! -lAj! , JDanfapd? JuMligenM VOLUME XXIV-NO. 184:. LANCASTER PA THURSDAY, APRIL 5. 1888. PRICE TWO CENTB, a FAVORING CHURCH UNION. . ----... ea-vBivnauer Ana lUiiriH niNplttnlwn ynHtMMiti...uu- KlOEOr BEPURMBUOBUROnU. rapere en the Obstacles te and the Advantages of Colen KatelaMaaa aTarerlag Cea t soljdatien or ttts DfAejt as Use German Braaefeee Adapted. The conference or anion between the two Reformed churches el the country held It second end float day' aesilena en Wedaes day la the Second ("natch") oho red, Seventh etreet, Philadelphia. The Kev. Dr. B. Bausman, of Read lag, presided at the morning session. Papers en ' The Otetaelea te Union end Method i et Overcoming Tbem " were read by the Rev. Prof. W. V. V. Maben, D. D, of New Brunswick, N. J., and the Rev, Prof. G. W. Willlard, D. D, of Tiffin, Ohie. Dr. Maben considered the potable obsta cle of race, language, customs, polity, onl ine, ohnreh property, church beard and doctrinal standards, bnt none et which he considered insuperable. The matter of doo deo doe trlnal standards would be the mere serious obstacle, but that could be overcome by adopting aeme construction en the oanena of Dort te wblah all could agree. Dr. Willlard also heartily supported the Idea of union, and could see no obstacles that oeuld net be overcome. He said that the only wonder was that during the sepa ration of the churches greater differences and difficulties had net arisen. The mere difficulties were sought out the leas they teemed te be. A disousslen en this subject was partici pated in by the Key. Prof. J. H. A. Bom Bem berger, the Rsv. Dr. D. Ernest Klepp, the Rav. Dr. Herman Kuetenlk and the Rev. Dr. A P. Vau Glesen. On the motion of the Kev. Dr. Themas Q. Apple, a committee was appointed te pre pare a aeries et resolutions expressing the sense of the conference. The Rev. David D. Demarest, D. D.. pre sided at the afternoon session. Papers were read en "The Advantages or Union" by the Rav. Cenrad Clever, or Baltimore, and the Rav. Peter Meerdyke, of Grand Rsplds, Mich. Mr. Clever held that the two bodies were complementary te each ether therefore belong together. The one was mere attractive In foreign missions end the ether in home mlsslenr. One was stronger In metropolitan districts, and the ether In the rural regions, and In many ether directions there was the same com. plementary relation. The union would demonstrate the feasibility of Christian unity, which premises te be the great work of the present century, and he appealed te his brethren te lead in this noble work, and net wait until the time when they will be glad te get into the great union which In te be en any terms Mr. Meerdyke said: We shall And It ad vantageous te get Inte this eurrent of Chris tian unity. This Is becoming missionary ground mere and mere Imperative. We ahall then no longer be en the defensive in explaining the separation of these two bodies, and would be free of the necessity el distinguishing between our respective names. There would be the advantage of rectifying an historical error. In union lies the opportunity of the worthy per petuation of the Reformed denomination of this country. The Rev. Dr. Olarlc read letters of re gret from the Kt.v. Dr. T. W. Chambers, of New Yerk, the Rev. Dr. Cobb and the Rev. Dr. Zibriskl ("Old Colony.") Tee Rev. Mr. Henry conveyed the frater nal greetings et the Miami clasala of the Reformed eburch in the United States. The Rev. W. H. Phreaner, of Cnlcage ; the Bev. J. K. Graelf, of Tamaqua ; the Bur. Dr. W. J. R. Tayler, or Newark ; the Rev. Dr. David Cole, of Yonkers, N. Y-, participated In the discussion which fol lowed. TUB HK80LUTIONS ADOPTED The committal en resolutions, composed of the Rev. E. V. Qerhart, D. D., the Rev. J. B Drury, D. D., theRsv. NlebnlasGehr, D. D , the Rev. D. D. Demurest, D. D , and the Rev. Divld Cele, D. D , reported the following : 1. Tula conference commends and en dorses the action el the committee of the two general synods in convening ministers and laymen of tbe two denominations at this time for tbe purpose of discussing the main question in its manifold bearlnga upon each body, and the general Interests of the Kingdom ei Jesus Christ 2 Tbe selection or topics of discussion covers tbe principal points requiring con sideration. The general tenor or tbe papers en both Bidrs et tbe Issue, and tbe spirit et geed will, of mutual confidence and fidelity te Reformed doctiine commands our full approval. 3. In tiejadgmenter this conference, closer union bet we m these two bodies, ibn only eccleslastlasl organizations et the RefermeJ eburch of continental origin In America, la-desirable, and at this "iunetare of the religious Issues of our land specially Important, and if the object be pursued in Cnrist an w.'sdem and love, undoubtedly practicable. Besides, there is geed reason for the opinion that, If judloleu efforts in behalf of a closer union becondueted by the two committee, present obstacle will grad ually disappear and the end In some form just and acceptable te both branehes may, without much delay, be attained. 4 It Is recommended te the ministers et tbe two nrganizttlena te Inform themaelves mere fully en tbe history of tbe Reformed churches in Kurepe and In this country, particularly in its bearing en tbe purpose of the present movement, and, as occasion may arise, te promote by preaching and otherwise, among all our congregation, better knowledge in tbe Christian pre prlety and practical worth of tbe prep jsed union. It was also recommended that the pro ceedings and pipers be published for gen eral oliculatien. The resolutions were unanimously adopted. Tne Rer. Dr. Tayler common ted en the remarkable unanimity of sentlment per vading the conference. Resolutions of thanks te all oncerned in making tbe canfarenee a success were adopted, Tne conference closed in the evening with German meeting at Salem cburcb. Tbe Rav. Dr. Nicholas Gebr presided. Ad dresses in German were dellvere-l by tbe Rev. Dr. J. H. Oerter, of New Yerk city, who spoke of tbe histerlial and doctrinal relations et tbe two bodies ; and by tbe Rer. Marcus Baabman, who spoke of the advantages that would fellow a union, The Rev. Dr. J. H. A. Bemberger spoke In Knglish en the advantages te the young people which wenld result from the consoli dation of tbe two cburabes. A few closing remarks en the surprising unanimity of tbeugbt and feeling which had pervaded tbe conference were made by Rev. Dr. James . Geed, of the com mittee of arrangements. They Cad Creck til Clues. Frem the Yerk Bally. Daniel R. Miller, el Mlllersvllle, charged with having passed a bogus check el 1203 upon Ell Wambaugh in payment for a pair of horses, bad a bearing before Justice Sherwood, who after hearing the evidence held tbe Bccused In the sum el 500 fur the action of the grand Jury. In default of security the prisoner was committed te JalL W. U. Tayler, who keeps a grocery store en North Geerge street, was committed te Jail by Alderman Sherwood charged with forging a note for f 1,000, en G. W. Relder. Tayler's store and household goods were seized by the sheriff en Wednesday. He is a young man lately marrled and his down fall seems almost Incredible te his many friends. Hunan ay at N.w 11 ul and. A son of Rer, Garland, of New Helland, met with an ace'.dent en Wednesday. While driving his horse scared, and running te one, side the shaft et tbe vehi cle was broken. This caused tbe horse te r in away. The boy was thrown out and bully bruised and the vehicle was total wreck. After running a few miles the bene wm caught A DOCBZ.B rOMKRax, KTf. aaa I'M--, Wfca W.ra Killed at Heading, ajulMM ttetaaatla'a MMttag Beau. Tbe rename et Kerr. Mumraa and Con Cen rad, who were killed while walking along tbe P. S. V. read, were removed from Read lng te Dearer, this county, Wednesday morning, and taken te the late resldsnee of Rer. Cenrad. The remains of the two rata were dressed In plain white shrouds, each having email sheaf of wheat clasped la their beads and were eaeaaed la neat walnut coffins. Daring Tuesday evening the remains lay In a email parlor of the lata residence el Rer. Mnmma, 125 North River street, Reading, and were viewed by a large number of persenr. Tbe oefflna were standing side by side and as the steady stream of persons passed through the room many were overeome and wept freely at the Bad eight. The remains retained a vary life-like appearance and the only signs of tbe accident were alight face wounds and tbe white bandages which were wrapped across their lereheade. The crowd of per sons began at 7 o'elock and continued until a late hear In the night The beuse, yard and pavements were crowded with siwota siweta siwota tere and it la estimated that ever 600 per sons viewed the oerpsea. Many were aym pathlzleg friends, bnt most came out et morbid onrtealty. The funeral will take place from the residence of Rer. Cenrad to day (Thursday ) at 12 JO p. m., and will preeeea te Stelumetz's meeting beuse for Interment. Services will be held by Rvr. Harry Leegel, a former pastor et the An cient Church of Ged, and Rar. Abel Btrawn, of tbe Mennenlte Brethren In Christ, of Reading. The ltheae l.Ued Election, The returna or Rhede Island Indicate the election of Tall, Republican, for governor, by 1,000 te 1,500 majority. The Republi cans claim the eloetlon of 47 senators and representatives, net counting Prorldenee, Pawtueket or Newport, and estimate a Re publican msjerlly el 5 en Joint ballet, At Newport the election was very close and exciting. On the state ticket the only candidate te receive a majority In that city waa Heward Smith, Democratic candidate for governor, who la a Newport man, and who received a majority of 14. Ol tbe leg islative tioket enty one candidate waa elected, D. E. Yeung, Democrat, for second representative, who received 60 majority. Others en tbst ticket laek an election by from 37 te 74 rotes, the Democrats In each case reoeirieg tbe largest rote. The total rote was tbe largest ever east there, ever 2 700 Lipbam was about 05 behind his ticket, and Reger about 30 behind. The Prohibition rote In tbe elty la 00. The suffersge amendment reeslred a majority thereof 543, although tbls Is one et tbe places whleb It affected adversely. Providence, r, l , April 6. The full returna of yesterday's election were de layed until almost da; break, Completed fl (area en the state tlcket art : Fer gover nor, Royal C. Tatt, Republlean. 20,700; Jehn W. Davis, Democrat, 17,511; Gee. W. enld, Prohibition, 1,330; seitterlng, 4 Tail's majority ;,08L A Heets Wall Caves In. A rather carious accident occurred yer terday te tbe one story brick beuse, at Ne. 318 West Walnut street, whleb Is occupied by Jacob Kaulz, tobacco packer, and owned by his brotber Jehn. The stone fonndatlen wall en tbe eastern side et tbe heute sud denly gave way, carrying with it a large portion et tbe brlek wall et the same side. Tbe stones and brick all tumbled Inte tbe cellar. Mrs. Kaulz was alone In tbe house at the time and waa about going Inte tbe cellar when the break occurred. It made a great noise and she was terribly frightened for a time, as she had no Idea what waa the matter. It was very fortu nate that she was net In the cellar when the wall gave away, or she might bare been crushed beneath tbe stones and bricks. What caused tbe wall te give away Is net known txactly, but It may bare been affected by damp weather. flood I'lay and Ooed Company. "Beaoen Lights" was glven for the first time In this city last evening at Pulton opera house. Tbe audience te witneas It waa of fair alze, and every ene must have been delighted with tbe playand play err. "Beaoen Lights" Is an Interesting drama through out Tbe sctnes are laid in tbe wild Weat, and the working el the plot moves along naturally, and there la an absence of im probable feats usually In plays portraying frontier life. Kven tbe slang and dialect of tbe aotera last evening were net confined strictly te the supposed Western style; both were an Improvement en what we are accustomed te bear, Mlas Emma Hlnckly usMyra, Mlas Oracle Emmett, Cel. Cal houn's rlvaoieus niece, Geerge Learoek, as CAa. Ueadlty and J. H. Cessar as tte Colonel, were the principals In the cast. Mlas Emmett's song was welt rendered. Tbe O'car Trade In BUnhe'lm. Frem the kfanhetm Monitor. By summing up tbe wbele trade of cigar making, dealing In leaf tobacco, manufac turing cigars. box"S and jobbing in cigar, we find that tbere are ever 30 firms en gaged In these businesses. Employment is given te about 350 persons at the cigar making trade and tbe few ether kindred connections embraced herewith. These people thus employed reeelve ever 150,000 lnwsges In a year and manufacture tbe almost Incredulous number of 20,000,000 cigars In tbe same time. Scblller Society Offlcers, Wednesday evening tbe members of Heblller Death Fund association elected tbe following officers te serve for tbe ensuing year : President, Antheny Iske ; rice president, Jehn Kreea ; secretary, Jeseph Bentr ; treasurer, Frank Ursprung ; trus tees, E. F. Rudy, Lewis Scbmld and Philip flatter. Ube society Is In a flourishing oendltlon, In membership as well as financially. Daring tbe ten years of its exiatence it bas paid out In this city erer f 10,500, and the eldest member did net pay mere than an average el H 40 per year. Prosecution Withdrawn. Geerge Fulmer has withdrawn the suit he entered against bis son LJghtner for robbing him of a large turn of money. When be entered tbe suit be believed that be bud evidence sufficient te fasten tbe crime en him. Last evening Mr. Fulmer called at tbe office of Alderman Plnkerten, told him be did net have sufficient evidence te wsrrant him In pressing the case and be would withdraw It. A discharge waa sent te tbe Jailer and tbe yenng man was re leased. Trampled en a Nail. Twe weeka age a valuable horse of Wil liam Stansberry trampled en a nail. It was removed at once and nothing aerieus was apprehended. On Wednesday tbe horse was seized with lock Jaw and is new in a critical condition. 8trasbur'e l'ua niastsr. Mary F. Carntbera has been aprelnted postmaster of Strasburg. Killed bra Fall. Jeseph Ledge, of Downlngtewn, waa thrown from a carriage by a broken wheel en Tueiday and killed. Sllll In a Critical Coedltlon. David Srengler, tbe little son of Wil liam Bpangler,whese Illness was mentioned In Wednesday's paper, Is still In a critical ajndltlen. Be la only par&Uy conscious aad Improves but little, THEIR FIRST MEETING. TBR MRW OUT COUNCIL! UmiNO JtEADI SOU TBR TEAR'S WOBK. FsMUeas rresaattd ler the Repair aad Ma. cadaaatslBg or streets A New Fire Ke- glae te Bs Booths A fcpeclal Sttat- leg ea Mix! Tuesday Creates. Tbe first regular meeting of the new elty council waa held ea Wednesday erea nlng. In aeleotceuncll there were present Messrs. Berger, Haines, Leng, Remley, Riddle, Behum, Stermrells, Wise and Kvsns, president The minutes of last meeting were read and approved. The following petitions were reeelved and referred te tbe street oemmlttee. By Mr. Hebum, for the repair of Vine street between Seuth Queen and Bearer. Foraseweren Seuth Qaeen between Vine and German. Fer repairs of Strawberry and Poplar streets. Fer macadamizing East German between Seuth Queen and Duke. By Mr. Wise, for gutter en Seuth side of Lafayette atreet between Laurel and Dor Der wart By Mr. Leng, far macadamizing West Jsmee street between North Queen and Mulberry. By Mr. Berger, for macadamizing North street between Christian and Strawberry. Adjourned. COMMON GOUNOIt. Common oennoll was called te order at 7:30 o'clock, and the following members were present : Messrs. Anxer, Bare, Baumgardner, Bertzfield, Bltner, DUler, Eaby, Eberman, Everts, Fran I z, Freeh, Greff, Herr, Mayer, McElroy, Miley, Sherlzer, Sing, Strlckler, Hturgls and Zeek. In the absence of President Beard, Mr. Rinmmrdnnr waa el noted mealdent nre i tern. The minutes of the organization were read and approved. Mr. McElroy, who was net present at Mondays meeting, took the oath et office and his seat as a member. rilESKNTATION OF l'ETITIONS. By Dr. Herr, for the macadamizing of North Mary street between West King and Chestnut street. By Mr. Brlnten, for traps te the city In lets at Bearer and Andrew streets and en Bearer street opposite Ne. 322 ; for new crossings at Vine and Prince. By Mr. Sing, for the macadamizing of Conestoga street between Seuth Queen and Water streets ; for the macadamising et Seuth Prince atreet between German and Coneategs. By Mr. Bltner, for tbe macadamizing et West Lemen street between Water and Mulberry streets, and for a gasoline lamp at the corner of Mary street and Harrlsburg arenue. By Mr. McElroy, for tbe repair of Sey mour street between Prince street and Lere lane. By Mr. BerlzQeld, for crossings at the corner of Lemen and Pine streets; for the grading and guttering of Pine street between Walnut and James street; for mseadmtzlng of North Mary street between Walnut and Lemen streets; for crossings at Lancaster arenne and Lemen street; for tbe macadamizing of Weat Lemen atreet between Msry and Pine streets. By Mr. Eberman, for a crossing at Chest nut and Water streets. By Mr. Eaby, for a sewer en North Duke street, from James street te connect with tbe Clsy street sewer. By Mr. Baumgardner, for a creasing en North Qieen atreet between Chestnut street and Pennsylrania railroad freight depot All tbe above petitions were relorred te their appropriate oemmlttea A NEW FIRE ENGlIStK, By Mr. Bartholemew for a new fire engine te take the place of engine Ne. ?. The petition waa rererred te tbe fire com mittee with instructions te adrertlse for proposals. Mr. Brlnten did net think It necessary te ask for bids again for an engine. Bids bad been tucked for and It looked te him like trifling with bidders. Mr. Eaby said tbe trifling tbe gentleman spoke of saved tbe city agreatdeal of money and he could ssy that the bids next time would be lewer than last time. Mr. Frantz argued that It was necessary te aak for bids, as tbe unfinished business el the old council died. Mr. Eaby mered aa an amendment that tbe blda be se aaked for that bidders will be required te take the old engine aa part pay. The amendment was adopted and select oeuncll concurred. . Mr. Sing ellered a resolution Instructing tbe fire committee te contraet with Clappdc Jenes company, the lowest bidders, fcra seoend-clsas engine at 14,000. There was se much opposition te tbe resolution that Mr. Sing withdrew It Mr. hlng offered a roselatlon providing that (4,000 be transferred from tbe con tingent fund te that et tbe tire department general te pay ter a new engine te take tbe place of Engine Ne. 2. This resolution wca alae withdrawn without any aotlen being taken. THE CITV FINANCES, Mr. Baumgardner presented the fellow lng report of the treasurer for tbe month of Mareh : Ijuit month's receipt , .. 4,873. 03 Last month's payment 30 OC'J.72 Balance in treasury 67,273.73 Following are the balauces lu tbe several appropriations : Interest en leans, Including ulnklng fund HVOlftt l'rlnclc HI en lean 4 0uu te State wx en leans , ,W1 It c treat damages MOO ue Kepatrs of streets (from llueute tux) . I,nc) el Uepalrset atnets e.SM kO Untdingand macadamizing streets . HiUT'J 71 lkilglnuand ABpbalt blocks 10 041 W Meam roller and cra.ner 8 oeo 00 Waterworks general lO.fSl HO Laying water pipes s,7 75 Baiarlrs 11,190 41 fo'ieeand inrnkey , l'l'jib'Jl salaries for Are department SUM 31 Fire department geueral 4 tltf 'H Newflreennlne 0X Ughllng city 27.7JRW Abatement en illy lax , 27W0J Aoaieuienien water rent i, mi Collection city tax .arrearages.... 73 '0 Contingencies 'JO.TM VI) Bewer and wattr works Impruvein'nU, W.7S1 & Mr. Baumgardner presented tbe report of the flnanea committee for tbe month of March. The only Item of Interest It con tained was the day et appeals from the city taxation. Tbe date fixed is April 20. TO ELECT CITV OPFICEnB. Mr. Auxer offered a resolution fixing Tuesdsy evening, April 10, at 7:30 as the time for the election In Joint convention of a clly solicitor, and the water oomjnls eomjnls oemjnls sloners. Select counell concurred. THE STANUINO COMMITTEE. On account of tbe absence of President Beard tbe standing committees will net be announced until the evening of tbe special meeting. Mr. Brlnten offered a reaolatleu Instruct ing the property committee when appointed, te ask for proposal for tbe remedelling of the city hall In accordance with the plans and specifications prepared by Aroblteet Urban. Mr. Baumgardner suggested that tbe members should knew wbst alterations are te be made before they rote en the reso lution. On motion et Mr, Erarta the resolution was laid ea the table, Adjourned, THE CItY AND COUNTY UOOTOIIS. The nntlntas Transacted at Their April Msat laaDlf gatta Elected. The April meeting el the Laneaster City and County Medical soelety was held In their new meeting rooms, Grand Army hall, en Kaat King street, en Wednesday afternoon with the following members present : Drs. Berntbelset, Bucklus, Black, Beardman, Blackwood, Uompten, Craig, Darts, M. L., Danlap, J. F., Dearer, DUler, Ehler, Franklin, Herr, A. J., Uerst, Maner, Livingston, Leamsn, J. K, Musser, J, H., Miller, Mowery, U. A., Markle, Newpher, Reamsnyder, Reland, Rtngwalt, Reed, Shenk, J. H-, Showalter, Suramy, Slegler, Bhartle, Traberf,' Welchans, Weaver, D, B., and Zlb Tbe reports of all sections of the county showed that there was Let llttle sickness and no epidemics prevailing. Vr. U, A, Mowery read a paper en pneumonia, which was dttcuiscd by the memberr. The following were elected delegates te the American Medleal association meeting In Cincinnati In May : Drs. Ltaman, J. R-, Herr, M. L., Miller, Mowery, H. A., Bernthelsel, Craig, Deaver, Danlap, ell and Compten. Following are the delegates te the meet ing of the State Medical society In Philadel phia, en June 6 : Doctors 11 an oe, Frank lin, Showalter, Markle, Newpher, Slegler, Herst, Dlller, Mentzsr, Reland, Bueklus, Herr, A. J., Beardman, Reamsnyder, H. G., Bhartle, Trabert, Rtngwalt, Zsll, Mus ser, J. H, and Weaver, D, B. Resolutions et respect en tbe death et Dr. A. K. Rohrer were passed. They will be fennd In another column. After the meeting the surgical Instru ments of tbe late Dr, S. B. Foreman were sold at auction and purchaieJ by the mem bers present NEARLY NINETY YKAltS OF A (IT- Death of Mrs. Kdward McCIetem, en Her Farm Near Orerten, Bradford Conmy. Mrs. Edward McUerern, ene of the best known and meat highly esteomed old ladles of Bradford county, died en her farm near Overton, Ph., tbla morning, In the ninetieth year of her age. The deceased waa a native of the County of Caran, Ireland, and came te this country about llfly-alx years age. Her husband, who was a well-known rail road oentraotor In the early days of rail roading, died sereral years aga Sbe lcarea surviving her lour sons and ene daughter ; Rt Rev. Themas McGevcrn, Catholic bishop of Harrlsburg, Jehn McGovern, tbe wealthy railroad contractor, who fermerly resided in this city, Bernard McGovern, et Easten, P., Patrick McGovern, and Miss Annie McGovern, who inade her home with her mother. Edward MoGevorn Is a grandson and Mrs. Alice McConemy, of this city, Is a grandnleoe of the deceased. Desplte her extrome age, Mrr. Mo Me Govern waa a woman et remarkable physi cal preservation, and up te her roeent ill ness was able te lend aid In the household management She waa an exemplary mother and ralsed an bonerod family. It la related el her that tbe reasel that brenght heraelf and her Infant family te tbls coun try was ship-wroeked, and that ahe was only able te sare the lire or her Infant, tbe present bishop of Harrlsburg, by wrap ping ber own ahawl about him te save him from the rigors of tbe storm. A Uerte Vase. Alderman McConemy tbls morning heard the case of Jeseph Mlnnleh against Mrs. Lizzie Heb rer, for the recovery et the face ralue et a note for HW), given last November for "two cells," sold by Mln nlch te Mrs. Rohrer. Tbe signature te the note was admitted te be genuine, but Mrr, Rebrcr testified that Instead of the nnlmsls sold te her being colts" they were six-year-old Mustangs untamed and rioleup, that they oeuld net be worked, and had nearly kicked the heads off tbe men who had attempted te handle them. She also testllied that Mlnnleh had premised te take them off her bands if they did net suit her, but that he had falled te de se. Her testi mony waa corroborated by a daughter and another witness. Tbe alderman gave Judg ment for the defendant. A Graduate cT JifTetaen College. Among the students of medlolne who were graduated at Jeffersen Medlcal col lege Philadelphia, Wednesday, waa Nor Ner man Jereme Blackwood, son of Dr. Wm. Blackwood, et this city. Mr. Blackwood Is a bright young msn, and has many friends in this city. He read medicine with bis father for aeme time, and for two years past has studied at Jeffersen college. He will remain en duty seme weeks in tbe hospital of Philadelphia, bofero he re turna te Lancaster. An V. & M. Man One el t"ie Oflleere. Among tbe colleges represented at tbe Grand Arch Council el tbe Phi Kappa Pal In Washington en Wednesday were-Waah-Ingten and Jeffersen, Allegheny, Frank lin and Marsbsll, Dickinsen, Pennsylva nia. These cfllcers were elected: Presi dent, F. II. Uedder, Cernell University ; rice pre sldent, F. W. Bteaocker, Franklin and Marshall college ; recording secretary, G. F. Manning, University of the Pacific ; corresponding secretary, M. W. Sterling, University of Kansas ; Rev. Rebert Lewery, University et Lewlsburg. Uniform ter tbe I'el ce. Myers it Rathven have been awarded the contract ler making tbe uniforms for the patrolmen et the police force. The uni forms et the sergeants will bedlfferontfrem tbe patrolmen In tbe make of the coat There will be a double row et buttons en the coats of these officials. The cblel's coat wilt be of the style of a captain In tbe army. Samples et summer helmets have been sent for and are expected lu a tow dayr. The uniforms of the men will be finlsbid In tLe early part et next week. A Hey Wlus the Fleer. (Jeerge Hffaln, son of James Swain, held tlcket Ne. 1,01)5 whleb drew tl.e liarrel of llourellerod by Red Roseuemuiandory, K, of M. C, at its recent fair. R. MoUennell turned lu M0 voles en the Domestle sewing machine, InHtcad of SCO as first reported. Kiccuttues Imueil, Executions were lasued en Wtdaetdsy against B. K. Lindls, of East Lampeter township, an extensive dealer in HoUteln cattle. The aggregate et tbe executions thus far issued la f 5,227 05. Tbe sberrlll has made a levy. lleluincd le Court. Abraham II. Oraell, prosecuted for lar ceny before Alderman Fordney, was held this morning In fJW ball for trail al ciurt The subject matter of tbe larceny Is graln.and Tobias Dsnllnger appeared ai tbe prosecutor. Ttieae same parties appeared In a almilar suit before the same alderman ten days age In which Graeff was tbe pros ecutor and Denllnger tbe defendant. VI wars le Heislen, The viewers appointed te assess damages caused by tbe proposed opening of iteas atreet from one end of the city te the otber met tbls morning sod went ever part et the route et tbe proposed street '1 hey adjourned until Wednenday te bear testimony as te the vslue et the property taken, net telcg able te go ever tbe whole route ea account el the weajher. A DISASTROUS FIRE. VnOPKItTT TO THE VALUE Ol' atO.OOO UKlTnOVRDWKDNBSOAYNiaHT. Thai Machine Shep of tee Ctamplen lllnnrar aad Machlna Shep consumed Willi Its Centent Ths flam Started by an In. cendlaty Insurance. Halt the Leie. One or the largest and meat destructive Urea that baa taken place In this city ler some time waa tbe one et last night The large machine abep of the Champien Blewer and Ferge company, at tbe Junction et Char Char eotte atrert, Harrlsburg arenue and tbe Pennsylvania railroad, was bnrned. The bulldlug was formerly known as Coonley's tobacco warehouse. The fire was dls dls cevered shortly after 11 o'clock and one of the 11 sat men te ace It waa a watchman of the Pennsylvania rail road company. An alarm was struck from box 15, at West James street and Harrlsburg Avenue about 11:30, and It brought engines Ne. 3, 4 and 1 te the seene of the confligralien. They went In Ser vice at once and Ne. 4 waa at work up te B o'clock tbla morning. The fire had made considerable headway when It was discovered and it spread rery rapidly. The building was almost totally destroyed noth ing being left but tbe brlek walls. Tbe fire men worked bsrd and saoeeeded In saving the large brlek building, which Is sltusted some distance te the south from tbe ma chine shop, and Is ussd as a foundry. Tbe cupola was badly blistered. The engine beuse, which steed against the machine shop, was of frame, bnt It waa saved and the engine was bat slightly damaged. The building burned was el brlek and In alze 130x50 feet.. It waa erected by tbe late Frederick W. Coenloy, about 26 years sge. Fer many years It was nsed by dlflerent firms aa a tobaceo packing warehouse. After the owner's death It was purchased by Edwin Eberman, who owns It at present Tbe Champien Blewer and Ferge company is a charioted organization, with Harry B. Kelper as president and manager and Janice C. Leman secretary. When they decided te mere te tbls point they rented the wareheuse for the term of five yeata and took possession laat January, They made many great changes and Improve ments In the Interior te aojemmodate their large business, In tbe manufacturoef forgea, blewcra A". MAOIIINRnY, ETC., IllHTnOYEb. The company has met with a rery serious less by tbls fire, aa all their ma chinery, sueh ai lathes, drills, boring machines, eenterlng maobtnes, belt and nut tappers, grinders, presses, itc., together with their stock In progress of manufacture, was almost totally destroyed. Among tbe valuable maeblnery was a radial drill, which was used In the manufacture of power blowers. It waa put In but laat week at a cost of K0, The less en patterns alone will be 17,000. Tbe bumed building had a basement and two floors, all of wbleb were In use. In tbe basement tbe castings were kept, and the seoend fleer waa uaed for manufacturing and ereetlng. The third fleer was used for storing supplies, ereetlng, Va There Is little doubt that tbe fire waa the work of an Incendiary, and this waa the second time wltblnaweek that tbe torch bas been applied. Tbe first fire was dlsoerered en last Tuesdsy morning by Isaae Greff a maeblnlat In tbe employ of the company. Mr. Greff was tbe first came te work about alx o'elock that morning and waa the first around the building. Boen alter getting inside, en tbe tlrat fleer, be beard a sort of cracking noise, wbleb he at first supposed waa made by rats. When be atoeped te aeareh be waa atruck en tbe neck by a het spark whleh came from the second fleer. He made an examination and found that tbe fleer was en flre and something et a hele bad been burned in it A bucket of water was at once aecured and tbe lire extinguished. There waa nothing around the building te show that it bad been broken open. It was al first believed that a spark from tbe cars, wbleh pass very near te the building, bad found Its wsy Inte tbe second fleer. Tbe flre wbleh Mr. Greff extinguished was in tbe northwestern part of the building. Mr. Leman, secretary of tbe company, waa among the first te arilve at the burning building last ulgbt lie noticed that tbe flre had been atarted In tbe second story again, near te tbe centra of room. Tbe only Are in tbe building was lnaatevejn. thoeilloe, which was in the weatern end of the building. This did net csnse tbts non nen non flagstien, hewever, as the stove was can led from the oifles with the Are In It by tbe firemen. TUB r.Of.8 AND INHUnANCH. This morning tbe stockholders of the Blewor and Ferge company held a meeting. They catlmste their tetsl lets at 118,300 Tbe maohlnery, stock, material, manufac tured goods, Aa, In tbe foundry and tnachlne shop, are Insured for f 10,250, di vided among tbe following companies rep resented by II. R. Brenemsn I Pccnelx of Londen, (2 502 50 ; fJamburg-Bremen, 1 2, 502.50 ; Germanls, $1,537 50 ; San fire office of Londen, f 1025 ; Williamsburg City, tl,537 50; Htate et Pennsylvania, 11,035. There was no less te the stock In the foun dry and .the amount of Insuranee en machlne rbep contents alone was ,076, Tbls leaves a total less above all Insurance of $10,225. The books and papers of tbe company were found le be In geed oendltlon la tbe large safe, Tbe building waa valued at from $2,500 te $2,800 by Mr. Eberman. He bad It Insured with Bauaman fc Burns for $1,500 In the Phuinix of Hartferd and 1500 in the Mei chants of Newark. Tbe forge company has been doing a large business and they will suffer sgreat less en account cf tbe delay. It Is under stood that tbe building will be re-orected as soenss tbe leaaes are adjusted. In tbe meantime, In the maebine shop and foun dry, 50 men are thrown out of employment Clnaa el a Dancing Hclioel Prof. Munder, tbe dancing master, bas had a large class in Lancaster this season, and he has been very successful. Last evening tbe profeasei's farewell exhibition and ball was given. Tbe attendance waa very large, net only of children but also el their parents. A large number of fancy dances were Introduced by tbe children, and alter their exhibition the elder felka began dancing, keeping It up until a late hour. The proieaaer gees le Harrlsburg te close bis school tbere this evening, after which he will return te New Yerk. A New firm. Mr. J. h. Metzer, tbe well known cigar manufacturer, has associated with himself In business Mr. James C. Wiley, a highly popular young gentleman of this city. Tbe new hrui will be known as J. I. Metzjerdt Ce. We wish them abundant auecees. ciiuicit emciW. Tbe following were elected officers et Trinity Lutheran church at the meeting of tbe congregation en Wednesday I Elders, Jehn E. Hubley, Wm. Z.Hener, K. E. Sny der ; wardens, Joel L, Haines, Wm. Mo Me Gllnn, snd Jehn K. Snydsr. bandar streetcars. On and after Sunday April 15, tbe East End passenger railway will run cars regu- 1uly en Sunday, CIVILIZE THK INDIAN. Tbe resident's Keply te Philadelphia Mthc dlat sllnieterelle Itelleeea la the Ue et the English Langastge. President Cleveland bas written a lone- letter in reply te a resolution adopted at a aesaionei tbe Philadelphia annual confer cenfer confer enoo of the Methodist Episcopal chureh held In Philadelphia en Mareh 20, 18S& Me says : The action taken by this assemblage of Christian men bas greatly surprised and d atppetnted me. They declare " that this oeuterence earnestly pretests against tbe recent action et tbe government la exclud ing the use et native languages In the edu cation of the Indiana and rxpeclally the exclusion of the Dakota Bible among these trlbta where it wss formerly used. That while admitting that there ate advantages In teaching English te Indians, te compel tbem te reeelve all religious Instruction In lhat langusge would praetlaally binder thalrreeeivlng It In tbe most effective way. The line of power travela with the human neari, ana tne neart et me Indian is in his language. That it la in harmony with tbe tree atate, that tbeoperatlona of all mission ary societies should be untrammelled by state Interferences." The president then quotes the rules nf the Indian bureau upuu the subject, and then sas. a t Thegovernment seeks in Its management of the Indians te clvlltr.s thorn, and te pre pare tbem for that oetitaot with the world which necessarily accompanies olvlllxatlen. Manifestly nothing Is mere Inn ertaut te tbe Indian from this joint of view than a knowledge of the English language. All tbe eileris of these having the matter in charge tend te tbe ultimate mixture of the Indian with our ether people, thus mak ing one community eiual In all these things Which pertain te Amerinan citizenship. But this ought net te bs dene while the Indians are entirely Ignorant of the English language. It seems te me It would be a ernel mockery te sand them out Inte the world without tbls shield from imposition and without tbla weapen te force their way te self-support and independence. Nothing can be mere consistent tben than te Insist upon the teaching of English In our Indian schools. It will net de te per mit these wsrds et the nation In their prep aration te become thelr own masters, te In dulge In their barbarous language because It la eaalar for them or beeaum It pleases tbem. The aotlen or the conference, there fore, surprises me If by It they meant le pretest sgslnst sueh exoluslen ai ia pre scribed In the order, It will be observed tbst ' text books In the vernacular " are what are prohibited and "oral Instruction " the ' entire currleulutn " must be In Eng lish, These are the terms used te dt fine tbe elements of an ordinary secu. lar education, and de net refer te roll- lleus or moral toaehlng. Seeular teaublng s the object of tbe erdinsry government schools ; but snrely there can be no objec tion te reading a chapter In the Bible In EngMsb, or In Dakota, if English could net be understood, at the dally epeniug of these schools, aa Is dene lu very many ether well-regulated soenlar sobeols. It msy be, tee, that the use of words in tbe rernacular may be aimetlmes necessary te aid In communicating a knowledge of tbe English language ; bat tbe use el tbe rer nacular should net be oneoureged or con tinued beyond tbe limit of sueh necessity, and the ' text books," the oral instruc tion " in a general sense, and the curricu lum certainly should be in English, A I.ONO LEGISLATIVE DAY. Tbe Uoese Refusing te Adjourn After An All Nlgtit Beislen. Washington,' April 5. Until 2 o'elock a. m. there was no change In tbe situation In the Heuse. Even the spirit el fun which usually characterizes night sessions was wantlng.Heveral efforts were privately made te compromise and at one time It seemed as If tbe efforts would be crowned with success. Tbe preposition was tbat a recess should be taken until 11 o'clock te-day and that tbe previous question should be con sidered aa ordered en the bill at 3 o'elock tbla alternoen. A hitch occur red in tbe ar rangement, however and the preposition waa net eubmlited until 11:46 o'clock this morning. When tbe Heuse reassembled at a quarter bofero 12 o'clock tbls morning, In continua tion of the legislative day of Wednesday, the light ever the direct tax bill waa re sumed. The pending question being en the motion tbat " when tbe Heuse adjourn te day, it be te meet en b'at'iiday next" This motion bsvlng been defeated, Mr. Lanbam, et Texst, at half-past 12 o'clock raised the point of order tbat the day as signed for consideration et tbe direct tax b 11 bad f xplred, and proceeded te argue his point Tbe speaker ovenmed Mr. Lanham'a point, and held that as long as tbe Heuse refused te adjourn, the speaker had no power te end tbe legislative day, which might continue indefinitely, Mr. Lanham suggested tbat under this ruling tbe legislative day of Wednesday might continue until Decomber. Mr. Gresvener, of Ohie, remaiked that It might oentlnue until March. Tbe speaker It might laat until tbe t irm of tbe present Cengress expires, Mr. Buchanan, of New Jersey "And it wllL" Mr. Wilsen, of Minnesota, allempted le find a plan In the doclalen of the speaker, but a tbe speaker was fortified with a long line of precedents, tbe attempt failed, and the wearisome calling of the roll en dilatory motions went en. Anether AiUclcenthe larin alt stage, Wahiiinoten, April 6. In tbe Senate te-day a loiter from tbe secretary of state was received oncleslng the proposal of the Canadian Parliament for a direct exchange et all government publics liens. Tbe bill appropriating $75,000 ler a publle building at Helena, Ark., was pased. After morning business Mr., Wilsen, et Iowa,took tbe fleer for aspeech eh tliu pres dent's tariff message. TbeSenate bas passed tbe bill for tbe purchase of bends with the treasury sur plus with tbe Beck silver amendment The final passage was by a viva voce vote. A conference with tbe Uouie was ordered. Tbe pleuro-pncuuieula bill was then takeu up. Much Hoety Wrested Ffcim Her. San Antonie, Texas, Aprils Sheriff Lewis yesterday turned ever te T. T. Teel, nounsel for Bertha Ueytnan, alias "Big Bertha," the notorious omfidenco queen, new under arrest here, ever $10,000 worth et Jewelry and valuables contained In her baggage, Tbe California clllcera are expected here te-day te take her Inte cuatcdy. She will probably make a contest under a writ of habeas corpus before sub mitting te removal. Returned lu Ills Heme. Benjamin Kramer, one et the Russian colony living In the Ssventh ward, who bas been missing for several week, re turned te day te his borne in this city. He left borne several weeks age en one of bis peddling trips snd ss nothing was heard et hlra It was leared tbat he had been way laid and robbed. His story la tbat after be disposed et tbe goods be took with him be thought be would take a trip te the West te see If be could better himself. He traveled through hslf a dozen states and finally come te tbe conclusion that there was no place llke Lancaster. A rire st a Cotten Mill. This morning there was a slight fire at Fulton cotton mill, at Lemen and Duke streets. It stsrted among the cotton In the picker room and it was seen extinguished, by tbe empleyes el the mill, after It bad made considerable smoke. A small por tion el tbe cotton was burned and the fleer slightly damaged. TROUBLE AT THE PRISOT A SUH-COMMtTTKB UNO BOMS IRRKOU fcAKI tIES THAT NlsED EXPLANATION. Mr. Eaby Threatens te Kes'gn Beeanea the Institution Is Net Conducted en Bmlaeaa rrlnrlplei-Hr.Nleeley Charted rtlthtr. regularity la the Psueaase el floods. At the meeting of tbe prison Inspectors en Saturday Messr. Esby, Nlaaley aad Carter were appointed a oemmlttee te ex amine the books of the clerk and take M ) Inrentery or the stock In the shoe making department This oemmlttee met ea WeeV nesdsr and examined the clerk's books from 1S82 te 18S3. The books were feanal te be In bad condition and from the ae- . counts It appeara that there are about f6,0M ' Cr rills Ihn Mlinlv. tint mnnh e wl-l,.. a- .t. fV' lectlble. After the examination Eaby aad Nlaaley had a row about tbe way the prleea has been managed In tbe past, and Eaby threatened te resign as a member rather than be associated with a set of men who did net, in his Judgment, conduct that Is stltutlen en business principles. The boeka were examined en Wednesday for tbe first time since 1382, This oemmlttee next rlslted the shoe maker's department At the February meet meet meet ing,aoeordlng te the atatement of Mr.Csrter, Mr. Nlssley, of tbe leather oemmlttee, re ported te the beard that there was sufficient leather en band te last until April, and bat a lew daya after tbat meeting Mr. Nlssley, without consulting his colleagues, went te Meri la Zoek'aand bought a bill of leather for ever $200, and tbat bill waa approved at the Mareh meeting. When tbe Inventory of the shoemaker's shop wss tsken yes terday It was found tbat the aggregate of leather en hand and manufactured goods did net exceed tbe laat bill et goods bought by Mr. Nlaaley. This inspector did net go with the committee te tbe shoe maker's shop te take the Inventory, ha stating that he had a business engagement te attend te. Alter Eaby and Carter get through with tbe Inventory they weat te the Farmer's bank te gat tbe bill el f leather bought te examine It but It net there, nor were there anv ether bills file in the bank j bat Ibey should havs)'. raiu uha lue iraoueci or tee traasarsc ';" was te attach all bills te tbe vouchers, isara W;: them st the Farmer's bank, and at ths saatt'A of the rear hand them ever tn the, mnMsi!. ters. This these two Inspectors elslm wee .'f net dene bv Mr. Nlaelev. and thav have, tutf&i7 yet been able te find any el laat year's bills, -fv These inspectors alae claim tbat the leather Vf purehased by Mr. Nlaaley waa net at alt "S suitable ler tne aneemaser te work, aad It "t win nave te be sold at a saorlfiee te some t-m ssddler. " 2&t?I Indications point te a breezv time when JM tbe Inspectors bold (heir regular meeting la May. I'LUNQEO INTO A R1VEK. iM A renencrer Train en the, BtltwantrM A SU. Jfcz., I'aulHoadUeesThrooiliatlrldge. 1t ClTAllLKS UITY, IOWB, April &, A ttRI-,l bin disaster occurred seven mllea weat si .?,"$ New Hampton thla morning by preclplta(v lng the Western passenger coaehes ea Use Milwaukee at st ram railroad into inepuj veepiiu lives, ai ffMHunu ujr ue BilTiVSJ aj away ei tne bridge. Tbe engineer and twa ; passengers are known te be drowned, Sja4. ,; It la annnnaril that tl. aamrth.a KatalUa,-'. tbe balance of the paaaengeia, Aspeetal' train has lest left this point for tbe plaea at S ' dlaaater with pbvslelana endenizens, H la Impoaslble te get names of the dead ': j weunucu at tue uuur ui uu uiaieu, wys& Later Masen City. Iowa. Anrll &. A :Hui tjit-rthfA apnlilntit fiv-tlrfAil et 1 fiVlrvtftr eftkta-'& nnmln. nn tk MllnnliU A Ol P.lll J $ five miles ent of New Hampton. Bat few-Vfe? particulars can be learned here at this time. ,3jM xuniuiuaiu)! -'! inuJH.vuvi uaia, SLY f A gagu auu wail uar suu vugiue jiunBVSi yv?v tlirnneli a hrlriua Intn tli Wanata rival- ,'Wi ThAiiirnklni, n.r. Annt.lnlnn ntra twftal :0 passenger, Is entirely submerged. Tbe ea-ClSJi' J gineer cannot ue leunu auu 11 is ireugne, -tbat be Is drowned. f- ratal Anraj m asiioeBi r. El Pase, Texas, Apill 6, -In Jeaa-vi Weed's restaurant and saloon a fight be-;, .tween Mexteans and negrees took plaes 4' last evenlng erer an old grudge between f'' Bert Penn, of Austin, and Henry Oweas.; both colored desperadoes. Owens taelc. Penn through tbe bowels. Fannie Oliver, fXr 3 who was in the room, waa shot tbreaga taaX'7 body, her left arm laid open with a dlrfcr; atiu nor acaip tern aewn. Liuieai. tjiatTss a wane woman, was shoe in u enw, -Jf. dczsn ethers received miner outs aaa5f; wounds. Penn la desd and the Oliver H woman will die. All participants are laVS jail. jfea? Jacob tain's End Near. &$'$ New Yehk. April 6. Jacob Sharn 4tvu3 aiuklug rapidly. Dr. Loemls, his paysl- ciaii, reponea as nceu lu-eay mat ue waw g; unconscious and tbat his end Is near. , f' Ifa waa nn lnar at 1-(1 n. in. Ilia Tvlir. T"A aieians aaiu aa ceuiu ues iive atier e r. st, vj., Geerge Sharp bas sent a telegram te reea-'A tlves at Keine, N, Y., announcing tbe laeV3 vltable result Bessy Lew and Ne Insurance. '"-Tv Yenic, Aprils. Tbe cigar factory Of H. "ffi It. Mftvnr. at Rnl T.lnn. thla nnuntv. ahAHt -.Xfta nlne miles from tbls city, was de- '"-f: airu) uu uy ure suuui x u uiuua, luie uiusa- lng with all Its contents, consisting et cigar making machinery, i,5C0 worth et leaf tobacco ; (500 et stamped and 11,000 worth of unstamped cigars. Less abcat 6,000 with no insurance. , A Queer Ilerse Case. . Benjamln Hlrsfa, liveryman, te-day en tered aultbeforeAldermanFerdoeyagalaat. 'M3 l.mu ft.vKAr.-v nh.Tfilni, litm avllr. Ktajallaar T-W J a borse and coupe. It seems that Catterry , . recently sold tne team te Ulna for f&0 and received a sixty -day note for tbat amount Carberry says that when the note became due tbts week it was net paid by Ulrsb. Carberry today came across the team at the P. K. B. station In charge or "Benea" Zsll, He told Zsll net te take tbe team away from , tbe station and Ulrsh sued blm. LaUr Ulrsb paid Carbeny ler tbe team, bnt the' suit for larceny is still agslnst tbe latter. Tbe Weat End Passenger Hallway. Tbe route et the West End passenger railway was surveyed yesterday. It Wilt begin en tbe Columbia turnpike, near.'UrS f . . .. . . . 1 kh-.UU .?sl watcn laotery, auu iuu iibi"i Its construction will be begun at once by tea contractor, Michael Rellly. and will be finished early in May. It will connect with the Lancaster and Mlllersvllle rnait ami trains will be run ever the tracks et said read every twenty minutes j-jjt between tbe soldier's monument in centra Square and the watcb factory. The coaa ceaa pany bss organized with Jehn O. Hsger as president, R. S. Herr, viee president, sad Jehn F. Reed, secretary. sspasaVBraui ISUJCAYiUSS. Washington, D. C, April 6, ft Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jer sey: Warmer, threatening weather, with rain ; brisk te high southerly winds followed during Frldsy by cooler sad clearing weather and nerthweetsrly wlstU l 3x -rt tj-T, hk -? SB m asfc,:3 hw&m raw ?sa m ': n- ?; f