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CAMDEN POST-TEL EG UES DAY, APRIL 1 I ooi PHILADELPHIA NEGRO TRIES TO THE NOVELIST. sum dckinsoi Blooming Spring! was alt the world, to me. Then, the new life in England, money, troops of new friends, new faces I somehow seemed to forgot, r.nd" he-pauwed "I thought she might forget also!" he continued lamely. "I know It was tJlavlne- It hnrrlhlv I SLAUGHTER AN ENTIRE FAMILY Who does not fed Enough to put on In tunc with Nature, New Dress also? Mother and One Child Were Found Dead by Police and Another Tot Badly Wounded. MURDERER CAPTURED AT the Newest Materials Wool Dress Goods FOR SPRING, 4 Such as: Albetross, all wool at 50c.

Pink, blue, steel, tan, black and cream. Nuns' Veiling at 50c. It was a perfect spring afternoon, and a little party of three, on mules were plodding alongfth track that leads" from Cope Spartel to Tangier. uue.sun,. me anowea ine.

"ins 10 urop rouna ms animaj nocK and "proceeded to roll a cigarette. By his side rode an. upright, elderly man, with close cropped hair and a kern face, end. the third member of thj party, a young girl of about 10 year was some fifty yards ahead. "It has been a first-class sort of day." observed the elder man.

"Celi.i and I owe you a debt of gratitude for having looked after us this week In Tangier." "The lurk has been on my ld" returned Grleraon, with a-laugh. You' see, I came over here from Gibraltar as a certain young person's society was exercising a depressing influent) on me. "Did she bore you?" asked "The reverse. She has fharmwl mo more than any other girl for a longer period than I like to The point is that her parents Insist on her hav- Mohair, in cream 50 worth 63c Cream Mohair Melrose at 50c and 75c. Also in black.

Henriettas in all the new shades at 50c; worth 60.1 Pink, blue, nile, turquois.tan. steel, green; also one at 59c worth 75C Oner in pink, blue, cream and all staple shides at 2 sc. ing nothlnfj to do with me, which at al "nu 1J.1U L. e' least shows they are not wanting in One mornent. said idly.

"Lndy Constance you thousrht 1 anite, 50c. All Wnnl Walcf Plnfh in r-' "Akala Foules," a light weight fabric for fancy waists at 50c; worth 62c. Ardell laughed and gazed contem- platlvely on the surrounding stretch cf country "I could put Jri another month here well, but I'm afraid It Would hardly suit Cella," he said, with a nod to- ward the trim figure riding In front or them. "Is she In a "huge hurry tcr see'Kng-land?" asked Grierson. He knew a-little of his companion's history.

Hj was a wealthy A-ustrallan sheep farmer who had lately sold his run and de termined on a vlslt to England Not so much that, but eagerness to see tho man." The novelist opened his eyes. "Oh, she Is in love, too?" he said I AII the Newest Things in Silk and Laces Cordes and Summer Silks Also a tremenduous line of Mrs. Ella Furbush, aged 40 years, and cr oldest daughter, Madeline, aged ten years, were shot and killed to-day in their home In' Philadelphia. A younger shot aiid was found The man accused the crime is William Lane, colored, aired 24 years, who had teen employed todo work- inthe house. He escaped but was later tured.

The man was said to have stolen money from Mrs. Furbush. The pbTtce found the. two dead bodies In an upper; room, and the unconscious form of the other child badly wounded In an adjoining room. It is snld vthat $270 was missing from Mrs.

Furbush's bureau drawer. 1 A few days ago Mrs. Furbush missed $79 and supposing that Lane had stolen the money had a warrant issued for bis arrest. The warrant was placed in the hands of the Ninth District police. The -pollc went to Furbush's home to-day to arrest Lanft The ring at ihe.

doorbell-was answered br Lnne himself. He was asked where Mrs. Furbush. was and replied: "She is not In. "Is any one at home?" asked the policeman.

"No, everyone Is out," replied Lane. Then the police forced their way past the negro and entered the house. As they stepped into the parlor Lane excused himself and slipping out the back door made his escape. The policemen then went upstairs and found Mrs. Furbush and one child dead.

In another room was the other child badly wounded. They also found that Lane had stolen $270 from a bureau drawer. CAPTURED IN CAMDEN. Lane was arrested at the Pennsyl- vanla Ralroad Terminal at the foot Federal street by Detectives Bond and with a sigh Yes; I had a young Englishman ont hftve that olt and on tr farm as saIf 8mI1e' us about five yearau a decent. sort-of, Yes 1 bsli Siser1 fellow, a gentleman by birth.

YouHP cresting. I cant remeraberanyv meet a good many of that nort upandn5 1 rp fn le1T Y- down the runs In the bush," said 8eated on a lounge. Ardell. "Eventually he fell In love "Te ready?" he began. With Potto anrl ohe nodded.

illcirrghamsln stripes and polka dots at 25c. Fine Zephyr and Madras Ginghams, 12 c. Special 30 in. plain colors navy, pink, light blue, rose. Linen 20c.

Special lot of Ginghan at 7c; worth 10c Then one 1 day there came a letter 'telling hlni there had been a big snap in his fam- uy chain and that he had stepped into an estate nnrt mnnev in Pinu-innH i "I know," nodded the novelist. "I've used him In a good many of my books. So he went, and you are he added with a smile. "Yes. he flflin he wnnlrl rofnrn anrt fetch Cella when things were settled up a Dit.

nut shortly after he had iui.ciii.ijr mm ui gone I suddenly took it into my head the conclusion indicated the direction that I had done about enough work cf the drawing-room with a little ex-for one man's life, so sold the farm clted gesture. and brought the girl away on this "And he Is actually In there with trip," Ardell laughed. "It'll be some-, ner now?" she cried quickly, what of a surprise to him. You "And she's iuat deliriously happy," Broadway and Kaighn Camden. there wasn time to write.

so he doesn't "know w'r 1 Presently Grierson urged his mule into a gentle trot and succeeded in Slad he played the man. getting level with Cella. Grleraon Jumped up from his sent "I thought I'd Just like to congratu- and td 1 front of her. H's face late you," he began. ha1 lighted up again, and there v.s A touch of color flew to the girl's a bumorous twinkle in his eyes, cheeks and her eyes glistened.

She' "Don't you see?" he cried. "Now made a' wonderfully pretty picture, he lnat 'ou cannot marry the man your thought. parents picked for you, obviously the ''Are you Interested In love affairs?" onlv thing you can do Is to marry tha she asked, with a smile. mfln yu would choose for yourself." "My dear young lady, I've been "But 1 haven't chosen," she pro-vainly trying to Invent a new one tested. ever since I first, began to write!" he 1 "Ah, but -you" foul A If you dared!" exclaimed.

Then his tone changed. ne exclaimed. "Just '-forget you're a "Now, please tell me all about him 'ady of title, forget the desirability of is he as near perfection as a mere man -marrying a man with immense wealth, can be?" strike out a line for yourself and mar "I don't know about Archie being ry a man who has adored you for ten that," she answered, with a laugh, years. It -will mean a bit of a tufsle "but he Is the man I love, and noth-'i with the parents, but think how furling else matters much, does It?" I ous the fun will be." nothing. But I wish 8he looked at him doubtfully.

your oplnon was more universal," "Yes, I'm serious in Just one thing," NOW SEC, OF STATE Signs His Own Commission and Assumes Charge of the Office. WOMEN BESIEGE THE GOVERNOR Special to the PoKt-Tf lecrnm. TRENTON, N. April 1. Colonel Samuel D.

Dickinson to-day assumed charge of the Secretary of State's office and spent the day in familiarizing himself with the routine work of the de-partment. Colonel Dickinson did. not reach the State House until late this morning and, pending hla arrival, no business was transacted. new secretary did not make any announcement as to possible changes his office. He will not name the assistant secretary to-day.

It Is stated that the place now 11m between Robert E. Carrl, assistant corporation at torney of Jersey City, and J. B. R. at present clerkof the Court of Errors In the Secretary of State's office.

SIGNED HIS OWN COMMISSION. Colonel Dickinson signed his own commission as Secretary of State, the term of Secretary Wurts having ex pired at midnight of yesterday, Clerk of Chancery Stokes and ex-Secretary of State Wurts were present when the new secretary signed his com mission and formally took charge of the office. The private office of Secretary Dickin son was- aglow with- floral tributes -from Hudson county friends. An Immense howshoe of -orehlds- and -roses bore me-carq-oi -t ne ttuosonounty- Kepu r- ncan uommlttee, and The Union League Club of Jersey City. Samuel B.

and the Hoboken office of the United Electric Light and Heat Company each sent a cluster of roses. Ex-Sheriff David Balrd of Camden, was among the first to call and con gratulate the new Secretary of State. FEMALE INSPECTOR WANTED. Mrs George Mrs. Emily E.

Williamson and a host of other women called upon the Governor urge his signature to the bill calling for the appointment of a female factory inspector. The Governor expressed tffe fear that he could not find a suitable person as Inspector. Mrs. Cashing, who president of the New Jersey Con sumers' League, stated that she was not much Interested in an additional Inspector as in a law requiring the present Inspectors to do their work. Delegations have been calling all day the Governor to urge action on various measures.

This afternoon the bill give the Board of Guardians complete control of the pauper children of the state Is being discussed before his ex cellency. William 'H. of Trenton, to day became assistant custodian of the capitol building and Charles N. Robinson, of Camden, assumed his new posi tion as document clerk. J.

K. VANSTAVERN MAKES CHANGE IN HIS SPIRITUAL ADVISERS Samuel Vanstavern has a number of visitors coming to see him dally." Occasionally his sister comes alone and when nhp rinpn iiannllv lAovsd Tx-ttVi him 1 some delicacies and tokens to remind him of boyhood days. He cares for nothing but the eatables. His Jailors say that he has the most remarkable appetite of any man ever confined in the County Jail for murder. It Is also said that Vanstavern has made a change of religious ideas and has dispensed with the services of Rev.

Father Caulfield. of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, to listen to the teachings of Rev. J. R. Mason, pastor the Kaighn Avenue Methodist Episcopal church.

THE STOCK MARKET HAS HOLIDAY ASPECT By Wire to the Post-Telegram. "YORK, April 1. 11 a. m. The stock market to-day had more of a holiday character, than.yesterday and last Thursday.

No encouragement to speculatrorr-was offered the i conduct of the London- market and the local element still seemed Inclined to remain inactive pending the return of prominent operators 'who are at present out of the city. All the Interest was centered In a few Issues. Minneapolis, St. Paul and Saulte Ste Mario stocks were further absorbed and the common made a gain of two per cent. Canadian Pacific sold ex-subscription rights, and Its added to the price at which rights were sold this morning.

pre sented a slight improvement over last night's close. Hocking Valley further aavancea a point ana sirengtn was then shown by Chicago and Northwestern Issues, also St. Louis and San Francisco and San Joe and Grand Island stocks. In the Industrial list Colorado Fuel and Iron was marked up over two per cent. Distilling of America advanced sharply on good reports of the.

state of trade. Amalgamated Copper advanced over a point on rumors that there was to be an increase In the price of metal. United States Steel, after the first half hour, showed an inclination towards buoyanby. United States Leather stocks were strong and the preferred rose several per cent, on a revival of the old rumors of a settlement of the back dividends. Governments jvere unchanged.

Miller Has Sohool Board's Effects. Former treasurer of the Board of Education Wilbur- F. Rose to-day turned over the cash and all the effects of jhe body which ended its existence last night, to City Treasurer Miller. A provision of the new school law says that the City Treasurer must act as treasurer of the Board. nne Cnsmrets Candy Cathartic VAtxOm, ti'c 0.

1U our, refund bmok He looked up at Grierson -anxiously, "Do you think It will matter so very mucn to nerr "Oh. no! retorted the novpllnf airllv. ghe has on)y lavlGhed on yo every scrap or love rhe has to give, finding you are not worth it will only DreaK nerneart. But trials a mere trine and not worth considering. You will be able to marry Lady Constance and boast a-wife and a title." Young-Trevor rose to his feet.

He was very white. "What do you think you will dor "ellstV You see. If Proposed to Lady Constance "I haven't!" put In the other man shortly. A slight gleam came into Grlcrson's eyes as he watched his companion. Suddenly Trevor swung around on him.

"Going to play the man?" said the Trevor nodrled and walked the a room In which 11 irl as came, after sha 'r. VUy- en a "Jle' tUrnel lie paused- -I'But. lt-wasn i- loNf not 7" Trvor looked I at him for a moment, antl a Ehost a 6miIe tumbled on No, not love," he said, decidedly. Then he ooened the door and strode In. Grierson walked along the corridor to the billiard room In frame of mind.

He glanced in and suw It was- empty. A second or so afterward Lady Constance approached him. "Ah! he exclaimed. "Come alon? I want you to listen while I listen to this: Archie Trevor will never have the exquisite, no.nor. of becoming your husband!" ha He was watching her narrowly.

He saw a slight touch of color pass over' her cheeksrbut therewas a emllln? 'ook satis fied. The bantering tone dropped from hls. voice, and hs told the story to her ne sa'a witn a noa. He turnea rouna t0 herv- "Are you glad?" "Yes," she answered softly. "Vety 8ala Pleadingly.

Archie Trevor's voice was heard from the other end of the hall. "Grierson!" he was crying. "I want you, old The novelist turned excitedly to 1 Lady Constance 'IVhat'a nnttr'" 1 ne voice was coming nearer. I'm said the novelist la- contcaily. Mainly About People, COLOMBIAN Pt 0T0COL DISCUSSED BY CABINET By Wire to Ihe Post-Tciegram.

WASHINGTON, April 1. The Cabinet meeting, to-day was largely devoted to a discussion of the new proposed protocol concerning the Panama Canal agreement submitted yesterday by Mr. Concha a copy of which Secretary Hay brought over from the State It Is the desire of the administration to have the matter In shape for presentation to Congress at an early date. Secretary Shaw brought up 'the matter of the treasury regulations as applicable to troops returning from It being his wish ihat a perfectly clear understanding be reached as to Just what the soldiers shall be allowed to bring back with them. II.

0. Ilurlburt Sons 1'iatches Importers of and Jewelry. Diamonds MsirKst tract. PMla. HATTERS.

8. TITUS, Hatter nd Men's Furnisher, TruDts, Ac. 816 Federal street. What Shall We Havs for Dessert? Tbls question rle la the family evcrj day. Let ne nwer It to-dy.

Try Jell-O, a delicious and healthful deaaert. Prepared la two minute. No boiling! no baking! aim ply add bolllaz water and act to cooL Havon: Lemon. Orange. Raspberry aa4 BfjawBerry.

Get a pacakaffe at yojor greoetv FERRY IN THIS CITY Donaghy, of the Philadelphia central office, at 2.20 o'clock this afternoon. A white neck tie with a blue stripe through it furnished the clue to his capture. Detective IWaghy was talking about the colored man to Ferrymaster Aaron Watson, giving the' latter a full description of the negro, when the latter suddenly pointed to Lane und renin rked: "There must he your man now." No fiooner had Watson opened his mouth then two more Central office men, vh(TweTewatchfng Lnnti's movements, 4 pounced upon him and without much' ado placed him on a ferryboat and hustled hjm back to Philadelphia. Lane was waiting in the train shed for a train to Brldgeton, having previously purchased a ticket for that place. He had also sent a telegram to his sister' there notifying her of his Intended visltr Tho di-ioctlvoa cam verv-neap mak thought Lane was bound for Burlington instead of Brldgeton.

They had previously gone to Broad street station, Philadelphia, and learning that the negro had been at that depot asking for a ticket to Burlington, they hastened to this city. When the detectives caught Lane, they began searching his person for Are arms but Lane smilingly said: "I ain't got the gun, you'll find It there in my dress case." Besides the dress case he carried a small pasteboard box. Detective Hart and Captain Bpyle, of the Camden police force, arrived at the ferry Just in time to see the boat leaving the dock with the detectives taking Lane to Philadelphia without the formality of securing requisition papers. LINEMAN RECEIVED SEVERE SHOCK ON TOP OF A POLE William Sedgely, of 114 North Fourth street, who was nearly electro cuted at Fifth and Erie streets last Saturday, by accidentally stepping on a live wire, is reported to-day as much better. Sedgely, who Is employed by the' Western Union Telegraph Company, was working on a pole when his foot touched the wires and threw him to one side, the cross arms of the pole saving him from a fall of thirty-five feet, which might have meant deab.

WIRED FROM WASHINGTON. Charles T. Lewis, of New York, a representative of insurance Interests, and O. Pastin. chief of the Treasury Bureau of Statistics, appeared before the House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce to-day In the inter est of the bill to establish, a department of commerce.

The committee has nearly completed Its consideration of the bill and It Is expected that it will be reported to the House the latter part of this jweek. Senator. Proctor. who Iwas chairman of the Agricultural Committee, Is In Icharge pf the Oleo hill, said thlamornT ing that he expected the speech making bill to end to-day, but he had little hope that a vote could be had before to-morrow. The House Committee on Elections, number three, to-day reported the election contest of Walker versus Rhea, from the Ninth Virginia District, In favor of Rhea, the cittlng Democrat.

General Walker, the contestant, died some time before the meeting of this Congress. The Civil Service Commission has received a report from Examiner Saxton In regard to his Investigation of tho re duction and subsequent removal ct Theodore Wittier, former superintend- ent- of Carpenter Street Station of the Chicago post office. Evidence obtained failed to sustain the charges made againstWittier. The House Committee on the Judi ciary to-day heard ex-Secretary of the Navy, H. Herbert, who urged passage of a bill giving right of appeal to the United States Supreme Court from the Spanish treaty claims commission: Senator 'Deboe, of Kentucky, called at the White House this morning to register a protest against the actions of Civil Service Commissioner Proctor.

The oleomargarine bill was taken up In the Senate this morning Immediately after routine business. Mr. Hetfeid (Idaho) spoke In opposition to the measure. The Board of Managers of th Soldiers' Homes of the United States held their first day's session of the quarterly meeting here to-day. There are nine homes In the United States.

The attention of the members was directed toward the apportionment of funds for the- several homes for general expenses and repairs. The total estimate for expenses for the current year was more than $3,000,000. About 29,000 men are In the national homes, and the Government pays fori the support of 19,000 In state homes. In to is so on to of he added, with a sigh, as he thought ci ovm ah Lite yiiXi 1 11c had left at Gibraltar. An idea seemed to strike him, for a quick light came to his eyes.

-Does Archie he began then paused: "bv the way. I hardlv like 7 oKnnf to 4- for Trimmings at 50c. Cotton Dress Goods. CHICAGO IS HAVING A BITTER LOCAL ELECTION University Foot Ball Plaj Are on I Ground at the Polls to Prevent Fraui By Wire to the CHICAGO, April 1. Voters of Chi cago are casting their ballots for thir ty-six members of the City Council to day, bringing to a close one of the most interesting jildermanlc campaigns in recent years.

Bitter warfare has been waged against the so-called hungry wolf, or 'gang" candidates. Alderman "Bath house John" Coughlln, being a particular target for the shafts of the opposition. A tremendous fight has been made on his re-election. David L. Frank, a prominent business man, has been chosen to make the race against him.

Frank has been supported by the better element of the First richest and toughest in the world," whereas Coughlin's strength as usual lies in the saloons and lodging houses. In anticipation of an attempt to run In "colonists" and to play the old "run- rlnT vote" game, the Frank people have piacea husky college athletes at the polls. Among thoae who have been assigned to thwart fraud at the polls are members of the University of Chicago, foot ball team. Interest attaches to to-day's vote be cause of the submission of the referendum question. A separate ballot Is be ing which contains the referen dum Briefly they are the ownership of pub lic -utilities-by the cftyand the i matter of nominating city candidates by direct primary vote.

Referendum leaders are confident of victory. Despite the raw, cloudy weather, voters were out early and up to 9 o'clock an unusually heavy vote naa Deen cast. CAUGHT OFF THE CABLE. MANCHESTER. The race for the Jubilee handicap of 100 sovereigns, held here to-day, was won by Mr, Qullp with Woodland up, Forgetful, ridden by Ful ton, second, and Oban with O'Brien up, third.

The odds against the winner were 10 to 7. Nine horses ran. MADRID. General Weyler, Min ister of War, has appointed Senor Dou-jonvllle, an artillery major, and Cap tain Lavasa, to make an Inventory of the Implements belonging to Spain which still remain in Cuba and Porto Rico. These will he sold to the United States shortly and will be sent to New York.

MADRID. The Republicans will hold a big demonstration, on April 3, to commemorate the expulsion of Jesuits from Spain In 1767 and to de mand the expulsion of the congregations now existing In the kingdom. Sharlff Deputies Hunting Jurors By Wire to tue Post-Telegram. HUDSON. N.

April 1. Sheriff Best's deputies are scouring Columbia county to-day In quest; of the hundred additional talismen who have been drawn to serve as trial Jurers in the trial of Willis, Burton and F-derick Van Wormer who are being trltl Jointly for the murder of their uncle, Peter Hallenbeck, on Christmas Eve. Carriages for Weddings, For the finest ieni for weddlngi, parties tod tli theatre, go Franklin, Mid 11 North front street, 'fboce 2C0. REVOLT IN SANTO DOMINGO fJIACHIAS TO PROTECT AMERICANS Ey Wire to the Post-Telegram. WASHINGTON, April Disquieting news has been received by the State Department of the progress of the revolution In San In order to protect American interests there, the Navy Department to-day, at the request of the State Department, despatched the Machlas from San Juan, Porto Rico, to San Domingo.

STEEL TRUST WILL RETIRE ITS PREFERRED STOCK By Wire to the Post-Telegram, NEW YORK, April 1. The monthly meeting of directors of the United States Steel Corporation Is scheduled to be held late this afternoon. It Is generally believed that the proposition to retire $600,000,000 of preferred stock and to Issue $250,000,000 five per cent, bonds will be discussed and ratified by them and that they will direct that the plan be submitted to the stock- holders for An Interesting fact In connection "With "the meeting Is that the corpora tion enters on Its second year to-day. referring to him as Archie. It seems' "There! You can tell from hi9 so.

horribly familiar. What is his 1 voice that he's happy. Think of the other name?" embarrassment It would save you, "Trevor Archibald Errlngton Tre- 1 tedious explanations, too," h6 raced on. vor." she said, with a laugh. 1 "And, besides, I'm not really poor! "I've been trying to get alongside MX last book was so utterly bad that of you for five minutes!" cried Mr.

it rail Into twenty editions, and Ardell's voice from behind. "Do for dramatized versions are being played goodness' sake, rein in your thorough- I everywher packed houses In Scan-bred for a moment, Cella!" dlnavia last week. I'm stupidly The girl with a laugh turned round' "Come along!" cried Archie's volca to him and waited. Grierson rode on Impatiently. and kent a little ahead of the others I "Can't!" Grierson called back, with for the reat of the way.

His face was his eyes on the girl sitting on tha unusually grave, and he seemed bur- lounge. 1 led In thought. Lady Constance slowly raised her They reached the town, and, wishing head and met his imploring gaze. She to do some--shopping, he separated as smiling, and the blood went tura-from his comnanions. When at lene-th bling through his veins.

STEVEN AND DE1AREY HAVE BEEN LOCATED A Meeting of Burghers ttas Been Called to Discuss Peace Proposition. By Wire to the Post-Telegraui. LONDON, April 1. The Central News Pretoria correspondent wires that President Steyne has been located with General Delarey. A conference with Acting President Schalk-Burgher, he says, will be arranged for.

The correspondent adds that Commandant De VUIters has sent flag of truce to the British authorities, what terms of peace would be acceptable to the English. Commandant Alberts, according to the dispatch, called a meeting of Burghers to discuss the situation. Wofseley at Cap Town. By Wire to the Post-Telegram. CAPE TOWN, April 1.

Field Marshal Wolseley, whose departure from England on March 15, aroused much conjecture as to the object of his visit to South Africa, arrived here to-day. He will proceed to Natal on Thursday. BUT ONE BID HEARD OF FOR FITZ-JEFFRIES FIGHT By Wire to thr -NEW YORK-April 1-Blds for the opened here and at San Francisco simultaneously at noon to-day. The only bidder here was the Charleston Athletic Ciub, of Char leston, This club offered 75 per cent, of the gross receipts, with a guarantee of $26,000 for the fighters share. Picture privileges are riven, to the fighters without reservation.

The club further agrees to pay the referee and will post a $5,000 forfeit to pull off the fight without Interference. Fits Is In favor of accepting this offer and so wired Jeffries who is at San Francisco, Up to 32.30 o'clock nothing had been heard here of the nature of the bids at San Francisco. FLASHES FROM THE WIRE. NEW YORK. Kaiser Wilhelm'e new yacht Meteor this afternoon at 1.49 sailed for Southampton.

READING, Pa. The plumbers of this city went on strike this morning. The new scale. Increasing the wages of Journeymen from $2.60 to $3. a day, was to go Into effect to-day, LANCASTER, Pa.

The safe of the Bear League Coal and Lumber Com pany at Lltz, was blown open this morning with nltro-glycerine and Be curlties valued at $3,000 and a small sum of cash stolen. Founder Bradley Wins By Wire to the Post-TelcgMm. ii ASBURY PARK, N. Aprjl 1. Founder Bradley's fight against -Mayor Rogers, of Bradley Buach, cloed last night when Rogers, who claimed he had been elected Mayor, was forcibly ousted from office under? orders from the SuDreme Court.

Rogers' opponent Harry Watt, was Immediately installed In office. Two of the Rogers council men were also put out and the counoll re-organUed with a new set of officers. Is" possible iThala statement cVFthe earnings for the twelve months -will OS given out with the earnings for the month of March necessarily -1 it he also arrived at the hotel, he caught sight -of a toll, good looking younjj man utandlnsr in theT hall." He was chatting to the girl at his side. Grier son gave a start, then hurried to "This is very absurd." he exolatmed, as ne snoox nanas wun me gin. 1 left you to go to the Seville and Madrid, not to follow me here." Lady Constance laughed.

"We started, but father was so terribly anxious to get a glimpse of Morocco that 5t length we had to give In so here we are." She moved toward the staircase. "Mother was a little upset with the crossing. I arrl Just going to see how she Is getting along; then I will return," she said, with a little smiling nod of Grierson watched her disappear, turned to the young man, and. Unking his arm with his, drew him to an alcove in which there was a seat. "You know.

It's really too bad of you to bother me In this way," he said "But there's no alternative. I feel bound to tell you what an awful scoundrel I think you!" His companion looked at him In wonder. "What on earth has happened, Grierson?" he cried. The novelist opened his mouth to speak, but paused as he caught sight of a light figure tripping down the He gripped the young man's arm fcnd nodded In her direction. The girl it was Cella Ardell crossed the hall some yards In front of them and entered a drawing room without seeeinf them.

Trevor breathed heavily. He did not speak. His eyes were fastened on the door through which Cella had vanished. 'Sufficient, explanation, eh?" said Grierson. "A month or so after you left the farm old Mr.

Ardell sold out nnd decided to bring Cella to you. They halted for week here, and that dearest of little girls Is actually counting the hours that will bring her to, the man who- stole her love and who In return TreroY winced. "Yes," he broke In: 'Tve been an awful scoundrel. I hardly know how 1 It happened. 1 left her, feeling she, The net earnings for the first nine months were $84,779,298.

HOUSE COMMITTEE AGREES ON PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT By Wire to the Post-Telegrsm. WASHINX3TOK, April 1. The Republicans of the House Committee "on Insular Affairs have come to an agreement on the bill for a civil government In the Philippine Islands and submitted same to the full committee to-day. The principal, differences between the House bill and the majority bill of the Senate Committee was that the former adopt the Conant system of coinage on a gold basis, for the Islands. It provides, moreover, for a Philippine legislature, the lower House to be elective, to be chosen as soon as peace shall have toeen permanently established.

1 The House bill provides for a banking system with the limitation that banks issuing bills shall put up, for security, ibonds lssud by the Philippine government equal to the amount of bills Issued. There ar provisions also for sale of public lands and there is comprehensive mining laws. The House bill embodies a constitutional bill of rights, not granting, however, the right to carry arms and the right to Jury trial. The full committee will meet dally until the bill shall have been disposed of. It quite likely that the Democrats will offer a substitute on the line of substitute offered by the Democrats pt the Senate Committee,.