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11 YOL. TO. 325. HARRISBURG, TTJ.KSDJlY EYEMNG, JYZTJATIY 31, 1899. ESTABLISHED 1831, EVERYBODY SHY.

But Senator Quay Was Still in the Lead on the Ballot. 1 HE CORRALS 104 VOTES Jcuks Comes Trailing After With 82 Totes. XO ELECTION THIS DAY There wajs no election for United States Senator to day, bby the legislative joint convention. There were 234 votes the others being paired or absent, and Senator Quay still leads. Fourteen candidates broke the 234 into little bits, some of them getting but one vote, and there couldn't possibly have been an elec tion under the circumstances.

There are all sorts of stories afloat regarding the Senatorship, one to. the effect that there is going to be a. surprise or something sprung on the convention by the anti Quay people such as will make the Quay people hunt their holes to get in out of the rain. Another is that the Quay people are going to unleash a bugaboo tomorrow and stampede the convention for Quay. About the sbize of is that there will not be an election until all sides get tired of casting complimentary votes for unknown people and then they will agree that Quay is about the man they want, and they will elect him.

The following was the ballot to day: Quay 104 Jenks 82 Dalzell 14 Stone 7 Riter 2 Irvin 4 Widener 2 Huff 6 Grew 1 Stewart 6 EUce 2 C. E. Smith 1 Tubbs 1 Markle 2 Lieutenant Governor Gobin, announced that there wa.s no choice and the convention adjourned until to morrow at noon, when they will again go through the motions. SOCIETY EVENTS. Mrs: W.

Stone will be "at home callers on Tuesday afternoons from 3 5 at the Executive Mansion." to to SPORTING TIDINGS. The Pittsburg team will go to Roanoke, for preliminary practice work, leaving Pittsburg about March 18th. At the Arena, Philadelphia, last night, Tom Sharkey defeated John F. McCor rnick, the heavy weight champion of Pennsylvania, in two rounds of a six round bout. It is expected that the spring schedule of the National League will call for a ten club circuit, with Cleveland and' Balti more left out.

Phiadelphia, capitalists are after the Reading Club. About the only way Har risburg will get acib again is through outside financial backing. WEDDINGS Zievler Ebersole. Rev. E.

Ludwick, pastor of the U. B. Church, Middletown, united in marriage Saturday evening, at the parsonage George Ziegler and Miss Annie Ebersole. A reception followed at the home of the bride's brother. Garner: Urove.

This evening Rev. A. S. Fasick, of New Cumberland" M. E.

Church, will unite in marriage, at thehonie of the bride, in the same place, Samuel Garner, of Kansas, 'formerly of: New Cumberland, and Miss Grove, daughter. of Mr. and Mrs. Grove. SECOSTO WARDERS HEAR CANDIDATES.

An Overflowing Meeting at Thirteenth and KIttatlnny Streets Lmt Evening: The polling place at Thirteenth and Kittatinny streets was crowded to over flowing last evening with voters of the Second district of the Second ward, gath ered there to hear the Republican candl aatee ana oxner speajeers aiscuss tne is sues of the municipal campaign. Lieut John 31. Major was made president; Al derman S. Brady Caveny, vice president. and Charles Pass, secretary.

Stirring speeches were made by Hon. George Ivun kel, Meade D. Detweiler, William Sheesley, E. W. S.

Farthemore, Henry Gough, Harry fe. Oves and a number ol precinct workers. The utmost harmony and enthusiasm prevailed. Mystic Midgets. The ladies of the Free Kindergarten and Day Nursery have been requested by the public to repeat "Mystic Midgets.

They have decided to give the cantata Saturday afternoon and evening, February 4tn. we trust every person will assist jn making it a fine success, as it is for a very good cause. Chanted With a Misdemeanor. Isaac Lspenshade, an employe of the Tube Mill Middletown, has been held for court, charged with having injured several horses belonging to Liveryman Kieffer, by stabbing them with a pitch fork. Mr.

Espenshado was about to hire a. team. He did not like the one offered him, and when a change was being made it is said the horses were attacked. There was no one else seen about the stable at the time, except the stable boys, who were at work getting Mr. Espenshade's team ready.

Pont lie Memorial Services. Rev. Mr. Smith, pastor of Nagle Street Church of God, will deliver the memorial address at the special services to be held in hall of Post 116, February 23d. A committee is now arranging for the event.

There is but one empty chair this year, 'hat of S. B. Ellenberger, the well known musical instructor, who died a short Lime ago. The post has a membership of 129. With borrowed tackle, how cam Bum go fishing on his own hooks? CAPITOL HILL.

The funeral of Harry Manning, late a member of the Legislature from Cumberland county, took place at Newville yesterday afternoon. Fully 2,000 persons were in attendance, including many members of the State Senate and House. The exercises were held in the Presbyterian Church, and were in charge of Rev. Ers kine, pastor of the congregation. He was assisted by the chaplains of the Senate and House.

S. M. Wherry, of Shippensburg, has announced his candidacy for the vacancy in the Legislature caused by the death of Mr. Manning. Representative Brooks, of Erie, is re ported as seriously ill with pneumonia.

Representative Ackerman, of Philadelphia, Republican, is also absent by reason ot sickness. Thomas T. Sheridan, of Cambria, the Conemaugh Valley's Representative in the State Legislature, is very ill at his Home Conemaugh ot pneumonia. Jle was taken sick at the State Capitol last Wednesday, and was compelled to leave for his home that evening. His condition, while not regarded as dangerous, has alarmed his many friends.

Mr. Sheridan, who is a staunch Democrat, is paired with one of the supporters of Senator Quay in the Legislature. Judge Stanley Woodward, of Wilkes Barre, will be a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Supreme Court Judge to succeed Justice Sterrett, in the event of Governor Stone's appointment of a Republican, to fill the vacancy on the bench caused by the death of Justice Williams. Mr. Thomas M.

Jones, of this city, re tired from the. position of Superintendent of Public Printing to day, Col. Thomas O. Sample, of Pittsburg, succeeding him. Mr.

Jones was appointed last April to fill an unexpired term. Senator wady has almost recovered from his attack of grip, but ho is still looking a trifle peaked. There was a handsome basket of flowers on tne desk of 'tne late Keprcsentative Harry Manning to day. PERSOiVAI. PARAGRAPHS.

Brief Mention of the Movements of Your Friend antt Acquaintances. Miss Frances Price, of Chestnut street, leaves to morrow on an extended trip to Fittston, Wilkes Barre and points in York State. Her sojourn will last several months. Lesftecv Walters entertained Charles Kirby and Maurice Russ, of this city, at York on Saturday. Mr.

Walters is lead ing man with the American Theater Com pany and is winning, laurels everywhere. His company made a big hit at York last week. During the week a large number of Harrisbui'2 t. friends' called 'ort Mr. Walters.

The latter expects to be here later on, when he will be accorded a warm welcome. Included in the repertoire of the American Theater Company are a number of plays written by Harrisburg's clever young arist With the 'Passion Play pictures, which proved interesting entertain ment at the Opera. House last night was Joseph C. the well known vocalist, of Carlisle, formerly of this city. Kis sell sang "Calvary, "Hosanna" and "The Holy City" in a most artistic manner.

Next season he will be a prominent member of one of Manager AppelFs companies. U. L. Commmgs, the Market street jew eler, spent last Sunday in Marysville, tne guest of Supervisor George W. King and family.

Mr. H. M. VanZandt, until recently manager ol the coal interests of Boyd, Stickney Company, now having an office at No. 3 Russ Building, has accepted a position os "all rail" sales agent for Williams Peters, general sales agents of uie Erie New York, Susouehanna West ern Railroads.

Ho will have his headquar ters after April 1st at Buffalo, N. Y. The general offices of the company are at No. i i i i in i isroaaway, xew ioik, Diit mere are branch offices at Buffalo, New Haven and Boston. Mr! anZandt is one of the most experienced and successful coal agents in the country and his many friends are glad to learn that he has been onered such an important position, although regretting that it will take him away from Harris burg.

Second Lieutenant Frank R. McCoy, of the Tenth United States Cavalry, of Lewv istown, has been breveted a first lieutenant for gallantry at the battle of Santiago. Lieut. McCoy came out of the fight with a bullet through his leg. Major A.

G. C. Quay, son of Senator Quay, has been ordered to where he will have charge of the quartermaster's department in one of the provinces. Miss Snodgrass is the guest of Miss Rodenbough, of College Hill Easton. Miss Phoebe Forward Carver, daughter or ur.Jane Uarvcr, has opened a piano studio in this city.

Bishop W. M. Stanford, of the United Evangelical Church, officiated at the dedication of Faith Church, Baltimore, Sunday. Mrs. Isaiah Gantt, of Newport, is the guest, of her sister, Mis.

James P. Reck ord, 123 Washington street. Harry Brinser left for New York yes terday, where he boarded ho Solace and sailed to day to join the Asiatic squadron, to which' he has been assigned. Misw Mabel Stees is visiting relatives in Middletown. iurs.

U. V. Harris, ot JSew Castle, is visiting9 her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Rohrer, of North Second street. J.

F. Miss Belle Heikel, of Millerslmrg, is the guest of Katherme and Bertha Sellers, lUOG JNorth Third street. Miss Annie Gantt, of Newport, is the guest of Miss B. Murrow Patterson, 208 South Thirteenth street. The Washinjrton Star gives an account of a notable dinner party at which the widow, daughter and two granddaughters of Gen.

Grant, the daughterof Gen. Plui Sheridan and two nieceti of President ixc Kinley were seated at the same table. Tne dinner was given by Mrs. Grant and Mrs. Sartoris (Nellie Grant) in honor of Misg McKinley and Miss Barber.

Among me gentlemen present were Congressman Olmsted, Capt. Foraker and Lieut. Blue, whose gallant services at Santiagoin going ashore "and spending several days and night surrounded by the enemy, returning with the information that he had actually seen the Spanish tleet in the harbor, thus for the first time positively announcing its location, is considered by many to have fully equalled Hobson's bravery and far excelled in the importance of the service rendered. It doesn't postpone a hanging to suspend operation THE NEW CAPITOL. Bill Offered in the House to Create a New Commission.

DEMOCRATIC SCHEME The Senate Has a Discussion Over Dr. George E. Reed. AND THEN CONFIRMS HIM In the Senate this morning there was a little bit of a tilt over the confirmation of Rev. Dr.

George E. Reed, president of Dickinson College, Carlisle, as State Librarian, which ended in the Doctor's being confirmed. In the House Mr. Hasson offered a new bill, which is aimed to complete the new Capitol building through a new In the Senate. There were about forty Senators in the hall when the Senate was called to order Jo day, the contrast to yesterday being very marked.

Among the bill(i introduced were the following: Making an appropriation to Williams port Hospital; to Home for Friendless, WUliamsport; to Florence Crittenden Home, Williainsport; to Children's Home, relating to the registering of mutual insurance companies at the Insurance Department; to establish an intermediate Court of Appeal; to declare trusts unlawful regulating the appointment of notaries public; relating to the paving of streets in cities; making an appropriation for a monument to Revolutionary War soldiers who died and were buried at Ephrata, Lancaster county. Tne Senate, in executive session, considered the nominations sent in by Governor Stone for confirmation. There was no opposition, except to that of Dr. George Reed, president of Dickinson College, who had been appointed State Librarian. Mr.

Washburn Crawford) said he Had heard some rumors concerning Dr. Reed. "1 have heard," aid Mr. Washburn, "that Dr. Reed intends to continue as President of Dickinson College and at the same time hold this office.

Now, this place, worth $3,000 per year "I call the gentleman to order," said Mr. Grady. The Chajr Does the gentleman object to the nomination? Mr. Washburn At the proper time. The Senate then went into executive session.

Mr. Washburn again said he understood that Dr; Reed intended to retain his place as president of Dickinson and act as State Librarian. Messrs. Grady, McCarrcll and Merrick chorused to Mr. Washburn that ho was saying absurd things.

Mr. Merrick objected to the injection of rumors into the speech Mr. Washburn was trying to make. The Chair lhe gentleman is responsi ble for" his statements. He is in order.

Mr. Merrick But he is not responsibble for idle rumors. I Mr. Flinn "He has the right to make his speech on the floor of this Senate. Let him talk." The Chair "The gentleman is in order." Mr.

Washburn then made his speech. He asked if it were true that Dr. Reed intended to occupy both places. "If it is true tlat he is to perform the duties of State Librarian in accordance with the requirements and reside in Harrisburg," said Mr. Washburn, "I shall be glad to vote for him.

I would like to hear from the gentleman from Tioga (Merrick)." Mr. Merrick said he would be glad to enlighten Mr. Washburn, if he could. "We suppose," said he, "that when a man of Dr. Reed'si standing is appointed to a responsible place, and his name is sent to this Senate, that he will perform his duties.

It is not necessary for him to reside in Harrisburg. There is no question that he will perform the duties within the law." Mr. Miller (Cumberland) paid high tribute to Dr. Reed, and said he lived within easy reach of Harrisburg. "When you come to know him," said Mr.

Miller, you will find that the Governor has made a most excellent appointment." Mr. McCarrell said that Dr. Reed will devote to the duties of hSs office all the time necessary 'to ably and faithfully per foim them. It is an insult to say he will shirk his duty. Mr.

Washburn said it was not a question of Dr? Reed's capability. It was a question of whether ne try to run the presidency of Dickinson College and the State Librarianship at one and the same time." There is too much absenteeism in office at this Capitol," 6aid Mr. Washburn, "and men drawing salaries are seldom here. Mr. McCarrcll said Mr.

Washbtrn's only excuse was his ignorance of the reputation of Dr. Reed, which Washburn re sented and reiterated that he was informed that Reed intended to hold on to both offices. The Senate then confirmed all of the nominations including that of Dr. Reed by a vote of 67 ayes to 0 nays. The Senate paid a visit to the House, went through the motions of balloting for a United States Senator, and returning adjourned until to morrow morning at 10 clock.

liouse. Mr. Hosackv of Pittsburg, introduced in the House to day the judges' retire ment bill, which fell by the wayside at the session ol 18vo. ur. iuiraistoin, oi jraaiora, read place a bill providing for the improve ment ot public roads.

jur. Jtiasson, oi venango, introduced a bill providing for the construction and completion of the Capitol building, and making an appropriation of $2,000,000 therefor. It provides that the Governor, General D. McM. Gregg, of Reading; Louis A.

Watres, of Scranton; Benjamin F. Jones, of Pittsburg; A. J. Cassatt and Robert E. Pattison, of Philadelphia, and A.

A. Plumer, of Franklin, shall be con stituted a. commission to complete the building and furnish it really for occupancy. Under the act this commission is given authority to either complete the present; structure, remodel the same or remove it and erect an entirely new structure on revised plans, as in their judgment may be deemed advisable," and in either event the building to be of bueh sizo and form as in their opinion may be adapted to the present and future use of the General Assembly. It is provided that the building shall be made as nearly fireproof as possible and shall conform as nearly as may be to the renaissance style of architecture known as the colonial.

The commissioners are given the right to advise with and employ such architect or architects and experts as may enable them to arrive at a satisfactory conclusion as to the most practicable and best method to pursue in regard to plans and the prosecution of the work and to have the building completed and furnished for the use of the General Assembly not later than November 1st, 1901. The commissioners are prohibited under the terms of the bill from exceeding an expenditure of $2,000,000 in addition to the unexpended balance of $550,000 appropriated by the act of 1897. The commissioners shall receive no compensation for their services, but shall, be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in connection with their duties as commissioners. The Governor is given power to fill any vacancies in the board, with the consent of the Senate. The act of 1897 for the erection of a Cap.

itol building is repealed. Mr. Harris, Clearfield, read in place a bill establishing an intermediate court of appeals; also an act relating to compulsory non suits; also an act. relating to printing of the pamphlet laws. Mr.

Roth presented a bill to prevent railroads grossing at grade, and also one to protect passengers from fire in railroad cars by preventing the use of heating apparatus with fire. ARGUMENT COURTS Held Over Casra Heard by JTnule Simonton This Morning. Judge Simonton heard argument in a number of cases this morning which were continued until his return, as follows: M. Baturin, larceny as baillee, convicted at last term of court, motion for a new trial; Mumma vs. "Lower Swatara township, $725 damages awarded the plaintiff, motion for a.

new trial Commonwealth vs. Speese, convicted of embezzlement, motion for a new trial. The divorce case of Malinda Riebabaum vs. Jacob Reibabaum on a charge of desertion was called before Judge McPherson but continued' by request of counsel for plaintiff. Huber Liebsic, the German who was convicted of stealing chickens from farmers near Halifax.

and who gave the officers so much trouble when arrested, was called for sentence, but udge Simonton thought it best to defer sentence until a statement is made by the prison physician as to the man's sanity. M. Bertrand, who was convicted of appropriating funds belonging to W. H. Webb, was sent to jail for six months beginning October 27th.

William Perry, convicted of larceny, was given five months. F. J. ghaffner was appointed auditor to distribute funds in the assigned estate, of Arthur Hampton. SERGEANT CILLEW BREAK He AnnriiHm a Prisoner in the Dock Lnst Edward Straehan, who wan recently discharged from the army as a member of the Second artillery, Huntsville, spent his money very freely for drink last evening and was having royal good time nourishing a revolver in people's faces.

On North Third street, near Market, he fired a. shot in tho air. A few minutes later Detective Taylor after him and captured the fellow in the yard at Frasch's ice cream saloon on Walnut street, hiding 'behind a barrel. He was taken to. the police station, where it is said he became very abusive in his language and was handled in a rough man ner by Sergeant William Gilley, the affair causing considerable unfavorable comment.

Straehan was given a hearing this nfirning and in default of $500 bail was sent to jail for court. CORRECTS A MISTAKE. Revenue Collector Hershcy Rescinds His Rnlingr of a Week Agn. Internal Revenue Collector Hershey has issued a circular rescinding the ruling of a week ago to dealers leal tobacco: "I am in receipt of a letter from the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, stating that dealers in leaf tobacco may be permitted to ve handlc, re assort and re price their tobacco in such sized packages as the demands of the trade warrant without restriction as to the size of the cases or bales. Dealers in leal tobacco, however.cannot retail small quantities put up? in a temporary wrapping of paper or other light material, and are not allowed to retail leaf tobacco loose," in the hand or from broken they must make their packages conlorm to the law, which requires the tobacco to bo repacked in hogsheads, cases or bales.

The. tobacco dealers were greatly cx cited over tho ruling. A Mock Trial at the High School. A very interesting mock trial began in the High School on Friday of last week and ended yesterday. The offence committed was tho larceny of college currency.

Thcp roseeution was handled by I'. N. Burd and the defense by Harry Burrs. After summing up tho evidence and the judge's charge the jury rendered veiaicfc oi gunvy, una oiiug lena inner pronounced sentence on the unfortunates to the extent of paying the prosecutor ten and three times the amounts stolen and costs. The case was argued by and heard before students of the business department, class '99.

Some excellent arguments were produced by counsel for both sides and not a few 'legal tilts" were indulged in. Reorganization of the Old Governor Troop. Tho Governor's Troop will bo reorganized and mustered into the State National Guard at the armory in Market Square this evening. At the same time the Second Governor's Troop will pass, out of existence, having fulfilled its mission as part of the Provisional National Guard during the absence of the old troop. JOTTI.VGS.

A special convocation of me Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias will be held in Carlisle, February 10th, in the evening, at tho rooms of True Friends Lodge. The Committee on Supplies of the School Board met last evening. This evening he Finance Committee will meet. Alderman Spayd used his cane to an advantage on the heads of two ruflians named Sweitzer, who had insulted the 'Squire last evening. The Father Matthew 'Total Abstinence Society will give a social and cuter tain ment this evening.

I i TAKE THEIR TIME, Quay's Friends in No Hurry to Break Dead Lock. IT MAY BE TWO WEEKS YET Mr. Yoorliees Says Nolxxly Quay Can be Elected. But OLD SOLDIERS FOR QUAY No move on the part of Senator Quay's friends to break the deadlock need be expected for a couple of weeks. This is the opinion of Senator Grady, chairman of the Republican joint caucus.

State Chair man Llkin, Commissioner Durham and others in charge of the Quay caucus hold similar views. The two last named leaders got in from Washington, last night' and state that Senator Quay is delighted with the reports received from his friends and that he is absolutely confident of his election. Representative Charles E. Voorhees, of vice ehaiiman of the Quay Steering Committee, who has charge of the pairing of the Republican members ot the' House, when asked about the claim of the anti Quay leaders that several members who Jhave been voting for Quay would this week transfer their votes to an independent candidate, authorized the following statement: "yes, I have heard these reports. I have heard them almost daily since the balloting began.

Any one who has care fully reviewed the matter will appreciate the fact, however, that charges of this character would have no material effect upon the situation. Nobody put Quay can be elected. The Senator's forces have unity of action and of His op ponents are divided in both. There is nothing in common between Martin and fTlinn on the one side and Wanamaker on the other. Wanamaker wants to be United States Senator now, not four years hence.

Martin aims to succeed Senator Penrose four years hence, and therefore would not stand for his fellow Philadel phian now. Flinn thinks that the Quay men will weary of the contest, and that most of them will then break to Majree, Although absolutely loyal to Quay, Ma gee would bo heartily supported by both Martin and rJinn. "No serious break can be made in the Quay lines, even if the Legislature shall adjourn without electing a United States Senator. means eitner that the 52 bolting Republicans must be joined by 74 Democrats or that the 87 Democrats must be xe enforced by 39 bolting Republicans in order to elect, in the former case a Republican as Quay's successor, or in the other case a Democrat. But the bolting Republicans have declared their purpose to elect a Republican, and it is certain that hot half of the necessary number of Democrats would join them in that effort.

"I know that bolting Republicans, claim that half a dozen supporters of Quay can be drawn away from him. We do not be lieve that they can break our lines. But for argument's sake, concede them those six. That would reduce Quay's vote to, say, 107. and increase the number of bolting Republicans to 58.

What could those 58 do without the 68 Democrats necessary to make up the 126, a bare ma jority of the members of the Legislature? Any amount of pairing would, of course, continue the relative strength of the contesting forces in the same proportions. Therefore, nothing can be figured out but the election of Quay or the adjournment of the Legislature without electing a Sen ator." Senator William Brown, of the steering committee of the organization supporters of Senator Quay in the Legis lature is in receipt of hundreds of letters daily commending the course of himselr and his colleagues. Among these com mendations is one from U. L. MeKiernan of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home, Erie, which he says "A very large majority of the inmates of this home something over five uun drcd veterans of the Civil War, desire tho re election of their comrade to the United States Senate.

His matchless lead ership, liis loyalty and patriotism, his uniform kindness to his old comrades, his sterling integrity and his proved states manship all appeal to us, and if by march ing from this splendid home to Harris burg, in a body, will secure his election let tho Hon. Matthew Stanley Quay but say Iho word Reed Kicknames Filipinos. Washington, Jan. 31. Speaker Reed has made plain his views on the Philip pine question, and has at the same time set every one laughing by this remark "Think of it! Two dollars a head for the yellow bellies!" This is his comment on the plan to pay Spain $20,000,000 for the Philippines', as provided by the peace treaty.

Better Enirlinh in Reading Reading, Jan. 31. At a meeting of the quarterly conference of the First United Brethren Church it was decided to hold all the services in English in the fu ture. Heretofore German morning ser vices were held twice a month. This is an important step, as indicating the trend tho town toward more and better English Scalded in a Until tub.

Allentown, Jan. 31. Marian A. Freiz, aged 5 years, daughter of Alfred Frei, died yesterday after intense suffering from scalds. The girl's mother was preparing to give her a bath, tho tot was standing on a chair, while the water was being pre pared in a tub.

The chair toppled over and the girl fell into the tub, which was filled with hot water. The girl was horribly scalded and suffered great pain until death came. Y. 11. C.

A. Star onrse To.nlrbt. Mr. Hoyt I. Conary, of Boston, the well known impersonator will make his first bow to a Harrisburg audience this evening at 8.15 in the Grand Opera House.

Mr. Conary comes to give his original entertainment, entitled "Around tho Stove," a most interesting character sketch, the scenes of which are laid in Bucksport, Me. Mr. Conary will be given a cordial reception and his entertainment, which has been received with so much favor in all the larger cities, will doubt less please the great audience this cven inir. The reserved seat chart will be open at.

the box office before the entertainment and a few scats rcuuua unsold. The New Staff. Governor Stone Announces His New Military Family. By an order issued from National Guard headquarters this afternoon the following appointments on the staff of the Commander in Chief are hereby announced: Colonel Ezra II. Ripple, late commissary general, to be Assistant Adjutant General with rank of lieutenant colonel.

Colonel Frank G. Sweeney, to be inspector general with rank of colonel, reappointed. Colonel Thomas Potter, to bo quartermaster general, with rank of colonel, reappointed. Jbirst Lieutenant bamuel JVIoody, quar termaster, Seventeenth regiment Infantry, to be assistant quartermaster general, with rank of lieutenant colonel. Edward E.

Robbins, late major and brigadier quartermaster, Second brigade. N. and captain and quartermaster, U. S. to be commissary general, with rank of colonel.

George M. Hallstead, to be assistant commissary general, with rank of lieuten ant colonel. John V. Shoemaker, to be surgeon gen eral, with rank of colonel. Major Frank K.

Paterson, brigade ord nance Second brigade, to be general inspector of rifle practice, with rank of colonel. Colonel Sheldon Potter, to be chief of ar tillery, with rank of colonel, reappointed. James Elverson, to be aide de camp, with rank of lieutenant colonel. Lieutenant Colonel Henry Hall, to be aide de camp with rank of lieutenant colonel, reappointed. leutenant Coloinel Millard Hunsaker, to be aide de camp with rank of lieuten ant colonel, reappointed.

Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Jveenan, beventeenth regiment rnrantry, to ne aide de camp, with rank ot lieutenant colonel. Lieutenant Colonel James M. Redd, to be aide de camp, with rank of lieutenant colonel, reappointed. William jj. tikins, to be aaae de camp, with rank of lieutenant colonel.

Lieutenant Colonel Harry C. Trcxler, to be aid de camp, with rank of lieutenant colonel, reappointed. George A. Hulin," to be aide de camp, with rank of lieutenant colonel. A.

Frank Seltzer, to be aide de camp, with rank of lieutenant colonel. Ned Arden Flood, to be aide de camp, with rank of lieutenant colonel. Charles Pratt, to bo aide de camp, with rank of lieutenant colonel. J. Milton Taylor, to be aide de camp, with rank of lieutenant colonel.

Non commissioned staff Sergeant Jacob Greene, to be color pergeant, reappointed Sergeant Edgar M. Major, to bo cluef mu sician, reappointed. i 74YSTIC MIDGETH. Free Hillderearten and Day Xnrwery Benefit. The cantata of Myslin Midgets is known to most of our city ieople alreadj and the mere mention that this production is to be with us again next Saturday in a popular matinee to the schools, and Saturday evening, will doubtless attrac another largo audience.

Mr. Docker, of New York, the manager, frankly says this production was the finest given thia season. Nothing will lie 'left undone to make the return production even more elaborate and attractive than before. Several new and attractive features will le added, together with the gorgeous costumes, special scenery, calcium lights, catchy music, will even surpass all former efforts. There has been a large call for seats already.

The reserved seats for both matinee and evening go on sale his evening, at box office. Don't fail to see the Midgets at the popular prices and aid a worthy cause. A Relative of President McKinley to Marry. Youngslown, Jan. 31.

The engagement is announced here of Miss Viola Dectrick, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. John Deetrick, of this city, to Mr. William McKinley Duncan, of Cleveland, a nephew of the President. The wedding will occur in the spring and the young couple will make their home in Cleveland, where the prospective groom is engaged in the practice of tho law.

Harmony Command ery Encases Qnar ter. Slate oflicers of the Grand CasUe, of the Golden Eagle, were in Lancaster this week and engaged quarters at the Stevens House for the Grand Castle oflicers for the annual sessions of the Grand Castle in May next. These sessions will be held in the Opera Hou.se. Harmony Commandery, of this city, has secured accommodations for seventy men at the Cooper House. Killed a Little Bo.

Philadelphia Mail cast bound, engine 262, struck and instantly killed five ycar old William Wright on the curve about a half mile west of Newport Station Khrilv before 6 o'clock last evening. The little fellow had been playing on the ice across tho tracks from his home, and in returning was too intently watching a west bound train to notice the fast mail. His skull was crushed. There were no witnesses to the accident. I Doimt lotiv The following donations to the Ilarry burg Hospital have been paid to the treasurer, W.

L. Gorgas, during tho month of Januarv: Duncannon Iron Com pany $50, Ladies' Aid Society $150, eI lections by Rev. B. F. Beck" $41.55, St Stephen's Episcopal Church $40, E.

Einstein $7.50, James Russ $15. hslmnre iiatoratliin. Dover, Jan. 31. Tho twenty fifth ballot for United States Senator was taken by the Delaware Legislature in joint at noon to day, and without result.

A Vessel in Tronblc. New York, Jan 31. The British steamer Yanariva, Captain Weston, which sailed from Baltimore last Thursday for Havre, passed in by Sandy Hook at 10.05 A. evidently in trouble. She had two ball 3 hoisted to her forestay.

Tne old Wave. Chicago, Jan. 31. The cold wave continues with undiminished intensity in this section, the mercury having reached 12 lclow. However, the weather is moderating considerably in the Northwest, where, the force of the wave broken.

The lino of zero temperature passes as far south as Oklahoma. Bismarck, N. reports 20 degrees below; Duluth, 24 below, and Green Bay, 26 below. The indications are that the oold wiU I moderate: ia tlue eection ta nichU LAST EDITION AFTER THE FIREMEN. Selectman Wants cent Conduct Investigated.

WANTS THE MAYOR TO ACT Chief Garverich Says He is Ready For a Thorough Inquiry Busiuess of Both Branches Select Councilman Clemson casueed quite a stir at the meeting yesterday at ternoon, and some warm times can be expected until he gets the information he asks for. Under the head of new business he asked for an investigation into the con duct of certain firemen. He referred to recent occurrences in a very emphatic, manner and said it was about time tho taxpayers know what was going on. That recently the newspapers published a card of thanks from I. W.

Dill thanking the firemen for the good work at his establishment, but not mentioning Chief Gar verich. He asked that the matter be referred to the Fire Committee and that an explanation be given as to the trouble between the Chief and Mr. Dill. He also insisted on the Mayor's immediate action on the charges of drunkenness against the members of the Paxton Fire Company during the Pro Cathedral fire and who were never arrested. Ho stated further that the rules of tflfe fire department were; being violated daily, that the Good WUI Company recently fired up their engine and went beyond Maclay street to sere? nade a member who had been recently married.

He also said that beer was carried into the Good Will engine house and that empty barrels were rolled out the rear entrance. For this offense, if proven, he favored the enforcement of the fine ol $30. Mr. Stucker objected to the Fire Committee taking any action until Mr. Dill made charges before the proper authori ties.

1 Mr. Moeslcin took exception to the; manner in which the. Good Will stable is being built, and said that if allowed to bo completed it would eventually fall to pieces. There would danger in allowing the horses to be placed in it. The city was obliged to go to an expense ot several hundred dollar to fix the stable ami if it wa.s not repaired the stableoulct fall on pomeone and kill them.

Dr. Walter defended the contractor andl said the fault, was with the Building Inspector and Fire Commissioner, that sev. oral members of Common Council, without, any authority, had interfered with tho original plan and this was the reason that the building was faulty. Mr. Moeslein wanted to know what council men were for a nd said they sat quiet when matters involving the city in great expense are lx ing considered.

Chief Garverich was seen last evening, and" said ho was heartily in favor of a full investigation. Regarding the stable at the Good Will engine house he would saj nothing until the proper time. SELECT BISIX ESS. Xcw Ordinance Presented and Sev eral Measures Paed Finally. Several new ordinances were presented at the Select Council meeting.

One by Mr. Clemson for a sewer in Fourth street to connect with the one in Woodbine street; and by Mr. Hummel making an appropriation for a safe in which to keep councilmanic journals. Tho general appropriation measure passed first reading. Tho Market street subway ordinance was referred back to the Committee on Finance in order to allow Philadelphia Reading Railroad officials a thanee to bo heard, and all others who so desire.

These ordinances passed finally: Au thorizing and directing the placing of a two thousand candle power electric arO light at tho intersection of Eighteenth and State streets, to bo known as a free light; providing for the redemption of five per cent, coujwn city bonds failing due ou and after January 1st, 1899: providing for tho expenses of the Water Department for the fiscal year beginning April 1st, 1S99, and ending April 1st, 1900. Tho annual report of the Board Water Commissioners vas received and ordered to be printed. City Treasurer McKee reported receipts for December, expenditures, LOWER BRANCH BUSINESS. A Sbort Session at Which Routine Basinets Was IHsposed Of. In Common Council two new ordinances were presented, by Mr.

Koons for a light on Seventeenth street, and by Mr. Saltz man for the arrests of tramps and vagrants. Mr. Milnor's measure prohibiting the casting, throwing or in any manner depositing of bills, dodgers, posters, circulars, cards, waste paper, the sweepings from stores and the offal from fruit stands upon the highways of the city, and proscribing a penalty for the violation of the same, passed finally. Mr.

Kerper offered a resolution allowing the Water Commissioners at their discretion to set aside articles three, of section fourteen of the rules governing the Water Department, reading: The street wash's "use for the washing of pavements and the sprinkling of streets is strictly prohibited between the hours of 9 A. M. and 5 P. M. and at all times from the first day of December to the first day of March." A general opinion prevails that the rule is defective and an amendment will be made at the next meeting.

The nixed Trlbuuals. Cairo, Jan. 31. All the powers have agreed to prolongation of the mixed tribunal for a yesir from to r.R.rrriw. WEATHER Washington, Jan.

31. Forecast fo 'sistcrn Pennsjivania Snow to night; air Wednesday; much colder; light ta frebh northerly to noxthwcatexlv.