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VOLUME 63 NO. 131. READING, TUESDAY MORNING, MARCH 5, 1889. TEN CENTS A WEEK. HARRISON.

The Centennial President the Republic. ot THE IMIGURATIOX CEREMOMES Witnessed by an Immense Throng of People, ENTHUSIASM NOT LESSENED. Rillt Unprecedented Civic and Military Demonstration. THE SCENE AT THE CAPITOL. SweartnK fa of Vice dent Morton.

Washington, March 4. There was a stir and bustle about the city from an early hour this morning. By 9 o'clock the blare and beat of bands could be heard in every direction. Civic and military organizations were marching to their respective rendezvous, and streams of people were picking their way to the line of the inaugural procession. By 10 o'clock, an hour before the military was to move, the windows and seats and stands erected along the line of march began to receive their occupants, and half an hour later both sides of Pennsylvania avenue, from the Executive Mansion to the Capitol, were lined with a surging mass of humanity, and the inauguration day was fairly begun.

Probably 100,000 visitors and as jnany more of the resident population of Washington were along the line of march, waiting patiently to witness the inaugural procession, perhaps the most stupendous and significant pageant on the lace ot the earth, and to day toe most im posing demonstration ot the kind the coun try has ever seen. By this hour the vari ous civic and military organizations and the. regular troops, which, since early morning, witn tneir bands and marching, bad enlivened and animated various streets, had passed along or were hastening to the places aaaierned them in the great parade of the day, and the city presented a sceoe of gay animation and life only witnessed here on inaugural occasions. At 10.30 a. m.

the first division, General Gibson commanding, consisting of about 4,000 troops of the regular army, cavalry, infantry and artillery, and the National Guard of the District of Columbia, and which was to escort the retiring Chief Magistrate and the President elect to the Capitol, were in line and waiting on Pennsylvania avenue in the vicinity of the Executive Mansion, while the other five divisions, consisting of the various Sute militia and civic organizations, were rendezvousing in the vicinity of the Capitol. General James A. Beaver, Chief Marshal jf the day, General Hastings, his chief of staff, and a number of special aids were on hand, and about 10.45, the word of command was given and the first division, the military escort, began its march toward the Capitol. At half past 11 the rain was falling steadily. A vast crowd had assembled on the streets and approaches to the Capitol eagerly awaiting the arrival of the President.

The plaza in front of the Capitol, the adjacent sidewalks, the porticos, and every coign of vantage from which even a glimpse ot the Fresidentiaf party coula be obtained, was black with people. The police were kept busy clearing the road along rhich the escorting procession was to move. The organizations to take part the return parade marched with bands playing by Bide streets and avenues to the places adjoining the Capitol grounds where they were to assemble. On all sides there was a commingling of marching en flic and a perfect Babel of musical chords and discords. The noise of the bands was drowned at intervals by the hoarse roar of the crowd as it greeted with applause some favorite organization.

Tin Dscoratlosm of tit oapttot. It has never been the cub torn at inaugurations to adorn the outside of the Capitol profusely, and while the decorations this year vera confined to the inaugural stand and the east front of the central portico, they were more elaborate and handsome than heretofore. Architect Clark, who had charge of the work, says the Navy Department had been unusually generous in the loan of Government flags and banners, and he was consequently able to do more than on previous occasions. A REVIRW OF THK PARADE, Uiw tttv Soldier ifl Ivll Clnbs Looked as fal While Homm. Wasiumoto, March 4.

Promptly at 11 o'clock the escorting party began the march to the Capitol. A file of mounted police cleared the way for the third Regiment of Artillery, U. H. A. These troops were afoot in company front.

Their capes were thrown back revealing the red lining, and they presented a very creditable appearance with nine battalions and batteries in lines. Next came a battery of light artillery, made up of the 2d, 3i, 4th and 5th Kegi ments. Their black cannon were depressed, and the gunners sat like statues with folded arms upon the caissons. Half a dozen buglers, sounding melodious blasts upon their slender instruments, formed the advance guard of two troops of United Htates cavalry. Their bright yellow cape Jinings made an contrast to the of the red, white and blue upon the shoulders of the artillery which preceded them.

Then cane the Naval contingent. The magnificent Band, the pride of Washington, paying gayly and almost filling the avenue between the curbs, swept along in front of the Marine Battalions, all clad in soldierly blue. Hi, hundred seamen, with imtlass and carbine, followed in marching lines that compared favorably with any other body. Their disk like caps and buttoned legginfa agreeably diversified the details of the division, and a field kitchen, with stoves in ordar and cooks in place, was an interesting failure, follow ng was. a light battery of scilora, sixteen an a line, tugging at six sbfoinir brass howitzers.

General James A. Beaver, the Chief Marshal of the day with Brigadier General 1. II. Hastings, Chief of the special sides and sides He camp, mounted on high stepping horses, cams next in order, immediately preceding seventy five of the personal escort of the President elect. These old survivors of the 70th Indiana "Volunteers were dressed in plain brown overcoats, wore Derby hats, and carried eaaes at their shoulder.

Th President i aod President elect and the Vice President el set in their carriages were sheltered by in a by umbrellas from the penetrating rain, but plainly visible to the populace, which cheered and shouted its welcome at every step. Another section ot the escort, marched behind the cortege. The 3d Brigade of the 1st Division was made np or the Uistnct ot Columbia tional Guard, under command of General Albert Urdway. They marched in com pany front with commendable precision. Something of the picturesque feature ot their display was lost by the substitution of a uniform of plain blue for the resplendent do thine worn by the militia when parading as separate organ! zations.

but the effect was rather enhanced by this fact, from a military point of view. A at ling gun battery, nth their can oas death dealing machines, brought up the rear of the first escorting division. THB ARRIVAL AT TUB CAPITOL. Tht Prvalcleiitlal The Inaugun Uon Ceremonies. The Senate Chamber was metamorphized during the recess which ended at 9.30 a.

m. In front of the Clerk's desk stood two large Jeathern chairs for the President and Presidentelect. In the semicircle in front of the presiding officer's desk were arm chairs and lounges for heads of departments, commanding officers ot the army and navy, and those who have received the thanks of Congress by name. the end seat on the centre aisle being especially marked for Hon. George Bancroft.

On the right were ample sleepy hollow chairs for the Justices of the Su preme Court. To the left of the desk were chairs for the Committee of Arrangements, Senators Hoar, Cullom and Cockrell, and opposite them was the space reserved for the ex Presidents and Vice Presidents of the United States, represented by Hon. B. B. Hayes, of Ohio, and Hon.

Hannibal Hamlin, of Maine. Arrival at Ui Capitol. At 11.35 the music of the bands and the cheering of the crowd announced the ar rival of the van of the escort to the Presi dential party. At that time the Chief of the Capitol Police, attended by six of his assistants, descended the marble steps of the east portico of the Senate wings to keep the crowd from intruding itself within the the prescribed limits. A few minutes later the head of the approaching procession I made its appearance, having left fennsyl vaoia avenue and going through the southern part of the Capitol grounds, passing the House of Representatives and coming up the east front to the Senate portico.

The procession marched in the same order as it left the Arlington, and, considering the disagreeable condition of the weather, its appearance was very creditable. When the crowd recognized General Beaver, the Grand Marshal of the parade, it cheered loudly, which compliment was recognized by the General by lifting his bat. Then, at eight minutes to 12, and while the rain was falling heaviest and the crowd cheering loudest, the Presidential party made its appearance. Upon reaching the stoop the party alighted, and President Cleveland, leaning on the arm of Senator Cockrell, and President elect Harrison on the arm of Senator Hoar, ascended the steps amidst the repeated huzzas of the crowd. The second carriage next stopped at the staircase, and Vice President Morton, lean ing on the arm ot senator Cullotn, followed the previous party.

President elect Harrison and Vice President elect Morton acknowledged the applause of the multitude by raising their hats and bowing. After going through the door, President Cleve land went immediately to the room, in the rear of the Senate lobby, and president elect Harrison and vice r'resi dent elect Morton to the Vice President's room, at the other end of the lobby, and adjoining the marble room. Cleveland, Harrison, and Morton. The acceleration of the clock's hands was again interrupted by Captain is sett and hia shepherd's crook, and five minutes were added to the lite ot the 50th Con gress. At this time every available inch of space on the floor and in the galleries was occupied and all the entrances to the room fairly block with masses of humanity who viewed the scene from afar and under difficulties.

At one minute to 12, Captain Bassett announced "the Presidant of the United States," and a great hush fell. President Cleveland entered arm in arm with Senator Cockrell, and, preceded by Captain Bassett and followed by the members of his Cabinet, he walked to the seat assigned him in front of the clerk's desk. The eight heads of Departments Bayard, Endicott, Fairchild, Whitney, Garland, Dickinson, Vilas and Colman seated themselves opposite the Justices of the Supreme Court, the crowd standing until all were seated. Further delay being still desirable, time progress was baited apain by Captain Bassett. As he did so General liar rison on the arm of Senator Hoar appeared at the door and was introduced by Captain Bassett as "The President elect of the United States," and he walked with his companion to the seat provided at President Cleveland's right, the audience again rising to their leet.

Ibe same ceremony was repeated with Vice President elect itin. Before taking bis seat he was sworn in by Mr. Ingalls, who walked arm in arm with Senator Cullom. Mr. Inajalls Closes tht Session At 11.59 President pro tempore Ingall8 arose and closed the 50th Congress a1 exactly noon by the official time in the following words "Henators Conscious of a serious riMlr to deserve your approval, and awre that thst would secured only ooimUhi devotion to your service, the chair amumed with diffsdenc.

the great uit uonfrred by your sutfrajre which dity he relltm utshes wttb the bro'oundmt gratitude for the honor of your icsolu'ioii of oomn.ei.aai ton, ana auciaree that the nouau now stands adjourned slue die." Thi Inang artU Prayar. Immediately upon the relinquishment of the chair by Senator Ingalls. Vice Presi dent Morton ascended the forum and called the Senate ot the nlst Concrress to order in special session. Chaplain Butler oflered the inaugural prayer. There was a perceptible accompaniment to his recital of the lyord's Prayer.

Vseo President Morton's Address. Vice President Morton, taking the gavel hand, addressed tbe Senate amidst profound silence, and the close of his remarks was greeted with a slight round of applause. Mr. Morton spoke as lollows Hen tor: I shall enter upon the Itch ar ire of the delicate end (at times) important duties of the position to which I hsve been celled by the people of the United Htates without experience presiding nicer, and therefore bespeak In advance tie indulgent eotiMlderation which you have been always ready to extend to the uccu Knt of the chair. As presiding officer of the nste it will he my effort to administer tbe rules of procedure with entire fairness, and to tra every Senator with the eourtesy and consideration at all times to the repreaenta tlres of areat Hlsteein a letrtnlet Ive body.

I bie that our official and personal relstloos will pmve mutually agreeable, ana that our duties will be 1in harmed In a in turner to timlntaln the dlrcnlty of the r4fnate and to add to the prosperity end happiness of thin great Nation. The Kstrm Beesftam, The official oall of the Senate in special session was then read by Secretary McCook, and the re elected and new Senators had the oath administered to them at the presiding officer's desk by Vies President Morton. They were escorted to the terrace their colleagues io ranks of four. When the nam of Senator Higgins was called, is at to the first Republican Senator from Delaware, there was a craning ot necks to see him. Xo Che Inauguration Platform.

The procession then moved in the fol lowing order: Marshal Wrtcrht, of the Supreme Court, and marshal Wilson, ot the or Colum bia, ex Vice President Hamlin. Tbe Supreme Court. Rerareant at A rnu Can tidy of the Senate. Senators Hoar, Cullom and Cockrell, Committee on ArranitenientH. President Cleveland and President elect Har rison.

Vice President Morton and Secretary MoOook. nemoera 01 toe senate. Diplomatic Corns and Heads of DeDartments. tie tier at Sherman. Oeneral Hchofield and Staff, Admiral orier.

House of ReDreaeutatives and nieaibei eleet. Governors of States and others admitted to the floor or tne senate. While the procession was being rauged, the members of the Committee of Arrangements were permitted to reach the platform in advance, by means of a private Btturway, and take their seats. The occu pants of the gallery were held in "their places while the procession was moving, so that there was no delay or interruption, and in hve minutes lrom the time ot leav ing the Senate chamber President Harri son was reading bis inaugural. 1N TUB PRESIDENT.

Thousands of People Stand In a Driving I Washington, March 4. The ceremonies in the Senate Chamber concluded, came the moBt solemn and imposing event of the day, when the Chief Magistrate of the United states chosen by his leilow countrymen was in their presence to take the oath ot orace and swear to defend the constitu tion and laws of the land. The spectacle though indubitably marred by the weather. was worthy such an event. In a driving rain storm were countless thousands of citizens of the Republic hoarsely cheer ing and shouting the ame of the President, From one end of the east front of the long and stately Capitol was to be seen a huge wall of umbrellas, while imme diately about the inaugural platform great numbers or people were packed in an un movable mass exposed to the rain.

On the roofs of the Capitol building, on all the porticos, at all the windows and even away up in the air, on the balconies of the dome of the Capitol, were throngs of people all striving to get a good view of the scene. I he crowd hi tbe streets kept a constant cheering, (shouting the name of Harrison and "four, four, four years more." On the stand erected at the central portico of the Capitol were arranged chairs for the chief officials of the na tion. he rain kept pouring in a ceaseless and driving storm, laborers went about irom place to place with sponges, vainly endeavoring to at least keep puddles of water from filling on the seats of the chairs. The vast concourse which bad gathered around the stand for hours waiting to see the President cheered loud and long, when at half past twelve o'clock a lieutenant and a private of the 8ignal Corps appeared at the head of the flight of stairs leading to the inaugural stand bearing a white nag with a red centre. The signal men took up their sta tion at the end of the stand to announce to watchers when the President began his inaugural.

A few minutes later the procession froi the Men ate appeared at the doors of the rotunda, white bearded, ruddy faced Captain Allabach led the way followed hv six other members or the UapiLol police. mars nail Court, ant District, came next. The, ame the venerable Hannibal Hamlin, ex Vice President. He wore no overcoat, diadjuuing an um brella, and walked to the seat assigned hirn. Chief Justice Fuller, in tbe robes of office, headed the Justices of the Supreme Court.

I'reaidenlClevelandand President elect Har B.w,ur OI ino "a11 room, rreaident tlar rison walked side by side, and took their "son walked with General McCammon, places in a small railed en losure erected in the centre of the front of the stand. Such members of the Senate, diplomatic corps and of the House of Representatives and a number of other officers of the Govern ment as cared to brave the rigors of the elements, then came on in a body, When the crowd saw the President there rose an uproar like the rushing of the waters of the Niagara. Cheers were drowned in louder cries and those on the outskirts taking up the shouts of those near the stand Bwelled the volume of sound making a hoarse and fearful din. Th cheering continued and it was not until Pres i en Harrison had several i es waved his hand for silence that order was restored. When silence had been partly secured, tbe Chiet Justice arose, and baring his abundant white locks to the rain, held Bible in his right hand ready to administer the oath of office.

Gen. Harrison and Sergeant at Arms Can ad ay also removed their hats. It was a most impressive scene. Standing with uncovered heads in the midst of a pelting rain storm that drove the mist in their faces the Chief Justice and the President elect surrounded by high omcers ot ntate and in lull view ot an immense multitude of citizens of all classes of society faced each other with bowed heads, while tbe former read the oath of office in a low tone of voice. The oath recited is in the following words: "I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the otune of President of the United Htates, and will to tbe btt of my ability preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United The cheering which followed this cere mony having at length subsided somewhat in deference to President Harrison quest, he drew from his pocket a roll of manuscript, and after adjusting spectacles, began reading his inaugural address.

He kept his silk hat on during the delivery of his inaugural and was partly protected from the rain by Sergeant at Arms Canadny much after the manner in which oriental potentates are attended by their umbrella bearer i. Mr. Cleveland, now an ex President, stood up during a part of the address, but becoming tired toward! the close, seated himself. The President spoke in a loud, clear tone, with distinct enunciation and emphasized with much earnestness portions of his) speech. It was an instance of the President's power, to rise above surroundings and become wholly indifferent to them.

His manner was deliberate and forceful, as if he were in the Senate chamber, perfectly at ease His gestures were emphatic and pertinent, and all the graces of oratory of which he master were brought into play effectively. He became heated after a short time and removed his overcoat. Observing this lime that Mr. Canady still had his head exposed to the weather, he requested him to don his hat, and for the rest of the address the Senate's Sergeant at Arms wore his head covering. Shortly after General Htrrisonhad begun speaking his family, consisting of Mrs.

Harrison. Mr. and Mrs. Russell B. Harrison and Mr.

and Mrs. J. B. McK.ee, came irward and were shown planes within the Presidential enclosure. Vice President Morton and Mim Morton were also resent urine a Dart of thn mm.

mony, but the latter fainted in the thronz and was removed to the Vice President's room tn the Senate where she was quickly revived and taken home in a carriage. The delivery of the address was re quently marked by loud applause and shouts of approval. Those in the front who could hear what was said began the cheer ing, which was taken up and echoed those too far away to catch the sound of the President's voice. Reference to Dakota produced considerable cheering, but when the President spoke ot free and the workingman the applause was might and tremendous. Laughter greeted that portion of the ad dress relating to the naturalization laws and citizens who voted without anv knowl edge of why they did so.

There were only mild manifestations of approval when the President spoke of hia poLcyin regard to the offices and when he mentioned the words "civil service" there was a silence broken only by a prolonged "ah" from single man in the crowd. At tne close ot the address there was another outburst of applause, during which tbe President turned around and kissed.his wife and daughters. 1 he crowd which had all this time surged back and forth like the waves of the sea gradually dissolved. 1 line was formed and the President traced his steps to the Vice President' room of the Senate escorted by Senator Hoar. THE INAUGURATION BALL.

Washington, March 4. In the oust arv crowning festivities or the inaugura ball, tbe cap sheaf of joyous observance, first established as a precedent by the latner ox nis country, ine stately pomp and pageantry of the day has been succeeded by a scene of enchanting beauty. The great court of the pension building is to night ablaze with ught aud color, and to tne seductive music of the great orchestras. thousands ot lair women and brave men glide through the sinuous movements of the dance or stroll along the corridors and promenades admiring and contributiner to tne marvellous neauty ot the scene. Ibe ball room was crowded, when at ten o'clock word came that the Presidential party would soon arrive.

A few minutes later President Harrison and party reached the building escorted by Col. Britton, chair man of the Executive Committee. They were met at the entrance by the Keception Committee, headed by General J. K. Mc Cam on.

An open passftge was formed by the members of the committee, and through this lane the party proceeded to the stairway reserved tor them. The President took the arm of Gen. McCanmon and Mrs, Harrison was escorted by Col. Britton: the other members followed, the ladies shortly alter reaching their rooms to arrange their toilets while Gen. Harrison held a reception.

Ibe members of the various inaugural committees, a number of uovernment otticers and quite a throng ot ladies were presented to him by Gen. McCammon. The President was in excellent spirits and pleasantly greeted all who were introduced, chatting for a few minutes with those with whom he was ac quainted. Among others presented to him at the reception were the Corean Minister Representatives Cox and Ketch una Senator Stanford and a number of army officers, while President Harrison was holding his informal levee. Vice President and Mrs.

Morton and their daughter arrived accompanied by Mr. Myron Parker and Henry A. Willard, and were conducted to tua apartments reserved for tbem. The ladies in the Presidential party were Mrs. Harrison, Mrs.

Russell B. Harrison and Mrs. Kee. With Vice President Morton were Mrs. Morton and his Bister in law, Mrs.

Hobaon. About half past ten President Harrison was joined by the ladies of bis family, and the reception committee forming a line three aod four abreast in the front and rear tne party, a procession was made up for Mrs. Harrison with Colonel Britton, and uo "sr muiea wun weir nusoanas, vice President Morton and party following in the wake of tbe President, but separated by a considerable space. Harrison's appearance was the signal for an outburst of applause and clapping of bands, which was kept up all along the line of march. Slowly and laboriously a narrow line was made through the dense throng, and President at frequent intervals to allow those ahead of him to force the way, marched entirely around the immense court, and partly back again to the upper rooms.

Here the Vice President caught up with the first part of the procession, and a few minutes later the whole party came out again and were escorted by one of the stairways to the first balcony and thence to their rooms. President Harrison took the pressure of the crowd smilingly. Xlie Weatlier TtDar. Wxbhinotok, March 48 p. for SB hours.

For JEattem Pennsylvania and New Jertey; Main; clearing Tuesday; stationary temperature, followed by slightly cooler; wind becoming northwesterly high off the coast. AUSTRIA'S EMPEROR ILL. His Hind Affected by His Bon's Death. London. March 4.

Private letters from Vienna represent tbe mental condition nf Kmperor rancis Joseph as being much worse than that indicated by the dispatches telling of his seclusion since the death of Crown Prince Rudolph. Always a devout Catholic, the Emperor has hitherto observed strictlv the rules of the Church, but lately he has become almost a religious maniac. It is said, too, mat ne has frequently ot late suite red 1Vom fitB nelncholia pronounced and Young SMgel and tils Father. New York, March 4. General Franz Sig land his wife visited Ludlow Street Jail to day, and had along talk with their son, who is a prisoner under $20,000 bail, lor alleged omences committed under his father in the Pension Office.

Tbe young man protested his innocence of anv evil intention, and said he would prove that fact before Commissioner Shields to morrow. If General Sigel finds that his son is guilty he will not lift a hand to save him. He told him so. No effort will be made to get him out on bail. Dress shirtx.

Woolen shirt. Fnv niht shirts. The largest stock of shirts in at Jan. H. Rrnsntar'a 7U Jrnn Hi.

CONDENSED TELEGRAMS. William B. Bodenhorn. suoerinten. dent of the public schools of Lebanon county, died yesterday at Annville, after about a year's illness, 45 years.

Joseph Savage, of Mahanov Citv. was instantly killed at the depot of the Philadelphia and Heading railroad at Pottsville last night. hue running? to board a train which was moving out be was struck bv the engine of another train, his skull being crushed. The Columbia market house. at Broad and Columbia avenue, Philadelphia, was destroyed by fire last night.

The ground floor on Columbia avenue was occupied by number of small storekeepers On the second floor a Grand Army Post had its rooms, and numerous other societies bad their offices there. Seven I Bis Reven 1 1 Big tteren I Big Seven tt; THE WEST VIRGINIA IMBROGLIO. ThrM Claimants For the Governorship Charleston, W. March 4. The politicians are in a high state of excitement here, this is tne aay tor tbe inauguration of the Governor, aud three rival contestants for the omce are each trying to establish his claim over the others.

General Goff, the Republican candidate, arrived here yesterday, and has been busy with his advisers ever since he got off the cars, lie announced his firm determination to take the office at noon to morrow, come what may. He asserts he was elected to the Governorship, and that Judge Fleming, the Democratic candidate, admits in his notice of contest that Goff had 1 10 majority, It was the duty ot the Speaker of the House during the session of the Legisla ture to announce the vote, but his failure to do so does not invalidate his claim. Governor Wilson claims the right to hold over under the Constitution, and says he will hold the position against all comers, as he considers it to oe bis duty to do so, President Carr, of the Senate, bases a claim to the Governorship upon the Constitution. and win quality. Juage leraing is look injr on w.th deep interest.

General tiott and President of senate Carr, both took the oath of office as Gov ernor to day. Both called on Gov. Wilson and demanded possession of the office. Wilson declared it to be his to continue in charge expressing the opinion that the legislature only had right a to declare the result of the election. EVANGELICAL CONFERENCE.

Discussion on the Violation of Church i)iKipiiue i'o Ateecat Bbsmoitlu Next sear. Pottsville, March 4. The morn in ir session of the Conference of the Evangeli cal Association ot Eastern irenusvlvania was opened with religious exercises led by pisaop cowman. Ihe Committee on Memorial Services reported, fixing to morrow afternoon for memorial services in memory of deceased uuuioKiin ui ine anoucittiiuil. LIB iiimmir tee on Quarterly Conference Records re ported irregularities and some violations of the church discipline which created quite aiscussion.

The re nor was final auopteu. ihe Committee on Church Affairs re ported authorizing the Philadelphia Mission to purchase a lot, and authorizing the Sun bury congregation to give a mortgage of 1,000 for building purposes and to collect on the Millersburg district. Ibe committee on Sabbath made their report which was received with great interest and evolved an ammated dis cussion. Tbe auditing committee on church collections reported a in church debts. The conference voted on the nlace for holding next year's session and Shamokin was unanimously selected and the time was fixed for the last Thursday in February 1890, Resolutions were presented bv Rev.

W. K. Weand, of Allentown. and adoDted deprecating deviations from established usages ot the church in the matter ot kneeling during the prayer and men not removing their hats during funeral services andenjoining upon each preacher to call the attention of his charge to this action of the conference. At the afternoon session a Committee on Resolutions and State of the Church was appointed, with W.

F. Heil as chairman. ne oiuuBiicfti anu Auaiting vjouimtttnes made partial reports. Rev. H.

Mattill, junior publisher of the Kvangelical Asso ciation, addressed the Conference in the in i terest of the publishing house. I rtev. W. Yost, treasurer of the Mission ary Hociety, addressed the Conference. Mikuma Uyeno, a student in the Kvnn gelical Training School, was admitted to deacon 8 orders.

Rev. D. G. lieinhold. of the Kansas Conference, was received as an advisory memuer.

Conference adinurned at 4 o'clock to make way for the Ministerial Aid Society, wmcu conunuea its session this evening. SELFISH TO THE LAST. Tory Papers T.ookc Upon Rlffott's Death vw un uiimay. London, March 4. The Standard savs that the suicide ot raoX cannot be garded otherwise than as a disaster to the Government, as there is much that he alone could have explained regard ng the imputations ot conspiracy that must remain in obscurity.

The result will be that the country will be flooded with calumnies against the Ministry. Tbu ob ject ot the commission, the standard thinks, has been attained and the Judtres could give a decision on the evidence 1 ready taken. Important from The Fa vo rites will visit Heart I n. To nitzht at the Grand Onera House, tha popular favorites, Mai ray A Murphy, in the roarintr comedy of 'Our Irish Visitors." A clean and pure play for old and young, rfch and poor, and in fact for every person. He it.

Prices, 25, 35, oO and 75c. Secure atsta at Roland's. Personal. Ex Congressman Krmentrout has turned from Wash inert on. H.

A. Xieber and James A. O'Reilly were in Philadelphia yesterday attending the session of thn Supreme Court. Lieut. J.

W. Uagenman, U. S. who has been seriously ill at the residence of his father, 350 South Filth street, is re parted to be convalescent. Theodore I.

lieizmann is on a visit to New York city. Rev. C. M. Deitz.

pastor of the First Baptist church, is alllicted with a bad cold, so seriously affecting his voice that he has b'n unable to hold services. Arraat of lit Itlgonler Mrtlerere. LinoNiKK, March 4. Deputies O'Connor and Raucb, with the two asnintantM, arrested Joseph and Iavid Nicely at their home, four miles south of here, at six o'clock last evening on snpicion of having been connected with the Umberger murder and robbery. Tbe prisoners offered insistence and claim they will have no trouble in proving an alibi.

The accused are well connected. Seven Big Even I Big Heven 1 Big Seven 1 I CI aval and at Palrcbiltt Iloase. WsSHiKru roN, March 4. Ex President Cleveland's part in today's ceremonies closed when the party returned to the White House from the Capitol. There he was joined by Col.

Lamont and the two entered Secretary Fairchild's carriage and were driven direct to the letter's residence on New Hampshire avenue. Mrs. Cleveland preceded them thereby about an hour at Rd ward's Music Htore and see a first class organ for rH 00. 91,000 far Mnnlennarsj Oo Debt, The efforts of Rev. C.J.

Cooper, the financial ajrent of Muhlenherg College, to remove the debt resting on that institution are meeting with gra'llyiag suecest. Last week Mr. Charles Netr, of Philadelphia, contributed $1,000 to the debt reduction fund. plates put on rubber hoes. Earl Bhos Store.

at THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS, Growth of the Nation in Popu lation and Wealth. PROTECTIVE TARIFF SYSTEM Protection Assured to Industries. American REFORM OF THE CIVIL SERVICE. Plain Talk: to Persistent Seekers. Washington, March 4.

The following is President Harrison's inaugural address There is no constitutional or legal re quirement that the President shall take the oath of office in the presence of the people. But there is so manifest an appropriateness in the public induction to office of the Chief Executive officer of the nation, that from the befrinninfr of the Government the people, to whose service the offioial oath consecrates the officer, nave Deen cauea to witness tbe solemn ceremonial. THE PROGRESS OF A CENTURY. This occasion derives Decutiar interest from the tact that the Presidential term which begins this day is the twenty sixth under our The first in auguration of President Washington took place in New York, where Congress was then sitting, on the 30th day of April, 1789, having been deferred by reason of delays attending the organization of the Con cress and the canvass of the Electoral vote. Our people have already worthilv observed the centenuials of the Declaration of Independence, of the Battle of Yorktown.and of the adoption of the Constitution; and will shortly celebrate in New York the institu tion of the second great department of our constitutional scheme of government.

A PROTECTIVE TARIFF. The divergent interests of neace SDeedilv demanded a "more perfect Union." The merchant, the shipmaster and the manu facturer discovered and disclosed to our statesmen and to the people that com mercial emancipation must he added to the political freedom which had been so bravely won. The commercial oolicv of the Mother Country had not relaxed any of its hard and oppressive features. To hold in check tbe development of our commercial marine, to prevent or retard the establishment and growth of manufactures in tbe States, and so to secure the American market for their shops, and their carrying trade for their shins, i was the policy of Kuropean statesmen. was pursued with the most selfish vigor.

Petitions poured in upon Congress urging the imposition of discriminatiner duties that should encourage the production of needed things at home. The patriotism of the people, which now no longer found a field of exercise in war. was energetically directed to the duty of equipping the young Republic for the defence of its independence by making its people self ependenu societies tor the promotion of ome manufactures and for encouraeini? the use of domestics in the dress of the people, were organized in many of the States. The revival at the end of the cen tury of the same patriotic interest in the preservation and development of domes industries, and the defence of our working people against injurioua foreign competition, is an incident worthy attention. Jt is not a departure.

but a return, that we have witnessed. Tbe protective policy had then its opponents. The argument was made, as now, that its benefits iuured to particular classes or sections. If tbe question became in any sense, or at any time, sectional, it was only because slavery existed in some of the Slates. But for this, there was no reason why the cotton producing States should not have led, or walked abreast with the New England htates in the production of cotton fabrics.

There was this reason ohly why tbe States that divided with Pennsyl vania the mineral treasures of the great southeastern and Central mountain ranges should have been so tardy in bringing to the smelting furnace and to the mill the coal and iron from tbeirnear opposing hill sides. Mill fires were lighted at the funeral pile of slavery. The sectional element has happily been eliminated from the tariff discussion. We have no longer States that are necessarily only planting States. None are excluded from achieving that diversification of pur suit among the people which brings wealth and contentment.

The cotton plantation will not be less valuable when the product is spun in tbe country town by operatives whose npcessities call for diversified crops, and create a home demand for garden and (Continued on second pace.) hoimnet. Io new rtjle. for een Inir wear at popular pricm, ju.t recived hy DivKM. POMRKOY i PtkwabT, Millinery Department, 2d tlnor. Cleveland.

OfHcl.1 Acta. Washington, March 4. President Cleveland had a Tery busy morning. He remained hard at work until 3 o'clock and was up and at work aain at 8 o'clock. Tbe members of the Cabinet were with him most of the time.

A vast amount of business was accomplished. A large number of bills were approved, the most important beinr the act amending the Interstate Commerce bill, the Sundry Civil Appropriation bill, the Indian Appropriation, bill the Post Oflice Appropriation bill; the District of Columbia bill, the Army Appropriation bill aod the Agricultural Appropriation bill. There were but three measures which had passed both Houses of Congress presented' to President Cleveland at the Capitol before noon to day, and all three received bis approval. They were the bills to forfeit lands granted Io the Slate of Michigan to aid in the construction of a railroad from Marquette to Outanager; to regulate the licensing of pawn brokers io the District of Columbia and ior the relief of George Edelin. beautiful full flgure.

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Twenty two burial permits were issued from the Board nf Health oflice for the week ending yesterday. Nine were for children nnder one year of age, 12 were nia'es, 10 females, 15 single, 6 married and one widowecl. Jnthe corresponding week last year there were :10 deaths. Seven I Big S.T.n 1 1 Big Heven I Big Seven 1 1 Cabinet N.mlnaf I.M. t.

B.H.IM la T. d.v Waimiiniiton, March 4. The under standing i. that President Harrison will send in tbe names ol the members of his Cabinet to morrow, and that tbey will be confirmed at once. As to the lenirth of the session there is a diversity of opinion.

Possibly an announcement of nolicv will be made this week. plates put on rubber shoes. Kagle Bhos Store. Jgggtt (gamma, GOOD SECOND HAND PIANO For one hundred dollars. Alno one for JttifO and a fine variety of new oitea of all styles aud fancy woods Organs at all prices and all in struments sold upon easy tortiiH.

Bach instrument warranted for five years. Old ones taLen in exchange. Call and see for yourself at H. W. HANGEN'S MUSIC PARLORS, eia rttAWKUH HTBKET.

FINE PHOTOGRAPHY. FKITZ, 418 X. Oth St. Prices to suit all. S3 per dosen.

Cabinet at 99o, il.W, 52 and teflatlnfactlon pruaranteed. UJB1 TICKS Pilled wtlh nice, clean, rye ntruvv aud delivered for 91.00, Straw 3Uo Buudle; alrw, baled hay and straw, wholesale ami ratall Ha.i.I orders. HaiiafacLlou assured. KISSEVGEH Eighth and Cherry streets. WHOLi.EsAL.Jb5 JL.IQUOK.

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Another Watch Snap A Solan did Gold Killorl Seltlllir WaUlh. Klirllt 814.75. Warranted for IS year. At Gt. A.

SCHLEOHTEB'S, SIXTH AND PENN HTS. QNE CAR OF CUT HAY BALED. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL AT FRY'S. 230 Soutli JHli St. HARVEY II.

SHOMO, 618 FBNN 8TRKRT. rjiuy a TON uuiT $3.00 COAL. B. Y. LANDIS, 120 Perm Street.

II. G. LANDIS. Silth n.n,l Oley and Nieolls street. Telophonea at tbe three plAcea.

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Beds Filled and Delivered FOR. 1. LonK Rje Straw, 30 Cu Per Bundle. II. W.

FRAME, THIRD AND WALNUT PTRKKTS. EVERYTHING IN Solid Silver Ware At the loweet price AT EVans' Jewelry Store, 351 and 351 PENN ST. NO 35S WATCH VlVvif now closed and No. 33 la members at now open for 81 A WEEK, AT BEYERLE'S JEWELRY STORE. 7lPENr HTRKET.

NEW COMB CASE, Brush, Com Match and WhUp Holder wtlb mirror, an Away ror, ai with 1 lis llakinsT Powder, or lib TUea Neotar lea. THE GREAT ATLANTIC A PA CI KIC TEA CO, 1 Penn street. Oardeift and Farm NEW STOCK OP NEW CROP SEKDS now arriving Prices lower than New York or Phllada. lists. Heeds carefully selected and ol the beat quality FUi.L LINK OK OrYKDKff AND KAKM JMFLKU ICNTM.

Dwlght Seed Bem fern i HlreeU WHY, BECAU8B WK MUST HKLL BUBBRBH AT COST, as tbe stork ft too tarire to mmtt over, (lum Hoots of all kind. WAYlMWr4. Hsve mm awful btt baric nl im in fine and cheap Women's, Men's and Children's Hlx, a. .1. S39and S41 80UTII SIXTH ST.

JgjXTRACTINO TKKTH A HPKC'IA I.T V. Tfll ALBASf DOTAL ASSOCIATION Have fitted np a room In connection with (heir operating rooms for sdminlsletiiiic vitalised air for extrmctinir teeth without pain. It la trtn over Otto times dally In our different brnkebea. is per i ecu aarutieas andean Lhb taken by young or old. 24 Penn Square.

Heading, Pa. AVIjlson's Jewelry Htore. Over diaries Ilii MOF! KIR A KOF! 25 and 60c bottle. For Omi.tt. ant fteld.

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