, who commit ted them in default cf $1,000 each.

The pouch, with its contents, wts recovered. Raymond R. Noonan, a young mail clerk on the New York, Susquehanna and estern railroad, was arrested yesterday morning ia Jersey City on the charge of robbing the malls. He has been in the service only three weeks. i When the Figs Begin to Fly.

Bradford Evening Star. The Legislative Record has commenced coming, and the only knows when it will stop. A MILLIONAIRE OF THE MINES. "Luk for Yerself and Then Te'l Know I am not Lying to Tex." Salt Lafee Tribune. A miner in Leadville, Colorado, who can neither read nor write, is worth to day at least $3,000,000.

Four years ago he hadn't a penny except what he earned from day to day as a miner. Mis name is John Li. Morrissey. lie is a young man, not over 32 or 33. The Crown Point mine, like Tom Bowen's Golconda, was just about paying expenses.

Her owners offered to sell her for $40,000. Morrissey went to Chicago and interested Diamond Joe iteynolds in the matter. Reynolds knew that Morrissey was an authority on mining, even if he couldn't write his name. He finally purchased the Crown Point, agreeing to give Mor rissey a halt interest after the original sum was repaid. Within thirty days they struck a vein of high class ore that has yielded them a monthly income of $18, 000 apiece ever since.

There is said to be $5,000,000 worth of ore in sight. Morrissey cannot even tell the time of day. It is a stock joke among tbe boys if you ask Morrissey what o'clock it is for him to pull from his fob a $500 watch, and, with a condescending air, tell you to "luk for yersclf and then ye'll know I am not lying to yez." Mr. Manning's Bank Organized. New York, Feb.

9. The Western National Bank was organized tosday by the election of secretary planning as esident, United States Treasurer Jordan as vice president, and F. Blankenhorn as cashier. Mr. Blankermorn is at present assistant cashier of the Third National Bank of this city.

Among the principal stockholders are Sidney Dillon, ex Mayor race, John J. Cook, Congressman W. Ii. Scott, of Pennsylvania; Washington JI'Lean and John It. M'Lean, of Cin cinnati, and Assistant United States Treasurer Cond, of this city.

General Cameron In Kermuaa. Washington, Feb. 9. In a private etter to his son ex Senator Simon Cam eron meutions his safe arrival at Ber inuda. The voyage was unusually rough.

Instead of consuming two and a half days tbe steamer was Ave in reaching her des tination. He speaks of the salubrity of the climate and of the benefits he has already derived from the change of the scene and genial temperature. He speaks of making quite a protracted stay, if his present experiences ot pleasant surroundings and improved health continue. A Story of Secretary Lamar. This story is told of Secretary Lamar: He was importuned the other day to an point a friend of a Southern Democratic Senator to an important place in his department.

"Does ho know anything about the duties of the place?" asked tLe Secretary. "No, but he can learn," replied the Senator. "Sec here," said Secretary Lamar, "I know but little about he duties ot my position, and I am learn det, and 1 shall not turn out anv more of those who do know until the rest ot us get learned What has become of Ihe revised edi tion of Brigham Young THR CRANK AND THE SINGER. An Attempt Made to Kill Adellna FatU. By Associated Freu.

San Francisco. Feb. 10. A rrank attempted to kill Adelina Patti during a concert at the Grand Opera last night by means of a bomb. The would be assassin was injured, though not seriously, by the premature explosion of the engine of destruction.

He was removed to tbe hospital and placed under arrest He gave his name as Dr. James Hodges, aged seventy one years, and his residence at No. 4 Central Place. A lady who sat next to him, and who narrowly escaped injury, says that daring the evening he made a number of significant remarks which pointed clearly V) the purpose he afterwards attempted to carry out. Among other observations which the lady distinctly remembered was: "Patti ia singing excellently well to night, but she will never sing any more." He was also heard to make uncomplimentary and revengeful allusions to J.

C. Flood and his family, who were present in a box. At Irving hospital, after his wounds had been dressed, the chief of police attempted to make him commit himself, but the effort was a complete failure. He stoutly maintained his innocence. The chief of police pronounces him a crank.

The bomb was made of a can filled with powder, in the center of which was a bottle. The can was wrapped in a piece of cloth soaked in inflammable oil, and it is believed that his Intention wa not only to kill Patti and tho3e near the stage, but also to set fire to the building. The bomb was arranged to explode by a number of friction matches, which were connected with a fuse inserted in powder. The theory is that the fuse burned too auicklv for the crank. and the explosion was premature.

Though Patti performed her part in the remainder of the programme, it waa noticeable that the occurrence had considerable effect upon her and somewhat subdued her usual vivacity. On the Hotels or tbe World. Hotel building and renovation in Paris is reported to be going on at a lively rate. Venice is to have a new hotel tn built entirely of iron and glass a sort of crysuii paiace. Among accusations made arainst tha hotel keepers of Rome is that they have two sets of prices.

A man at a Florence hotel committed suicide by throwing himself down the elevator well hole. So crowded are the hotels at Cannes thatUe overflow has cone to boardinc i .1 uuusca ouu uuunc nana. travelers man usual In Algiers this winter, which is a good thing for the noieis, sucn as mey are. It is slated that the proprietor of tbe American hotel in Shanghai went there years ago as a missionary. It is said that at Bavarian hotels the work ot the housemaids Is done by men and boys.

This is certainly a new liern botelaare having a flat, stale and very unprofitable" winter. Business is in a condition destroying all idea of money making. FINANCIAL Urn Ne Ym A EoooO Hunt, ft Br.Top. do. pref Jersey Lehigh Lehigh Pennsylvania Piiila.

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Third SU. Harrisburg. Review ot To day's Stock Markets. Naw Tobk, Feb. 10.

The tone ot all foretgn market ws decide" ly firmer this nioroins and price here responded to tbr lr ad van ce. Through, out the earl part of the day pt ices were very urji, uuv wcrumiiiK uuii, me room irauers, as usual, them, and the ta that today had been settlement day in London withdrew any support and helped them to depress values, but not to any appreciable extent, ss after the rapid advance of the past few days all conservative people havu expected and would wel come Bjrr.e reaction as being liable to impart tuoro stability to the market and render it more stfe. During the last halt hour the tone Improved again, aud the close win irregular, but not weair. xno i.ariK ot fcngiaua return it airaln a very good one, aad shows a considerable Increase in reserve This Indicates an easy money market there. Money here ruled at 4 to 5 per cent.

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FLont Tho mar bet in dull and weak. Ci rain Wheat The market. Id dull and lower; So. 3 Western red, WiaMc; No. 1 Pennsylvania red, ulc; No.

2 Delaware red, Corn The market ia quiet but steady i No. 3, 47a48c. Oats The market is dull aud unchanged; No. 2 mixed. 3ia3ic sbbds Flax dull at $1 Dal 20.

Provisions Market is firm, with ralr de maud. Lard The market Istlrtn. 11 utter Tne market la rtull and weak: tfradford county aud New York Western iHdle packed, 2'o22c. Keens Tho market la unsettled and lowrrj Pennsylvania firsts. 17 Ohio and other western firsts.

17c. Cheese The market Arm and lalrlv active; New York lull cieir, 14c. Pbtbolkcx The market is duU 3IEN AND II0RSES KILLED. DISASTROUS rime in tub ST. LOUIS.

sr. locis. citt ur Savoral Firemen aad Employee Lose Tfceu LlTes Others Injured Maay Horses ad Valoablo Property Burned Tbe Llaeola Hearse Destroyed. Other Mews by Wire. FIRE I Firemen Killed or lojared Many tlorsas Dunta, Uy Associated Press.

St. Locis, Feb. 10. A fire broke oat between 11 and 12 o'clock last night ia the extensive livery stable of Jesse Arnol, on Chestnut street between Ninth and Twelfth, and running through the blocks aouih to Market street. The entire building was soon a mass of flames.

It is said that there were about 200 horses in the stable, and that one half or more of th number were burned to death. There were also a large number of fine carriages, baggies, hearts and other vehicles In the building, nearly all of which were consumed. After the lire had been under way about an hour, and while the firemen were making their war into the building, one of the high interior walla fell with a crash, burying several firemen and others in tbe debris. It ia not known how many persons were covered, but at 1:40 x. u.

three dead bodies had been taken out, one of them, that of Joseph Schemper, foreman of engine No. 6. The two others are supposed to be those of stahle hinds, names unknown. John M'Grath and John Finnerty. two firemen, were serious! hart and taken to tbeir homes.

William Finnerty, another fireman, who was holding a pipe on tbe second floor of the stable, jumped through a window and was crippled some. A number of other persons were more or less injured. The loss on the stable is estimated at about $150,000. with a re ported insurance of 30. 000.

Quite a number of persons boarded thtir fine road stock at the stable, and some of their lostes will be considerable. Besides tbe pecuniary loss which resulted, one loss was suffered which is irreparable. The hearse in which the remains of the martyred President, Abraham Lin cola, were conveyed to their last resting place was consumed ia tne flames. This hearse was built bv Mr. Arnol for that special purpose, and since that day has never been oat of the building.

Iu owner refased to have it profaned by any meaner use after it had been thus consecrated by the greatest and most honored of the ctntory. Groat Flood la tbe Lower Siuqaebaeaa. By Associated Press. Lancaster, Feb. 10.

The breaking of the corge up tbe river has canted a great flood in the lower Susquehanna. The tracks ot the Colombia and Port De posit railroad are again under several feet of water and travel has been suspended. The water in the streets at Ssfe Harbor is very deep. Tho tUvor Klalns; at port Depaett. Ily Associated Press.

Port DEroerr, Feb. 10. Tbe ice gorge at M' Call's Ferry gave way to day and the river is rising rapidly. Main street and the rail ro id tracks are submerged and trouble is anticip ated. At 2 o'clock the water is at a sUad.

and no farther trouble is asorehended until about 3 o'clock, when it is expected the ice from M'Cail's Ferry will reach here and cause serious trouble, as tbe body of ice in the mouth of the river ia firm. A Strike to be laaocvratod. By Associated Press. GitEExvTLLE, Feb. 10.

The miners along the Shenango and Allegheny railroad, in the employ of the Jierccr mlnlog company, have notified the managers that a strike will be inaugurated next lion day, unless the miaers are granted a ten per cent, advance. This includes several mines and will affect several hundred men. It has not yet been determined by the authorites whether or not the advance will be granted. Thlerea Thwarted la aa Attempt te fteb a Post Ofllee. By Associated Press.

Bocjtd Brook, N. Feb. 10. An attempt was made to rob the post offlce uigut. auc uueves wero atscoverea by a railroad agent, who fired, wounding one, who was subsequently drowned in attempting to cross tbe river.

His pal was captured and locked up. Three Foatmaatora for Peaaaylraala. By Associated Pre. Washing tox, Feb. 10.

Tbe President sent the following nominations to the Senate tovdsy Postmasters, Cyrus A. Eaton, ilifflinbure. Union countr: Geo. W. Dickey, Houtzdale, Clearfield county; William llimmelrigbt, Lewis burg, Union county, Pa.

Tbe Work ot Congreaa To day. By Associated Press. Wasbixgtox. Feb. 10.

Tbe Senate passed the bill prohibiting off shore mackerel fishing during the spawning season. There is oothine of Importance in the House up to this hour. A Prate at Agalaac David Tarpla. By Associated rrosa. Washingtox, Feb.

10. A protest was presented in the Senate from tbe Repub lican members in tbe Indiana Legislature against the validity of tbe election ot David Turpie as Senator. All Unlet at Gotham's Pi era. By Associated Press. New Yoke, Feb.

10, Along tbe river front today there was no indication that any difficulty existing between the 'longshoremen and the railroad and steamship companies. Treasurer Jordan Uaslae. By Associated Press. Washixotox. Feb.

10. Treasurer Jordan formally tendered his resignation to Mr. Alanninc tbu moraine. There is scarcely any doubt as to its acceptance. A Steamship Sank by lea.

By Associated Press. New York, Feb. 10. The steamship Wells City was cut by the ice and sunk in tbe North river this morning. Tho Chinese Indemnity Bill.

By Associated Pres t. WasnisGTOx. Feb. 10. Tbe Senate has agreed to the House pnbttitute for tbe Senate Chinese indemnity bill.

A cold Wava Conslog ISy Associated Pres. CrriCAGO, Feb. 10. Tne Sfrnal Service predict a decline 20 to 23 degrees ia temperature, by next Saturday. Tho Army Bill Signed.

Uy Associated Press. Washington, Fob. 10. The Presi dent bas approved tbe army appropriation bill. An Example for Lawmakers.

One of the shortest bills, if not the shortest, ever introduced in any Legislature is that recently presented by Mr. Grover, of Maine, which read: "Be enacted by tbr Senate acd House of Representative in Legislature assembled, as follows: Section 1 Tbe dojr is here by declared to be a domestic animal. Section 2 That this act shall tiki approved.".