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THAT MYSTERIOUS PRESENT
What Did Mr. Carter Deliver to Ex
Queen Liliiiohalani ?
THE DIARY WAS INTERESTING
Airs. Domlnls Kept a Journal in Which
Her Faith in President Cleveland and
Rudolph Sprcckcls Was Kc.
corded Trial in Pi ogress.
By the United Tress.
San Francisco, Feb. 15. The Bteamer
Mariposa from Honolulu arrived tod.vy
with news that there have been no exe
cutions there. Ex-Queen LUluokulanl's
trial Is still pending.
William France, charKed with con
spiracy, was the only man deported on
the Mariposa. On the Australia, leav
ing Feb. 'Si, a number of others will be
deported, including Peterson and
Crelghton, former cabinet olllcers, and
Wurdenburg, ex-post master-general.
The Hawaiian government just be
fore the sailing of the Mariposa decided
to banish Carl Widemann, convicted
of treason. He Is a son of Judge Wide
mann, one of the queen's commission
ers to Washington.
LUIoukalunl was arraigned Feb 5 on
a charge of misprision of treason. The
original charge was treason. She Is
represented by Paul Neumann. She re
fused to plead, so a plea of not guilty
was entered.
The most damaging evidence that Is
to be brought against her will be her
personal diary which was found In her
residence after her arrest. Whether
this Is Introduced and made public at
her trial depends very much upon the
course pursued by her counsel In de
fending her case. The ex-iucen re
corded her thoughts, desires, and im
pressions yery freely in her diary.
Among the entries made during last
summer was one stating: "J. O. Car
ter called today and delivered Presi
dent Cleveland's present to me." What
this present was It not stated.
llud l'oith in ; rover.
Up to the time of the return of the
special commission which went to
Washington to Interview President
Cleveland, the former queen records
herself as favoring a waiting policy,
confident that the American adminis
tration would Interfere In her behalf.
After President Cleveland's answer to
the commission she became more ag
gressive and began to listen with grow
ing favor to those urging an uprising
on the part of the natives. Rudolph
Spreckels called to see her often, and
Is represented as advising her to fight
it out. She did not agree with him, un
til during his last stay in Honolulu,
when he intimated that she could get
plenty of money in San Francisco to
carry out a successful rebellion. He Is
represented In the diary as a willing
aj."?nt. - - "
The last entry In the diary was made
on Dec. 28, 1S94, and closed with
"Signed eleven commissions today."
These were the commissions for the
officers of the new government referred
to in the testimony of her private secre
tary. The documents have been con
cealed or destroyed, and her attorney
has endeavored to prove that they
never existed.
While the trial of the queen was In
progress she was placed on the stand
In her own behalf. The direct exami
nation was confined to an alleged con
versation between her and Charles
Clark, who testified that he Informed
her of the proposed rebellion. She de
nied that any such conversation took
place. After her examination was con
cluded, a statement written by her was
tiled. It began with a history of events
since the time she was deposed, and
goes on to say:
"I was not Intimidated into abdicat
ing, but followed the counsel of able
and generous friends and well-wishers,
who advised me that such an act would
restore peace and good will among my
peopl. I acted on my own free will,
and wish the world to know I have no
immunity or favor myself, nor plead
my abdication as a petition for mercy.
I must deny your right to try me In the
manner and by the court which you
have called together for this purpose."
The military court will probably
bring in a verdict of guilty In her case,
notwithstanding her denial. Sentence
will be passed, but It Is not believed she
will be imprisoned, but will be allowed
freedom on her own recognizance.
WORK OF LEGISLATURE.
Bills Introduced In Place-Other Iluslness
In the House.
By the United Press.
The house met at 9 o'clock this morn
ing. A petition was received from min
isters of Philadelphia praying for the
passage of the Pennlwell bill relating
to remonstrances against the granting
of liquor licenses. The following bills
were read In place. Hy Mr. Anderson,
of Washington, appropriating $700,000
for the Bupport of the National Guard
and naval force for the years 1895 and
1896. Uy Mr. flrlfllths. of McKean, ap
proprlatlng 1150,000 ami authorizing the
appointment of a commission for the
selection of a site for a hospital for the
treatment of consumption. Hy Mr.
niter, of I'hllnd'-lphln, providing for
the publishing of I ho report relating to
Pennsylvania monuments upon the
battlefield of (U VynhurK-
Several bills piixnwl first reuding, and
at 10.30 o'clock the house adjourned
until Monday evening, Feb. 25, at S
o'clock.
Governor Hastings has approved the
Focht resolution for an investigation
'if the state Institutions to Ascertain
w in., ii v 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 1 iiiiii., i ur II I 1 1 1 Tl u
ne committee to lnvesinraie me misiia
town will go to work next Thursday.
Senator Gobln, of Lebanon, has been
chosen chairman.
INDICTMENTS GALORE.
Kings County Grand Jury Distributes
True Dills All Around.
By the United Press.
Brooklyn, N. Y Feb. 15. The grand
Jury of Kings county reported In the
quarter sessions court this morning
hat they had Jointly indicted Presl-
ent Benjamin Nortorr, of the Atlantic
vnn if m 1 1 if in fi ami NitnoK niattiiont
harges of violating the 10-hour law.
i ne grana jury also returned twenty-
ven inuicimem against strikers for
uing, inrowuig DncKS at cars, cut-
g wires ana ror otner acts of vlo-
-
ce. in every case against strikers
presented to them, but one, the Jury
found an indictment. All the twenty
seven indictments are for felonies.
HUNGRY HELP THEMSELVES.
Nebraska Farmers Break Open a Kelief
Supply Car.
By the United Press.
Kearney, Neb., Feb. 15. Considerable
excitement wns caused here this after
noon by about fifty farmers, with half
as many teams, coming In from Kear
ney county for relief supplies. They
broke Into a car on the Union Pacific
track and commenced helping them
selves. The county commissioners tried to
stop them, but could not, and after
they started to drive away they were
brought back by the police. It Is re
ported that sixty teams are on the way
here from Custer county for relief sup
plies. SIFFERIXC FROM THE COLD.
Keen Distress Among the Poor in English
Towns and Cities Southern Districts
Arc Seriously Affected.
Ey the United Press.
London, Feb. 15. The thermometer
Is 4 degrees below the freezing point
today, and the air Is raw and penetrat
ing. In eighty Inquests held In London
the verdicts have been that death was
accelerated by the cold. The Immedi
ate causes of death were given as bron
chitis, pleurisy, syncope, and other
heart and lung ailments Incidental to
the weather. The death rate has been
especlall.heavy among the azed. The
keen wlnus have increased distress In
the dwellings of the poorest families.
It is impossible to keep these dwellings
warm and although no case of death by
freezing has been reported, dozens of
cases of pneumonia In the uuderheat
ed or fireless rooms are brought to no
tice daily. The Ice pack In the Thames
still impedes navigation. Work in the
building trades has been suspended,
and contractors have dismissed their
men for the present. The trades unions
report that 3G.000 of their members In
London are unable to get employment
and must remain idle until the weather
sliull moderate. The majority of those
men are carpenters, plasterers and
stone masons.
In Liverpool, Manchester, nirmlng
ham and several other manufacturing
and trading centers the unemployed are
making street demonstrations. In all
these cities the sou) kitchens are
crowded from morning to night, yet are
unable to satisfy the extraordinary de
mands upon them. Glasgow alone Is
feeding more than 40,000 persons.
Ulliurd in the South.
Columbus. . Ga., Feb. 15. Columbus
had the heaviest snow storm in over
half a century before daybreak this
morning. Snow has prevailed through
out his section, and trains are delayed
from all points. Steamers came .up the
river today with bows cased in Ice.
Birmingham. Ala., Feb. 15. The se
vere weather has culminated In a se
vere snow storm. Snow has been fall
ing here since daybreak. It measures
five Inches on the level, and at 9 p. m.
It Is still coming down.
Savannah, Ga., Feb. 15. Two Inches
of snow fell last night and this morn
ing. It is the second snow storm expe
rienced here In many years, and the
city gave Itself up to hilarity. Business
was practically suspended during the
forenoon and the business men spent
the day snowballing.
Atlanta, Feb. 15. The snow storm
which began here early this morning Is
still raging at midnight. The ground
Is covered to a depth of nine Inches.
New Orleans, Feb. 15. The snow fell
steadily yesterday for eighteen hours,
measuring eight inches. At It p. in. an
appreciable amount Is again falling.
31 R. TREVELLICK DEAD.
The Urcnt l.ubor Leader Stricken with
Paralysis.
By the United Press..
Detroit, Mich., Feb. 15. Ulchard F.
Trevelllck died at his residence here
this morning of paralysis.
Mr. Trevellick was born In England
In 1830. In 152 he helped organize the
8-hour league at Auckland, N. '.., and
In 185" Joined the movement at Mel
bourne. He came to the United States
a couple of years later, coming to De
troit in 1S63. In 1865 he was elected
president of the Ship Carpenters and
Calkere' International union, and was
president of the National Labor union
In 1871-73. In 1880, Mr. Trevelllck pre
sided over the National Greenback con
vention. He was one of the twelve
founders at Louisville of the National
Labor Union and Industrial Brother
hood, and was worthy foreman and
traveling lecturer of General Assem
bly, KnJghts of Labor, at one time,
KING'S DAUGHTER DEAD.
Mra. Harriet A. F.skins Passes Away at
the Arc of 1 1 1 Years.
By the United Press.
Lebanon, Pa., Feb. 16. Mrs. Harriet
A. IOsklns, whose father reigned as
King of Guinea, died here yesterday
uged 111 years.
She leaves two daughters, Frances .1.
Fsklns, of Willlamsport, and Mrs. H.
A. Baker, of this city, besides forty-four
grandchildren, thirty-seven great
grandchildren, eighteen great-greatgrandchildren
and fourteen great-great-great-grandchlldren.
Sold Itogus Dutter,
By tho United Press.
Lebanon, Pa., Feb. 15. James Cox, man
ager of the Ijebanon Butter company's
store, of this city, was arrested today on
the charge of Bulling; bogus butter. He
represents the llrm of Mcilugh, Brown A
Co., of Pittsburg, to whom he has wired
a dispatch, notifying them of his arrest,
CONDENSED STATE NEWS.
In Schuylkill county DCS liquor licenses
were grunted, an Increase of 58 over lost
year.
Willlamsport last yesr shipped 190,8.7),
Owl feet of lumber, a decrease of 78,150,000
from the previous year.
Uugene B. Urlmm, of Franklin, has bean
appointed an alternate cadet to West
Point Military academy,
Lycoming county's Bar association has
protested aKalnst the Arnold procedure
Dili pending la the legislature.
Trains on the Wilmington and Northern
railroad will be run today from Reading
for the first time since the billiard.
A debt on "the Grand Army of the Repub.
Ilo building, at Wllkes-llarre, will be puld
by a Klrmess, which I now In progress.
In a wreck on the Castle Shannon rail
road, Allegheny county, twenty-five
freight cars and two locomotives were
mashed. .
BAD WITNESSFOR HAYWARD
Liveryman Wilson Gives the Defense
a Disagreeable Sarprise.
EVIDENCE AGAINST AN ALIBI
The Witness States That lie Saw Uay
ward in Company with Miss Gliig
on the Night of tlio Murder,
lluywnrd's Story.
By tho United Press.
Minneapolis, Minn., Feb. 15. In the
Ging murder trlui the state was star
tled and the defense given a disagree
able surprise Just before adjournment
this afternoon. It was known that M.
D.Wilson, a liveryman, could give some
important testimony concerning the
case and as the state did not call him
the defense concluded to find out what
he knew. All along he has steadfastly
refused to tell his story and when he
was called today It was expected that
he would be able to materially help the
defense. But he did hot. On the con
trary he was the most dangerous wit
ness called by either side. He said lit
tle, but the burden of that testimony
Swas that he met the carriage In which
Miss Ging was riding near the spot
where lilixt claims to have met the
woman and Hayward on Kenwood
Boulevard. He also testified that there
was a mun with her, and In response to
further Inquiry he declared that the
man was Hayward and that he had
picked him out the next morning. The
defense holds that Hayward knew
nothing about Miss Ging's move
ments that night and had not seen her.
According to this testimony Hayward
and Miss Ging were at the Trystlng
place where Bllxt was met about 7.30
p. m.
Eleven Minutes Not Accounted For.
C. J. Bartleson, whose daughter ac
companied Hayward to the theater on
the night of the murder, told of Hay
ward's visit to the house and his tes
timony accounted for all .but eleven
minutes of the time for which it is In
tended to prove un alibi for the de
fendant. During these elevea minutes the
prosecution contends Hayward had
ample time to meet Miss Ging and
Bllxt on Kenwood Boulevard, direct
Bllxt where to go, and then go to the
residence of Miss Bartleson and escort
her to the theater.
Mrs. O. K. Naegle, who heard the
shot, fixed the time at between 7.50 and
8.10 In the evening, and Mr. Bantleson
says that Hayward was at his home
at 7.55. Harry Hayward will go on the
stand In his own behalf next Wednes
day or Thursday, and his lawyers at
tuch a great deal of importance to the
story he will tell. It is thought that
Harry will tell a story Implicating Adry
in the plot that will be startling in the
examination.
W. H. Hayward, father of the boys,
will also .testify, and Is expected to
produce a series of letters In Adry's
handwriting which will be very damag
ing to him. Mrs. Hayward and Dr.
Thaddeus Hayward will also be Import
ant witnesses for the defense.
CHILDREN'S HOME FIRE.
Through Excellent Discipline '200 l.lttlo
Ones Are Alurchcd Away in Safety.
By the United Press.
New York, Feb. 15. The West Ches
ter temporary home for indigent chil
dren In North street, about a mile
east of White Plluns, was burned to
the ground tonight. The building con
tained 200 children ranging from 1 to
15 years old. Besides these there were
a dozen teachers and nurses. The little
ones were asleep in their beds on the
second floor when the fire broke out.
Miss McDonald, the assistant superin
tendent, rushed from her room, sound
ing a large gong In the hull, which called
the help warning them of danger.
She then turned on the electric lights
In the hulls, and with the' assistance of
teachers and nurses formed the chil
dren Into a lire line and marched them
In single file hurriedly from the burning
building. So well had the children been
drilled In the case of fire that not one
life was lost nor a single person in
jured. CONFESSED THE CRIME.
A Young Man of lioston Clears I p u De
cember Murder Mystery.
By the Unltod Press.
Boston, Feb. 15. Walter A. Scott,
aged 19, of Weston, has confessed to
the murder of James Slamln, a Scotch
man, at the Back Bay on Dec. 15.
Scott was arrested Wednesday
charged with the murder of Slamln and
with the shooting of John T. Lorden
while they were making an attempt to
arrest him for robbery. Scott- impli
cates Robert T. Wise, of Charlestown,
who had previously been arrested on
suspicion.
BOILER DISASTER.
Two Matt Instantly Killed lu an Explo
sion at Towaada.
By the United Press.
Towonda, Pa., Feb. 15. By the ex
plosion of a boiler In the Cobb saw mill,
near this city, early this morning. Fire
man Theodore Pencil and a teamster
named John Mack wore Instantly killed,
Frank Meyers, a mill hand, was fatally
Injured.
The explosion nearly demolished the
building and the noise could be heard
for miles.
Ten Thousand Dollar l ire.
By the Unltod Press.
latwlslown. Pa., Feb. 15. Fire at an
wirly hour this morning destroyed five
dwellings on Valley street, this city. The
houses were the property of Alfred Kline,
N. Frank and Mrs. K. A. Shadle. The
contents wore partially saved. The loss
will be about f 10,000.
Streets Caked with Snow.
By the United Press.
Atlanta, On., Feb. IS. Atlanta Is ex
periencing the heaviest snow storm It has
hud dining the recent spell of bad weath
er. Atlanta now presents the appennanre
of a typical northern city In the midst
of winter. For the post several days, the
streets have been caked with snow.
hehclllnn at an F.nd. '
By the United Press.
Washington, Feb. 15. The command
ing ofllcer of the United States steam
ship Atlanta reports to the navy depart
ment from Colon, under date of Feb. 14,
that the rebellion in Colombia is consid
ered alan end.
Justice Is
THE POSTAL BILL PASSED
Efforts to Reduce Compensation of
Railroads Are Unavailing.
CARS PURCHASED EACH YEAR
The Government Will Contlnuo to Pay
Rent in xccss of the Cost of Mail
Cars-Sugar BUI Reported
Favorably.
By the United Press.
Washington, Feb.. 15. The last steps
were taken by the senate today in the
disposition of the postofllce appropria
tion bill which has been under con
sideration every duy since Monday, A
final effort was made on the part of the
committee on appropriations to reduce
the compensation of the railroad com
panies for the use of postal cars, in the
shape of an amendment offered by Mr.
Blackburn, Kentucky, to cut down the
appropriation of $3,205,000 to the extent
of 10 per cent.; and the senate decided
against It. It had previously rejected
atsimilar proposition which had come
over from yesterday and which applied
only to the fast mall service from
Springfield. Mass., to Atlanta and New
Orleans. Then an effort waa made by
Mr. Brice, Ohio, to have, the J196.0O0
which is appropriated foi this latter
servK-e divided wltu a slmllar'fust line
In the west, from Ohio to Florida. But
this met with no more favor than the
others and was laid on the table. And
then the bill was passed.
The agricultural appropriation bill
followed, and had not been finally acted
on when the senate adjourned at 6.55.
There was considerable discussion over
an amendment reported from the com
mittee on appropriations for a modili
catlon of the luw relating to the Inspec
tion of cuttle and meats for exporta
tion: and Mr. Piatt, Connecticut, op
posed any change In the law that
looked to the propitiation of Germany.
This amendment and others relating to
Irrigation, plants and seeds, etc., went
over to be discussed and acted on to
morrow. The house bill to abolish the differen
tial duties on sugar was reported fu
vorably, and without amendment from
the finance committee, and was placed
on the calendar, with a resolution of
fered by Mr. Aldrlch, Rhode Island, to
re-conunltlt with Instructions looking to
the re-ennctment of the reciprocity and
sugar bounty provisions of the McKln
ley act, and to the re-lmposltlon of a
duty on wml.
House Proceedings.
After the passage of a few private
bills at the opening of the session the
house proceeded to consider the naval
appropriation bill. By ugreement gen
eral debate was ordered to be closed
at 2 o'clock tomorrow. The discussion
toduy wns devoted to the paragraph
prvldlng for the Increase of the navy
by the construction of three battle
ships and nine torpedo boats. This was
advocated by Messrs. Pendleton (Dem
ocrat, West Vlrginlu,) Dolllver (Repub
lican, Iowa,) Money (Democrat, Missis
sippi.) Weadock (Democrat, Michigan,)
and Meyer (Democrat, Louisiana,) nnd
opposed by Messrs. Simpson (Populist,
Kansas,) and Everett (Democrat,
Massachusetts.)
A conference was ordered on the sen
ate amendments to the house Joint
resolution, extending for this year only
from March 15 to April 16, the time
within which Income tax returns may
be made.
At 6 o'clock under the rule the house
took a recess until 8 o'clock, the even
ing session to be for the consideration
of private pension bills.
No Kxtra Session.
There will be no further financial leg
islation attempted by the houso at this
session. The defeat of two banking
bills and one bond bill in quick succes
sion satisfies the Democratic, leaders
that a majority of the house cannot be
brought to the support of any measure.
The members of the house are now
looking forward with Impatience to ad
journment, and the committee on rules
Is constantly importuned for special
orders for certain Important bills that
have not yet received consideration by
the house, but which can be rushed
through thesenate.lt Is believed, if they
can reach that body during the last
week of the session. One of these Is the
naval re-organlzatlnn bill nnd another
la the Nicaragua canal bill. All talk
of an extra session has ended, and It
Is believed that when congress ad
journs on March 4 next It will not be
asked to convene again until the regu
lar meeting day In December.
INJUNCTION REFUSED.
John 0. Moor Will lie Obliged to Pay
Incomo Tax and Look Pleasant.
By the United Press.
Washington, Feb. 16. Th district
court of appeals today declined to
grant an appeal from the decision of
the lower court, refusing an injunction
to prevent the collection of the Income
tax. An Injunction waa asked for by
Trying to Strike a Better
John G. Moore, of New York, to re
strain Joseph S. Miller, commissioner
of internal revenue, from any collec
tion of the Income tax.
Chief Justice Alvey declares that
there appears to be no good ground or
cause shown for an injunction to re
strain the commissioner of internal
revenue from proceeding with the work
of his bureau in regard to the assess
ments and collection of the Income tax.
THE FRENCH IN SIAM.
A Number of ICncountcrs and an Officer
Wounded.
By the United Press.
Bangkok, Slam, Feb. 15. Difficulties
have arisen between the Siamese and
the French on the left bank of the
Mekong river, near Kammoun, and se
rious disturbances have occurred.
At one place there was a conflict be
tween a number of Siamese people and
a detachment of French troops, during
which a French ofllcer was severely
wounded.
GOLD ST A KTSJIITII E RWARD.
Dun & Company Look Ipon the Situation
with Uopcful l ycs-I'uilurcs Still De
creasing. By the United Press.
New York, Feb. 15. It. G. Dun &
Co.'s weekly review of trade tomorrow
will say:
Another week's exports of gold and
withdrawals from the treasury have
been almost entirely stopped by the
contract for purchases of gold b.juls.
Though Us details only became public
Thursday nd were quite sharply crit
icised by many, the fact should not be
forgotten that the rate of exchange was
In fact controlled, gold was acU'atl;.'
started hitherward from Europe, and
there was ntlrely 'arrested, at least
thus far, the outward movement which
had seemed within forty-eight hours of
emptying the treasury. Close criticism
of things done in such a stress comes
liter. !' r the moment business on'y
waits to know whether sales of Amer
ican securities and withdrawals of
gold from the treasury have ne jn last
ingly stopped by the remarkable In
crease of confidence. The reviving con
fidence has not only prevented with
drawals t.r gold l.v America m In the
main, but sii'es of American s.curiiies
by foreigners 1 ave been nearly if not
i;ulte balanced by purchases.
The sales of steel rails were only
150,000 tons In January. There appears
a better inquiry for some finished iron
products; especially In wire, wire rods,
nails and barbed wire, the business Is
encouraging. Pig Iron Is unchanged and
the demand for bar Iron Is about the
same.
The two obstacles which block the
path Just now are exceeding cheapness
of farm products and restricted opera
tion In the industries.
The money market shows a tendency
to strengthen, and somewhat larger of
ferings of commercial paper ap
pear, though not In proportion
to the reported activity of mills.
Doubtless many ure working only
short time, but uny Improvement,!
Is encouraging. A somewhat closer
market is expected as a result of the
bond transactions.
Ftillures for the week were 270 In the
United States against 323 last year,
and 61 in Cannda against 55 last year,
hut the liabilities lire much less than
for the corresponding period last year.
TWO . CARTLOADS OF HEADS.
Ghastly War Trophies fur the Sultan of
Morocco.
By the United Press.
Tangier, Morocco, Feb. 15. A detach
ment of Moorish cavalry has arrived
at the town of Cnsa Blunca, a seaport
of Morocco, on Its way to Fez, with
some ghustly trophies of war for the
sultan.
These consist of two cartloads of hu
man heads, which had been obtained
during a recent punitive expedition
against tho Kahumna rebels. They
have been salted In order to preserve
them, and will be presented to the sul
tan In thut condition. They will after
ward be exhibited on the walls of Fez.
Mr. Kansoin a Candidate.
By the United Press.
Washington, Feb. 15. It was rumored
about the capltol this afternoon that the
president will be urged to appoint Senator
Ransom to be minister to Mexico to suc
ceed the Inte Mr. dray. Mr. Ransom's
term of oRIre expires with this congress,
and it is said thut the president would be
very glad to tender him this appoint
ment. CAUGHT FROM THE CABLE.
The physical weakness of the pope com
pels him to postpone receptions.
Germans in Japan will banquet on Bis
marck's blrthduy and send him a costly
specimen of Juunee art.
The Duke of Parma declined a chal
lenge to a duel from t'omte de Burr, on
the ground that 'he suld more thun ho
meant to.
Ex-Premier Olollttl has been sum
moned from his Berlin retreat by the Ro
man courts to face the libel suit against
him.
Balance.
ARE ACAINSHI1E MILITIA
Mine Workers Requested to With
draw from National Guard.
M'UR IDE'S CASE "NOT PROVES"
Committee Appointed to Investigate Brib
ery Charges Are I noble to Find Suf
ficient Evidence to Convict Some
of tho Resolutions Offered.
By the United Press.
Columbus, O., Feb. 15. The first order
of business to come before the miners'
convention when it convened this morn
ing was the election of officers, but it
was postponed. The committee ap
pointed to Investigate the charges of
Mark Wild against John McBride was
submitted by T. L. Lewis, of Ohio. It
was as follows: "Our committee ap
pointed to Investigate the charges of
bribery preferred by Mark Wild against
John McHrlde held a meeting, and after
hearing all the evidence that had any
bearing on the case, we beg leave to
report that there is not sufficient evi
dence to prove bribery."
The report Is signed by all the mem
bers of the committee. T. T. O'Malley,
of Ohio, opposed the adoption of the
committee's report. He said it was the
same old Scotch verdict, "Not proven,
J. A. Crawford endorsed O'Malley's re
marks and moved that the report be re
ferred back to the committee to return
a verdict In plain language. John Mc
Bride said he would rather be found
guilty than to have the convention ac
cept such a report. The report was
finally referred back to the committee,
which retired for an hour, but brought
In the same report. It was again sent
back.
Against the National Guard.
Resolutions were adopted requesting
mine workers to withdraw membership
from the National Ouard; that a benev
olent feature be added to the Mine
Workers' union, and that a vote be
taken on the question by the member
ship; that should the scale be violated
In any of the districts of the bituminous
competitive fields, then all other districts
shall have a right to adopt any measure
they seem advisable so meet the situa
tion; that when any member accepts
a position as mine superintendent, boss
or foreman he shall take a withdrawal
curd or sever his connection with the
order; that strikes have proven failures;
that the miners restrict the production
of coal by adopting an eight hour work
day; thut congress and state legislators
be urged to enact a law making eight
hours a legal working day in mines,
workshops and factories of the country.
Hy un emphatic vote the convention
decided lute this afternoon to reduce
the salaries of its national officers. The
following resolution, which was read,
created something of a sensation:
Resolved, That we favor one organ
ization for the miners. It was reforred
buck to the author to be put In pre-
sentable shape.
l ull Time at Wllkcs-Ilarrc.
By tho United Press.
Wltlkes-Harre, Feb. 15. All tho coal
companies oMratliig in the Wyoming
valley Issued orders toduy that all col
lieries should go on full time after Monday
until March 1. This is good news to
mliiers In this vicinity und guarantees
steady work for about 15,000 men und boys.
Gllkcson Ketalns Awl,
Dy the United Press.
llnrrlsburg, Feb. 15. Commissioner of
Bunking Gtlkeson has appointed Colonel
F. A. Awl, of this city, deputy commis
sioner and his bund was tiled today. Col
onel Awl Is the present deputy and will be
retained a few months. ,
r.ncountcr of Small Try.
By the United Press.
Lancaster, Pa., Feb. ID. Fred Fonts, of
this city, knocked out Tom Roberts, of
Columbia, In a six-round glove contest ut
Columbia this morning. The contest was
for a purse of :lio and wus witnessed by
a lurge crowd of sports.
TELEGRAPHIC TICKS.
Joseph W. Thuyer. of Chelsea, Muss.,
wns chosen commander of the state llrand
Army.
Indictment for attempted poisoning of
her family to obtain Insurance was found
against Mrs. Mary Cowu of Dixmont,
Me.
Charles F.Abbott, one of the best known
horsemen In America, died at Worcester
after a brief Illness of pneumonia, aged
62 years.
Restating three highwaymen, who bad
held him up, Christian Frlck, a New Or
leans baker, wns fatally shot, and the
men escaped.
Uy blowing out the gus in their hotel
room, at Springfield, 111., George Harpool
and Casey Gregory, of Falrlield, com
passed their own deaths.
Because of un attmept to wreck the
Buckeye Glaus works at Martin's Ferry,
O., with a dynamite bomb. President Sea
man will ubundon the plunt.
WEATHER REPORT.
For eastern Pennsylvania, fair;' north
west winds.
INLETS
For the next ten days it will be
to your interest to visit our
And see the values we are oflering
in fine German, Scotch and Irish
Table Linens, Napkins, Tray
Cloths, etc., etc.
STOCK LARGER THAN EVER.
PRICES NEVER SO LOW.
i n m speil
Numbers in German Linens, ''Sll
ver Bleach," extra line quality
and heavy :
66-in. Sale Price 48c, Reg. Price 60c
60-in. ' 59c, " 75c
62-in. " 75c. " 90c
72-in.
ii
89c
$1.10
Napkins to match the above.
65 doz. 5-8 $1.55, Regular Price $1.75
7B doz. 3-4 2.35, " 2,75
THREE SPECIALS
In Fine Bleached Towels:
25 doz. Colored Damask Border Htick,
83.00 doz., lies. Price $4.29
25 doz. Bird's Eye, hemstitched,
45c, each, Res. Price 65c
15 doz. double hemstitched htick, extra
size, 50c. each, Keg. Price 75c
Our Special Muslin Sale continues
all this week. Muslins, Sheetings,
Counterpanes, etc., at "Rock Bottom
Prices."
FIN LEY'S
510 and 512 Lackawanna Ave.
H. A. KINGSBURY
AGENT FOR
GKAS. R. SGIilEREN S CO.'S
ill ill
THE VERY BEST.
313 SPRUCE ST., SCRANTON, PA.
Zero! Zero! Zero!
Zero Shoes for Zero Wcuthcr at
Zero Prices. Wholesale and Rc
tail.
LEWIS, REILLY & DAYIES
REPAIRING OF
WEICHEL.
the Jeweler, cau repair
your watch to give per
fect satisfaction, having
had ten years' experience
in our leading watch fac-tones.
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