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VOL; XXIV. NO. 40. FRIDAY EVENING, JULY 20, 1888. WEEK.

SINGLE COPIES, 2 CTS. 0 CTS. A MEETING OF THE KMPtKOHS. FARMERS' MARKET. railroad show that great damage TRIED TO WRECK A TRAIN.

The Independent. IN CONGRESS TO-DAY. TERRIBLE THUNDER STORMS. io property ami at least oigli An Imposing and Warlike Scene in the lives were lost, namely: Jane Fay, wife of Moses Fay, and two daughters Alice and Belle, vounir lad Friday, July 20. 1 888.

Railroad Affairs in Construction and Ar West Harrisburg Is Interested In the The Senate In Executive Session on ihe Harbor uroiuiu. Ckonstadt, July 20. At 4. 3u o'clock yesterday afternoon the Gorman yacht Ilohcuzollorn, with Emperor William delphia, whose bodies were recovered in the drift just belowthe village; William Deluged Railroads, Impeded Trains and Imperiled Passengers. New Project.

ranging Special Fares. Chief Justiceship. Thk end of what was an uncalled for uwinu mm wur, oiu anu wen-Know on board, entered the roads amid volleys unpleasantness was reached in the con iwopiu, jii-s. i ton Doily ws re SDNBCKV HKGATTA. Shea, of Toronto, the Victor In the ''Junior Singles." Sukuuky, July 20.

The morning programme of the rowing regatja here opened with tho fiual heat of the Junior Single sculls. The weather was all that could be desired fjr rowing, not a breath of air stirred and tho water of the Sutquehanna was as smooth as a mill pond. There were four starters in the Junior singles: O. A. Strickland and M.

Shea, of the Don Amateur Rowing Club, Toronto; W. J. Jugerty, of the firmation of Melville W. Fuller by covered tins morning; Caull Bell, of salutes from the war ships and forts. The Iloheuzollcrn was received by the CITY GRAYS OFF FOR MT.

GRETNA. GOLD AND SILVER OF A YEAR. MELVILLE W. FULLER CONFIRMED the United States Senate to-day. DEATH OF E.

P. ROE, THE AUTHOR. of Iriadelphia, father of Police Officer Bell, of this city, was also Russian yacht Djerava, on board of ills case, was investigated witb, a drowned and body recovered this morn which was tho Czar. spirit of harshness, but his confirmation John Wanamaker's Contest Over $139,000 ing. Two countrymen named Bowmen Proceedings of the Cumberland Vallej Sunday River and Harbor Appropriation Bill Passed The imperial yachts approached each is a complete vindication of bis char Worth of Laco.

School Assembly. Two Men Scalded to Death in the After-Cabin of a Steamboat. living near valley urove were drowned and their bodies recovered this mnrn Finally in the House. acter as a citizen. other between a double lino of Russian and German war-ships bedecked with bunting.

Tho weather was fine, ami ing. Many horses and cattle and sheep were carried awav and carcasses are Th policy of the railroad companies THE CLOSING EXERCISES TO-MORROW. TERRIFIC RAIN STORMS IN WEST VIRGINIA, N. club, and II. II.

Seaton, of the STANDARD OIL COMPANY'S DENIALS, the scene was an imposing one. The German imperial party went aboird the strewn aiong tne creek bank at every in this State seems to be to cheapen BROTHERHOOD CONSPIRACY COMPLICATION point. It is estimated that there arn yacnt Alexandra, which thence rates of excursion fares. about twenty-five lives lost in this vl Excelsior club, Paterson, N. J.

the victors. SliNliUHV, July 20. Junior Slnelos. proceeded to the Peterhof Palace. cinity as mo result of tbe flood.

The plans for a new market house at Philadelphia, July 20. Many lives rhe Czarina, in a handsome navilion Washington, July 20. At 12.00 It is given out that there are to be no campaign debates in any of the were imperiled late on Wednesday night erected on the quay of tho military A Tear's Product of Gold and Silver o'clock the Senate went info secret scs Sixth and lluench streets are fast being matured. Another meeting was held at iiaroor. coruiauv creeled Jimceror Washington.

July 20. The Direc by what is supposed to have been an at won by Shea, of Toronto, in 10 minutes li seconds. Tho final heat of Senior Singles, won by Psotta, of Cornell Navy, in 0 minutes 55 seconds. Southern States, ttiis rear. sion, and proceeded to consider the nomination of Mr.

Fuller for the Chief Grove's hotel, Sixth and Maclay streets, liam. Tho latter inspected the guard of honor, the band in the meantime tempt to wreck the Western express on tor of the Mint yesterday submitted to Congress a report on tbe "production of the precious metals in the United last evening, at which there was a large the Pennsylvania railroad near Coates- Tns new Order of Kailway Telegraph playing the Prussian national anthem The senior 4-oared shell race -was won Justiceship. attendance. The sentiment in favor of ville. The train was due at Lancaster ers expels embers who use their in by tbe Pasaics In 8 minutes and 47 blstrs during the calendar vear, The party then proceeded to the palace.

The Czar. Emperor William and FULLER COHFIKMKO. another market in the West End is fluence to create a strike. 1SS7." The product of cold amounted St. Claihsvii.le, Ohio, July 20.

5.30 last evening this place and viciniy were visited by a terrific thunder storm, violent winds and a rainfall that eclipsed tho avcrago water spout. Grain fields wero laid waste, the shocked wheat was swept awny, and the growing corn is not to be seen. The Iiellalie and St. Clalrs-villc, and tho St. Clairsvilleand Northern railroads are almost entirely washed ou', A train on the Baltimore and Ohio was stranded at Kcho and the trainmen at 11.10 p.

and was moving at a high rato of speed. When near Coatesvillo Washington, July 20. The Senate to fine ounces, of the value of $33,000,000. The product of silver seconds. Toronto scc.ond rivo lengths aheail of the Sylvans, third.

The double scull race was won by the- Canadian crew by two lengths in 0 minutes and 20 seconds. confirmed the nomination of Mr. Fuller Mors men in the United States have Prince Henry and the Czarevitch rodo in a kind of wagonette. The Czarina and the other members of tho imperial party followed in open carriages. The tho engineer felt the train jar heavily, growing, and the people endorse the project in a way that leaves no doubt as to its popularity.

The grbuni is situ amounted to fine ounces, of to be Chief Justice of tho United State fortunes, running from one to many millions in amount, than are found in and, supposing that something was wrong, brought it to a standstill as Supreme Court. Tho vote was 41 to 20, It was a rood race beinc wnll route was lined with troops. commercial valuo about $10,450,000 and of the coining value of $53,357,000. The gold product fell off about $2,000,000 from that of tho preceding vear. The ated at the corner of Sixth and Muench streets, and at present belongs to Dr.

throughout. GiiEertv led the first, half which shows au absence of fifteen Sena any country in the world. quickly as possible. He was greatly SWEPT OVER NIAGAKA. tors.

George W. Roily. The lot is 200x210 astonished to find a heavy plank, about of the mile, then Shea took the lead winning by a length, time, Strickland was second with Seaton third. The Pennsylvania Railroad 'Company product of silver increased about $2. HOUSE OF BEPBESKNTATI VKS.

A lonuj Wife Involved In a Terribly 12 feet in length, 12 inches wide and 0 feet, and is valued at A suit and passengers as best they could escaped with their lives, the water takes the lead in making special rates The confoinnce roDort, on thn aviui ate 400,000 coining value over that of the preceding year. The principal gold Tho Cornell University crew whieh able building cau be erected for $20,000, inches thick, wedged in tightly between for large excursion parties more liberal A sad accident occurred on tho Ni defeated the University of Pennsylva and harbor bill was presented in the House this morn inc. As aereed nnnn prouuci was in California and the onn the pilot-house and the forward tiuck filled with drift, running the headlight of tho engine. Several narrow than they ever were. cipal silver product in Montana and making a total of $30,000.

The stock is $50 a share, large numbers of which have already been taken. A Board of nia for the Dunning cup on the Schuylkill, Independence day, withdrew their entry from the four-oared senior shell Colorado. escapes ara reported and it is feared If rarnell gets a fair trial at the in euiiieienee tne oiu appropriates an increase of over tho amount in the bill as it passed tbe agara river yesterday afternoon. W. H.

Barber, son of E. Barber, tho Grand Trunk ticket agent, rented a yacht from Jessie Shoebridge, of Port Day, just of the engine. The plank was only removed after being chopped into a dozen, pieces. The attention of tho passen hands of the British Parliament, it will FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. Directors, consisting of thirteen share that a number of lives have been lost.

At this hour it is impossible to estimate the loss, but this place and vicinity are nousc. be the first time an Irishman contend holders, will control the affairs of the gers was called to the attempted sacri Tho Senate receded from its amend contest at tho National regatta here today. Tho reason given was that two of the members of the crew are ill. The general impression here is that the boys were fearful of defeat. The Toronto Suicide of a Physician Guilty ot Treat- above the reservation grounds at Ni ing for his conntry ever received such ments striking out the aDDronriatlnn company.

Eleven of the thirteen were fice of their Vives. No damage was iDg Arisn prisoners tiareniy. agara Falls, and invited Mrs. r. J.

Tully a favor or right in that body. ior tne purcnase oi uie lock and dam on Duiu.in, July 20. Dr. Ridley, tbe chosen last evening. They are Dr.

dono to the locomotive. This is the damaged no less than $100,000. A large number of passengers are known to be on the in-coming trains and as no definite advices are obtainable there is great interest felt hero tne Monongahcla river. club was considered suro of winninu. medical officer of Tullauioro jail, in out for a ride.

They sailed up the liver ahead of a stiff breeze, and all went After an unsuccessful effort on the The final heat of the Senior sinzles was George W. lieily, M. II. Grove, C. E.

II. Brelsford, D. D. Watts, J. F.

Rohrer, second time within three weeks that au attempt has been made to wreck this train. In these last days of the first session which the late Mr. Mandcville was con part or Weaver (la.) to secure an well until 4 o'clock, when, in making a of the Fiftieth Congress, it is interesting aye aud nay vote tellers were annointeii fined, and who is said to have died from contested by J. J. Ryan, of the Toronto club; Dennis Donohoe, of the Nautilus rowing club, Hamilton, and G.

tack, the boat tipped and half filled and the report was adopted by a vote of George W. Taylor, John Loban, Benjamin Atkinson, J. W. Van Horn, W. C.

Kirby and W. Ford. AFFAIRS OF RA1LKOAU9. to observe that some effort is to be re ado to bring the United States Navy up to a with water. Mrs.

Tully screamed and tho result of treatment received there, has committed suicide. Dr. Ridloy had xo- to -t-i. 1'sotta, of the Cornell Navv. Ithaca.

S. Tho House passed the Senate bill aD- Baltimore anil Ohio Extension South Y. Psotta won by half a lencth time. ran to tne otner side. Barber let the sail go to help her and over the boat The directors held a meeting at once propriating $250,000 to aid State homes 0.55.

Donohoe was second. Kailroad Conspiracy Complication. Chicaoo, July 20. Tho Tribune this morning publishes an Interview with "an engineer high in the standing of the Brotherhood," in which the latter intimates that there are grave suspicions of the fidelity Hoge, It Is hinted been subpoenaed to attend the inquest into the death of Mr. Mandcvillo now Peun Presidency.

Gettysuuko, July 20. The contract went. tried to set ur on tho condition necessary to perform the work expected from it. Six thousand men will be necessary to organize the navy ihcy They and elected the following officers D. ior aisamea volunteers.

At the conclusion of the senior sincle D. Watts president, C. E. H. Brelsford bottom, and the boat rolled.

The young awarded for Urn nrpsi.iont. Khium.i- man huallv managed to tret rr ami UA9 "-n awaruea ior uie xtension rf going on at Mitchelstown. sculls the senior four-oared shell race was called. This was the most The Htnmlard Oil Coint.au v' Denials. ou a new plan proposed by the Navy the Baltimore I nd Harrisburg Divisiou Dr.

Ridley had been in daily attend supported tne insensible woman for over Washington. July 20. C. E. 1I.I: Department.

treasurer, b. 1). MacAvoy secretary. The board directed that J. F.

Rohrer, E. W. Ford and F. D. MacAvov kddIv auce at the Mandcvillo inquest, and it is said that the evidence of his 111 usaee important event of the meeting.

The starters were Potomac Boat Club, Washington, D. C. Passaic Boat Clifb. two hours. At last he could ho'd on no longer and she glided out of his be- general counsellor of the Standard Oil i Company; J.

B. Archibald, F. L. The sudden death of Rev. E.

P. Roe, of the Western Maryland railrovi from its present terminus at Oritanna, seven and a half miles west of this place, to Blue Bridge Summit, twelve miles for a charter of incorporation. nunioeu arms, boon after he, too, bo- Newark, N. J. Sylvan boat club.

Mo- came lusensioic. the famous author, which occurred last 1 lie name of the new enteronse will liarslow, F. J. Alexander, J. M.

H. M. aud William Rock- line, the Toronto club, of Toron liie tun Jewctt saw the unturned be the "Farmer's Market." a title most nigbtat his home in Cornwall N. afeller were to-day before tho House to. The latter were prime favorites in the betting.

They cot away first at appropriate and satisfactory to all further on. Here a connection wiil be boat at 0 o'clock, just before it reached the rapids, and sent a vawl to its relief. will cast a gloom over the thousands of Committee on Manufactures, which is made with the main line of the Western the start, with the Sylvan a cood mat no may ue a fiunerrton man. Much is mado of the fact that lie maintained his headquarters at the Grand Pacific so much longer than necessary; that he employed a Pinkerton man as a private secretary, and that he issued the damaging ciicular. "Further," the engineer says, "the assembled Chairmen of the Grievance Committees are not asleep.

They are conducting an investigation in which no one is supposed be guilty or innocent. If we should find that even Chief Arthur was implicated in any dirty woik bo would not be shielded." people who learned to love him for bis It is earnestly hoped that all those who conducting the investigation into trusts, and denied the charge that the Stand The men rescued Barber, but found only the vountt woman's hat. wliiidi second. At the half mile tho Svlvans Maryland, thus giving a much shorter route to Hagerstown and the South than finod in Tullamore jail so preyed upon his mind that he was driven to suicide. Dr.

Ridley's action in taking his life tends to confirm the popular belief that Mr. Mamlpville was brutally treated. Ol'PONKD TO A KINO'S DIVORCE. Bki.ghadk, July 20. It is reported that all the members of the Holy Synod, except two, are opposed to King Milan's petition for divorce from Queen Natalie.

intellectual graces and the genius which feel an interest in the project will come forward at once and subscribe stock. It were leading with Toronto second and caught by a spike. Mrs. Tully's body ard Oil Company delivered impure oil to certain refineries throuch pine lines: this section has at present. nabled him to fascinate and delight all l'assaic third.

1 lie latter forced ahead at the mile and fi tished a winnor bv who read what be wrote. His death also that previous to 1875 bv aid of dis looTOuuuurrum (jO-at island midge by some tourists at 0.15 o'clock and they tbesidency of south penn. Philaoklpiiia, July 20. It is re two lengths, time, 8.471-. Toronto is the design of the shareholders to have all the stock taken and begin work not liter than August Ijor September 1.

Persons desiring to subscribe will find criminating rates on tho Pennsylvania an incparable loss to the literature of initiiraiiguoiTr mo American lalls. second, 5 lengths ahead of the Sylvans, rauroaa, tne company compelled certain tie Nation. ported on good authority that ex Second Vice President Kins, of.tho Bx.li.itii. wuo were mini. rcfinerktocloea uB-iui4R) out of Ihe TO AMALGAMATE ALL LABOR.

authorized books in the hands of M. M. Tho double scull race followed, the nusiness. fiiev said that thev never It He Foreign Contract Laborer Grove, George W. Curwen, J.

Van Under the high lieen se law it keeps shipped and oil over the Pennsylvania What Prominent Railroad Men Think of and Ohio railroad, will bo made President of the South Pennsylvania Railroad Company. Horn, B. F. Atkinson and J. J.

GehretL tne Project. udicial officers busy to decide what is road previous to 1875, and that tho crews consisting of the Nonpareil Rowing Club, New York, George Delancy, bow; Harry Zwinger, stroke. Metropolitan Rowing Club, New Y'ork, C. J. Philadelphia, July 10.

Promi intoxicating drink, the. inventions to HATES FOB LAUGH EXCURSIONS. SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSEMBLY. standard company had never been given advantages by way of railroad tariffs over other oil coin nan ies or orivatR in nent labor leaders are reticent con vade the law being so numerous and Cbesson SPBiNfm, Julv 20. At Johnson, bow; Jas.

rilklnsrton. stroke. Tiro Men rnlded to Death. LouisviM.K, July 20. Two firemen and seven deck hands worn killed last night, at 1 o'clock, by tho explosion of a steam-pipe on the low-boat Canary at a point near Westporf, fourteen miles abovo Louisville.

The Canary was returning to Pittsburg with a tow of empty coal barges. The meu Programme of Work Yesterday After cerning tho proposed amalgamation cunningly compounded as to render Don Amateur liowing club, Toronto, dividuals dealing in oil. noon una xo-uay at imams' urove. Uetaney, bow: A. F.

Robertson. really difficult to discriminate between Xkw Yolk, July 20. There is much comment among the Hebrews of the ci.y upon the charge that the celebrated U.ibhi Joseph lately arrived in this city from Europe, is liable under the law relating to contract labor. A fiiuilar e.i5e was that of the Rev. Warren, who came to this i i ytiom England to take charge of a chinch recently.

In his case the church to pay a fine of lUbhi Joseph, however, it, is claimed, came here on invitation, ami the con The rain kept many away from Wil troke. The Metropolitans were th between railroad men and other classes of organized labor. Sono deny that such is the case. Tivo members of the a session of Tho Central Traffic Association held here late Wednesday night, several reductions were niado in rates. The most important of these- wn itu-rats of one and ono-third cents lite Cincinnati Centennial and tho uieetii: of the National Firemen's Assuddion The F.ueineera' strike Kot to Stop.

CHESTON. low. Julv 20. mi.iiriT.-iii favorites. The Canadian crew took the lead from the Nonpareil at the half the liquor that merely cheers an that which intoxicates and maddens.

The litest decision on the subject is that liams' Grove yesterday, but it did not prevent tho few present from enjoying tho interesting exercises. It was Hoge and Murphy arrived in Creston at Brotherhood of Firemen's Executive Committee residing here favor the idea mile and won by two lengths in 9:20, the Nonpareil second, live Intimitis o-wock yesterday afternoon, and met ith a joint meeting of striking engi inger ale is intoxicating. "Tempeiauce Day" and short lectures killed were scalded to death in the after-cabin. None of the officers were hurt. The Canary came back here this morning with the bodies.

The dead men wero ail from Pittsburg and vicinity. ahead of tha Metropolitans. of all railroad men joining hands, but neers and firemen in the lirother- to bo held at Minneapolis, in August. By this rate it is meant that passengers shall pay full faro to Cin were delivered by Colonel Rob in tue eight-oared race, the Far- declare that no organization can answer It is proposed to establish a Patent tract tor his vice? yet been made, and it is not In that be will mount crew, of PhiladolDhia. won tho purposes of every case, and to amal ert Cowden, Mr.

and Mrs. W. F. Crafts, of New York; Rev. Office Court, before which all cases in against the Crescents of the same city.

cinnati and only one-third rate on the return trip. Tho association also accept an yet. volving patent rights, tho claims of the George W. Miller, D. Mrs.

Clara Think They've Got OH. noou ot Locomotives Engineers hall almost immediately after their arrival. The session lasted about three hours. Chief Engineer George Fisher at the close of tho conference, said to a reporter: "Chairmen Hoge and Murphy are here with propositions from Manager Stone for a set contestants of such rights and patent adopted tho rato of one fare for tbe round tiip to tbe meeting of German warriors at Cleveland, in August, Hoffman and other distinguished per Duucanuon ltecord. Tho Fire Iiecnrrl.

Youk, July 20. The large fur itigation generally will be heard. The About ten davsazo the ollicials of the sons. A grand march of the temperance army took place, who paraded through nimre factory or red. liolle, a six ustices of the United States Supremo Death of a famous Author.

Nkwhurqii, X. July 20. Rev. E. P.

Jtoe, novelist and author of "Harriers Burned Away," "Opening of a Chestnut Burr," and "dozens of other popular works, died suddenly at his home in Cornwall last night at 10.30, of neuralgia of the heart, lie had been in the best of health aud the attack and death were simultaneous. Standard Oil Company were in Sheaf-fer's Valley, near Doubling Gap. ami WANAMAKER'S BIG CLAIM. tne grove, carrying nags, banners, story brick builuing, No. 150 West Twenty seventh street, was burned Court are said to be in favor of this new judicial crealiou, for the reason that it Tho Philadelphia Firm Has an AMueh- tlement of the strike, the details of which I cannot tell you.

Y'ou may toll you. Y'ou may say however that gamate all labor without regard to the special needs of each industry will work vastly more harmi than good, and they will vote against such a measure if it shall be proposed at their convention. John W. Hayes, Secretary of the Executive Board of tho Knights of Labor, denied that any move that contemplated the organization of any labor is under way in the ranks of tho Kuights. BASE BALL GAMES.

List of the Games at Different Cities Played Yesterday. uient on 1311,000 Worth ot I.hi i'h. ill relieve them of work in which it is early tins morning. Loss, $25,000. l.r.GtlAI'1110 SCMMAKX.

after which addresses were made by army boys and girls. The closing part of the programme was a masterly lecture, entitled of Our Homes," by Walter Thomas Mills, Esq. New Youk, July 20. Mr. Ogdcn, of tne propositions were rejected by necessary to examine voluminous testi determined to bore for oil or gas, believing this to bo tbe most promising location for beginning operations.

The machinery is ready lor shipment, and will doubtless be on the ground in a few days. A lease has been closed for the entire McCormick tract and most of the adjacent lands. In and about Lebo the prospectors claim thero is the finest mony. Lawyers of expeiience say that unanimous vote of both lodges. Two hundred and sixty men voted against without one assenting voice." Hoge from Klabnrate Dinpatchea 10-aay was "aiissionarv Day." Tne John Wanamakcr it of Philadelphia, and Jacob Stciger, of the lace importers, Stciger it of London and New York, held a long conference this Patent Court is very much needed morning trains brought hundreds of iiiiiepen.ieiiT.

SlThe Delaware reach ffr-jwers Asso uu juurpuy win leave tor l'lattsmouth facilitate patent right cases, and visitors from Harrisburg, Carlisle and ciation claims that notwithst tu.ling the vallev. I nlonPI Korl- congress is misused to pik on. duct to-day. Fntn! FrH of a KntTflfns. estcrdsy ia to tbe nttaehmpnt ert Cowden had charge of the Teachers' ing it- iiie ioiiowiuL' is a shotting of Liie of the base ball contests yesterday Fiuil" i ciup, t.ie purpose of specimen of oil rock to oe found anywhere a kind ot conglomerate and ail Normal section, followed by a talk on the railroads to increase tolls on its ship Chicago, July 20.

Tho Germania the Bible by Rev. Wilbur F. Crafts. indications give promise of a big return Uexby M. Stanley, of whom the ment will really add to its cost to con Cheaper Postage Coming.

Washington, July 20. In an exhaust ve report on his hill to reduce postage Senator Chace shows that the probable increase of receipts will fully wan ant the ai.dii.iua of foiii lli matter merchandise, samples, seeds, to third class, with a uniform rate of one cent for each two ounces or fraction thereof. Tbe report says the working of the Department will be greatly simplified by the change, discrimination will be abolished and tbe public justifiably accommodated. I be lecture of Rev. J.

bpangler A.ief- Singing Society's building, on North Clark street and Granite Place, has been world has heard so much lately in Africa, fcr, D. on "Culture of Reserve" iuiuers, makiuy tho fruit possibly dearer ior uie laoor expended. Steelton. undergoing demolition, the Society de was the most brilliant effort of the it is now believed, is not so much en Detween ciuus throughout tbe country: Philadelphia, New York, 1. Chicago, Detroit.

3. Washington, Boston, 0. Pittsburg, Indianapolis, 3. Baltimore, Athletic, 3. Cleveland, Brooklyn, 3.

Louisville, Cincinnati, 0. siring to erect a more pretentious struc this season thn-. i fur wars. Tho ret.iii Sc.t X'ork ad gaged in a plan to found a free State as ture, ms morning while the worknipn Tho Junior Republican club organized last evening by electing Harvey Beaver the afternoon session was opened bv be is to get the control of the ivory were razing the building the back walls vanced sugar to-day one cent a pound Rev. George Chamberlain, D.

who trade Of that land of mystery aud sand, iaptam. Wni. Angey returned yesterday from spoke about "South America, and Mis on all grades. St. Loui, Kansas City, 2 (first ravages and deadly fevers.

It is believed sionary Work in Brazil." At the same Annvine suitering witli a mashed foot, Tyng Sons, prominent grain mer- couapseo. yuite a number of people who were passing at the time were caught by the falling debris. Charles Wickler, the contractor having the woik in charge, and a laborer, whose name cannot as yet be ascertained, were that Mr. Stanley, having come to of $139,000 secured against the importers by tho Philadelphia firm. Francis Forbes, counsel for the importers, said afterwards that it had been agreed to settle the matter out of the courts.

A representative of the importers admitted that there has been a contention between the prrtics in the matter of claims and said that the attachment was obtained simply on tho ground of non-residence of defendants. There had, he claimed, never been any question of the ability of Steiger Co. to pay all claims. Another representative ridiculed the story, connecting tho difficulty with a change in the local agency of the London firm. Tha change had been decided on four nonths ago because the original agents iasked too high hour Mrs.

Crafts conducted the meeting devoted to primary teachers' work. cnants, ot f'eoria, 111., suspended Mrs. Moore, of Quality Hill, met with a painful accident yesterday by falling knowledge of the vast ivory wealth of 1'rotessor ticorge j. Little gave his North Carolina's State Guard is in admirable lecture on "Forms and Faces tnoso pans oi Atrlca lie is now endeavoring to divert it westward by tho annual encampment near Wilmington, uowii stairs. Tbe marriage of Miss Florence Land is to William P.

Grist, and Harry Land is to Miss Lizzie Franklin, is announced in Chalk and Charcoal," illustrated by Kiiieo instantly. The other victims sustained ininries. some of them serious game). Kansas City, St. Louis, 1.

Scranton, Wilkesbarre, 1. Easton at Allen town rain. Jersey City at Newark rain. Binghamton at Elmira rain, llazleton aud Mt. Caruiel at Shamo-kiu rain.

One Cent Meals. every company Deing pressnt. numerous sketches on the blackboard. Congo river, arranging to get its solo ones, but it is not thought that any of This evening at 7 o'clock the Cham- Thomas W. Hall, wool dealer in Chi contiol, when he will establish a com to take place in tho near future.

mem were iatauy nurt. merce there with Europe and America, cago, made an assignment yesterday, Liabilities, assets, $130,000. THE SIAKKETS. Condition of Money In the Mew Tork Stock Kxehange. Sew York, July 20.

Money Va Pr etnt. Exchange steady; posted rates, 487ViS489; actual rates, for sixty days and 4S8-1S8 for demand. Governments steady; currency, 6s, 119 bid; 4b, coupon. 127y bid; do. 107 bid.

The stock market opened at yesterday's prices and during tho first hour on some hammering by the room traders and a moderata selling of the loading stocks, prices deelined VS per cent. The market o8 since been bersburg quartette will give a concert in the auditorium. At 8 o'clock Rev. Crafts will lecture on "Foundation Jumped His ICoard Bill. the wealth of which will excel that of Launch of a Naval Cruiser.

1 here is a contest in New York be Truth." To morrow will be the clos San Francisco, July 20. The any trade ever done with i'. A man giving his name as Worth, says the Chanibersburg Valley Spirit, after operating for several davs in this ny me energy aim plnlantnropy of a New York lady a cheap system of meals launching of the steel cruiser Charles ing day. For the information of thoe who may wish to attend we publish tween the people and street car companies, the former declining to pay fares on lines where the cars are run without conductors. The police in Baltimore arrest all mer ton, the first government vessel ever launched on the coast, which borough as a book agent and boarding wilK rM 1.

1 Tukkk can really be no such condi or luncheon lias been inaugurated in tint city by which something to eat is supplied those who want it for one cent. How this is done is answered by the bill uth ci.arv juinyeu U15 took place from Hie of tho the programme which is as follows: 8 a. devotional. 9 a. children's mass meeting; addiess by Mrs.

W. F. Crafts; sons by Indians: tion as absolute and entire free trade, such as would be attained by the open union iron woras last evenina. was dull and featureless. witnessed by a large crowd.

Dimensions ot tare, liere it is oiu departing tor localities unknown. It may be that this fellow will take in Harrisburg in his rounds, or is possibly here, and if so the police ought to look ing of all our ports to the untaxed ad Half pint coffee, milk ami sugar, one slice chalk talk by Professor George E. Lit of the Charleston are length over all 320 feet, length between perpendiculars 300 mission of goods made in foreign lands. tle. 10 a.

W. F. Crafts' last Mew Tork Official Quotations. Niw Tork. July 20.

3 i. M. erenu, one cum. Beef boup, vegetables, ono slice broad, one around lor mm. A tariff for revenue, merely, means free meeting with primary teachers.

10 feet, extreme breadth 40 feet, depth 34 Witt. trade in the sense, that it leaves the Gone to Delaware. Pork and beans, one cent. Fish cakes, oue cent. Sandwiches, one cent.

Fish chowder. Fridays, one cent. Chicago, Burlington and Qulnoy 11414 Canada Southom 604 Central Pacino 33 Canadian Pacino 53 Denver and Kio Grande 17 Delaware, Lackawanna and Western 133 George W. Light, who had built up a feet, mean draft 18 feet. No particular speed was stipulated for, but the engines are required to maintain a combined horse-power of 7,000 for four It a.

normal examination. 10 a. shareholders' meeting; report of officers and annual election. 11.30 a. lecture, Rev.

D. M. Gilbert, D. American manufacturer at the mercy of the foreign manufacturer who can pay largo auu nuuiiauiui; news agency in Soup, cott'ee aud breud supplied to families this city, has sold out to Charles Kurtz. Influence of Colleges in Counteractins is expected that she will bo able to ai ine same rate.

this duty and still undersell the former. Krie. in. 1 I K. and W.I as.

and this morning left for Milford, I 1 ill i This system has been in operation Jersey Central 82'. maintain a speed of 13 knots per hour. wuuio no win engage oilier Dusiness. over three years, and the stands at which Kansas ana Texas, K. and 13 Lake Khore and Southern Lake shore ana Miohlgan Southern 92 Scientific Infidelity." 1.30 p.

concert by assembly chorus octtette and Indian band. 2.30 p. conferring of diplomas upon normal graduates. 3.30 p. It is well enough to understand in the discussion of this subject, during the political canvass, that a tariff for the meals are furnished are distributed An Interesting Child Dead.

Louisville and Nashville 68 Michigan Central 804 in all parts of that great citv. the busi Food Adulteration Legislation. Washington, July 20. The House Virgie, the interesting little dauehter miMouri leucine. i.

of August Wildman, of the Bolton house FLOODS IN WEST VIRGINIA. Disaster on a Kotten Bridge by Which Live Were Lout. Wheeling, W. July 20. A terrific rain storm prevailed here yesterday evening, flooding cellars along Main street and distributing debris from the hillsides on many thoroughfares, rendering them impassable.

While a number of people were standing on one of the bridges of the Baltimore and Ohio, spanning the Wheeling river, the bridge gave way, precipitating twenty to thirty persons into the river. Eight were rescued, but it is feared that ten to twenty have perished. It is known that thirty or forty were on the structure when it went down. Only eight have been seen since. They were picked up by a tow boat in the river.

Among the latUr were Mr. Myron Hubbard, who says that more than thirty went down. Their names are unknown. The crowd was in tho bridge watching the flood below, when suddenly the wooden supports gave way and they were precipitated into the surging waters. They had been repeatedly warned of the danger, but laughed at the fears of those who warned them.

A man named Kelter was washed revenue means fo far a3 effects on home industry, free trade, because in Committee on Asrriculture failed this morning to reach a vote on any lecture by Rev. E. Lorenz, A. B. "Education of Great men." 4.30 p.

farewell meeting; brief addresses. ness having become one of great benefit, and is under the control of what is called the St. Andrew's One Cent Coffee, Stand Society. wjo a i af't Northern Paoitlc, preferred Neir York Central and Hudson IWi'A Daroer stiop, died last evening from an attack of cholera infantum. Her age of the food adulteration bills be X.U.

U. iur was years. Ontario and Western fore it, and adjourned until to-morrow moraine, when it is understood that. making sucn a taritl tne tree list is neeessarily increased, as has been the case of the Mills bill, and hence the SOLDIERS EN ROUTE. Explosion In Ore Mine.

Reading, July 20. A terrific explo Dr. Iiahore in Charse. Oregon Transcontinental Orogon Railway and Navigation Philadelphia and Heading Texaa and Pacino The Cltjr Grays March Away for Camp separate votes will be taken on all of tbe measures before the committee on the subjects of compound lard and food charge that it is a free trade measure. 2.VS4 61 78 Dr.

Harvey Bashore. of West Faii- nil. snenaan. The streets were astir at an parlv rjnien Pacino Western Onion adulteration. An under current in the pending can view is charge of the City hospital, Dr.

Johnson, the resident physician, being absent in Western Pennsylvania. ass for the election of President of the New Tork Produce Market. chants who obstruct the side walks with boxes or curb signs. The track men on the southern sec tion of the Northern Central railway are much annoyed by daily contests with tramps, n-bo appear in large numbers in isolated localities. Patrolman Flaherty, of Boston, while taking his summer vacation at home, assaulted two peaceable citizens Wednesday night and was locked up in a station house cell.

Samuel Laughlin was held yesterday for trial at Bridgeport, for murder in the second degree in killing Brakeman Frederick Palmatier last Friday with a bar faucet. The fines of $490 each upon the American fishing vessels Annie W. Hodgson and Arthur 1). Story for alleged violation of the Canadian customs laws havebeen remitted. Employees of all railroad shops in Heading are.

not allowed to talk politics while at work, and are forbidden to take newspapers to their rooms in the shops. Mayor Fitler, of Philadelphia, is credited with taking daily interest by inspection in drives of the condition of its streets. Fire at Rockingham, V. yesterday morning destroyed the court house, post office, seven stores, and several dwellings. William Pray and Margaret Dooly were drowned in Crystal Lake, Newton Centre, last evening by their boat being upset.

Early this morning a collision occurred between a coal train and the New York fast freight in a tunnel on the mountains near White Haven, Luzerne county, on the Lehigh. A conductor was killed and five train hands badly injured, sion took place in tho Warwick Iron Ore Mine at Boyertown. this county, yesterday. A spark of fire accidentally dropped on a box containing one hundred dynamite caps. These exploded with a deafening noise.

Gilbert Endy was struck in the eye, and it is thought that he will lose his sight. His arm was also badly cut. A box of dynamite Vessel Burned. Newark, N. July 20.

The United States this year is composed of New York. Julv 20. Flour Quiet, hnt hour this morning, and rapid footsteps were beard on every hand. Quite "a large crowd was gathered in front of tho Armory, 0 o'clock to see the C'ity Grays leave for ML Gretna. The men were in tho best of spirits and seemed anxious to get away from the routine duties nf Licensed to Marry.

John B. Herman, and Annie M. steamer Thomas P. Way, owned by steady; tine (2.10 2.75; superfine 2.40j2.90; City Mill extra, aon l.60, for West Indies; Messrs. Stevens and Condit, and run as Wheat Quiet: receipts none; shiDments.

Wray, of Steelton Isaac B. Hoffman aud Mary E. Bressler, of Upper Paxton township. 000: No. 1 red State.

No. 2 9l5ic: an excursion boat to Staten Island and Coney Island, was burned to the water's edge this morning while lying at her standing near by fortunately did not explode. daily toil to enjoy whatever pleasure No. 2 red winter, August, 89c: September. Corn quiet: receipts.

18.500: shinmenta 18 wiian. loss, partially In there may belong to the life of a State away at Boggs Run and he and his horse drowned. Four lives are lost at Elm Tho New York Legislature. New York, July 20. Governor Hill sured.

003; No. 2 mixed, cash, August, 6lc; September 65c. Oats steady: receipts 16.000: shiDments 401: militiaman. Captain Maloney was among those first at the armory and The Pope Will Not Leave Rome. Rome, July 20.

The Pope, in a con has mapped out the work of the Legislature, now in special session, in a me. the boys soon followed. Knapsacks. The Sunday: Law in Ireland. London, July 20.

A select com No. 1 white State, No. 2 40341c; No. 2 mixed July, 37o. muskets and haversacks wore soon Grove, five miles east.

The names of the lost as far as known are as follows: Herman G. StaDzell, owner of a dairy; Mrs. Stanzell, mother of the foimer; two children, aud Mr. Keltz, a farmer. At Caldwell's run, in the lower end versation, stated that he does not intend to leave Rome.

He expresses regret that his last note to the Irish clergy in sage transmitted to both bodies yesterday, in which he recommends the rr- taken possession of and the the plans and plots of men in both parties to secure places in the Cabinet of the candidate of their party if ho is chosen. It was formally thought that in Congress fitted men both politically and personally for Cabinet positions, but now it semis that work and influence, gained as a member of a National political committee, opens the path leading to a place as head of a Federal department and member of a President's Cabinet of constitutional advisers. This gives, or is supposed to members of theae committees great advantage over ordinary politicians, or those not in the magic circle, where high merit In ascribed to people even if they do not poesese it, mittee of the House of Commons has recommended the erpetual closing of all oublic houses throughout Ireland regard to the political situation should have been misinterpreted. soldiers marched to the depot where a tram awaited them. They were joined by Ifco Gobin Guards, of Carlisle, and Franklin Guards, of Chambersbure.

on Sundays hereafter, and at 9 o'clock on Saturday nights. of the city, four dwellings were swept away by the flood and eleven persons drowned. r.ye auu. Barley nominal. Pork dull at S13.75al4.00.

Lard; firm; August, (8.63; September $8.67, Molasses dull and unchanged. Turpentine steady; at34'4c. Petroleum dull; refined in cases 9o. Freights dull and unchanged. Butter steady; western creamery.

MU-asos. Cheese dull; Ohio flat, 7(48140, Eggs easier; state 1819oj western 161T. Sugar, refined firm; cut loaf unA r.h tion of an Aqueduct Commission, an Enumeration law and a Constitutional convention. He also recommended action on the subject of prison reform. The trouble is to get the Legislature to act on any of these subjects, and the evident purpose of the body will be to defeat the object of the Governor in A Girl in a Trance for Twelve Days.

Auburn. July 20. Miss Katie Welsh. Gen. Sheridan's Condition Unchanged.

aged 18 years, of this place, ha3 lain in a trance since the death of her father, New Bedford, July 20. Further Particulars of the Storm. This morning reports from Elm Grove They reacted ML Gretna at 8.45 when the work of erecting tents was begun. By noon the field where the camp is located was one mass of white muslin which shone prettily in the bright sunlight. By to-morrow camp life will begin in earnest.

which occured twelve days ago. She was immovable and sneechltss for four '4- General Sheridan's condition is unchanged. Last night was passed rest-fully and without incident, being repetition of the night before. calling the Legislature. As it looks today very little practical work will be done.

and Triadaphia, about five and eight miles east on the Pittsburg and Wheeling division of the Baltimore and Ohio days, and even now she can only reply Kice nominal. Tallow steady; prime city 4e, Coffee firm; fair cargoes uj iiueauuua uy motioning..

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