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Cold Wave To-Night Tuesday Fair and Continued Cold. LAST EDITION. Harrisburg Independent. ESTABLISHED DEC. 4, 1876.

MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 29, 1900. ON ONE TRAINS CENT PER TWOCENTS COPY THE BRITISH ARE ON THE RUN News From the Transvaal In Favor of the Boers. Rumor That Field Marshal Lord Roberts Has Advised the Abandonment of Ladysmith -London Newspaper Comment. By Associated Press. London, Jan.

29, 2.17 P. usual airy attempts to minimize the seriousness of the situation in South Africa are entirely lacking this afternoon and it is frankly acknowledged that the most serious effort of the present war has dismally failed. There is no sign of a wish on the part of the leaders of public opinion to disguise the ugly facts, but, on the contrary, there is every disposition to face the full difficulties and discover the best way out. In short, the policy voiced everywhere is the gathering up of forces for more effective blows. All hopes of the speedy relief of Ladysmith have been abandoned, and the consensus of expert opinion urges the immediate shifting of the theatre of war from the rocky kopjes of Natal to the open veldt of the Free State.

One thing appears certain--another long pause is inevitable unless the Boers assume the offensive, because, even in the event of General Buller further attempting to reach Ladysmith, the planning of a new move will necessarily oecupy time. The afternoon newspapers are drawing attention to the closeness of the parallel between the federal attack on General Lee at Fredericksburg and the operations of the Upper Tugela. Curiously enough, there is visible, especially in military circles, an undercurrent of relief at the news that the British are safely south of the Tugela, for the rumors of Saturday had conjured up visions of an immense catastrophe. The St. James "Gazette" this afterreturns to scathing criticisms of the language of General Buller's reports.

It says: "General Buller's reflections on the terror he put in the foe reminds us of things we have heard of Chinese mandarins." The afternoon papers are discussing whence are to come the troops for a protracted campaign. It is becoming generally recognized that some form of compulsory service is more imminent than previously thought of. The St. James "Gazette," however, suggests that the solution of pouring more and more troops into South Africa savors of Spanish action in Cuba. adding that the solution of making better use of the thousands already there has never suggested itself.

The queen's speech at the reassembling parliament to-morrow is awaited with unusual interest in the expectation that a considerable increase in the naval and military expenditure will be necessitated by the lessons of the war and be altogether apart from the special war vote. As the afternoon newspapers are commenting without full knowledge of the facts they are not disposed to offer any apologies for General Buller's defeat. The St. James "Gazette" says: meaning of the retreat is obvious. We have had to recognize that we cannot force our way through the enemy's lines to Ladysmith.

Why, we do not know. If the Boer position is impregnable it ought never to have been attacked. If it is possible of being taken we were repulsed because the leadership was bad. and it is idle to attempt to conceal the fact that the latter is far from incredible. To start out declaring there must be no turning back is eminently foolish.

When swagger and rant prevail there is commonly plentiful lack of judgment and true resolution. It requires serious effort not to yield to the conviction that the intellectual and moral qualities which make for success have been replaced on our staff by words, words, words. The remedy for South Africa is not to add to the numbers, but to put the troops where their force can come into The Westminster "Gazette" invites the country to "cast aside all delusions and recognize the fact that progress for the present is stopped in Natal and that safety lies concentration. General White's force, as an effective aid. must be written off and probably most of General Buller's army has left the Tugela.

The Boers have been given time to prepare against advance through the Free State and" we have not sufficient strength at present to undertake this advance with any safety. These are ugly facts, but those who disguise them are misleading the public. The plain truth is that we will make a new army somehow from somewhere. We need at least 100.000 more to reinforce the Cape and 50.000 in reserve." The "Globe" says: "It would be a mistake to minimize the serions character of the situation in Natal. We have made a great effort from which great results were expected, and have failed." ABANDONMENT OF LADYSMITH.

Reliably Asserted That Lord Roberts Has Advised the British to Evacuate the City. By Associated Press. New York, Jan. special cablegram from London to the "Evening World," says: "It is learned from 1 reliable source that Field Marshal Lord Roberts has advised the abandonment of Ladysmith. At the war office, the dispatch adds, no confirmation could be obtained the advice said to have been given by Lord Roberts." London, Jan.

war office denies the report that Ladysmith has surrendered, and announces that a very heavy list of casualties will be issued to-night. London, Jan. 29, 3 P. war office up to this hour has issued no further news from South Africa. Berlia, Jan.

-official dispatch from Lisbon says the report that the Boers have crossed the Mozambique frontier is unfounded. London. Jan. 29, 3 P. anxlety has been removed by the announce- KWANG SU'S DEPOSITION.

It Creates Great Dissatisfaction Among Chinese Officials--A Rumor of Reinstatement. By Associated Press. Shanghai, Jan. deposition of the Emperor Kwang Su creates great dissatisfaction among the Chinese officials in the Yang Tse valley and native mercantile circles are disturbed, fearing trouble. It is rumored the emperor will be reinstated in one year.

St. Petersburg, Jan. newspapers here are paying considerable nttention to the events in China. The "Novosti" expresses the opinion that the dynasty will last for a long time to come, but adds that China will never be restored to her former condition, and that the "unavoidable work of partition will be accomplished peacefully, though, perhaps, in the distant future." The "Rossija" asserts that it was not necessary for Russia to take a hand in the coup d' etat and adds: "A RussoJapanese alliance is inevitable. It is only a question of In the meanwhile it is important control of the naval timene and military forces of China does not fall into the hands of the Americans, British 01 Germans." The paper concludes: "We must keep on the alert and see how the new situation affects the interests of Western Europe, above all, those of England.

Washington, Jan. confirmation has reached tire state department of the reported death of the Chinese emperor. Because of the peculiar roundabout way in which the story found circulation, its accuracy is subject to considerable doubt. Moreover, a dispatch was received at the state department this morning from United States Minister Conger at Pekin, containng no reference to the report. It is regarded as incredible that the emperor should be dead andlying in state in Pekin without Conger's knowledge.

The officials. however, or while discrediting this peculiar look upon it as an ill-omen for the future of the rumors are frequently aflont in China by emperor, recalling the fact that such way of preparing the public for some coup. CONVERTS CONFIRMED. Forty-Seven Members Received Into the ProCathedral Last Evening. Over 900 people crowded St.

Patrick's pro-cathedral last evening to witness the confirmation of a class of forty-seven adults as members of the church. Of these twenty-eight were women and nineteen were men. Thirty-six of the fortyseven were converted during the mission held the pro-cathedral last fall by the passionist fathers. The service was one of the most impressive of the kind that has been held in this city in years. Prior to the sacrament of confirmation Bishop Shanakan gave instructions to the class upon the graces that are conferred by the sacrament which imparts special grace to strengthen those confirmed to resist temptations against faith.

He urged them to a loyal co-operation with the graces God was about to bestow upon them. At the conclusion of the instructions the bishop administered the sacrament of confirmation to each one separately. Special music was rendered by the choir under the direction of Dr. GalJagher, who has done much to improve the character of the music at all of the services of the church, During the administration of the confirmation the choir sang "Veni Creator," a hymn to the Holy Ghost. After the sacrament Bishop Shanahan made another short address upon the duties and benefits of membership in the church similar in tenor to the instruction preceding the sacrament.

Miss Smith sang "Ave Maria" and in the anthem "Tante Ergo," Dr. Gallagher sang the baritone solo and the chorus was magnificently rendered by the choir. The service closed with the pontifical benediction delivered by Bishop Shanahan. MR. SHANER'S NERVE.

After Watching a Borglar Leave a Revolver, He Chased Him With It. Mr. George Shaner, a resident of Thirteenth street, awoke on Saturday night to see a burglar coolly ransacking a bureau in his bed room. In the bureau was his loaded revolver. Mr.

Shaner did not disturb the man and he finished his search without finding any valuable articles. Next he went into at bed chamber in which was Mr. Shaner's child. As soon as the burglar disappeared Mr. Shaner became very much awake and going to the bureau picked up the revolver left by the burglar and chased him out of the house.

Mr. Shaner lost nothing and he thinks he scared off the man before he got a chance to go about much. The police did not know of the affair to-day. ENTERTAINED IN THE COUNTRY. Mr.

and Mrs. H. 0. Holstein Give An Out- ing Party at the Arcadia Club House. Mr.

and Mrs. H. O. Holstein entertained a party of ladies and gentlemen from York and York Haven, and a few Harrisburg friends at the Arcadia club house of the Keystone club yesterday. The guests from York were Mr.

and Mrs. A. C. Boll, and Miss Boll, O. P.

Plonk, ex-Chief of the fire department, present Chief, C. E. Wills and Edward Young. managing editor of the York From York Haven came Mr. and Mrs.

Neil McGrady, Mr. Thomas Greene, Thomas Greene, Robert Eastlake and Edward Greene. The Harrisburgers in the party were Mr. C. P.

Meek, E. Levi Tittle. George W. Lutz, chief of the fire department; F. W.

Huston, George D. Herbert and Mr. Holstein's family. A forty pound tirkey was served and other delicacies and substantials variety and quantity. The company' was delightfully entertained and the occasion was one of much pleasure.

REVENUE CHANGES. Collector Hershey Has Another Granp Change Around. After installing Asaph Light as chief deputy, Collector Hershey made a number of changes to-day. Then he announced these appointments of storekeepers and gaugers: A. H.

Witmer, of Berrysburg, in place of Newton Jugler, of Elizabethville: Charles T. McGrew, New Cumberland, in place of Newton Guyer, Cumberland county; Jacob Coover, Mechanicsburg, in of Samuel Huston. Newville: C. H. Miller.

York, in place of John Redmond, in Deputy Collector J. C. Gailey, of York, has been sent to Duncansville in place of Isaac C. Hess, resigued, THE CITY FINANCES. ANNUAL REPORT Receipts and Expenditures for the Year Ending April 2.

1900. WATER COMMISSIONERS' STATEMENT. Select council met late this afternoon and received the annual reports of the city controller, water commissioners and the Reservoir park commission. The city controller, in his says: "Herewith I submit detailed statereporter ment showing each item of appropriation made for the fiscal year ending April 2. 1900, the amount drawn against said items and the balance remaining to their credit.

Since my former report the city has reemed $3.200 of five per city bonds, and $8.800 of five per cent. improvement bonds. The treasury department is now prepared to redeem, as soon as presented for payment, $41,700 of 1895 four per cent. water bonds, $13,000 of 1880 five per cent. city bonds and $2,000 of five per cent.

improvement bonds. Of the $13,000 1880 bonds, 800 will be redeemed from the general sinking funds and $8,200 be reissued to the special sinking funds. That department is also prepared to purchase, as soon as presented, $36,300 of 1895 water bonds, as an investment for the municipal hull fund, and the outstanding interest rund. In this connection it is my duty to inform you that on July 1, 1900, the outstanding Walnut street paving bonds, amounting to $14,900, will fall due. By reason of technicalities raised by property holders on Walnut street, which were sustained by the courts, many of the liens were stricken from the docket.

and therefore the assessments collectible have not produced sufficient revenue to provide for the redemption of all the Walnut street paving bonds. Under these circumstances it becomes necessary for your honorable bodies to take action in the matter, protect the credit of the city, and furnish the means for their redemption. The general cash balance indicates a handsome surplus at the close of the fiscal year. This condition was foreseen by the controller, as well as that relating to the paving bonds, hence we deemed it wise to watch over it carefully, that it might be put to the best possible use. I would recommend that an ordinance be passed appropriating all unexpended balances of 1899.

not in excess of $14.900. Or 50 much thereof as may be necessary, to the street paving assessment fund for the redemption of Walnut street paving bonds. The total expenditures of the various departments of the city from April 3 to December 30. 1899, and such portions of appropriations as are yet unexpended, but which are available from January 1 to April 2, 1900, are as follows: Warrants Amounts Department. drawn.

undrawn. Executive. $25.263 22 $8,436 78 Legislative. 1.558 65 1.006 35 City clerk's, 1,579 45 301 73 Treasury, 2,570 58 679 42 Finance, 1,682 05 872 95 Sanitary, 3.662 03 1.594 45 Law, 6.636 19 1,764 24 City engineer's, 3.775 04 1,304 96 Fire, 17,701 80 6.228 20 Printing, 4.519 88 980 12 Board of Revision, 889 85 1.230 15 City assessors, 1,250 00 550 00 Fire and police alarm 1,004 96 335 04 Building inspector's, 533 75 741 25 Street lighting, 21,243 14 12.311 86 Highway, 36,761 36 5,858 84 Miscellaneous, interest, 10.533 55 24.142 64 $141,765 50 $68.338 98 Water 47.134 89 50,167 06 $188,900 39 $118.506 04 Following are receipts of the city from all sources from April 3 to December 30. 1899: From city to licenses, permits, water rents, permits, street grading assessments, street paving assessments, assessments, sewer $2.131.25: street main assessments.

389.59: 1893 city taxes, held in reserve, 1892 city taxes, held in reserve, 1890 city taxes, held in reserve, $8.52: 1888 city taxes. held in reserve, total receipts, $296,544.66. The condition of the general funds December 30, 1899, follows: City General-'To cash balance, April 3. 1899, to cash from city taxes, licenses, to cash transferred from high license, total, by expenditures, as per detailed statement, to cash balance, $70,303.89. Water General-To cash balance April 3, 1899, to cash from water rents, total, by expenditures.

as per detailed statement, to cash balance, 841.96. The statement showing the condition of the various special funds December 30, 1899, is as follows: Street Grading Fund--To cash balance April 3, 1899, to cash receipts, $2.394.24: total, $2,849.65: by redemption of improvement bonds, $500; to cash balance, $2,349.65. Street Paving Fund -To cash balance April 3. 1899, $1.665.04: to receipts, total, by redemption of Third street paving bonds, to cash balance, $547.76. Sewer Assessment Fund--To cash balance, April 3, 1889.

$518.46: to cash receipts, total by warrants cashed. by sewer bonds redeemed. $800; total, to cash balance, $678.71. Street Main, Extension Fund-To cash balance, April 3, 1899, $1,415.79: to cash receipts, $3.389.59: total, by expenditures, to cash balance, $102.43. Outstanding Warrants-To cash balance, April 3.

1899, by warrants, presented. $26.01. High License Fund -To cash balance, April 3. 1899, $25,050: by transfer to the general fund. city.

$25,080. 1888 City Tax Reserve Fund--To cash receipts, $2.76. 1890 City Tax Reserve Fund--To cash receipts, $8.52. 1892 City Tax Reserve Fund--To cash receints. $58.36.

balance 1893 City April Tax 3, 1899, Reserve Fund--To to cash receipts, to cash balance, 279.37. Sinking Funds--To cash balance April 3, 1899, $12.810.76. Municipal Hall Fund -April 3, 1899, to cash balance, $20,978.43. Outstanding Interest Fund -April 3, 1899, to cash balance. $15,413.82.

The condition of the general city and general water funds at the close of the present fiscal year, ending April 2, 1900, the revenue for January, February and March based upon the actual receipts for the corresponding months of 1899, follows: General City -December 30. 1899, to cash balance, to estimated receipts for January, February CONTINUED ON SEVENTH PAGE. DESHONG SENTENCED. Petition for Mercy and the Court Imposes a Sentence of Over Four Years On the Convicted Man. James B.

Deshong, who was convicted at the last quarter sessions of court on it serious charge, was called for sentence this morning before Judge Simonton. Prior to imposing the sentence Meade D. Detweiler, one of the attorneys for the prisoner, asked the court to be lenient in the sentence and presented a petition signed by a number of prominent citizens of the city praying for the same. Letters for mercy from the father and mother were also read. Judge Simonton, after hearing the petition and letters, briefly reviewed the case and sentenced the prisoner to pay costs of prosecution, five dollars fine and be imprisoned in the Eastern penitentiary at Philadelphia for a term of four years and six months.

The maximum sentence for the crime on which Deshong was sentenced is seven years imprisonment and $500 fine. FATAL FALL. A Girl Fell Down a Flight of Steps and Dies From the Injuries Received. Miss Annie Erb, aged 14 years, who lived with her mother, Mrs. Anna Erb, at the home of Mr.

Samuel A Albright, on South Thirteenth street, fell down a flight of steps Saturday night and died one hour after the fall. The fatal accident occurred at the home of Mr. Snyder, on South Fourteenth street, where Mrs. Erb was working. Annie called at the Snyder house to see her mother, and after conversing 2 few minutes the mother went out of the house and on her return found her daughter lying in the cellar badly injured.

Mrs. Erb summoned a physician, who, after making an examination, found that the girl had sustained a fracture of the skull. She died at 9 o'clock in the evening. The funeral will take place to-morrow morning, from Derry Street U. B.

church and interment will be made at Union Deposit. THE CHORAL SOCIETY. Weekly Rehearsal This Evening- -The Membership Growing. The weekly rehearsal of the Harrisburg choral society will be held this evening in the hall of the Y. M.

C. and a lorge attendance is expected. There are now 170 members on the active list and over 100 on the list of honorary members. The officers of the society are striving to bring the combined membership to the 400 mark. Dr.

Gilchrist, the director of the chorus, says that two of the most difficult choruses of "Elijah," the oratorio to be sung on the occasion of fifth anniversary of the formation of the society, April 27, are practically ready to be sung publicly. The director is taking up the rehearsal of the difficult choruses first, when the enthusiasm of the chorus is at white heat. A business session of other society will be held this evening prior the rehearsal, at which Dr. Chambers, the president of the choral, will submit a number of propositions to the society dealing with the final arrangements for the spring festival. DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Many Harrisburgers will learn with regret of the death of Mr. Alfred Bingham, formerly of this city. Mr. Bingham died in Philadelphia, where he has resided since bis removal from this city. Mrs.

Anna Mary Gaitor, wife of John Gaitor, died at her residence, 414 South street, after an illness of more than two years, and will be buried on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services at the Wesley Union church. South street. About 2 3.30 this morning occurred the death of Walter Reel. 4-year-old son of Sherman Reel, No.

1627 Green street. The bright little fellow had recently recovered partially from an attack of diphtheria, but last week the disease again manifested itself and this. with heart complications, caused his death. The body was interred this afternoon in the 1 Harrisburg cemetery. This afternoon funeral services were beld at 2 o'clock over the remains of George Winn, who died Friday morning at his home, 123 Mulberry street.

The services were conducted by Rev. Dr. E. N. Kremer and were held in Salem Reformed church.

A firing squad from company Eighth regiment, under command of Corporal Reed, attended the services and fired the soldiers's salute over the grave at the cemetery. The pall-bearers were W. German, H. Palmer, J. Hoofnagle, R.

Haley, F. Whitcomb and J. Zook. The funeral procession was headed by the Harrisburg band, playing a dead march, and the hearse was surrounded by a guard of honor from company I. SEEKING DIVORCES.

People After, Separation Papers Heard By Court To-Day. Judges Simonton and Weiss held a session of divorce court to-day. The charges alleged for separation papers were barbarbarous treatment and desertion. Following is the list of cases heard: Amanda Gross vs. Franklin I.

Gross, Elizabeth J. Kepler vs. Frank A. Kepler, Samuel J. Heilman vs.

Annie R. Heilman, Clara J. Brown vs. William W. Brown, Edward Geary vs.

Minnie Geary, Mary A. Seace vs. Charles Seace, Jennie S. Arndt vs. William H.

Arndt, James W. Gottschall vs. Martha Gottshall, Ida M. Zimmerman vs. Edwin S.

Zimmerman, Abraham Leiter vs. Susan Leiter, Ida M. Livingston vs. Mathias C. Livingston, Clara T.

Willis vs. Ebenezer Willis, Rose G. Castleton vs. William J. Castleton, G.

E. Gochenour Vs. Bertha May Gochenour, Ida L. Jones vs. Theodore R.

Jones, Bertha Shartzer vs. John A. Shartzer. Contract for Timber Land. The Glenn Boom lumber company, Sunbury, of which Mr.

W. H. Lyons, of this city, is a member, during last week closed a contract for 181 acres of good timber land in West Virginia. This timber land is a short distance from Parsons, West Virginia, where the company's saw mills are located. PERSONAL.

Mr. George D. Ogden left to for Philadelphia. Mr. George Foley, of Williamsport, is in Harrisburg.

Mr. Barry B. Cann has returned from Philadelphia. Mr. J.

H. Hillegas, of Philadelphia, was here yesterday. Miss Pearl Rupp, of Lebanon, spent Sunday in Harrisburg. Mr. H.

R. Wagner, of Lancaster, spent to-day in Harrisburg. Miss Rose MacAlarney, of New York, visited here for a few days. Mr. W.

G. Sears, of New York, formerly of Harrisburg, is in the city. Miss Thompson, of Detroit, is the guest of Miss Soleliac, North Front street. Miss Mary Oswald and Miss Briggs were among friends in York over Sunday. Mr.

O. L. Stuck, electrician, of York, will become a resident of Harrisburg in the near future. Phillips, of Pittsburg, is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. John A.

Briggs, North Front street. Mr. and Mrs. E. S.

B. Miller, 1622 North Fifth street, spent Sunday with friends and relatives in Philadelphia. A marriage license was issued at Carlisle to John L. Stickey, of Harrisburg, and Mary R. Beistline, West Fairview.

Mr. Simon Bretz, a respected citizen of Camp Hill, who has been on the sick list for several months, was reported this morning as improving slowly. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer E.

Rutter, Mr. Mrs. Robert Swartz, Misses Annie and Ethel Hoffman, of spent yesterday with Mr. and Mrs. Oliver's.

Ubil, 303 Crescent street. Mr. Hugh McCaffery and Mr. Martin Nolan, of Chester, were the guest of Mr. and Mrs.

Kreidler, 1207 Mulberry street, over Sunday. It was their first visit to the capital city for a number of years, and they noticed big improvements. Hon. John R. Schermerhorn, president of the Colorado senate, formerly of this city, has been confined to his room at his home in Denver since October 6, on account of a serious knee affliction.

His physician thinks he will recover his health by spring. IN THE SOCIAL WORLD. Events of the Day and of the Future In the Life of the State Capital. The Harrisburg chapter of the Daughof American Revolution will terse at the residence of Mrs. Levi B.

Alricks to-morrow. Practicing for the bowling tournament has begun at the Country club. The Daughters of 1812 will meet Thursday at the residence of Mrs. Louis W. Hall.

CAPITOL HILL. The state medical examining board will meet in this city this week to continue probing the scandal in connection with the annual examinations. It is now suspected that a Western Pennsylvania applicant is the guilty party and his connection with the affair will be thoroughly investigated. Upon the admission of company of Connellsville, into the National Guard the famous Tenth regiment will be with Lieutenant Colonel Barnett as colonel. The regiment will be attached to Second brigade, of which it will be the junior organization, because Colonel Barnett is the youngest colonel in the brigade, During command of the late Colonel Hawkins the regiment was the senior command and always had the right of line.

There 1 is to be a strict enforcement of the factory inspection law in Philadelphia, Pittsburg and other large cities and towns of the state. James Campbell, chief factory inspector, has determined to break up the illegal practices of those who are engaged in the making of clothing. Much of the clothing made by small operators is turned out of unwholesome rooms, where contagious and infectious diseases frequently prevail. The chief trouble seems to be with the lax enforcement of the immigration laws, and Inspector Campbell is of the opinion that there must be some change in this respect. Cierk George Cooper this morning received a telephonic message from, Huntingdon to the effect that the condition of Chief Clerk Jere B.

Rex Is very much improved and definite hopes are now entertained for his recovery. He spoke to the people about his bedside this morning for the first time since his illness and if he does not sustain another stroke of paralysis he will probably recover in a comparatively short time. Mr. Rex's brother, who has been at the bedside during the last week, left for his home in Missouri last evening, satisfied that all immediate danger is now passed. The news was received on the hill with much gratification and in all of the departments there were expressions of relief at the encouraging news.

Chief Clerk Glenn, of the department of public instruction, said this morning that during the month of January warrants have been drawn on the state treasury for about $1,000,000, to be paid out to the school districts of the state. The amount of the annual appropriation remaining to be paid has been cut down to less than a million dollars, and the department expects to draw the last warrant by the end of February. If the steady flow of money into the treasury which has marked the present month as a record-breaker in the history of the state continues, State Treasurer Beacom will have paid out the entire appropriation a full month before he resigns the reins of government to his successor, Colonel James E. Barnett. Charters were issued to-day at the state department as follows: West Brownsville electric light, heat and power company, of West Brownsville, Washington county, capital directors, Joseph S.

Elliott, William H. Fisher, Edward T. Brashear, W. J. Sturgis, George D.

Howell; Brownsville electric light, beat and power company, capital Bridgeport electric light, heat and power company, of Fayette county, capital both controlled by the same directorate as the West Brownsville company; the American ice company, of Philadelphia, capital 000; MitHin natural gas company, of Duquesne, capital directors, L. G. Woods, J. H. Gross, F.

M. Ross, all of Pittsburg; Osteopathic real estate company, Wilkes-Barre, capital, Pennsburg building company. Pennsburg, Montgomery county, capital W. J. Johnston company, of Pittsburg, capital, 000, wholesale jewelry; directors, W.

J. Johnston, H. E. Lineaweaver, H. H.

Ward, Pittsburg. TELEGRAPHIC SUMMARY. Rio Janeiro -The Porte ports of Rio Janeiro and Santos have been officially declared free from the Bubonic plague. Rio Janeiro -Senhor Severino Vieira, recently minister of industry, was el Governor of Bahai yesterday without op-. position.

New York -The Depew opera house, in Peekskill, owned by United States Senator Chauncey M. Depew, was destroyed by fire to-day. Loss $75,000. New York -Recorder Goff to-day adjournthe trial of R. B.

Molineux, who is charg. ed with the murder of Mrs. Catherine J. Adams, until Thursday next, on account of the continued illness of Juror Manbeim Brown. TRAGEDY ON VESSEL SEVEN PERSONS ARE MURDERED Thirteen of the Crew of the Brigantine Ethel Mutiny and Commit a Terrible Crime.

MUTINEERS FIGHT OVER THE SPOILS. ment that Lord Dundonald's cavalry forces, which it was feared were isolated among the hills in the neighborhood of Acton Homes, are safe on the south bank of the Tugela river. Pretoria. Friday, Jan. Steyn, of the Orange Free State, and A.

Fischer, of the executive council of that republic, arrived here this morning. They were met at the railroad station by President Kruger and other officials and were cheered while driving to the residence of the president of the Transvaal. The "Volksstem." the official organ of the government, in welcoming guests of the state, says: "But for thee courageous attitude of the Free State the conditions of the present struggle would be changed. It would have been impossible for the Transvaal to have taken the course followed with such success." London. Jan.

Buller wires from Spearman's January 29, that the casualties the officers of the Fifth division. and mounted brigade at Spion Kop, January 24, were: Killed, 22; wounded, 20; missing, 6. THE COLD WAVE. Zero Weather Predicted for This City for ToNight Or To-Morrow Morning, The intense cold which came in with the dawn of the morning gave promise of certain fulfillment of the prediction of thee weather, bureau which prompted the hoisting of the cold wave flag yesterday afternoon in honor of the advent of the heralded zero temperature. At the local station this afternoon, Weather Observer Demain said that the conditions upon which the promised cold wave was announced are still holding good, and show every indication that about midnight or early to-morrow morning the mercury in the government thermometers will drop to the zero mark.

At the o'clock observation this morning the thermometers registered fourteen degrees above, and at 2 o'clock this afternoon. the mercury had only gone up points in the tube. The cold wave, the spray of which has already reached this city, was predicted Friday and rushed down from the northwest with every indication that it would fulfill its engagement. But a storm developed unexpectedly in South Dakota and was characterized by such firmness that the banks of cold air from lower Canada, which swept in on the heels of the storm centre could make but little impression upon it. This bank of balmy weather hung over the eastern states on Saturday and Sunday, moving out last evening and making the present cold wave possible.

To-day's map shows the presence of another low pressure area in much the same position as that of Saturday, only it is more sharply defined moving more rapidly in the direction of Harrisburg. Unless it is side-tracked by some influence not shown on map it will come in and break the backbone of the cold wave to-morrow evening or the morning. To-day's map is quite complicated and shows that the conditions all over the country are most uncertain. The river is running full of ice and the ponds and creeks are frozen over thick enough for skating. The will probably not remain cold long for weather, the river to freeze.

AT THE COURT HOUSE. A case of scarlet fever was reported today from 407 Filbert street. The viewers' report for a new county bridge near Williamstown was confirmed. Judges Simonton and Weiss will leave to-morrow on a two weeks' trip to Florida. J.

T. Brady, has been granted letters of administration on the estate of Rev. J. D. Bozic.

late of Steelton. Jesse Wells was appointed guardian of Mabel V. and Milton B. Wells, minor children of N. A.

Wells, deceased. George Kunkel. was appointed auditor to make distribution in the hands of Mr. John Motter, executor of the estate of Mrs. Charlotte Grove, deceased.

James M. Lutz. of Armstrong valley, and Miss Mary E. Meas, of Middle Paxton township, were united in marriage today at the recorder's office by Justice of the Peace J. B.

Booser, of Penbrook. Marriage licenses were issued to Mr. William V. Lantsbaugh and Miss Mary Kerby, of Harrisburg: Mr. Gregus Gustin and Miss Kathena Lescanee, of Steelton; Mr.

Martin Memolow. of Old Forge, Lackawanna county, and Miss Catherine Gilardy, of Harrisburg: Mr. Charles E. Minnich, of Falmouth, and Miss Rachel Kohr, of Middletown. AT THE POLICE STATION.

William Plummer, the man who attempted to "do Patrolman Bender in an arrest last week, has been held for thirty days on charges of drunkenness and resistance to an officer. At the mayor's court last night there of them were slated for twenty days in the were half dozen en persons heard and five county prison. They were drunks and there will be more to join them at the bearing Two to drunks were the spoil of the police net yesterday. The day detail of police was changed yesterday. Patrolman Nalen is the extra day man at the station.

Ely Held for Trial. Will Ely, alias Turpin, has been held for trial at the March criminal court by Alderman Walter, on the charge of stealing a watch and ring from a certain citizen of Harrisburg. Ely was the man arrested by Constable Harry Emanuel, while playing a man a party last Wednesday night. Choir to he earse To-Night. This evening re will be a meeting of the Christian adeavor union choir to rehearse for the rally meeting of the Christian Endeavorers on Friday night at the me memorial United Brethren church.

The rehearsal will be held in the Second Church of God. Green and Calder streets. By Associated Press. Victoria, B. Jan.

advices received here tell of a tragedy on the New Zealand brigantine Ethel, in the Straits Settlement. She sailed from Broome, Western Australia, about the end of November, with a cargo of lumber, and has been posted as missing. A telegram was received by the governor of the Straits Settlement from the British consul at Batavia to the effect that the vessel had been scuttled by part of her crew, who had mutinied and murdered the captain and owner, John Alfred Riddle, together with his son, the mate, the carpenter and three of the crew. The mutineers, who numbered thirteen, after they had landed at Adult, had a quarrel among themselves as a result of which, when they reached Maccassar, one of them informed the Dutch authorities, who arrested the mutineers and seized the valuables and other property they had stolen. News has also reached here of the capture of five officers of a Dutch mail steamer who imprudently went ashore and were attacked by the savages of New Guinea.

A relief party next day found ashes of bonfires and traces which led them to believe that all five had been killed and eaten by the savages. The New Guinea authorities have sent for a warship. CHINATOWN RAIDED. Seven Opium Dens and Fan-Tan Joints Visited By the Police In Philadelphia. By Associated Press.

Philadelphia, Jan. death last week of May Bibighaus, a young woman of respectable family connections, of opium poisoning, resulted early to-day in a police raid on Chinatown. Seven opium dens and. fan-tan establishments were visited, resulting in the capture of forty' Chinamen, four white women and one white man. The prisoners were arraigned for a hearing on various charges, ineluding opium smoking and maintaining disreputable and gambling houses.

The alleged proprietors were held in $800 bail and the inmates in $500 for trial. TRUSTS MAY FLOURISH. Illinois Anti-Trust Law Declared Unconstitutional By Federal Court Judge Kohlsaat. By Associated Press. Chicago, Jan, Kohlsaat, of the federal court, to-day rendered a decision declaring the Illinois anti-trust law unconstitutional.

Swatara Township Primaries. Special to the Star-Independent. Oberlin, Jan. republican primary election in Swatara township on Saturday evening resulted in placing the following ticket in the field: Supervisors, Henry Etnoyer, sr. and Samuel Reed; school directors, E.

W. Lewis and Jacob Hager; tax collector, Andrew Wolf; audiJacob E. Parthemore; township clerk, John E. Kline. The principal contest was for the nomination for school director between E.

W. Lewis and Jacob A. Gramm, both of the First precinct. Mr. Lewis carried the First and Third precincts, while in the Second the vote resulted in a tie.

Richard F. Heisey was nominated. for Duncan judge for of inspector election in and the Second precinct. NEW CHURCH SOCIETY. St.

Vincent de Paul Organization Formed In St. Lawrence German Catholic Church. At a meeting of members of St. Lawrence German Catholic church last evening, at the parsonage on Short street, a St. Vincent de Paul society was organized.

The purpose of this society is to relieve the wants of the destitute of the parish and is exclusively a charitable organization. The following executive council was selected: John Egenrieder, Charles Rumpf, John A. Snyder, F. Eugene Walz, Gebhard Laufle, Ignatz Furber, Edward W. Weiss and J.

C. Becker. These gentlemen elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Spiritual director, Rev. S. M.

Wiest; president, John Egenrieder, vice president, Charles Rumpf, treasurer, John A. Snyder; secretary, J. C. Becker. Common Council In the Eighth Ward.

Dennis F. McCarthy is the colleague of present Councilman John G. Wall, on the democratic ticket for common council in the Eighth ward. These are strong nominations and will receive a large vote. Mr.

Wall's record in common council is before the people of the ward and needs no comment. Mr. McCarthy is a young man of excellent abilities and character and would serve his ward and the city, in common council with efficiency and fidelity. To Open On Wednesday. The board for reserved seats for the "Old Maids' Convention," the entertainment to be given on Friday at the Grand opera house, will open at 7 o'clock on Wednesday morning.

There is every indication that the house will be crowded and the Free Kindergarten will be the beneficiary. The Talk of the Town unprecedented importation of cases of G. H. Mumm's Extra Dry it. .899, 72,495 more than any other brd d.

due to the maintenance of the high, st standard of quality. Their 1895 vint. ze now imported is exceptionally fine. For Additional Local and Telegraphic News see Fourth, Fifth, Seventh and Eighth Pages. For Market Reports see Seventh Page..