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HEADING, TUESDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 17, 1882. VOL. 50 NO. 12. THREE CENTS.

THE STAR ROUTE CASES. DESPERATE EFFORTS OF THE RING. What the government Counsel Nay About the Affidavits I nworlliy Characters In the inploy of the Department of Justice. Washington, Oct. 10.

The publication of a number of affidavits, giving in detail the previously published reperts relative to the attempts at bribery of the Star Boute Jury by officials of the Department of Justice is, the Government counsel say, to be regarded in no other light than as a move on the part of the defense, the purpose of which is, beyond question, to forestall publio opinion in view of the fact that the Department of Justice itself contemplates this week arresting some of the very persons towards whom the charges made in these affidavits are directed. The Star Route people, in point of fact, have abandoned those whom they used as spies to betray the secrets of the Government. The Government theory is that the persons who Were nominally connected with the Department of Justice, made these approaches ostensibly in the name of the Government, were spies, in fact, acting in the interest of the defendants and in their pay. The Ring's At tempi to Have Attorney General Itrewsler Kemoved. The Star Route exposure is likely to prove the sensation of the weeji.

At present there is no one here authorized to give the views of the Government as to this new departure of the defense. There are abundant indications, of which these new discoveries are but one, that the attempt to secure the removal of Mr. Brewster from the Cabinet, which has been part of the Star Route programme from the first, is now being renewed with additional energy, and it would not be easy to say how many influential persons are engaged in the movement, li is very probable that the plan does not now proceed entirely from the Star Route defense. The Department of Justice will not be able to deny that the apparent attempts at bribery were made by officers in its service and ostensibly on behalf of the Government. There is no question that those highest in authority had no knowledge of these transactions but there is also no question that the Department of Justice employed agents whose bad characters were well known to others and ought to have been known to Government officials.

Statements of Messrs. Merrick and Moll. Washington, Oct. 16. When asked this morning whether he had anything to say in reference to the affidavits published this morning in connection with the Star Route jury bribery affair, Mr.

Merrick said that in his opinion it was beneath the dignity of Government counsel to engage in a newspaper discussion of the matter at this time. The whole subject was under investigation, and in two or three days he expected that the special coun sel would make a report. Meanwhile any attempt to forestall public opinion would be unsuccessful. Without doubt attempts had been made, with more or less success, to foist upon the Government the services of corrupt men, with the object of damaging their case. It was a circumstance worthy of remark that every one of the jurors whom it is alleged were corruptly approached voted for the acquittal of some of the defendants.

Attorney tJeneral llrewstcr Interviewed the Nnbject. rmi.AliKLi'HiA, Oct. 10. Attorney General Brewster, upon being spoken to this evening in reference to the affidavits published this morning, charging that men in the employ of the Government had attempted to bribe some of the jury in the recent Star Route trial, said "1 do not think it becoming to carry the case of the Government against criminals into the newspapers in advance of a trial. The matter is in good hands.

There is no fund from which any money could be drawn for the corruption of jurymen on behalf of the government, and there was ab sofutely no interest that the Attorney General of the United States could have in attempting it, even if anybody could think me capable of it. The whole fabrication bears upon it face the fraud that has been practiced. My only connection and interest in the Star Route case was the fulfillment of a public duty and that aim I endeavored honestly to carry out. The events that will take place hereafter will explain all that has taken place." The Only Tiling Krinic Peaee to Ire laud. Dt'BLix, Oct.

10. Michael Davitt, in a speech at Edgeworthstown, County Longford, yesterday, declared that the only thing that could bring pence to Ireland was the recognition of the tenants' absolute ownership of any property in the soil he either created or purchased, nnd the right of undisturbed occupancy for the tenant. Debut of a hlcngx 4 lerK.V ax Chicago, Oct. 16. (Jeorge C.

Miln, formerly a well known pastor, made his debut as "Hamlet" at the Garnd Opera House this evening, before a cultivated audience. lie was well received nnd the critics are favorable. The 24th to Ilea Leval Holiday. HARKisiirRd, Oct. 10.

Governor Hoyt has fixed Tuesday, October 24, as a legal holiday for the observance of the Bi Centeuniul throughout the CONDEMNED TEI.EWKAM. Secretary Lincoln and Secretary Chandler returned to Washington yesterday. Seventy new cases ami three deaths from fever were reported at Pensacola yesterday. The German American Independent citizen of the Sixth District of New York city last night nominated S. S.

Cox for Congress. Upwards of Hot) Presidential Commissions of postmasters will expire during the next session of Congress, amono; them Ilarrisburg, York and Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Henry A. Bowen, who was accused of attempting to bribe William Dickson, the foreman of the Star Route jury, was arrested at Philadelphia yesterday, charged with obtain, ing a month's board by false pretences. The printers in the CunstUuUon office at At lanto, Georgia, struck yesterday because of the discharge of several of their number.

Twenty cases were left vacant last night, but the paper will appear as usual this morning. Base ball yesterday At New York Chicago 11, Providence at Philadelphia Athletic (I, Merritt 1 (six innings) at PhiladelphiaBuffalo 4, Philadelphia 4 (six inn. iings). The retirement from active service, by oper of law, of Major General McDowell on October loth, was announced in a general order issued by the War Department yesterday. Gen.

McDowell will proceed to his home in New York. The joint conference committees of the Irving Hall and Tammany Democratic organizations of New York city held a consultation last evening, at which a ticket for city officers was agreed upon, which will be submitted to the different conventions to night for ratification. The Pbiladeldhia Citizens' Committee of One Hundred yesterday endorsed Marshall Arnold, the Democratic candidate for Judge, and nominated General William Hoffman and Councilman Walter E. Rex, Independent Republicans, as candidates for Sheriff And Register of Wills, respectively. THE ST.

LOUIS TRAGEDY. Preparations for the Trial of Col. Cock rell. St. Loris, Oct.

16. It was expected that Col. Cocltrell's counsel would apply for his release on bail this morning, but the evidence taken before the ooroner's jury not being yet written out and therefore not in condition to submit to the Court, and owing to the fact that Judge Laughlin is sick, action in the mat ter has been deferred until Wednesday. No charge has yet been made against Cockrell, but it is understood the coroner will swear out a warrant very soon. Frank H.

Hurd Democratic Congressman from Toleda, Ohio, is here. He will act as advisory counsel for Col. Cockrell. The two are warm friends. It is slated that Emery Storrs, of Chicago, will come here and assist, it not take charge of the prosecution.

Quite a sensation was created this afternoon by a report that Morris Michael, a pawnbroker, had declared that the pistol that John McGuffin had testified tohaviug taken away from Col. Slayback in the shooting affray at the Poxt Dinpatch office last Friday really belonged to Slayback, and that he, Michael, had sold it to him. Dr. Frank, the Coroner, late this evening recalled the jury that sat on the inquest and summoned Michael before it, who swore that he identified the weapon as the one he had sold to Col. Slayback about four months ago and that it still retained his trade mark.

This establishes the ownership of the pistol about which there has been so much doubt, and overthrows that part of Mr. Copton's testimony which stated that Col. Slayback was not armed. The bar association of the city met to day nnd adopted a long resolution on the death of Col. A.

Slayback, paying a glowing tribute to that gentleman character, ability and general social qualities. THE COMING WALKING CONTEST. The Knout of Human Endurance Training: for the Match. NkwYobk, Oct. 10.

The coming walking contest at Madison Square Garden will most likely exhibit the greatest extent, of man's power to keep himself in motion with tho least possible rest and sleep. In such a con test the limit of man's power must be attained, and already the attention of the world is fixed upon the coming walk with eager expectancy, while the participants are training with the utmost care and most rigid self denial. Rowell can be seen daily in Cen tral Park from early morn until sunset. A trot of live or six miles serves to provoke ap petite for his breakfast of eggs and chops: a five mile stroll follows, and atter slight re freshments the work of the day commences with a fifteen mile run. This in turn is followed by a sweater of five miles in heavy flannels, a frugal dinner of plain but wholesome food, another stroll of a dozen miles, and a ten mile trot finishes the'day's work.

Hazel, Fitzgerald and Vint are doing similar work at Wood's Gymnasium, at Greenpoiut, while Hart is in active training at Boston. Harry Vaughan, the champion heel and toe walker, is in charge of Hazael, and is confident he is handling the man who will be at once the winner of the stakes and have the highest record in the world. Vint is described as being in better condition than ever, and will make a vigorous effort to be first at the goal. The arrangements at the Garden will be similar to those of the last walk. The track will be enclosed by a rail fence, and several bridges crossing at convenient points will secure the walkers from interruption, while affording easy access for the public to all parts of the huilding.

Violators of the Revenue Laws Brought to Justice. Washington, Oct. Hi. The Acting Commissioner of Internal Revenue has received a telegram dated Atlanta, stating that a verdict of guilty had been rendered against the men who burned Deputy Collector Stewart's property and attempted to murder him, and also that the prisoners had made a bold attempt to escape from the Court House upon learning the verdict. One of them named James Fondley rushed through the crowd with a drawn revolver and succeeded in making his escape.

Revenue Agent Chapman sustained a severe sprain of the ankle in trying to stop him. A Yomiir Woman's Mysterious Death. Pim.AiJKi.rniA, Oct. 1(5. Maggie McNeill, aged twenty three, a domestic servant, died last night from poison, taken, it was supposed, with suicidal intent.

She left a letter addressed to Samuel McLeary intimating that her betrayal and desertion by him had led to her suicide. It is asserted that McLeary induced the girl to come from Irelnnd. At the inquest this morning the testimony went to show that death occurred from natural causes, but, owing to the remarkable letter left by the girl, and other suspicious circumstances, the case was contiuued so as to permit a postmortem examination to be held. Financial (statement of the Postal Service. Washington, Oct.

10. Sixth Auditor Kla to day submitted to the Postmaster General a detailed statement showing the receipts and expenditures of the Post Office Department for the fiscal year ending June 1882. In addition to the figures already published fhe statement makes the following exhibit Total receipts, total expenditures, surplus, estimated liabilities, estimated revenue, net liabilities, $228,550.46 net surplus, $1,808,224,114. Arrested on the Chance of Ulnrderlnsr His Wile. Pittsiii no, Oct.

10. The body of the unknown woman which was found in the Ohio river, near Ellsworth, last week, has been identified as that of Mrs. Anna Callahan, of Sandy Creek, Pa. Her husband was arrested to day charged with her murder. Mrs.

Callahan has been suffering from the ill treatment of her husband for a long time and was last seen alive in his company on Aug. 5th. It is supposed that after her murder the body was thrown into the river. Callahan denies the charge. Slanderous Report Contradicted.

Washington, Oct. 10. A statement has been published to the effect that Mr. New, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, is connected with a financial corporation in New York city and is therefore amenable to the law which forbids Secretaries of the Treasury to engage in the sale of State or United States stocks or bonds. It may be said by authority that Mr.

New is not an officer or a stockholder in any commercial or financial company in New York or elsewhere. Star Route Conspirators Sentenced. Philadelphia, Oct. 10. In tho United Slates District Court, this morning, Judge McKennan denied a new trial to Joseph R.

Black, Thomas A. McDevitt and Christian Price, convicted of Star Route conspiracy, and sentenced McDevitt to pay a fine of $500 and be imprisoned for one year; Price to pay a fine of $100 and undergo an imprisonment of six months from the date of his conviction. The sentence of Black was deferred a few days in consequence of his wife's serious illness. Committee on Law. The Committee on Law of City Councils, met last evening at the City Hall.

Several bills were paid, and the committee then had under consideration tho claim of Howard A. Runkle, for salary as Assistant Clerk. As the case is about to come up in Court for argument, the whole matter was left in the hands of the City Solicitor. winter in Russia. St.

PtTEKSBi no, Oct. 16. Freezing weather has set in, Ten degrees is reporded by the thermometer in Nijni Novgorod. Navigation has been suspended in the Volga and Kamas riven on account ot drift ice, PHIPPS MUST COME. The Fnirltlve maor Ordered to be Brought Back for Trial.

Hamilton, Oct. 10. In the decision of the Phipps case, this afternoon, Judge Sinclair recommends that Phipps be detained for extradition. A writ of habeas corpus will be applied for forthwith and an appeal takon. A Marled Couple olnit to Europe to Complete Their Edncatiou.

Our Hamburg correspondent sends us the following interesting item Among the many guests to our beautiful town during the week was Mr. Isaac A. Loose, a brother of Mr. S. A.

Loose, of the firm of Loose, Seaman and his newly made wife. Mr. Loose, who is a young man of excellent talent and culture, was born in our neighboring township of Upper Bern, and attended the public school near his home, after which he attended the Otter bine University at Westville, Ohio, and graduated in 1876 at the age of 19 years. He taught school two years and then entered Yale College at New Haven, and graduated in the theological department last year. He was married to Miss l.aura jc.

Resler on the 1st of October, Resler was elected Professor of Music aiine Lebanon Valley College, at Ann10' ttt lne age of 19 years and taught three years. After leaving Annville she took a thorough course of music in the conservatory of music in Boston, and during the Inst year she had charge of the department of vocal music and voice culture in the Otterbine University. Mr. and Mrs. Loo9e will leave here on Wednesday to visit friends, and sail from New 1 ork on the l'Jth visit Liverpool, Glasgow, Edinburgh, London, Paris, and thence to Leipsic, where they both will enter the University, to take a final course of theology and music.

Statistics or the Coal Trade. The total tonnage of anthracite coal from all the regions for the week ending October 7th, as reported by the several carryiug companies amounted to tons, against G43.231 tons in the corresponding week last year, a decrease of 17,832 tons. The total amount of anthracite mined for the year is 21,528,700 tons, azainst 20,802,3110 tons for the same period last year, an increase of 060,310 tons. The quantity of bituminous coal sent to mar ket for the week amounted to 97,132 tons, against 97,710 tons in corresponding week last year, a decrease of 581 tons. The total amount of bituminous mined for the year is 3,204,173 tons, against 3,712,400 tons for the corresponding period last year, a decrease of 448,287 tons.

The total tonnage of all kinds of coal for the week is 722,531 tons, against 40,1147 tons in corresponding week last year, a decrease of 18,416 tons, and the total tonnaee for the coal year is 24,702,871) tons, against 24,574,850 tons to same date last year, an increase of 218,023 tons. f. P. Kinney to Take Charge ol an In dustrial in me nvsi. This morning Mr.

Frank P. Kinsey, 102 South Third street, will leave on the 10.55 train for Peoria, 111., where he will take charge of the machine department of the works of R. 11. C. M.

Avery, manufacturers of corn planters. The Messrs. Avery, who lately removed from Galesburg to Peoria, are bunding entirely new works ot brick, loo leet by 150 feet, and three stories high, to be used as a wood shop, paint shop, machine shop, and warehouse. The building for the blacksmith shop and grinding room are about 400 feet by 40 feet. About $50,000 worth of the latest improved machinery will be placed in these works, including a battery ot tonr boil ers, 30 horse power each, besides two engines, one 30 horse power, the other 80 horse power.

From 150 to 200 men will be given employment in the works, which cover 10 acres. The best wishes of Mr. Kinsey's friends in Read ing go with him. Cases ltelore the Mayor. Sergeant Becker yesterday morning arrest ed Charles Simmons on the charge of assault and battery on oath of Harry Whitesides.

The accused gave bail for a hearing before the Mayor. 'Bud Ptlum was arrested last evening, for having committed an assault and battery upon his father, Ludwig Ptlum. Robert Harner, who raised a disturbance in the Washington restaurant and assaulted the proprietor, was given the alternative yesterday by Mayor Rowe, of paying $0.25 or going to jail for ten days. Two parties who had been committed tor drunkenness and disorderly conduct, were ordered to be retained for 48 hours each, in default of the payment of the fines and costs. The Winter Season at I'alrview.

The opening of the winter seasoo at Fair view Winter Garden, South Ninth street, Osmond Geier, proprietor, was celebrated last night by a grand concert and dress ball, which was largely attended. The theatre will be formally opened this evening, a splendid programme having been arranged for the occa sion. Among the talent who will appear at the opening are Miss Nellie Ammon, a favorite of last season J. W. Mack, comedian, formerly of Sheidan Mack Miss Lizzie Davis, serio comic song and dance artiste; Mr.

William Blaisdell, xylophone soloist, and others. Blaisdell and Miss Davis will appear in a musical sketch, entitled "Billy Jones and the Plumber's Daughter." The Next Triennial Assessnieut. The triennial assessors of the county met the County Commissioners yesterday, at their office in the Court House, for the purpose of receiving instructions in reference to making the next triennial assessment. The assessors were handed the necessary blank books in which to note the number of taxables in each district, the value of occupations and professions, money at Interest, mortgages and judg nients, value of horses, cows, carriages and watches, and excess of furniture over $300. The assessors are instructed to value real estate at the price they think it would bring at a bona fide sale, after full notice, and without regard to terms of payment.

The Largest Reformed Sunday No boo I. The old First Reformed church of Heading, has had under consideration for some time the erection of a chapel alongside of the church building, to be used for Sunday School purposes. The basement of the church is no longer sufficient. Tliia congregation, as is known, has the largest Sunday School in our whole Reformed church. Not only is the basement filled to overflowing, but a large part of the main audience room is also use for the purposes of the Sunday school.

The school numbers nearly nine hundred members. eformtd Mnaenyn. Wed din ks of Keren! Occurrence. George W. Stout, a well known painter, of this city, was married on Sunday evening, in the Otterbein U.

B. church, after services, by the Rev. H. C. Phillips, to Miss Maggie K.

Bell, of Cecil county, Maryland. Mr. David F. Knabb and Miss Hannah L. Heifer, both of this c'ty, were married on the 14lh inst.

Rev. Dr. B. Bailsman, of St. Paul's Reformed church, officiated.

St. Joseph's Fair. Although the weather was somewhat unpro pitous, the fair for the benefit of Si. Joseph's hospital opened promisingly in Micnnerchor hall last evening. The attendance was excellent, and the handsome articles displayed attracted numerous buyers.

The receipts for the evening amounted to about $85, Farm Crops at Nheritrs Hale. Sheriff Gerharl will sell this afternoon, at 2 o'clock, on the farm of Edward Medlar, in Muhlenberg township, the following crops of this year Six stacks of wheat, two stacks of rye, one stack of oats, and the one hulf interest in sixteen acres of corn. Prarle Fire In Dakolnh. Watertowk, Oct. 10.

The worst prairie fire ever seen in this locality is now raging. A two year old daughter of D. T. Governor was caught on the prairie and burned to death, GREENBACK GUSH. MASS MEETING IN A DRIZZLING RAIN.

Speeches Delivered by Hon. Charles BT. llrmniii. State Chairman I'. S.

Heath and Thomas Harrison, of Baltimore, Last Evening. The National Greenback Labor party, the surface token of the ICnights of Labor organization in this city, held a mass meeting in front of Parker's restaurant in Penn Square last evening. Those who wore attracted by the announcement that State Chairman Heath and others would be present were not very numerous, as at no time was the crowd over about three hundred. Hon. Charles N.

Brumm, of Minersville, Schuylkill county, was the first speaker. He began with what was probably a port of his well worn oration on "Government," enlarging upon the privileges and luxuries enjoyed under our gov ernment, and numerous platitudes. Then, coming down to something which, if there wasn't much in it, at least proved more interesting to his hearers than the discussion of abstract principles, he touched upon the assertion that the labor vote was being bought up. This he declared to be an insult to the laboring men, nnd said, "If Cameron has bought up the laboring men, then I tremble for my country. You lie when you tell me that the laboring men can be bought in that way." Referring to the fact that it was asserted that they were drawing votes from the Democratic party, he deolared that in Schuylkill county, in the Peter Cooper campaign, he led both Republicans and Democrats away, lie declared that in '78 he was cheated by the Democrats, but that he two years afterward went to Congress, forgetting to relate how Howell Fisher was betrayed ot to tell anything of a certain occurrence at Mahanoy Plane on a memorable November morning in '80.

After saying a good word for Rooster Welsh, he pnid his respects and compliments to "Satan" McClure. Of Mc Clure's charge that he (Brumm) had two years ago cheated Cameron, and the question as to whom he would cheat this year, the speaker said it was the old thing of merely making a charge without a scintilla of truth in it. He declared that when in Congress he, with eight others, voted on any question nf fectinglaborinnccordance with their principles. Again touching on Welsh, he called him the most honest of all honest men, and mentioned that McClure had charged him with receiving filthy lucre at the last session of the Legislature. Alluding to Senator Cameron, he said that he had heard him called all sorts of hard names, but he had never heard him called a fool.

After again speaking of McClure, who evidently has "riled" him, Mr. Brumm took up the story of one D. F. McCarty capturing the labor convention at Wilkesbarre. lie said that 'Squire McCarty, living at Mahanoy City, Schuylkill county, who is a brother of the Mc('arty at Wilkesbarre, had told him that his brother had remarked to him that he was going to set up a job on the labor convention, and when he asked how, he replied, By going into the convention and stating that Cameron had given him money to buy up their votes.

Continuing, the speaker said: Under the machinery of inventive genius, muscle is becoming less important every year. The mind should be cultivated more. Capital must have no power to earn or accumulate other than in proportion as it produces what is necessary to comfort and luxury. When the mechanic or workingman shall receive his just proportion of what they jointly produce, the question between the capitalist and laboring man will be settled. At present, he said, they are making millionaires on one hand and paupers on the other.

"I don't know who your rich men in Reading are," he continued, "but if you have men gamblers of the worst sort who produce nothing, they are the richest men in Reading." He declared that he was not in favor of a high protective tariff; that it was an unnatural law of political economy; that the working men were deceived in regard to the tariff, which, he said, would not be needed if the Greenback theory were adopted. After concluding with a denunciation of Southern Bourbons and Northern Democrats, Mr. Brumm stopped sucking lemons and speaking to give place to State Chairman Frank S. Heath, of Corry. Mr.

Heath began by alluding to the McCarty affair at Wilkesbarre, and declared that there was the greatest conspiracy going on in this State. He reiterated Mr. Brumm's version of the affair, and ranted about the smothering of God Almighty's truth, denouncing thieves, robbers and monopolies, and old fashioned tyranny, which he seemed to think was confined to the old parties. "Are we living in America, he asked, or in the barbarous lands of Kgypt and Africa? Are we all going crazy? No there's a great conspiracy." Then lie grew mysterious, and stated that the capitol of the country was not at Washington, but in room 4, 271 Broadway, N. Y.

(the office of the Secretary of the Bankers' Association). Alluding to monopolies, he said that when Robert E. Pattison came to this city be would say nothing against tbeni because he dare not nor would John Stewart. Chairman Heath concluded his remarks after speaking of education and touching upon the land question. Mr.

Thomas Harrison, of Baltimore, was introduced as a man who would set the party right on the banking question, and it was also stated that he was a banker and a member of their Association. His address, however, contained no exposure or anything startling. He asserted that in '02 English financiers got this government to base their money circulation upon the bonded debt. His address was chiefly devoted to a display of his legal knowledge, and his reiteration of how he despised English common law. The crowd dwindled down to a very few, and at times he actually addressed his remarks to several boys who stood in front of him.

Accidents in the Country. As John lluber, of Washington township, was returning on Sunday from Huff's church, he fell, striking his head upon the ground, nnd received an ugly Mesh wound above the left eye. Richard S. Ludwig, clerk at the Lebanon Valley House, in Weruersville, slipped on the pump floor at his home and fractured a rib. Howard Hain, aged 8 years, residing in the family of Mr.

Bricker, near the Womelsdorf depot, fell from a fence and fractured his right arm. Dr. A. J. Heberly and W.

Musick, of Albany township, were driving towards Steins ville, when the horse fell, and the occupants of the caraiage were throwu out. Mr. Musick sprained his ankle and had one of his knees lacerated. Thomas Acker, of Longswamp township, had one of his hands caught in the cog heels of a cider mill, and so badly lacerated that one of the fingers had to be amputated. Academy Billiard Parlor.

Mr. John Undheim, proprietor of the Academy billiard parlor, Academy building, has had the room elegantly papered and painted. A new pool table has been put up and new cloths put on the billiard tables. The floor has been laid with patent oil cloths. The reopening took place last evening and the visitors were much pleased with the improvements.

Meeting of the School Board. The regular monthly meeting of the School Board will be held at the City Hall this evening, commencing at half past seven o'clock. This afternoon at half past one o'clock the Committee on Building and Repairs will meet at the office of the School Board, for tho purpose of conferring with Architect Furness about the proposed Boys' High School BIG FIRE IN PHILADELPHIA. The Depot or tho Narrow Ciange Railroad, on the Delaware Kiver Front, Hnrned, With a Large Amount ot Freight and Some Shipping. Philadelphia, Oct.

16. A disastrous con flagration broke out early this morning on Pier 8, betweet Chestnut and Walnut streets The Narrow Gauge railroad depot and its con tents were totally destroyed. The pier was covered with freight, which was all destroyed. The flames extended to the company's tug, Major, and she was practically destroyed. The ship Shelburne from Liverpool then caught fire, but was towed into midstream and the hre extinguished.

The tug "Argus," one of the finest boats on the river, then took fire and was almost completely consumed. Other vessels in the neighborhood were more or less damaged. Some of the crews were badly burned and all made narrow escapes. Loss between $75,000 and $100,000. This is the third time the Narrow Gauge railroad has suffered from fire.

IN THE WILDERNESS. A Runaway Heard From Charles W. Hreliller's Touching Letter to Ills Parents. Charles W. Kreidlcr, son of Cornelius W.

Kreidler, of this city, who ran away from home some months ago, and for a long time kept his wherenbouts unknown to his parents, has written Beveral letters to them from the wilds of Michigan, where he is employed by the Bay de Noquet Company, a corporation engaged in extensive lumbering operations in Delta county, that State. The company have an extensive saw mill on Green Bay, where about 250 men are employed, ordinary laborers receiving $1 per day aud board. There are plenty of Indians about, and the forests abound with deer, bears and other wild animals. Young Kreidler writes that "it is nothing to see a person with a gun go into the woods and come back in one hour's time with a deer." The country is extremely wild, with no railroad or stage line, the only communication "being by water. After the lake freezes over they will be cut off from communication with the outside world until about the first of May.

Young Kreidler has given an interesting account of the manner in which he reached this out of the way place, aud has expressed sincere regret for having left his pleasant home. Dime novels were his ruination, as through incessant reading of them he contracted a desire for adventure. He cautions other boys from following his example. He says "How I wish I had the last three years to live over again. I am sure I would make better use of the time.

It is true that 1 am doing well out here, but if I were home again I could do far better. I am ust learning how good a home I had, but I am afraid I shall never find it again, for it is gone from me forever. May those who are still at home know what a blessing they have, and be sure and keep it as long as they can, for when it is gone they will often wish for it as I do, but all for no good. This is how I pass my Sundays. I eat my meals, and stroll through the woods, hunting Indian pears, or chasing a deer or bear.

I sometimes go up to the Indian vill, and have a long talk with the Indians. This is all that can be done, for there is no Grace Chapel in this wilderness, nor Sunday school. How often I have wished for them, for the Sundays are so long, and seem a drag instead of a blessing. There are no books here or papers to read." Young Kreidler intends to remain in northern Michigan through the winter, and will return to Pennsylvania next spring, after navigation has opened. By that time he expects to have saved considerable money, as there are no inducements for him to spend his money foolishly, where he is at present employed.

Death of the Last Survivor of a Rotable Event. The death of Nicholas Saring is reported in the Philadelphia newspapers. He was born in 1797, and was consequently in the eighty seventh year of his age. Mr. Saring is believed to have been the last survivor of the ten passengers in the Reading mail stage who were robbed by Porter, Potcet and Wilson on tho Ridge road, opposite Turner's lane, December Oth, 1829.

The late DrMsaac Hiester, of Reading, was also a passenger in this coach, and was bringing a large sum of money from Philadelphia for the Farmers' Bank, but had secreted it to effectually in the stage coach that the highwaymen did not find it. For this mail robbery Porter was hung on the 1st of July, 1830. Peteet saved his life by turning State's evidence and Wilson underwent a term of imprisonment. Thirteen Morses Sell at an Average Price of 8173. Bidding was quite fair at the auction sale ol Western horses held at W.

R. Eyrich stables, Court street between Fourth and Fifth, yesterday afternoon. B. F. Davis was auctioneer.

The horses were sold to the following named persons I'urchuHtr. JacrijitioK. John Wells, bay hum on Joshua Kollman, black horse, lliti 00 High A Ueige bay horse, 175 00 lrvin Hhaiicmaii, bay home, irl no Jesse Hertz, black mare, 1M (XI Henry Hain, bay horse, 00 Ilenj. l.ichtentaler, two iron grays, 00 Sheriff (ierhart, gray norm, 1S5 00 Henry Kngle, sorrel horse, ISo oo George. W.

bay horse, HI 00 Henry HaiD, dark bay, 170 00 William A. Peacock, bay horse, VM 00 The Re Organized Presbyterian Synod. The re organized Syuod of Pennsylvania, which will meet in Ilarrisburg on the 19th of this month, embraces the entire State of Pennsylvania and West Virginia, containing 25 presbyteries. With a full representation, the attendance at Synod would be as follows: Ministers, 870 ciders from pastoral charges, 490; elders from churches having pastors elect, 32 elders from churches having stated supplies, 154 elders from vacant churches, 177. Total number of elders, 853.

Total number of Synod, 1,723. One fourth of this number, or about 450, will be a fair estimate of the attendance. City Rellicloiis Notes. The denomination known as "Independent Union Pilgrims" held a love feast on Sunday, which concluded with feet washing. Evening services are being held this week.

The eleventh anniversary of the infant department of Salem Evangelical Sunday School was celebrated in the church on Sunday evening. There was a large attendance. Doings of the Directors of the Poor. The monthly meeting of the Directors of the Poor was held yesterday at the county almshouse. Bills amounting to $4,000 were approved, including a bill of nearly $1,100, for some twenty head of cattle purchased last week.

Director Bower, whose term of office is about expiring, made a brief farewell address. Two New Residences Commenced. Ferdinand Ritter is digging the cellar and will lay the foundation walls for the two story brick houses John Senders, carpenter, will erect on the "Cuneius property," west side of Tenth street between Walnut and Elm. Contractor George W.Garst is erecting a two story brick house on the same side of the street, adjoining John Cunnius' residence near Elm. Purity Wins Another Kace.

The trotting race which took place in Kutz town, on Saturday afternoon, between Elam Ludwig's bay mare Purity and the bay gelding Ned, owned by Wm. D. Gross, of Kuti town, was won by Purity in 2.45. The judges were Col. T.

D. Fister, James Frcy and Dr. Cyrus Wanner. Appointed to a Naval Cadelship. Daniel J.

Driscoll, son of Daniel Driscoll, machinist, 315 South Eighth street, has been appointed by Congressman Krmentrout to the cadelship in the Naval Academy at Annapolis, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of James Livingood. FIREMENS' UNION. Monthly Meeting Held Last Evening Thanks to ilizens or Bradford. The regular monthly meeting of the Firemen's Union was held last evening in the Common Council Chamber, City Hall. Henry Reiser, Vice President, occupied the chair, the President, John McKnight, having been absent.

The only company to present a report was the Washington, to the effect that they had expelled one member. C. E. Spears, of the Reading, presented his resignation and Jacob Becker was elected in his place. A resolution of thanks was adopted to the citizens and fire department of Bradford, for the courtesies extended to the deleges from this city to the State Firemen's Convention.

Maj. Ancona made a brief statement in regard to the hospitable manner in which the Reading delegates had been treated. A delegate of the Liberty fire oompany desired to know whether the annual dues are $2.50 or $5.00, and the latter amount was stated to be the correct figure. The Union then adjourned. LOCAL NECROLOGY.

Deaths of Samncl M. Odenweller, David L. Ktichwaltcr, 'Squire Womelsdorf and Others. Samuel M. Odenweller, who was on the police force under Mayor Evans, died on Sunday at his residence, 745 North Ninth street, in the 46th year of his age, of consumption.

Deceased had not been well for several years, but was able to work until about three months ago. He leaves a wife and five children, the oldest, being nine years of age. David L. Buckwaltcr, of the firm of Hummel Buckwalter, dealers in sewing machines, 850 Penn street, died early yesterday morning at his residence, 1227 Cotton street. He had been ill for some time with typhoid pneumonia.

Deceased was forty three years of age, and leaves a wife and six children. 'Squire Isaac Womelsdorf died in Womelsdorf last Saturday. He had been decliuing for the past few years, and for over six months has been in a helpless condition. His ancestors had been among the first settlers of Womelsdorf, the town being named after his grandfather, John Womelsdorf, who laid out the place in 1762. Mrs.

David Reidnour, widow, residing with her son Levi, at New Berlin, this county, died on Saturday afternoon, aged 95 years. She had been ill only a tew days. Peter S. Chubb, of Millerstown. Dauphin county, only brother of Rev.

S. 8. Chubb, of this city, died on Sunday, of apoplexy. His only child died some time ago. He was 42 years of age and will be buried at Millerstown to day.

John Brown, aged eighty, died in Marion township yesterday of old age. When the graveyard insurance business was at its height in thin district Brown was insured by outside parties for $275,000. All the policies, how ever, became void when the companies were declared illegal some time ago. Personal. Col.

Samuel G. Wenrich, of Sinking Spring, was among the callers yesterday at the Times office. David J. Lincoln, of BirJsboro, was yester Jay in Reading. James W.

Sallado, late Superintendent of the Insane Department at the county almshouse, will leave in a few days for Toronto, Canada, where he will resume his studies in the Ontario veterinary college. Miss Agnes Eekenroth, of Lebanon, is in Reading, the guest of Miss Helen Smith. Mr. and Mrs. John Eitnier, of Lititz, are in the city, visiting the family of Jacob Small, No.

210 North Eighth street. Misses Alice Hartman nnd Sallie Roniig, of this city, left yesterday morning for Philadelphia, on a week's visit. L. H. Davis, of the Pottstown Ledger, was yesterday "in the city.

Miss Ida Young, residing at Twelfth and Walnut streels, has gone to Lancaster to visit her sister. Walter Diehl, of Philadelphia, is in the city on a visit to his parents, residing at No. 110 Wood street. Miss Kate D. Seiling, No.

504 North Ninth street, has returned home from a month's visit to relatives and friends in Lancaster. Hon. John W. Ryon, of Pottsville, was yesterday in Reading. Robert Stewart, a young Indian, who spent the past five months with William Young, corner of Twelfth and Walnut streets, has returned to the Indian Training School at Carlisle.

Chester F. Griesemer, of the firm of Boyer, Rex Griesemer, Philadelphia, dealers in cloths and cassimeres, were in Reading. Among the prominent arrivals yesterday at the Mansion House were the following R. V. Sallada and wife, of Germantown S.

B. Morgan, of Watsontown James L. Marstel ler and James B. Dishter, of Allentown and George Peacock, of Selma, Ala. Meade Camp Sons ol Veterans.

The first anniversary of the organization of Meade Camp, No. 16, Sons of Veterans, will be celebrated at Association Hall, Eighth and Penn streets, on Friday evening, November 10th. McLean and Keitn Posts, Grand Army of tho Republic, and the ladies who took part in the camp's bazaar, have been invited to participate. At a meeting of the Camp, to be held this evening, arrangements will be completed for attending the Bi Centennial at Philadelphia. From 50 to 75 members expect to participate.

Assault and Battery Case Settled. Last evening the two Poles, Peter Arras and Adam Muller, who had two boys named William Reber and Edward Sower arrested for assault and battery, appeared at Alderman Graul's office and agreed to settle the case. The lads, who are said to have thrown stones at the roles on North Eleventh street, were also present, and if they each pay $3.87 costs on both suits against them, the case will be settled. IN AND ABOUND TOWN Virti'E Acksowi.ki'ifi. Mrs.

Ira Mullholland, Albany, N. writes: "For several yearn I have suffered from oft recurring billions headaches, constipation, dyspepsia and complaints peculiar to my sex. Since using your RrimorK lll.oop Bittkhs 1 am entirely relieved." l'rice 81.00. The Packerack hotel, at the foot of Ringnman street, Charles Deem, proprietor, lias been repainted a light gray color. Skill inthk Workshop, To do good work the mechanic must have good health.

If long hours of confinement in close rooms have enfeebled his hand or dimmed liis sight, let him at once, and belore some organic trouble appears, take plenty of Hop Hitters. His system will be rejuvenated, his nerves strengthened, his sight become clear, aud the whole constitution be built up to a higher working condition. Charles Grosch has had the Market hotel, No. 342 North Ninth street; repainted, aud provided with hind some new signs, painted by Philip Igle. "Trouliles often come whence we least expect them." Yet we may often prevent or counteract them by prompt and intelligent action.

Thousands of persons are constantly troubled ith a combination of diseases. Diseased idneys and costive bowels are their tormentor. They should know that Kidney Wort acts on these orgons at the same time, causing them to throw off the poisons thst have clogged them, and so reuewiDg the whole system. Joseph Roeser, No. 237 South Tenth street, has a mock orange stalk in his yard, which has been in bloom for past two weeks.

Kai.asazoo, Feb. 2, 18S0. I know Hop Bitters will bear recommendation honestly. All who use them confer upon them tlis highest encomiums, and give them credit for making cures all ttie proprietors claim for them. I have kept them since they were first ottered to the public.

They took high rank from the first, and maintained it, and are more called for than all others combined. So long as they keep np their high reputation for purity and usefulness, I shall continue to recommend them something I have never before done with any other patent medicine. J. J. Bahcock, m.

D. Exposum to drafts when heated, and sudden changes In the temperature of the atmosphere are proline hourcesof severe Colds, from which many cases of Inflammation of the Lungs, Pleurisy, Asthma, and other Pulmonary Affections are developed. Hhould yon, unfortunately contract a Cold, resort at once to Dr. Jayue's Expectorant, a remedy that will not only promptly cure Oonglts and Colds, but will relieve and strengthen the Pulmonary and Bronchial Organs, and remove all dangerous symptoms. LIYE LOCAL TOPICS.

OPEN DOORS TO CORRESPONDENTS. The New II Itch School nildinK Ke publican Mass Neetlnir at Itirdsburo Lebanon Valley Hems Fare to Missionary Dletrieb. For the Reading Times. Mit. Editor Your article in this morning's Times in reference to the new high school building is endorsed by nearly every tax payer in the city.

A 50,000 high school building means before it is finished 175,000 to $100,000. Is the city in condition financially to go into such an expensive scheme as this at present Is a new building necessary 1 A $50,000 building means $3,000 rent. A whole house that will accommodate the pupils that should be in a high school can be rented for $500 or less. If taxes are to be increased for any purpose or any additional levy to be made.the condition of our streets suggests that it be levied for the purpose of putting them in good condition. A $50,000 high sciiool building is not needed, and the School Board before contracting for a luxury of that kind had belter examine the law thoroughly and ascertain whether our common school law authorizes taxation for high schools or academies.

tax payer. Wran.I Republican Rally Addresses by Wen. Lallaand Kev. Mr. Dony.

Correspondence Reading Times. BmnsBORo, Oct. 16. The second political meeting of the present campaign was held by the Republicans in Brooke Hall, on Saturday evening last. Mr.

William Lincoln presided, and about one hundred Vice Presidents and Secretaries made up the remaining officers of the meeting. General Latta was introduced as the first speaker of the evening, and held the audience for about one one hour, explaining the issues of the campaign, reviewing the record of the Republican party up to the present time, and impressing upon the minds of his hearers the importance of continuing this party in power by voting the straight ticket in November. His remarks were well received. aud he was warmly applauded at intervals, and, at the close of his remarks. Rev.

Mr. Dony, of New York State, next addressed the meeting and delivered a forcible speech. He is a very pleasant speaker, is well versed on political questions, and possessed the happy faculty of deeply interesting his audience from the commencement to the close of his remarks. He employed many humorous illustrations to prove his several arguments, which invariably "brought down the house" and tended to increase the desire of his audience to hear more from him. The meeting closed at ten o'clock, with three rousing cheers for Beaver and the whole ticket.

Throughout the meeting was a grand success and evidenced the fact that the Republicans of our town are not yet dead, and that the vote for the gallant Beaver next month will be gratifying to the most earnest followers of our patriotic candidate. Minker's Cornet Band furnished the music for the occasion in a most excellent manner, and are deserving of much praise. k. The "Independent" Ticket Personal Items Kecent Uobbcrries. Correspondence Reading Times.

Lkbanon, Oct. 10. The Lebanon County Independent publishes the following ticket Assembly "Honest" John Etter, of Myers town Sheriff Gideon Rupp, East Hanover township; Prothonotary Christian K. Bom berger, South Lebanon township Director of the Poor Abraham Kreider, North Cornwall township Coroner John J. Klich, Second ward, Lebanon.

These are all candidates who could not make the nomination at the different conventions, and now come before the public as the "Independent" ticket. What are the "Independents'' but dissatisfied "office seekers?" Wm. Wagner, of the Soldier's Home, at Dayton, Ohio, is in Lebanon. Messrs. Wm.

B. Reinhart proprietors of the raw ground limestone, have received a contract for the grinding of 250 tons of fire brick for the North Cornwall furnace. George H. Spang, manager of Fisher's Hall, is confined to his bed, being seriously ill. Col.

A. Frank Seltzer will speak for the Republican State Committee. Lincoln Sherk, son of Henry Sherk, deceased, who was just in the prime of life, was suddenly taken sick with typhoid fever, and died yesterday morning. It seems George Rise, cashier of the savings banks was not the only person who was unfortnnate. On last Thursday evening while Joshua Yocum, a young man of about 15 years of age, was on his way home, and when near tho new Reformed church, between Ninth and Tenth streets, three men attacked him and took his gum coat.

The same night thieves entered the yard of Andrew Fashnacht, corner Ninth and Railroad streets, and stole every head of cabbage, about seventy five in all. It seems Boch and Ranch are seen loitering around Leoanon. Why are they not arrested? c. Farewell Keeeptlon to Kev. F.

S. Dietrich. Albany, Oct. 10. Rev.

F. S. Dietrich, the missionary to India, will sail from New York on Tuesday, the 17th at 8.30, in the steamer Canada. Mr. Dietrich was connected with several Sunday schools in Albany, which were fully represented at the recent festival which was held in honor of his departure.

Among the gifts presented to him was a gold watch inscribed in Greek, "And Conquer Thou," and also "By Father, 1882." The Trexler Sunday school presented to him a beautiful cane, and the teachers and pupils of both schools also gave him a number of nice and valuable presents. Our I.elnbaeh Letter. Oct. 10. Last Saturday afternoon the real estate of Aulcnbach (deceased) was sold at publio sale at the puhlic house of J.

P. S. Haas to Robert Ammarell for $1,200. Mr. Am marell bought the property for his son, who intends taking possession of it in a few weeks.

To day a carload of York State cattle will also be offered at public sale at the same place by J. S. Yodor, of Garfield. The public schools of this district will commence on the 30th of this month. The teachers of this district are allowed three days' time to attend the county institute and two days to attend the district Institute.

Mr. J. D. Y. Madeira, a student of the Jefferson Medical College at Philadelphia, left this place last week for said institn tion.where he intends finishing his professional studies ns a student this term.

t. h. l. Nrlinylkill Valley Ministerial Assoria llon. The Association of Ministerial and Lay Workers in the Schuylkill Valley, will meet in the Methodist E.

church, in Pottstown, to day. The following programme has been arranged for the meeting 9.12 A. M. Sermon Sketch Rev. .1.

B. Dubbins, T. P. Sanctiflcntion Rev. W.

llaluforri. Faults in Preaching Hev. J. Sampson. The Power of the Church Kev.

E. E. Burns. 2 P. The New Testament Law of Forgiveness, Kev.

J. Birkerton. Plagiarism Rev. J. W.

Seiger. Preaching Rev. T. B. Neely.

The Relation of Christian Truth to Other Truths, Rev. H. A. Cleveland. How Should the Pulpit Peal With Infidelity, Rev.

T. C. Murphy, D. D. What Conditions are Necessary for a Revival, Rev.

L. I). WcClintock. The evening session will be devoted to religious services in which the ministers are expected to take part. A Female ftreenbark Speaker.

It is rumored that Moses W. Hull and wife intend to visit Heading in a short time and address a Greenback meeting in this city. Female Greenbackers may not be scarce, but female Greenback speakers certainly are and Mrs. Hull will probably prove an effective card In swelling the audience..