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a a a Harrisburg OL. XX, NO. 21. Daily Independent. Monday, June 28, 1886.

Ir is now well understood that the Knights of Labor intend to go into politics this year. MRS. CLEVELAND went to church alone yesterday, declining sll obsequious attendance. MAYOR GRACE, of New York, has undertaken to put an end to bribery among the officials of that city. THERE can be no doubt that the country is behind the President as a prop for his vetees of private pension bills.

REPRESENTATIVE RANDALL continues to be read out of his party because he favors protection of American labor. Ir is claimed by observing men on the Pacific coast, that the anti-Chi. nese feeling is dying out in that part of the country. Juar as soon as all the appropriation bills are passed and approved Congress can adjourn without injury to any interest. SOUTH DAKOTA's show of rebellion is of a feeble character, which will involve a few fools in trouble, while the koaves urging it forward escape.

THE Massachusetts Legislature is still in session, and the people of the Old Bay State have become so used to it that they have ceased to complain. THE fate of a little girl in Western Maryland who died from eating too many cherries should be a useful warning to all other little girls and boys. TaR Chicago anarchists are all anxious to become martyrs, but the courts will see, when a jury is secured, that they are convicted solely as common rioters and murderers. GENERAL BEAVER still holds the fort in the Republican party of Pennsylvania, and will be nominated for Governor by acclamation in the convention of Wednesday. Tas trouble in the railroad yards at Chicago presents the aspects more of a mob bent on mischief than of deliberate men seeking the advancement of a reasonable purpose.

THE police of Boston are imitating the Government of France. Last week they compelled the flight from that city of the Due de Maul-em, better known as John L. Sullivan, "Prince Slugger." THE President returned from his few days of fishing much improved in health. Mrs. Cleveland is looking after her husband's recreations, insisting that he devotes a certain time to them, no matter what the pressure of business may be.

JAY GOULD carries more business into the courts of the several States through which His system of railroads run, than any man in the country. He employs a corps of lawyers ranging from men of the least to others of the most commanding ability. IT is said that the Irish National League in the United States has forwarded a fraction over a quarter of a million dollars to the Parnellites to pay the expenses of their candidates for seats in the English House of Commons. This shows that IrishAmericans never do things by halves. SOUTH DAKOTA is arranging a plan that way prevent her from becoming a State much longer, than if her people woull show a proper respect for law and order.

Rebellion has never been known to succeed in this country, and never will, no matter what its forces may be. WaY should Senators obstruct the passage of Senator Beck's bill against corporation lawyers? They say the messure does not hit them. Why, then, laterfere with its passage? It is a just and proper measure, which the whole country approves, and will ultimately become a law. THE gathering forces to form the Republican State Convention which will meet on Wednesday in Harrisburg, are of the old characteristics, fierce in the support of their respective faverites but ready to crystalize in a solid mass as soon as the ticket is settled. It looks now as if the convention will be one of the largest in popular surroundings held in many years by the Republicans of Pennsylvania.

REPORTS are in circulation in Washington city to the effect that Minister Cox is tired of his mission to Turkey and will shortly send in his resignstion. Mr. Cox is a legislator, a politician fond of manipulating the forces of a ward and tae voters of a Congressional district. He has no taste for diplomasy, and would much rather work on the floor of Congress than wait at the door of the palace of the Sultan of Turkey for an audience." ONE CENT ONE CENT MONDAY EVENING, JUNE 28, 1886. 6 THE MANIA FOR SUICIDE.

Three Drownings and One Hanging Within Two Weeks. HAS IT BECOME AN EPIDEMIC. A Colored Man's Deliberate Act of SelfDestruction This Morning. WAVES HIS HAT AS HE GOES DOWN. Another suicide! Making three selfdestructions in the canal within less than that many weeks, with another who hung himself.

The facts look like an infatuation on the part of the unfortunates, as if by morbid feeling they were drawn into a doom they had fixed for themselves to shuffle off this mortal coil in an unnatural way. All suicides are the acts of insane -rashly importunate- who, to avoid the ills of this life rush to others of which they have no knowledge. It is a question with us often, in narrating these sad affairs, whether it would not be better to keep the facts from the public. But how can this be done? If the newspapers do not print the facts, rumor, with her thousand tongues, scatters them far and wide after exaggerated in such distorted forms 88 to render them doubly horrible to the superstitious. Hence we may inquire, is there charm in suicide, urement which entices the weak to this horrible deed? Another suicide this morning, of which the following are the facts, almost leads to the conclusion that such is the case: John Napper, honest and respected colored 'man, residing at 135 Short street, has been more or less despondent for the past week.

He left home this morning about 8 o'clock, went out State street, crossing the bridge, started up the tow path of the canal and when opposite the place where once stood the "cottage by the sea," was seen by 8 girl to suddenly fall into the canal. Aid summoned but it was too late, to render assistance AS he was taken from the canal dead. He was Chaplain of G. U. 0.

of O. F. No. 2573. Deceased leaves a wife and seven children.

The suicide of Napper appears to have been contemplated for several days. Last evening he was seen walking along the canal in an aimless manner and several times stopped suddenly, walked to the edge of the water, stood a moment and went away. It is believed his courage failed him but his action this morning proves that the idea bad not been abandoned. Persons who saw him enter the water say it was the most deliberate act of self-destruction erer witnessed. Deceased was well known and had many friends in the Eighth ward.

He was janitor of the North street school building, had drawn his pay on Saturday and settled some small bills which he owed. He was 70 years of age. CORNERED BY A REVOLVER. How the Slugger Sullivan was Brought to Bay in Boston, Mike Meehan, the latest victim of Slugger Sullivan, sought out the champion leet Frilay morning in Boscon, out re himself with a self-cocking revolver. According to a Boston dispatch he found the great pugilist less drunk than he was the night before, but very ugly.

Meehan kept at a safe distance, but he used his tongue freely. He told the champion that he intended to make him suffer for his assault. Sullivan retorted that Meehan might do what he pleased, and added: "I'll do up before I get through with you." Meehan's pistol was out in an instaut and pointed at the champion. "No you won't!" exclaimed gambler, keeping Sullivan covered. "I wasn't ready you last night, or I would have killed you before you struck me: but I'm ready for you now, and you can't get your hand on me again quicker than I can shoot.

I'll shoot you the tirst time you raise your hand at me." Sullivan stormed, but two friends with him restrained him, end Meehan retired. Court Proceedings. Judge Simonton rendered an opinion this morning on the motion for new trial argued by the defendants in the cases of H. F. Pickles Son and Kent, Wickes against the Steelton Flouring Mill Company, in which the motion is denied.

In answer to a (petition from residents of the borough of Steelton for the appointment of viewers to assess the expense of constructing the approaches to the bridge over the canal at Trevick street, Messrs. David Reel, S. B. Rutherford and Elijah baugh were a appointed. Court then adjourned until Tues.

day, July 6. Miss Cleveland's Future Home. It is announced at Chicago that Miss Rose Elizabeth Cleveland has determined to make that city her future permanent place of residence. The Elder Publishing Company of Chicago bas completed arrangements with Miss Cleveland which will put her at the editorial head of Literary Life, a popular western publication issued by that firm. A Merry Day.

The Lochiel Grammar school, taught by Mr. W. E. Kirk, went to "Lone Rock, York county hills, on Saturday last. The entire party crossed the river on the steam ferry.

They had a most enjoyable time, returning well pleased with the day's pleasure. The National Guards' encampment wilt be hell at Mt. Gretna the second week in July. Specisl trains will be run on Sunday, July 11, Independent. CTS.

A WEEK. SINGLE about 150 more will be taken into full membership also. These large accessions to the church are the wonderful results of the powerful revival SO successfully carried on during the past winter. The congregation is prospering spiritually and financially and the most perfect barmony and good will prevails among all the members. Children's Day at Progress.

Correspondence of the IN DEPENDENT. PROGRESS, June Day Progress was Bethel observed Sabbath yesterday school in under the leadership of Mr. W. D. Lucas.

The church was profusely decorated, the alter being entirely coverod with flowers and evergreens. The exercises both afternoon and evening were very interesting, being performed by children of the school. In the evening Miss Katie Booser, organist of the school, sang a beautiful solo. The audience was also favored with a short interesting address by Mr. McCarrell, of Harrisburg.

All prasent enjoyed the meeting very much and spoke highly of the efficient manner in which the exercises were conducted. Children's Day at Herndon, Correspondent of INDEPENDENT. HERNDON, June Yesterday the Evangelical Sunday school held its annual Children's Day. The house WaS handsomely decorated with spruce and magnificent flowers. The building was crowded to its utmost capacity and quite a number could not gain admittance.

The programme consisted of responsive Scripture reading, addresses, essays, and vocal and instrumental music at intervals. Addresses were delivered by Rev. E. R. Sipe.

pastor in charge, and Mr. Adam Kembal in the German and English languages. REPORTER. Law and Order. Rev.

George B. Stewart, of the Market Square Presbyterian church, preached an able sermon in the morning on the mission of the Law and Order League of Harrisburg. An earnest appeal was made to all Christians and friends of morality and good government to sustain the League in its great work. In the evening Rev. Jesse B.

Young was listened to by a large congregation at Grace church in behalf of the Law and Order League. He hoped every man and woman would come nobly to the front and defend the League in its war for truth and right. Death of Conrad Smith. Conrad Smith, a well-known citizen of East Harrisburg, died at his home, No. 14 North Eleventh street, early yesterday morning.

Saturday evening he suffered a fatal stroke of paralysis that ended in his death a few hours later. Deceased was a n8- tive of Bavaria, Germany, and came to this city in 1862, where he has since resided. He was a good citizen, an earnest Christian, beloved and respected by a large circle of friends. The funeral will take place morning. Girl Killed by Lightning.

On Saturday, during the heavy thunder storm that prevailed, Lizzie Berrier, aged 19 years, domestic in the employ of George Loy, residing at Sandy Hill, Perry county, was struck by lightning and instantly killed. She was standing on a ladder picking, thunderbolt cherries from descended. a tree The when electrie fluid burned the hair from half her head, passed down her eide and tore off one of her shoes. The ladder was completely wrecked. Messaros in Church.

Rev. Messaros, the Philadelphia pastor of the Northwestern Independent church, accompanied his wife and child, attended worship, there vesterdav. securing a ifesting the deepest interest in the services as they were conducte.l by Rev. Graham. When the services were concluded, Rev.

Messaros was I surrounded by his friends, who warmly shook his extended hands, and showered on him unmistakable evidences of strong sympathy and support. Fatal Accident at Milton. phia this morning. Charters Issued. At Milton early yesterday morning Robert Hillands wife, of Chillisquaque, aged 60 and 50 respectively, were instantly killed by the newspaper train at the Mahoning street railroad crossing while on the way to church.

Their horse was badly injured and the carriage broken into splinters. The coroner's inquest on the vietims of yesterday's accident at Milton, was held to -day the crew being in attendance. Engineer Israel ran Seashore Express to Sunbury and was then sent back, while Conductor Fletcher left this city on News Express this morning. Summer Camping. Members of the Y.

M. C. A. and others interested in the matter of camping during the summer, are requested to meet in the Y. M.

C. A. parlors to-morrow, Tuesday evening, at 7 o'clock, sharp, in order that the subject of camping, which is being discussed among the members, may be more thoroughly ventilated. All, whether members members of the association or not, who are interested in the subject, are invited to be present at this time. Personal.

Reva. J. B. Young and A. R.

Cronce, of New Cumberland, left this morning for Lawrence, to attend the Kansas Methodist assembly. Rev. Young will have charge of the meetings and Rev. Cronce will conduct the singing. They will be absent about two weeks.

James Clark, the efficient General Agent of the Cumberland Valley Railroad, accompanied by his young son, Arthur, left for Philadel- The following charters were issued at the State Department to- day: The Borrowers Building and Loan Association, of Philsdelphia. Capital stock $1,000,000. The American Button Hole Overseaming and Sewing Machine Company, of Philadelphia. Capital stock $625,000. Arctic Mica Company, for mining purposes, with business office in Philadelphia.

Capital stock $150,000, COPIES, 2 CTS. TELEGRAPHIC SUMMARY. Labor Demonstrations in New York Favoring Gladstone's Home Rule. LAWS WHICH EFFECT REVENUE. An Order of Business Agreed Upon in Getting Bills Through Congress.

RIOTING STRIKERS IN CHICAGO. Preparations continue for the monster demonstration by the trades and labor unions of New York city on Monday next to urge the British workmen to sustain Mr. Gladstone in his efforts to secure Home Rule for Ireland. The committee of the Central Labor Union having the matter in charge yesterday announced to that body that it had drafted a strong call to the labor organizations of this city and vicinity, in which they would be appealed too to give voice in encouraging British workmen to stand by Mr. Gladstone.

A statement of the effect of the Randall bill upon the revenue has been prepared, which shows the duction resulting from internal revenue provisions to be about 000; from additions the free list about $1.500,000, and from reductions of rates $7,000,000. Total about 000,000. A conference of Messrs. Carlisle, Morrison and Randall, the Democratic "steering" committee, was held this morning for the purpose of agreeing upon an order of business. It was decided that no other matters should be considered in the House, until the appropriation bill been disposed of, and that then the land grant forteiture bills from the Committee on Public Lands should be taken up and disposed of As rapidly as possible.

It was agreed to await the action of the Committee on Ways and Means at meeting before deciding upon line of procedure respecting the tariff question. During a fire at Brooklyn, N. this morning, the firemen found in room on the third story of the burnbuilding a woman, Elizabeth Homes, her two daughters and a little son in an unconscious condition. Another son bad made his escape. Mrs.

Homes, one of the daughters and the son were removed to a hospital, with slight hopes of recovery. other daughter had less hopes of recovery. James Turner and wife, returning home from Winchester, Ohio, this morning, were thrown from their buggy. Mrs. Turner was instantly killed and Mr.

Turner fatally injared. William W. Schum, aged 30, carpet weaver of Lancaster, Pa, committed suicided last evening by hanging himself with a washline from a grape arbor at his home. A New London special to the Boston Herald says that Columbia won Saturday's race by eight seconds better time than she was credited with. Mr.

John S. Bartlett, General Northern Passenger Agent of the Erie railroad, bas tendered his resignation, to take effect on the 30th inst. Adam Kuehaner, who shot and killed his wife ou Indiana avenue, St. Louis, on the 30th of Mav. 1885.

WAS sentenced by Judge Vanwagoner this morning to be banged on the 26th of August next. Kuebaner took the sentence, as 8 deputy big joke sheriffs and about began the matter. An effort to get a jury in a New York court the trial of two persons charged with conspiracy as boycotters resulted, after seven hours call, in getting two jurors. RIOTING SWITHCMEN. The Turbulent Scenes in Chicago Daring Saturday Night.

The scenes of turbulance and excitement in the yards of the Lake Shore railroad at Chicago, which began Saturday afternoon in obstructing the movement ef freight trains, were continued all night and yesterday, the acts of the rioters being of the wildest character. The police were powerless. When 8 train was made up and moved it was cut, locomotives were captured, and the movement of all trains, ger as well as freight, remained an impossibility. The freight traffic of the Lake Shore may now be regarded as completely blocked. Yesterday no trains of any kind left the Chicago yards and none arrived.

WHAT GOVERNOR OGELEBY SAYS. SPRINGFIELD, June respouse to a reporter's inquiry 38 to what action woule be taken today to quell riots which may result when the Lake Shore railroad officials attempt to move their train. Governor Ogelsby said he had nothing from Chicago during the day." It is presumed from the Governor's reply that no move has been made by him for the transportation of troops. A COMPANY RESOLVED TO RUN A ROAD, CHICAGO, June Lake Shore Railroad Company demonstrate this morning that they are in earnest 88 regards their intention to move trains to-day over the road. At an early hour Special police and Pinkerton men commenced to gather at the yards, and before 8 e'clock, fully 175 of the latter armed with Winchester rifles had reported for duty.

Up to 8 o'clock there had been nothing done. The strikers are in no wise dismayed seem by this display of force, and to think they can prevent the Company from moving its cars. TWO TRAINS STARTED. CHICAGO, June engines pulled out of the round hbuse at 10 o'clock and were attached to the Lake shore freight train. The strikers made no attempt to board the engines.

TWO MORE TRAINS MOVED. CHICAGO, June noon two more Lake Shore engines came out, took trains and succeeded in getof the yards without serious difficulty. CUTTING RAILROAD RATES. Effects Produced in Freight and Passenger Service in the West. Chicago, June cut to Omaha on freight is now an open one," said a contracting agent to-day, "and is about fifty per cent.

from tariff. There is also a cut to St. Paul, but it is on tre quiet and: is not nearly 80 serious as reported. There is no flat ten cent rate. The first and sec ond classes are probably sbaded.

The Omaha cut affects business clear across the country just to that extent. All the houses with agents or branches at Council Bluffs or Omaha are rebelling, and there is no way of preventing them. Pretty nearly every. shipper can find somebody to rebill his goods, if he can save from twenty-five fifty cents per hundred on the freight." The cut on St. Paul is about in the position that the cut on Omaba was before the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy made an open one.

There is some unsteadiness in rates, that is certain. Just as soon AS the competitors can fix a case they will announce an open war rate. There is no change in the passenger war. FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. The Field-Labouchere Libel Suit Settied Satisfactorily to all Parties.

-LONDON, June libel suit of Mr. Cyrus W. Field against Mr. Henry Labouchere, editor of Truth, has been compromised satisfactorily to all concerned. When the case WAS called in court to-day, Sir Henry James, ex-Attorney General, Mr.

Field's counsel, arose and announced that an arraugement had been reached by which Mr. Labouchere had agreed to withdraw all imputations made against Mr. Field and pay a portion of the costs of the legal proceedings. The Judge acquiesced in the arrangement aud the suit will now be withdrawn. ON THE OCEAN IN AN OPEN BOAT.

LONDON, June boat nineteen feat long, provisioned for two months and a crew of two men sailed from the Clyde to-day for New York. BURNING OF A VALUABLE MANSION. LONDON, June Babindiery mansion at Dundee, Scotland, owned by Martin White, a New York merchant, was destroyed by fire to-day. The loss is estimated at $250,000. IN CONGRESS, of the Senate and House Proceeding; Representatives.

WASHINGTON, June the Senate the Chair submitted a munication from the Secretary of the Tressury in reply to resolutions calling for information as to soldiers' claims and postmasters' claims adjusted, stating that the information was contained in an executive document of the House; also, several memorials favoring the bill taxing oleomargarine. Mr. Edmunds reported bill moving political disabilities of William H. F. Lee, of Virginia, and Mr.

George a like bill for John K. Mitchell passed by the necessary vole without debate. Mr. Allison reported back the legislative appropriation bill with amendments and gave notice that be would move to-morrow to take it up. House of Representatives.

In the House under the call of States, a large number of bills, were introduced and referred. Effort to Pass Over the Vetoes. WASHINGTON, D. June Representative Bayne, of Pennsylvania, says the House will certainly endeavor to have the pension bills which have been returned unapproved, passed over the President's vetoes. Mr.

Bayne thinks the opposition to the vetoes will not be a party question, but that the parties will unite in opposing them. Leading Democrats, however, scout this idea. Late News from Japan. SAN FRANCIsCO, June Kong dates to June 3 and Yokohama dates to June 12 brought to this port, cholera was again prevalent in the interior of Japan. Disturbances are reported in Corea, and it is said the Prime Minister has mysteriously disappeared.

No particulars are given. One Suicide Follows Another. PITTSBURG, June John Campbell, sister-in-law of John McGiffen, the liveryman who shot and killed himself Saturday night, committed suicide yesterday by taking laudanum. Ill health and the suicide of McGiffen are believed to be the causes of her suicide. Our Governor.

Pittsburg Penny Press. Governor Pattison is to-day one of the most available men in Democratic party. He has been mentioned for Mayor of Philadelphia, United States Senator and President of the United States, and his fitness for any of these positions is known and recognized even by his political enemies. Where is there another Pennsylvanis Democrat of whom as much can be said? Randall's Tariff Bill. Accounts from Washington agree in the statement that Representative Randall will push his substitute for the Morrison tariff bill with utmost vigor.

It will depend upon how he can secure the setting aside of special orders, to get his bill before the House, but no effort on his part will untried to get the bill forward, and if possible, pass it at this session, 88 an expression of the Democratic party on the question of the tariff, SELECT COUNCIL. An Interesting Session Held this After- noon. A full attendance of members the Select branch this afternoon rendered the business before that body easy to dispose of. A communication from Common Council concerning certain resolutions relative to the City Controller making monthly reports of balances due each department was read and adopted. A resolution from Common Council notifying residents of Sycamore street to remove obstruction passed first and second reading.

A resolution relating to the placing of safety gates at Second and Vine The report of Highway Commitstreets read and ordered, filed. tee relative to the construction of an eighteen-inch sewer on Fourteenth street was read and approved. The request of the Mount Vernon Fire Company for permission to take their truck out of the city, on or about July 4 was agreed to. names of the Safety Committee were read, and on motion confirmed. A remonstrance from residents of the Sixth ward against the placing of Basin avenue on the official map of the city, elicited considerable sion.

On motion the matter was postponed until next meeting. The following ordinances were read: Authorizing the paving of Strawberry avenue with asphaltum blocks, passed final reading; for the laying of water pipe in Maclay street, between Sixth and Seventh streets, passed final reading. For the grading of Eleventh street from Hanna to Magnolia streets, and an ordinance providing for the removal of all overhead wires were presented by Mr. Walters, An ordinance providing for a 6-inch water pipe iu Twoand-a-Half street, from Herr to berland, passed second reading. The City Passenger railway ordinance for the extension of the tracks into East Harrisburg was read the first time.

Mr. George offered a resolution that when Councils adjourn after the first meeting in July they agree to meet the first Mondsy in September. The motion was defeated by a vote of 6 2. After the transaction of other minor business Council adjourned. OUR UNITED STATES SENATORS.

What They Say About Pennsylvania Politicians and Politics, Senator Cameron submitted to an interview in Washington yesterday, in which he said to the inquisitive reporter that he intended to be in Harrisburg during the Republican convention. The Senator anticipates 8 large convention, one of the old which bring an immense mass of people. He thought and said to the "that Beaver, Davis, Norris, Stewart and Osborne are 88 likely to get on as any of the other prominent candidates. Bot you can't tell. Montooth is a good man and so is Grimeson and other candidates.

If they do not succeed now they may later." In reply to a question as to what the platform would be the Senator said: think the resolutions ought to say something about temperance. They will naturally reaffirm something about labor. We are not troubled. about Chinese, but imported bor a question with us and should handled in no doubtful terms. The experia rule has not been a Talking of Mr.

Charles Wolf. Senator Cameron said: "The world doesn't seem to go fast enough for him. Such people usually come to grief. The political history of Pennsylvania has many examples of bright men who have shattered the best of prospects of honor and proMen sometime have their motion because they, wouldn't wait. ters." portunity, but you cannot force mat Senator John 1.

Mitchell talking of Pennsylvania politics said to 8 friend in Washington Saturday last: course I am deeply interested in that subject, but at present I am more concerned about my eyes than about politics. I cannot tell whether I shall, be able to take part in the campaign or not. In my present condition I shall not be atle." THE TICHBORNE CLAIMANT. The Famous Englishman Tells His Story to a New York Audlence. A special from New York, of the 27 ch inst.

says that Roger Charles Doughty Tichborne, by the English courts proclaimed to be one Arthur Orton, told his famous and interest ing story the Windsor theatre this evening." The claimant is a bulky, unwieldy man, with a bad voice and indistinct utterance. In no respect a polisked speaker, he holds the close attention and sympathy of the audience by the sensational character of the subject matter. He repeats words frequently, halts and tates, and plays fast and loose with the principles of English grammer. The charges he makes against those who prosecuted the case against him for perjury are most serious, and he has been repeating them from one end of England to the other since his eration from prison In October, 1884. Death of Mrs.

William Snyder. The many friends of Mrs. Lizzie Snyder, nee Erb, will be pained to hear of her sudden death which 00- curred late last night at her residence No. 569 Race street. Mra.

S. visited her parents on South Second street last evening and complained of being unwell. Stimulants were given her and after expressing herself as feeling better, started home. On reaching her residence she at once retired and it was soon discovered that her weakness increased, though medical aid was summoned, she continued to grow weaker, and died at midnight. Deceased has been in critihealth for a year or more, superinduced by a cold which ste contracted which so weakened her physical condition as to be foll by the sad and lamentable result just stated.

She was 8 woman of excellent qualities, much beloved by ber friends and relatives. She was about 23 years of age. A Fatal Shot. MILWAUKEE, June Beloit, this morning, Professor C. W.

Merriman in a struggle with two burglars was shot probably fatally. IN THE CITY CHURCHES. Yesterday's Sermons and Special Services for Children. SOME INTERESTING SPECTACLES. Annual Reception of the Sodality Society at the Pro-Cathedral.

RICH MUSIC AND A PROCESSION. Not in many years have the children of the Sunday schools been entertained with such delightful exercises as constituted the splendid programmes presented yesterday in the city churches. The attendance everywhere was large and the interest continued until the last song was sung and the the last words spoken. At Forster Street Lutheran church the services yesterday morning were of the most interesting character character. The altar was elaborately decorated with beautiful flowers and at every window was hung pretty cages containing sweet voiced canary birds that did their best seemingly to ontrival the children with their merry songs.

The audience room was literally packed, the aisles being occupied by chairs and benches. The opening address Wa; made by Annie Walzer, followed by, Annie Whitmoyer in a well renderel selection. Responsive readings and beautiful songs made up a greater portion of the exercises. "Gathering up the by quartette, Messrs. Cook, Peters, McCoy and Shoop, was sung in fine style.

Superintendent Foose made an address that was well received. In the evening Rev. Francis made an earnest address in bebalf of children and the work of saving souls. entire day was given to making the little folks happy and the parents and teachers amply repaid for the time and trouble required. The Sunday School of the Salem Reformed church, Third and Chestnut streets indulged in a Service of Praise instead of the usual quarterly review.

The congregation was unusually large, and everyone seemed to enjoy the excellent programme so admirably arranged. Besides the singing of several fine quartettes, and responsive readings, Mrs. Silverthorne sang with fine effect two beautiful solos: "Ninety and Nine" and "Come Hither and Hearken." The members of the choir acquitted themselves with great credit, the audience being highly pleased with delightful exercises. At Trinity Evangelical church the services incident to Children's Day were observed with much enthusiasm. The fine programme was ably carried out, the scholars taking their parts with promptness and ability.

The pastor, Rev. S. S. Chubb, addressed the children in an interesting manner, telling them. of the great work all to Christ and themselves.

The music was a particular feature of the occasion, several hymns being rendered in fine style. The First Baptist church, Second and Pine streets, was crowded last evening by those interested in the children's jubilee meeting announced for that hour. The altar was one mass of flowers, while in front of the pulpit the most beautiful tropical plants, ferns and bouquets filled the entire space. The infant class carried of approval were heard on all sides. off the honors and many expressions The whole school did well, and none felt more grateful than the loyal teachers who have their hearts in the I work.

Rev. Mr. Botterill delivered 9 short address, after which he announced that on Sunday evening next a number of children and adults would be baptized. All-Workers' chapel, Two Half and Calder streets, resembled a beautiful fairy bower yesterday. By permission of the Governor, many of the fine plants from the Capitol were used to decorate the interior of the church An immense arch of evergreens spanned the pulpit, and the neatly-dressed, bright-faced children reminded one of a glimpse of fairy The exercises were interesting throughout.

The tenth annual reception of the Sodality Society of the Pro-Cathedral church was celebrated last evening. The membership numbers nearly 200 all of whom appeared in pure white and wearing the head long white veils. The interior of the Cathedral was filled to overflowing, the entire space near the State street entrance being also occupied. Promptly at 7.30 the Society entered at the centre door of the rear end of the church, headed by tore Father Benton and Father assembled be- at the altar, where McBride was in waiticg. Two by two they approached and knelt at the altar and placed the boquet of flowers, which each carried, in the bands of Father Benton, who gave them to Father Mc Bride to place upon the altar.

The members then took seats reserved for them, gafter which Sodalitists bymn "Children of Mercy" was sung by the Society. Father Benton delivered a special sermon in a manner highly pleasing to the large audience. The reception then followed. The exercises were solemn and impressive and the music the occasion fully sustained the enviable reputation of the choir. St.

Paul's M. E. church, Vine street, was reopened for worship yesterday. The entire edifice has dergone extensive repairs. New carpets have been laid, the altar and pews painted and grained, presenting on the whole one of the neatest and most comfortable churches in the city.

at The total cost of the necessary repairs was about $700. At the close of the sermon the pastor, Rev. J. Patton Moore, made an earnest appeal for the aid required to liquidate the debt. The response was most generous, and fully $800 was raised in a short tine.

In the evening twentynine adults were received into full membership. In a few weeks ASSEMBLING REPUBLICANS. To Nominate Candidates for Four Important State Ofces. GEN. BEAVER'S RENOMINATION Lieutenant Governor, Auditor General and Secretary of Internal Affairs.

A MAN FOR CONGRESSMAN-AT-LARGE Two days before the meeting of the Republican State Convention, to nominate candidates respectively for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Auditor General, Secretary of Internal Affairs and Congressman-at Large, is almost too soon to say who will be placed in these positions by the vote of the convention. The leaders are just gathering up the lines by which the convention will be guided, and to a degree the mass, as far as it has reached the capital, which is only in small quantities to-day, is in a chaotic condition, its only cohesion being in favor of General Beaver, whose nomination is conceded on all sides. This nomination is demanded as a means to afford that gentleman an portunity to vindicate himself. There is 21 strong sentiment on this subject, the argument being that the opposition to General Beaver in 1882 was of a character to over whelm him with other people's shortcomings, for which he was not responsible, so that now it is due that he be afforded an opportunity to vindicate himself. This feeling began to show itself early this year, and has grown to such proportions as now to leave the field almost entirely to General Beaver, there being really no other aspirate for the nomination for Governor at the hands of the Wednesday convention, or if there are, are dark horses of such a sable hue as not to be seen now.

It looks now, taking the expressions of the men on the ground ought to, and do know, as if General Beaver will be nominated by acclamation on the first ballot. This a8- pect of the affair may be changed between now and when the vote for Governor is taken, but carefully scrutinizing the preferences of delegates on the ground, and putting this to the known instructions for General Beaver, it is safe to say that he will be nominated on the first ballot by a large majority. Of the balance of the old ticket there is certainty, doubts being freely expressed as to whether it will be renominated. Unlike the position of Governor, in the race for which General Beaver has no pronounced competitor, the rivalry for the nomination respectively for Lieutenant GovAuditor General, Secretary of Internal Affairs and Congressman-atLarge, is full of spirit and competition, bringing out for each place number of strong men from the different sections of the State. Senator Davies, of the old ticket, has a very strong following for Lieutenant Governor, and his chances, as indicated by the talk of to day, are very good His vote on the first ballot will be so large, if not to nominate him, at least to insure his nation on the next He comes from a part of the State where it is dangerous to trifle with a preference of the party, and there is no question of Davis' popularity at home.

Colonel A. Wilson Norris is packed by the Philadelphia delegation for Auditor General, with the vehemence which always characterizes the preferences of delegates from that city, who claim that they will give him 170 votes on the first ballot, leaving the balance scattering between half a dozen other candidates. For Congressman-at-Large. Dr. Roberts of Crawford county, who is credited with having a "barl," and is a millionaire, will have a strong following.

He comes from a part of the State which will not be put off with crumbs, and is a man accustomed to struggling for what he wants. If Beaver is nominated for Governor, Davis for Lieutenant Governor, Norris for Auditor General, and Stewart for Secretary of Internal Affairs, the nomination of Dr. Roberta might become a necessity for Congressman-atLarge. Such is the field as we find it today, a condition which may be very much changed by the manifestations of to-night, to-morrow, and the balance of the time between this and the convenlion. General Beaver's nomination seems to be conceded alll around -for the rest, contingencies may arise to change present forshadowings and present a very different field when the curtain rises on the scene.

Colonel R. H. Thomas, of iceburg, 1 bas written a letter declining the nomination for Lieutenant Governor, for which he bad warm supporters. His letter of declination is of the graceful character which always distinguishes his personal actions in politics. Personal.

Generals Beaver, Montooth, Senator Cooper, T. Wilson Norris, W. T. Davies, part of the Allegheny delegation and that from Philadelphia, are at the Lochiel Hotel. Very little excitement is noticed at any the hotels this afternoon, few delegates from other parts of the State being in the city.

The rush of arrivals will by trains this evening and during tonight. Another Market House. The meeting held on Saturday evening at the Reily Hose house to arrange for the organization of a new market house company, was well attended. A committee was appointed to secure a desirable location and get other necessary information. Another meeting will be held on Thurday evening..