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the the the the the the the Harrisburg Independent. ESTABLISHED DEC. 4, 1876. SATURDAY EVENING, JANUARY 8, 1898. 6 CENTS A WEEK OENTS.

THIRD EDITION. PRIMARIES TO-NIGHT. REPUBLICANS AND DEMOORATS. Thomas S. Peters Gets Out of the Way and Alderman Folts Has Clear Sailing.

BIG FIGHT UNDER WAY IN THIS OITY, lican and democratic parties both, the city The primary elections of repubwill be held this evening, and an interesting time is anticipated, especially in the wards where there is a warm contest on councilmanic and school director nominations. The wards in which candidates for city councils will be nominated are the Second, Fourth, Sixth, Eighth and Tenth. named in every addition to Candidates schorl. directors be school directors in each, ward, there will be also named by both parties officers for ward and precinct offices. For councilmanic honors there is considerable rivalry among candidates of the old political parties in the Second, Sixth, Eighth and Tenth wards.

The republicans will elect delegates to the convention to be held on Monday evening for the nomination of supervisors in the upper and lower districts of the city. The democrats will nominate their candidates for supervisor by a direct vote at the primaries this evening. In the wards where contests exist among both parties, there is considerable interest manifested, especially on school director and councilmanic nominations. Friends of the contesting candidates are anxiously awaiting the which will be made known after the closing of the polls this evening. Alderman Foltz is making an active fight for election, his competitor being to Thomas Peters.

It is claimed that Mr. Foltz will win. Late afternoon after the above was in type, Mr. Peters announced to his friends that he had withdrawn as a candidate for alderman the Third ward and therefore would ask them to support Mr. Foltz, the only candidate for the place.

This means the election of Mr. Foltz, who has become very popular with the people of the ward. In the Second ward Amos Fry appears to have the lead for select council, while Councilman Martin claims to be sure to. win and J. Grant Koons' friends say he cannot be defeated for the same honors in the Second precinct of the Second ward.

The fight is quite spirited in the Second ward. The big fight in the Third ward will be made at the general election, when H. C. Orth, the republican nominee for school director will be opposed for the same place by Jeweler Denehey, of Market street. To-night the contest centres in the aldermanic contest.

Dr. Cherrick Westbrook, the wellknown dentist of the Fourth ward, who so ably represented that ward as a school director some years ago, is a candidate against Dr. Paul Hartman, leader of the compact in the board has cost the taxpayers a regular increase in taxes every year. Feeling is intense in the Fourth ward against this policy and the people of Harrisburg are opposed to the re-election of school directors who vote for such extravagances as the auxiljary fire alarm for the schools, as Dr. Hartman and Mr.

Orth have done. Last night it was announced that George McFarland, the North Third street bicycle dealer, and H. H. Freeburn, have withdrawn from the contest the republican nomination for common council in the Sixth ward. Their names will not be posted at this evening's primaries.

CHOIR ON A STRIKE. High School Singers Refuse to Lead the Singing. The members of the high school choir are a sympathy strike that has had a demoralizing effect upon the music of the school. The trouble grew out of a little hilarity that was indulged in by several of the pupils on the morning of the last day before the Christmas holidays. In deference to the season the music on that morning consisted of two Christmas anthems, which had been carefully rehearsed by the choir.

When the time came for the rendition of one of the anthems, several of the male members the choir concocted a scheme to produce not a mild sensation. It was agreed upon that at a certain point in the anthem one of the young men should interject a discord, but as the performer was not detinitely designated, when the time came bass and tenor joined in al horrible succession of false notes. The laughter that followed was loud and prolonged, and two of the members of the choir continued after the school had ceased. Principal Baer promptly dismissed the offenders from the choir and punished them later, and here the incident closed for the time. When school was resumed after the holiday recess, the male portion of the choir was conspicuous by its absence and gradually the choir dwindled until only the pianist remains.

So the school tional" has singing, dropped back to "congregaand the scholars say that even that is weak and not generally indulged then by tactics the school. It is chiefly resorted to by Principal Baer that this disorder has arisen. George R. Fleming's Funeral. Impressive funeral services were held this afternoon at 3 o'clock over the remains of George R.

Fleming, who died at Philadelphia early Thursday morning. The were held at Mr. Fleming's late residence, 111 West State street, and were conducted by Rev. Dr. George B.

Stewart, pastor of Market Square Presbyterian church, of which Mr. Fleming was a member, and by Rev. Dr. Robinson, of Allegheny, father-in-law of the deceased. Many members of the Dauphin county bar and business men of the city attended the funeral.

The pallbearers were John W. Reily, John Y. Boyd, William B. Hammond, Edward Bailey, Thomas T. Weirman, Henry MeCormick, James Brady, Dr.

Cherrick Westbrook. The interment was made in the family lot in the Harrisburg cemetery. Annual Banquet. The board of trade will hold its annual banquet on the evening of January 13. The place of holding the banquet was determined to-day.

SECRET SOCIETIES. 35. Appointed Auditor. The cont has appointed Milton M. District Deputy H.

M. Holstein, assisted by W. H. Forsythe, of council No. 106, last evening installed the officers of Pride of City council No.

6, 0. U. A. M. The officers of post 58, G.

A. installed last evening for this term are as follows: Commander, E. B. Deiss; senior commander, H. H.

Stauffer; junior vice commander, I. D. Winters; quartermaster, Fin. I. Thomas; adjutant, N.

A. Walmer; surgeon, J. Z. Gerhart; chaplain, W. Huggins; O.

Elias S. Gingrich; O. D. T. Peters; sergeant major, D.

S. Seibert; Q. M. E. P.

Zinn. G. H. Manley, of this city, district of the P. 0.

S. of was at Hummelstown last evening, and installed officers of Washington camp, No. 306, of that place: Past president, B. H. Mathias: president, H.

M. Horst; vice president, W. H. Holler; M. of Rev.

J. A. Lyter: R. D. K.

Brubaker; A. R. Josiah Burkholder; B. Forney; treasurer, Cyrus Cassel: chaplain, J. J.

Hummel; conductor, L. Frank Nye; inspector, S. E. Good; sentinels, Irvin Emerick and Edwin trustees, Dr. R.

J. Wall, S. C. Stecher and W. H.

Ulrich. At a regular meeting of Harrisburg assembly, No. 25, Artisans' Order of Mutual Protection, last evening, the following officers were installed by D. D. Master Artisan J.

G. Parthemore: MasS. E. Bierbower; inspector, Lyter; ter artisan. H.

E. Kline: superintendent, recorder, W. F. Miller; cashier, C. Swarger: medical examiner, Dr.

D. S. Funk; chaplain, H. H. Bear: conductor, S.

B. Trimble; Sr. M. F. Templar; Jr.

M. R. Duey: warder, J. H. Neiss; trustees.

W. L. Gardner, W. A. Laverty H.

Neiss; finance committee, J. F. Lyter, J. R. West and J.

G. Parthemore: representative to most excellent assembly, J. R. West; alternate, W. P.

Burger. The committee of arrangements of the O. U. A. M.

southern district convention, to be held at the City Grays' armory next Thursday, met last evening at Pride of City council chamber, 321 Market street, and arranged a programme for event. The morning session will open at 10 o'clock. In the evening a free entertainment will be given at the armory. National and state officers of the order will be here and attend both day and evening sessions. The reception committee for the convention is composed of the following: Messrs.

Books and Forsythe, of council 106; Hershey and Solomon, of council 6: Raysor and Rove, of council Manley. Hoerner and H. O. Molstein, of council Lemer, auditor in the account of Jonathan Heagy, guardian of Mary Alberta Emanuel, now Mrs. Curtis Fry, minor child of Mr.

and Mrs. Aaron Emanuel, late of this city. Advertised for Sale. The sheriff has advertised for sale on the morning of January 14 the personal property of H. B.

Longenecker, of Swatara township. MAJOR MOSES P. HANDY DEAD. Expires In Augusta, At Noon To-Day, Remains to Be Taken to Berlin, Md. By Associated Press.

Hotel Ben Air, Augusta, Jan. Major Moses P. Handy died at noon today. The remains will be taken to Berlin, for burial. Major Handy has been an invalid for the past two months.

He was taken ill in Paris, whither he had gone as special commissioner of the United States to the French exposition of 1900. He recovered sufficiently to make the journey to America and came at once to Augusta. SKETCH OF HIS CAREER. Major Moses P. Handy was born in Virginia, his father being a prominent Methodist clergyman.

While under age he entered the confederate service and served with gallantry during the closing months of the war. He was employed by the New York "Tribune" as special correspondent during the Cuban troubles in 1873 and won distinction by his report of the Virginius massacre. Later became managing editor of the Philadelphia "Press," and subsequently editor of the Philadelphia "Daily News." He was one of the founders and for many years the president of the Cliver club, of Philadelphia. He moved to Chicago in 1893 to accept the position of chief bureau of publicity and promotion of the World's Columbian exposition. At the close of the fair he went to New York and engaged in literary work and newspaper correspondence for a year.

He returned to Chicago as the editor of the "TimesHerald," in 1895, when the paper was purchased by Mr. H. H. Kehlsaat. Last year Major Handy was appointed by President McKinley AS special commissioner to the Paris exposition, of which he rendered valuable service.

Death of a Financial Writer. By Associated Press. New York, Jan. death of Franklin B. Phelps, a well known financial writer, who died at his home in this city yesterday was announced to-day.

Phelps was a son of Judge M. Phelps, of Janesville, where he was born some thirty-two years ago. Mr. Phelps came to this city in He was financial editor of the and later of "Commercial Advertiser." He was also frequent contributor to the "Engineering Press." SCHOOL CHILDREN PLAY "INDIAN." One of the Number Falls and Is Plunged In the Back With a Jack- Knife, Causing Death. By Associated Press.

Wilmington, Jan. special from Georgetown, says: "Yesterday, after school closed, several boys began playing flourishing knives, toy pistols and anything that resembled a weapon. Walter Baily, aged 13, was being chased by Elwood Holson, a lad of 11 years. Baily tripped and fell, and young Holson, with an open jack-knife in his hand, fell upon him. The sharp blade of the knife struck the back of the Baily boy and penetrated to the kidney.

He was taken home and attended by physicians, but died about 1 o'clock this morning." RELIEF FOR CUBA. MR. SHERMAN'S PROCLAMATION. Secretary of State Announces the Appointment of 8 Central Committee to Distribute Supplies. APPEAL TO THE CHARITABLY INCLINED.

By Associated Press. Washington, Jan. following proclamation was issued to-day: "Department of State, Washington, Jan. 8, the Public: The undersigned, secretary of state of the United States, had the honor on the 24th of December, to make known to all charitably disposed people in this country the appeal of the president for aid, in the form of money or supplies, toward the speedy relief of the distressing destitution suffering which exists among anthe people of Cuba. The gratifying interest which his countrymen have shown in all parts of in that humane appeal has led the president to recognize the need of orderly and concerted effort, under well directed control, if this assistance is to be given by the public to the sick and needy of Cuba.

He has, therefore, appointed, with the co-operation of the American Red Cross society, the New York chamber of commerce and one of the leading representatives of the religious community, a central Cuban relief committee, with headquarters in New York city, composed of the following members: Stephen E. Barthe National Red Chas. ton, chairman; second vice president of A. Schioron, treasurer, a member of the New York chamber of commerce; Louis Klopseh, proprietor of the "Christian Herald." The consul general at Havana is, in turn, assured of the effective co-op-, eration of every available agency in the island of Cuba in order that life may be saved and suffering spared. The Spanish government, welcoming the aid thus tendered, facilitate the work, and to that end admit into Cuba, free of will duties and charges, all articles otherwise liable to tax, when duly consigned to the consul general.

"By direction of the president, the undersigned appeals to the people in every city and town, to the municipal authorities thereof, to the local boards of trade and transportation, to corporations and others producing the necessities of life, and to all whose hearts are open to the ery of distress and affliction, to second the generous effort now being made and, by well directed endeavor, make it a success truly responsive to the sentiments of charity that has ever characterized the American people. "John Sherman, secretary of state." FIFTY-FIFTH CONGRESS. Civil Service Debate In the House and the Eulogizing of the Late Representative Wright, By Associated Press. Washington, Jan. civil service debate was continued in the house to-day until 2 o'clock.

The remainder of the session, under a special order, was devoted to eulogizing the memory of the late Representative, Wright, of Massachusetts. the debate began, on motion. of Mr. Burleigh, republican, of Maine, Saturday, January 15, was set aside for paying tribute to the memory of the late Representative Milliken, of Maine. Mr.

Corliss, republican, of Maine, was the first speaker. Mr. Corliss favor ed radical modifications of the law. He thought that constitutionally the heads of departments were clothed with the power of appointing their subordinates. To that extent he thought, if tested, the law would be unconstitutional.

He believed the right of removal should be restored and the tenure of office limited. Mr. Hepburn, republican, of Iowa, spoke for an hour against what he termed the popular impression of the so-called merit system. The public, ne argued, had been utterly misled by the highsounding phrases of the "reformers." In some things the old system, at its worst. was superior to the "My colleagues in this said he, "know the qualifications their constituents, and in the selection of candidates for office, have everything at stake.

I believe that there is greater probability of probity in action. wisdom in selection and beneficence in result in the old system than in this darkened, subterranean, irresponsible method we have in this later time." He believed the appointive power and the power of removal should be lodged in the same hands and should be unlimited. Amid a burst of applause from the galleries and floor, he insisted that the political workers were entitled and should be accorded recognition. Mr. Hepburn said he knew his frank expressions would earn criticism for him and it would probably be said that he placed himself an a low political plane, but these were his convictions and he would utter them.

Mr. Clarke, republican, of Ohio, closed the debate of the day with some remarks in favor of modifying the law. He did not care to specify the modifications he would make. He was willing to leave that to the judgment of the civil service commission. "But any old thing," was better than the present law.

(Laughter.) At 2 o'clock the debate gave way to the special order, and the remainder of the day was devoted to tributes to the life and public services of the late Representative Wright, of Massachusetts. DEATH OF SYDNEY LETT. Died This Afternoon At His Home On Pine Street. Sydney Lett, a well known young man in this city, died this afternoon at 1 o'clock, at the residence of his father, James Lett, at 218 Pine street. Early Sunday morning Mr.

Lett was attacked by appendicitis, which steadily became more malignant in form from me day to day. Last night the disease reached a crisis and an operation was considered necessary. Mr. Lett steadily sank after the operation was performed and died this afternoon. Mr.

Lett was about thirty-five years of age, and was employed as a clerk in his father's photographic supply store at 27 North Second street. was an expert boatman and had recently spent his vacation on the water. He was very popular among his friends and was well known in the city. The arrangements for the funeral have not been completed. HANNA GAINING.

SENATOR WILL PROBABLY WIN.Reliable Reports To-Day Indicate That He Has the Necessary Seventy-Three Votes. BOLTING REPUBLICANS RETURN TO FOLD, By Associated Press. Columbus, Jan. is gaining on the home stretch. There are reliable reports to-day indicating that he has the necessary seventy-three votes.

The Hanna headquarters are jubilant and the opposition seems less confident. The opposition has depended upon the following republicans voting with the sixty-five democratic members of the legislature: Representatives Mason and Bramley, Cuyahoga; Jones, of Stark; Griffith, Union; Ottis, of Hamilton; Scott, of Fulton; Redkey, Highland; Rutan, of Carroll; Manuel, ery, and Senator Burke, of Cleveland. This would make the joint stand 75 to 70 against Hanna. At a public meeting in Dayton, last night, at which resolutions were adopted condemning Governor Bushnell and the bolting republican members and demanding that Charles L. Kurtz resign as the Ohio member of the national republican committee, Representative Manuel made a speech pledging himself unequivocally for Hanna.

Representatives Griffith, of Union, and Jones, of Stark, are reported to have done the same thing at their homes. And there are like reports from Rutan, Carroll and Redkey, Highland. The Hanna men claim to-day that the legislature now stands seventy-five to in their favor. There are apparently seventy members, now pledgpublicly, that is one short. The opposition concede no loss except that of Manuel.

While Representative Griffith is home with his constituents Mrs. Griffith is here at the Great Southern hotel, where the anti-Hanna men have their headquarters. She is still with the opposition. The anti-Hanna men admit that after securing control of both branches of the legislature they made a great mistake in adjourning from Wednesday until Monday, and having their members go home till inauguration day. The republican members who were co-operation with the democrats against Hanna were thus confronted with indignation meetings at their homes which are likely turn the tide in favor of Senator Hanna.

The opposition made repeated efforts last night to get Senator Foraker to come here, and this is regarded as an indication that he is needed. But the senior senator from Ohio left Cincinnati last night for Washington without stopping at Columbus. It is reported that certain parties met the senator on the way or before his departure, but nothing definite is known as to that. All efforts to get either Foraker or John R. McLean here have failed.

The republican indignation meetings throughout the state are adopting resolutions denouncing Governor Bushnell and republican dissenters in the legislature, and demanding that Kurtz resign from the national committee. At the general mass meeting to be held here Monday afternoon as soon as the inaugural exercises are over the most radical speeches and resolutions on the pending republican revolution in this state looked for. The state democratic banquet here to-night in celebration of Jackson day is also likely to bring some interesting developments. Mrs. Griffith, the wife of the representative from Union county, went home this afternoon to her husband at Marysville.

Mr. Griffith announced at a meeting of his constituents last night and again to-day that he did not want to vote for Hanna, but if it was their wish he would do so. There is no lack of effort on the part of the people of Union county to express their wishes to their representative and he is being won over to Hanna. The Hanna list stood seventyfour to seventy-one against the senator yesterday, but with the changes of Manuel, of Montgomery, and Griffith, of Union, the Hanna men claim that they have the necessary seventy-three votes to seventy-two for the opposition. A TOW BOAT BLOWS UP.

A Number of Persons Killed and Injured Disaster On the Ohio River Day. By Associated Press. Pittsburg, Jan. tow boat Persey Kelsey, owned by W. H.

Brown's son, of this city, blew up on the Ohio river near Glenfield, about 11 o'clock this morning. Six or eight of the crew were killed and at least four others injured. The boat was commanded by Captain Leslie Jones, of Shousetown, and the crew was made up of two pilots, two engineers, two mates, two firemen, a chambermaid, cook and the deck hands, in all about twelve persons. The Kelsey left Pittsburg about 8 o'clock this morning for Cincinnati with a tow consisting of seven barges and two flats of coal. The boat was literally blown to pieces and the tow scattered lost.

Captain Jones and three others were picked up alive, but badly injured. One, body floated ashore near Neville island. It is believed that the rest of the crew were killed, and parties are now searching for their bodies. The list of dead and injured, as far as known at 1.30 p. m.

was: Killed--Milton Woods, pilot, of Allegheny, aged 70 years; Thomas Flynn, second engineer; Joseph Lalley, second mate; Leo Webster, fireman; Lee Bechtold, fireman, and another fireman is missing. Injured -Leslie Jones, captain, condition serious; Percy F. Woods, apprentice pilot, will probably David id Walker, serious; Adolph Wandell, steward, serious. It is not known what caused the explosion. The boat was valued at $25,000.

Men Dance Over Prosperity's Return, By Associated Press. Cincinnati, Jan. Alexandria, special to the "Times-Star" says: "The window factories, employing 1,200 men, commenced work this morning at 1 o'clock. A big jollification was held and the men danced until time to go to work. A scarcity of houses is keeping the families of a number of the men away, and if 250 houses were erected at once they would be occupied at once.

Hotels and boarding houses are taxed to their utmost capacity." DEATHS AND FUNERALS. John Auch, a well known citizen of Middletown, died yesterday. He was 42 years old and "acurvived a wife and eight children. member of the U. B.

church and Triune lodge, No. 307, I. 0. 0. F.

Thomas H. McGuigan, whose serious illreported in these columns last evening, died at his room at the Hershey house this morning. Deceased was well and favorably known in the city, having been a clerk at the Lochlel hotel for the past four years. He was 48 years old and is survived by a wife. Undertaker Sourbler Son have taken the remains in charge for burial.

The remains will be sent to Philadelphia for interment. The time for the funeral has not yet been decided. At Hummelstown this morning occurred the death of Mrs. Caroline Greenawalt, widow of the late Frederick Greenawalt, In the 84th year of her age. Mrs.

Greenawalt was a resident of Hummelstown for years and was a kind and Christian lady, beloved and respected by all who knew her. Among her surviving relatives are two sons, Charles F. and John H. Greenawalt, the well known marble dealers, and Misses Caroline and Mary Greenawalt, daughters. The funeral will take place from her late residence next Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Mrs. Lizzle I. Fortney, of 1616 North Third street, died at her home yesterday afternoon a't 4 o'clock after prolonged Illness from Bright's disease. She had been seriously ill since last October. She was about 40 years of age and is survived by a husband, but no children.

The funeral services will be held at the house Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and will be conducted by Rev. Dr. George S. Chambers, pastor of Pine Street Presbyterian church, and assisted by Rev. William McNally, pastor of Westminster Presbyterian church.

Mrs. Fortney had been for many years a consistent member of Pine street church. PERSONAL. Mr. John Kremer, of 224 Chestnut street, Is ill with the grip.

Henry Fink, the well known brewer, was reported as somewhat worse this afternoon. D. W. Sadler, of Bowmansdale, spent last night to with friends in the city. John W.

Reilly entertained A dozen of his friends at dinner last evening at his shooting cabin Rockville. Mr. Boyd Ogelsby, who has been seriously ill at his father's residence on North Second street, is slowly recovering. The Misses Laura and Burnadette May, of Shamokin, have returned home after spending several weeks with friends in this city. Rev.

Dr. E. N. Kremer will attend a meeting of the board of home missions of the Reformed church on Monday next. Dr.

Kremer is secretary of the board. Charles Peters, of this city, who spent the past several weeks at Boston, is home and will remain until to-morrow evening, when he will likely leave for Buffalo, New York. Colonel Wien Forney, the veteran journnalist, who was stricken with paralysis on Sunday last at Pittsburg, was brought home this afternoon at 3.10 o'clock. He is slightly better. Arrested Yesterday.

Kirk Shelly, the well known restaurant keeper of Steelton, was arrested yesterday afternoon on a charge of keeping a gambling house and was brought to this city for a hearing before Alderman Hall Monday afternoon. James Battles, of Steelton, was the prosecutor, and it is thought the suit grew out of a recent case in which Morris Battles was held for court on a charge of felonious assault brought by Shelly. TELEGRAPHIC SUMMARY. Pekin-The Chinese university resent the government's concessions to Germany. Toulon--The French cruiser Pascal sailed from here to-dav to reinforce the French fleet in Chinese waters.

Columbus, Ohio miners' convention to-day decided to ask for an advance of ten cents per ton when the contract for next year is made. Madrid--The "Gazette" publishes a decree day providing for the augmentation of the treasury bonds by 200,000,000 pesetas, secured by the customs. Phoenix, Wrenn Gill, wife of E. S. Gill, district clerk at Phoenix, is dead.

Mrs. Gill was formerly Miss Wrenn, an actress of prominence on the eastern stage. Havana--The insurgent Lieutenant Colonel Soto, according to Spanish advices, has surrendered to the government authorities of Sagua La Grande, with three of his officers and twenty privates. Denison, hardware store of Pollard, Hoare and the large dry goods house of Madden, Graham of this city, were destroyed by fire last night. Estimated loss, partially insured.

Dubuque, Iowa-Dr. Nicholas Bray has invented a range finder for ascertaining distances on sea or land, but intended especially to guide gunners in naval combat. The instrument will measure any distance up to 19,000 yards. DR. JANQUIN CASTILLO ARRIVES IN NEW YORK.

He Maintains That the Killing of Colonel Ruiz By the Insurgents Was Perfectly Justifiable. By Associated Press. New York, Jan. Janquin Castillo, one of the leaders of the Cuba junta here, and who is said to have been connected with several filibustering expeditions, returned here to-day on the Ward line steamer Niagara, after a successful incursion into Cuba. Dr.

Castillo refused to say on what ship he reached Cuba, but said that he landed nine miles east of Manati bay, on November 1 last. after being fired upon by the Spanish fort. "In our party." said Dr. Castillo. "was Gusto Garcia, a son of General Garcia, who had escaped from the Spanish penal colony at Ceuta, off Africa.

After we had landed we were joined by who had with him 800 insurgents. The Colonel 1 Garcia, eldest son of the general. insurgents are well fed, well armed and supplied with plenty of ammunition. The troops are disciplined and confident of success." Dr. Castillo maintained that the killing of Colonel Ruiz was perfectly justifiable.

Regarding his return Dr. Castillo said: "Having transacted the business which took me to Cuba, I escaped in an open boat to Fortune island, near the Bahamas, and then was picked up by the Dr. Castillo was surgeon of the ship Rodgers, of Greeley relief fame. FOUND DEAD. A BRAKEMAN MEETS DEATH.

William Auchmuty, of Sunbury, Killed Near Dauphin This Morning. REMAINS SENT TO HIS LATE HOME. William Auchmuty, of Sunbury, brakeman on the Philadelphia and Erie division of the Northern Central railway, was found dead this morning along the railroad tracks near Dauphin. His body was brought to this city and sent to Boyd's undertaking rooms to prepared for removal to the home of the deceased. The supposition is the man met his death by falling from the train.

His head was almost severed from the body and on the front of the left shoulder was a long and deep gash, showing that the unfortunate man fell from the train, part which passed over his neck and a portion of the body. Deceased was about 45 years old, and at one time resided at Millersburg, this county, from which he removed to Sunbury. One hundred, and cents, twenty two and dollars bunch and of keys were found in his clothing, all of which was turned over to Coroner Krause by Undertaker Boyd. The remains of Mr. Auchmuty, after being prepared for burial, were shipped on Fast Line this afternoon, to his late home.

As far as could be learned no one witnessed the unfortunate man's sad death. Nothing was known of the occurrence until the body was found along the railroad tracks. He has been an employe of the company for a number of years, and was held in high esteem by his fellow employes. NEW SYSTEM, Tipstaves Selected Before the Opening Sessions of Court. A new system in the appointment of tipstaves for the courts of Dauphin county has been inaugurated.

Heretofore the appointments were announced on the day court opened, but in order to expedite made. Those selected to serve as tipwork thee court the change was staves next week are as follows: For the grand jury, Samuel Wyant; for petit jurors, Stephen Jordan, Samuel Johnson, Samuel Longenecker, J. Ed. Jenkins, Benjamin Richardson, George Giles, Samuel McCann, Joseph Bateman, Miles Brown, Henry Fehrer, Henry Jenkins, George Haines, James Henning, Samuel Young, Benjamin Foote and' William Kennard. Those selected to serve for the common pleas session during week of January 17 are: Albert G.

Leach, Charles Williams. Elijah Braxton, William Burris, Winn, David Adams, James Cuddy, James Robinson and Jacob McCord. MARRIAGE LICENSES. Recorder Gross issued marriage licenses to the following: John A. Smith, of Lower Swatara, and Miss Sallie Shuey, of Swatara.

Marshal J. Aungst and Miss Agnes A. Snavely, of Enhaut. THEIR CURIOSITY BALKED. Throngs of People Assemble At a Ferry to Await the Arrival of Durrant's Body.

By Associated Press. San Francisco, Jan. remains of Theodore Durrant, in charge of a local undertaker, were driven from San Quentin prison to the Sauselite ferry and placed upon the ferry boat. The father and mother of the man who had just been executed had preceded the remains by train. The Sauselite ferry had been chosen in order to balk the curiosity of the immense throng that awaited the arrival of the body by the Tiburen ferry on this side, and the remains were landed here and were well on the way to the Durrant residence before the crowd realized the futility of its waiting.

At the Durrant home casket was placed in the parlor with the customary form used in the case of natural death. A number of personal friends of the family visited the house during the evening to express their sympathy. The remains are encased in a handsome casket. No definite plans have yet been made for the final disposition of the body. Several friends of the family have tendered their services in this regard and to-day the parents will definitely select one of the several propositions submitted to them either for cremation or interment.

More Hundred Dollar Counterfeits. By Associated Press. Philadelphia, Jan. more counterfeit $100 silver certificates turned up here to-day, one at the sub-treasury and the other at the Fourth Street national bank. In the latter instance the note was received from a bank in the interior of the state, which forwarded it for inspection.

The fact that the note came from an interior town leads Sub-treasurer Bigler to fear that more of the spurious notes are in circulation than heretofore supposed, as the belief has been general that merely a few of notes had obtained circulation in the larger cities. The note received to-day at the sub-treasury came from one of the city banks, which sent it for inspection with the information that a customer of the bank, when informed of its doubtful character, had stated that the note had been drawn from one of the leading local saving fund institutions. Both notes have been forwarded to Washington. Exports During November. By Associated Press.

Washington, advance figures from the November report of the bureau of statistics shows that the exports from the United States during that month aggregated $114,639,064, a gain of nearly $7,000,000 over November. 1896. For the eleven months ended November 30, 1897, the exports amounted to $956,675,874, a gain of nearly 000,000. Large Slate Deal. By Associated Press.

Easton, Jan. of largest slate deals in the history of the industry in this state, was consummated yesterday. Franklin H. Hower, of Danielsville, this county, owner of the famous Peach Hill quarries, conveyed them an English syndicate for $200,000. The syndicate is incorporated under the laws of West Virginia.

For Additional Local and Telegraphic News see Second, Fourth, Fifth, Seventh and. Eighth Pages. For Market Reports See Second Page.