! THE ON LY RE PUBLICAN DAI LY I IM LACKAWANNA COU IMTY EIGHT PAGES 64 COLUMNS. SCRANTON. PA., TIIUKSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 19, 1895. TWO CENTS A COPY. 1LLL2L PASS SIOW A week from date, and all the glory of the ChrlBtmas dlnplay will have departed for another year. Even now, the hand of the expert buyer can be traced. Odd specialties in all departments are being picked up, and while stocks are still complete in every line, they cannc. long re main so. You Know Our -Line A generous gathering of everything to please the children, including al th strong toys, in metal, wood, wicker work, etc., also useful ar ticles such as Desks, Chairs, Sewing Machines, and miniature specialties of all sorts. Our Art Collection Is too wxli and favorably known to need mention In detail. We have . still duplicates of the choicest sub jects, but, take a warning from last year when late buyers fared so badly. . . . . : ar f.. . Our Book i 1 Departmraeinit Is boundless In extent and embraces all the standard and popular auth ors, besides an unlimited title list of Picture and Toy Books for chil dren. At iioc, 14c, i8c&mc-- , Our values In Juvenile Works are remarkable. ' In 16 mo. cloth bound works, with illuminated covers, all the popular poets and authors are amply repre , tented, while some of the classics come in the same list. The paper and type are excellent, and at our ' - telling price. they're a wonder In bookdom. Regarding Brlc-a-Brac, Fancy Goods and the countless things that may be summed up under the gen eral title of Holiday' Goods, We have simply to say that our stock this year Is a notch or two ahead of all previous efforts. ;lf0:B;E 6C. PREPARATIONS FOR WAR The Senate Realizes That the Mili ' tory Armament Is Weak. A 1513 AITK0PK1T10 BILL Mr. Chandler Would S.-t AslJo $100,000.' 0( 0 for Military Purpose Hill Ap propriating a Fund for Venezue lan Commission Passes House. Washington, Dec. 18. The only mat ters that occurred In the senate today having any bearing on the exciting question of. a pousible war with Great Britain were the Introduction by Mr. Chandler (Republican, New Hamp shire), and with reference to the commit tee on military affairs of a bill appro priating Jiuo.000,000 to strengthen the military armament of the United States: the Introduction of a bill by Mr. Hill (Democrat, New York) to repeal the law that prohibits officers of the late confederate states, who had form erly held commissions from serving In the United States army or navy; and a resolution of Inquiry offered by Mr. Davis (Republican, Minnesota) as to the attempted establishment of po3t routes by Great Britain or Canada over or upon United States territory in Alaska. Mr. Hill's desire to have his bill passed Immediately was defeated by an objection from Mr. Piatt (Re publican, Connecticut), who suggested that there was no Immediate haste for Its passage, as the country was not likely to get Into a war before the reas sembling of congress. Mr. Hill's opin ion was that it was particularly proper and appropriate at "this critical period of our history," that such offensive leg islation should be wiped out. Mr. Hill's bill remains on the table, so that it may be taken up for action at any time: and Mr. Davis' resolution was agreed to without any question. Most of the day's session was occu pied In the discussion of a resolution offered yesterday by Mr. Call (Demo crat. Florida), for the appointment of a select committee to investigate "or ganized efforts of corporations" to con trol the election of members of con gress or to Influence legislation. Amend ments to con line the scope of the in vestigations to the election of senators, and to corporations In the state of Florida were votijd down by large ma jorities on yea and nay votes; but an amendment substituting the committee on privileges and elections for a select committee was carried by a majority of five; and the resolution as thus amended was passed. Mr. Call, however, belns dissatisfied with the amendment, moved a recon sideration of the vote by which the res olution was agreed to; and that motion is pending. The Voncznolnn Commission. The response of the house to the mes sage of President Cleveland yesterdaj Was the introduction today by Mr. HIU (Republican, Illinois), as soon as the reading of the Journal was concluded, of a bill appropriating $100,000 to pay the expenses of the commission suggest ed by the president to determine the true divisional line between Venezuela and British Guiana. Its reading was hailed with applause all over the floor. Mr. Boutelle (Republican, Maine), in view of the momentous consequences which might follow from the passage of the bill, expressed a hope that It might be referred to a committee before being acted upon, but made no formal objec tion to Its immediate consideration. After brief, stirring speeches by Mr. Hitt and Mr. Crisp (Democratic, Geor gia), urging united and speedy action as essential to the successful prosecu tion of the contention by the United States in reeard to the boundary dis pute, the bill was passed without a dis senting vote. At 12.40 the house adjourned until Friday, after having adopted a concur rent resolution providing for a holiday recess from December 20 to January 3, 1803. SENATE CAUCUS. Republicans Discuss Matters of National Importance-The Cuban Question Washington, Dec. 18. The Republi cans in the senate held another caucus this afternoon at which the foreign af fairs of the country were discussed for upwards of an hour, and matters of de tail connected with the committee as signments considered. On motion" of Mr. Mitchell, of Oregon, chairman of the caucus committee, it was decided to change the name of the select .com mittee to inquire into all claims of citizens of the United States against the government of Nicaragua to a select committee "on the construction of the Nlcaraguan canal," and Increasing the number of the committee from five to seven. The chairmanship will be given to a Democrat (Mr. Morgan being the ranking man), and the Democrats will have three members, with the following Republicans as members: Hawley, Connecticut; Mitchell, Oregon; Squire, Washington; Bewell, New Jersey. Mr. Mitchell also Informed the caucus that he had received a letter from Mr. Gorman, chairman of the Democratic caucus, that the Democrats would not resist the reorganisation of the commit tees, but that the Republicans must en large the Democratic representation on tho committee on appropriations and finance, so as to make the Republican majorities on these committees but one, In accordance with the established cus tom of the senate. This was agreed to, and these committees will consist of fourteen. - The hill passed during the morning by the house providing for the appro priation of ttOO.OOO for the expenses of a commission to Investigate the Vene suelan boundary question, as suggested by the president, caused a renewal of the debate of the day before on our for eign relations. The Republicans agreed that It would be the part of wisdom for this measure to be referred to the com mittee on foreign relations for revision and amendment and the debate showed that there was a unanlmltv of .aonti. ment In favor of amending the measure by incorporating In It the text of the Monroe doctrine, that doctrine never tinirlnr hpan fflvftn the full fnrni nf lo-ta. latlve enactment by congress. The time - Wltnin wmcn ine cuininiBBiun snail re port was also taken into consideration and the time when their report must be - - .111 fia The statement was made by one of this commission was now on file In the state department and that a full ana thorougn report could be made within sixty days. The feeling was Just as apparent as It was during the caucus of yesterday and all those who spoke took strong grounds In favor of upholding the president and backing him in the enforcement of the Monroe doctrine. Press dispatches ' to the effect that Great Britain was to se cure the island of Cuba, either by pur chase or by exchanging Gibraltar, caused the discussion to take a turn in thot direction. The prevailing senti ment on this matter was that if Eng land sought to get possession of Cuba, or Spain sought to dispose of the Island, such act would be accepted as a declar ation of war. The Island must remain as th property of Spain or It must be given its independence. In the hands of any other power it would be a men ace to the United States and It such an a' ront to this government was attempt ed the Republicans asserted this gov ernment must fight. SENATOR CHANDLER'S HILL. It Is to Supply Needs in tho Matter of Small Arms. Washington, Dec. 18. "The bill Intro duced In the senate today," said Sena tor Chandler, "was not intended es pecially to apply to our present foreign complications. We need a new arma ment for the army and are sadly in need of small arms. Several years ago we began the enlargement and Improve ment of our navy and the work has been going on steadily ever since. The navy is popular, and our people take a commendable pride in it. But, on the other hand, what are we to do with our land forces. We could mobilize a mil lion men in short order; the South would undertake the contract of pour ing 100,000 men Into Cuba if need be, and we could, within a few days, send 900,000 Into Canada. But these men would need modern small arms. Wo can raise regiments fast enough, but to properly arm them requires time. My bill contemplates the securing of one million Infantry rifles and such field artillery as will be necessary to propertly equip an army. Whether we have any trouble with Great Britain or not, we should have these modern im plements of war for emergency cases." PARDON BOARD DECISIONS. John Itnrdslcy's Application. Refused. Steve Do Avalu, the Scranton Murderer, llns lienor l.iiuk. Harrlsburg.Pa., Dec. 18. John Bards ley will remain In the penitentiary To night the board of pardons refused his application and U is reported that the action was unanimous. The formal rea sons presented by his counsel for Bards ley's pardon were that the scntAice of fifteen years was excessive; that he had already been sufficiently punished and longer Imprisonment will serve no good purpose; that since his sentence it has been disclosed that his inability to pay the cltyjmd rtate wap owing to the railure or the Keystone National Bank and Spring Garden National Bunks, in which a part of the funds were deposit ed; that when he found it was impos sible to obtain the funds from tne banks where he had deposited them he prompt ly resigned his office, assigned and transferred all his property for the benefit of his creditors, including tne city and state, and earnestly assisted in every way in making reparation for the losses sustained by the public; that hV rendered long and valuable services without compensation to the citizens of Philadelphia as a member of councils, and chairman of the finance committee between 186G and 1889, when he resigned to become city treasurer; that since his confinement he has voluntarily rend ered valuable Bervice In repairing the losses and In making all possible res titution out of his estate and in the sale of securities in his possession. His ad vancing years and declining health also are given as reasons for the pardon. The speech of ex-Attorney General Hensel, was an eloquent plea for the prisoner. Admitting that Bardsley had used the public funds for his own use, he said that few officials thus situated resisted this temptation. He pleaded for mercy, for a broken-down, old man, and said the protests were of a scat tering character against which were petitions and letters signed by thous ands in support of the pardon. He said there was absolutely no evidence to substantiate the charge so frequently published that Bardsley was engaged in any conspiracy with others to rob the city or state. He said no case had ever been brought before the board that had more Justification. John H. Fow said a few words in support'of the ap plication. Other pardons refused were the fol lowing: Jacob Bruestle, Allegheny, fel onious' assault and battery; John Mc Murrp.y, Blair, larceny; D. W. Wuller, Butler, selling liquor without license; John (Samara, Allegheny, felonious as sault and battery; George Rusnok, Al legheny, murder; A. Lincoln Davidson, Beaver, assault and battery. The death sentence of Lee Gum Yon, the Chinese murderer, of Philadelphia, was commuted to life Imprisonment. Pardons were recommended In the cases of James A. Nell, Philadelphia, taking minor child for Illegal Intercourse; John Klemm, sr., Erie, receiving stolen goods; Stephen De Ayala, Lackawanna, murder In second degree; John Walls, Philadelphia, making false returns. ALMOST FROZEN TO DEATH. Wealthy Farmer Somnambulist Found Lying In a Road. Sharon. Dec. 18. John McElwaln, one of Mercer county's wealthy far mers,, was found early this morning lying on the road near the home of John Demlng, In a half frozen condition. All that he had on to protect him from the cold was his night clothes. The place where he was found was three miles from his home. McElwaln is a somnambulist. He retired about 10 o'clock last night and was not missed until the early hours In the morning. A search was Instituted, with the above result. This Is McElwaln's fourth somnam bulistic exploit. When he lived In New Castle he was found wandering aim lessly about the streets, apparently asleep. Several weeks ago large sums of mom J' which he kept In his pocket would be missing In the morning. When this occurred on several occasions his wife kept watch one night and found that her husband was while in this trance-like state hiding the money. When an Invest'gatlon was made a whole hatful of silver and greenbacks tu found secrete i In the hay. QUAKER CITYTRQLLEY WAR Union Traction Company Unable to Move Their Cars. THE MOBS GROW MORE ACTIVE I'ndcr Protection of Police the Street Car Cum pony Cannot Accommodate the Public Police Battle with the Mob on .Market Street. Philadelphia. Dec. 18. The second day of the street railway strike was comparatively quiet. In contrast to the violent outbursts of yesterday, but nevertheless, there were many violent scenes enacted and the Union Traction company only succeeded in running a few cars on the various lines at long Intervals under a heavy guard of pollce meut. Before dusk the company with drew what few cars It had out and again tonight they are not turning a wheel, and thousands of people were again put to the Inconvenience of walk ing miles to their homes. The police authorities claim to be fully able to cope with the strike, but, nevertheless every preparation has been made to call out the militia While the rioting tcday was not so extensive as yester day there was an ugly spirit visible in the crowds on the streets, and it wa noticeable that there were more men collected than boys. President Welsh, of the Traction company, could not be found tonight, but a director of the company stated In unequivocal terms that no compro mise with the strikers would be made. The saloons closed again tonight at the request of the mayor, and, as no cars were running, the streets were gen erally quiet, the only point where there seemed to be a likelihood of disturbance being at the car Bheds at Kensington avenut and Cumberland street, where a threatening crowd gathered for awhile. Cars Carried Policemen. The company started out a car on nearly every one of its lines at 7 o'clock this morning. From 6 to 8 policemen were stationed upon the platforms or these cars. As the cars went out of the sheds the crowds hooted and Jeered at the motormen and conductors, but of fered no resistance to their progress. The first car sent out went over the route without molestation. As much of the trouble yesterday occurred on Mar ket and Chestnut streets.the cars which were started out on these lines, in ad dition to belnir protected by police on the idatforms, were surrounded by a guard of mounted policemen. As the day progressed the desperate element that- every great city contains and which only comes visibly to the surface in times of disturbance, was especially noticeable. Market Btreet and the court yard of. the city hall were occupied at Intervals by strong- detachments of mounted police. In addition to the reg ular force, 37 special officers were sworn In. Despite the display of force cars were not run oftener than an hour apart on any of the lines ohd in some cases only a single car went over the route. I'glT Crouds nt Kensington. In Kensington the crowds irave evi dence of ugly temper. The tracks were blocked with- all kinds of obstructions and frequently when the police would leave the car to remove these obstruc Hons the mob would make an assault upon the car and break the windows and beat the conductor and motormun The police had orders to show no mercy to tne mob and they clubbed them with a free hand, whenever they came In conflict with them. One of the most ex citing Incidents of the day occurred on Market street. About 3:30 In the afternoon a car was crawling west on Market street. Eight policemen were on the car and a detail of mounted officers rode ahead and be hind. The drivers of the numerous drays and heavy wagons on Market street are heartily in sympathy with the strikers, and they did everything In their power by getting on the track to Impede the progreps of the car. This gave time for the crowd to collect. At Ninth street the mob surged out Into the street and surrounded the car. The officers opened up a passage with their horses as well as they could. It was slow work, however, and finally one of the crowd bolder than the rest, cast n stone. It went through the window of the car and was followed by a shower of stones and clubs. The officers charged into the mob and drove them back, riding upon the pavements and forcing hundreds of women and spec tators to take refuge In stores. Mehttng lllood Aroused. The fighting blood of the crowd was aroused, however, and It clung tenact ously behind the car. At Twelfth street It closed in again, and pressed so heav ily upon the policemen that two of them drew their revolvers and fired Into the air. This frightened the crowd and it fell back. But It soon recovered Its courage and from Twelfth to Sixteenth up around the public buildings was a running fight between the police and the mob. At Sixteenth street the crowd grew weary of the chase and fell away. The strikers today attempted to Inau gurate a parade, and about 200 of them marched down from Eighth and Callow hill streets, where their headquarters are located, to Market street and out that street. Just opposite the public buildings they met a squad Of mounted officers, who charged Into their midst and dispersed them. This evening while a mall car was approaching the car shed at Kensington avenue and Cumberland street It was set upon by a mob and almost com pletely wrecked. Here, for. the first time, the crack of a pistol was heard in the crowd, but no one was shot The attack upon the mall car drew a great crowd around the car shed, and for a time things bore a serious aspect. Open threats were made to burn the shed. and the police had their hands full In keeping the crowd within bonds. About 200 clergymen held a meeting this afternoon and appointed a com mittee to endeavor to persuade both sides to arbitrate their differences. The Christian League Is also making strenu ous efforts in the same direction. ''Sow Mea Persuaded to Leave .' The company brought a number ot men here today from Baltimore, but the strikers mtf them at the station and persuaded them to return home. The electricians and power house men of the company are holding a meeting tonight and they may tlao strike la sympathy with the motormen and con ductors. The attacks upon the mail cars has aroused the United States au thorities, and United States Marshal Colesberry tonight advertised tor laen as deputy marshals. The strike has brought out many queer looking vehicles and their owners are gathering In a harvest of nickels from the former patrons of the cars. Whether there will be further rioting tomorrow Is problematic, but the situ ation la certainly serious. In the nu merous collisions between the police and the crowds today no one was very seriously hurt. BULL FIGHT FOR A lllURCIl. Novel Method of Raking .Money Out in South Dakota. Dead wood, S. D., Dec. 18. A bull fight Is not often given to raise money for a religious purpose, but such is the plan which the residents of Ziebach, Howlln and Sterling counties, in outh Dakota, have now in contemplation. The idea originated with the cow boys on the Wernaeh ranch, In Ziebach county, on the east bank of the Chey enne river, and from all Indications the entertainment will be a great Buccess. For some time the Methodists of the counties in question have been think ing of establishing a church at a cen tral point, where all the residents of the district can reach it. The Wernaeh cowboys were not among those who felt the need of re ligious Instruction, but they were deep ly Interested when the daughter of a neighboring rancher suggested the bull tight as an excellent plun for raising money. Within a week from the time the sug gestion was made the outlines of the fight had been roughly sketched and volunteers were eagerly offering them selves for a part In the festivities. Several lively young steers were se lected to play the Btar roles, and a score cf cowboys to fill the secondary parts. The religious element would not hear of the torture of the animals, and it was accoidlngly arranged that the fighters should be armed only with their heavy quirts, or whips of hair, and be permitted to resort to the use of firearms only in case of absolute neces sity. As the men will all be mounted. It Is unlikely that any such occasion will arise, and the steers will probably enjoy the performance quite us much as the cowboys. When the animal has been In the ring for a sufllclent length of time. It will simply be lassoed anil dragged . aside. and another brought In to take Its place. The exact (late of the -fight has not yet been fixed. It will probably bt some time in January. FATAL EXPL0SI0N. Six Men Killed and Four Badly Injured by the Bunting of a Steam Pipe on the St. Paul. Five men were killed instantly and five were Injured, one of whom after wards died in the hospital, by the burst ing ot a steam)ipe In the starboard englnerooni of the new American Line steamship St.- Paul at 6:G5 o'clock this morning. She was lying at her dock, pier No. 14, North River, and the shore crew of machinists, repairers, ami oil ers were getting her ready for her fourth eastward sailing, which was posted for eleven o'clock. No passen gers were- aboard as yet, but within a few minutes after the explosion they began to arrive, and had to be turned back with an explanation and the statement that no one could say when the boat will leave. It may be a week. It may be less, but the company's offi cers could only say they will give early notice and will take as many as pos sible of the St. Paul's list on the other steamers which may sail in the mean time. The dead and injured are as follows: The dead James Faunes. third as sistant engineer, England; George Man ning, fourth assistant engineer, Eng land; Robert Campbell, machinist, New York; Oeorge Williams, machinist, Ho boken. N.' 3.', Daniel McCallion, ma chinist's helper, Brooklyn; A. Fogel, cleaner, Germany. The Injured Frank Vesper, third as sistant engineer, Koxbury, Mass.; An drew Heard, storekeeper, Scotland; Robert Wilson, machinist, England; Edward Wlshart, electrician. Coroner's Physician Donlln found that all five of the firemen who were taken from the hold of the vessel dead, died from asphyxiation by inhaling steam.: He said each man found with his hand over his mouth, which showed that they tried to protect themselves from breathing the hot steam. Superintendent Engineer Clark, of the Bt. Paul; says that It will take several days to repair the damage done by the explosion. He states that the pipe which burst was a 16-lnch steam pipe, which supplied the heat to the vessel. Robert Wilson, Andrew Heard and Frank Vesper, who were Injured In the explosion died this evening. The dead now number nine. Coroner Fltzpatrlck, who returned from the scene of the disaster late this afternoon, said that the cause of the explosion was very mysterious. One flange was blown away from the other. He also mid that the material used In constructing the machinery was the best quality of steel. The coroner has not yet set a day for the Inquest THEY PAID TRIBUTE. Philadelphia Policemen Said to Have Blackmailed Women. Philadelphia, Dec. 18. The senatorial Investigating committee resumed its session this afternoon and Lawyer Silas W. Pettlt continued his examination Into the workings of the police depart ment. Much evidence was offered show ing the apparent Inability of the police to close houses of 111 fame. Catharine McCann, a street walker, testified to paying blackmail to police men In the Eighth district, and Nellie Lester, another woman of the town, charged the police of the same district with attempting to levy tribute from her. The committee adjourned until tomorrow. Strikers Granted an Advanes. Sharon. Pa., Dec. 18. A settlement Was reached 'today by the miners and oAlciali of Black Diamond coal mines. The strik ers were granted the advance they asked nd returned to work. Readr for timness. HarrMurg. ? P., Dec. L overnor Heit'.ngs" and Adjutant General Stewart re kept posted regarding the situation In PnUadelphla and from reports received there wilt not likely beany call for troopi. EFFECT OF THE MESSAGE European Towers Alarmed at the Venezuelan Crisis. LOUD SALISBURY WORRIED The Stand Taken ty tho Inltcd States Was a Surprlso-l'roncc Is Deeply Interested-Reception of the News Elsewhere. London, Dec. 18. The first announce ment In London of the communication or President Cleveland's message to congress was made in a United Press despatch to the Central News, the lead ing features of which the Contral News Immediately sent to the foreign office, whence they were at once translctted to Lord Salisbury at Hatfield house, over the Premier's private wires. This was the first intimation that Lord Salis bury had had of President Cleveland's serious view of the Venezuelan situa tion. The premier and his secretaries were greatly concerned over the critical turn which the affair had taken, and asked for further Information at the same time expressing their thanks to the United States for its promptness in cabling the Important news und to the Central News for its courtesy in placing it at their disposal. Rome. Dec. 18. Some alarm was felt on the Bourse here today as to the re lations between Great Britain and the United States. Paris, Dec. 1. The Bourse here was somewhat affected today by the mes sage of President Cleveland to the American congress on the Venezuelan British Guiana boundary question. While It was not regarded by the ope rators that war would result between England and the United States, the feeling being that England would save her dignity without extreme measure being resorted to. It was thought, never theless, that tho friction between the two countries would produce regret table consequences. Berlin, Doc. 18. The message of President Cleveland to congress In re gard to the differences with Great Brit ain In connection with the Venezuela boundary trouble alarmed the opera tors on the Bourse here. Vienna, Dec. 18. The Vienna Bourse, which has been unsteady ever since the recent crisis, was greatly affected by tho message sent to the congreBB of the United States by President Cleveland In reference to the Venezuelan boundary. Berlin, Dec. 18. The Vosslsche Zel tung In commenting on President Cleve land's message on the Venezuelan ques tion, says that the president's sharp tone against England and his empha sizing the Monroe doctrine will at tract the attention of other powers. The National Zietung says: "Rude ness toward unllked countries Is the rule when presidents reseek office. The Uoersen Courier says that Eng land first haughtily treated the Ala bama claims, but was afterwards 'ob liged to accept arbitration on the ques tion, and that established a precedent. The Boersen-Zoitung says; "Eng land will begin to comprehend that America is no longer a field for British expansion." The Lokalanzlcger says that the pres ident's message Is purposely aggreEslvo and will make a friendly solution of the question harder than ever. The Fresslnnlge Zeltung says Presi dent Cleveland's aggressive tone la hardly creditable. It seems to serious politicians like playing with fire. A Small -War .speech. Berlin. Dec. 18. The Cologne Gazette, discussing President Cleveland's mes sage to the American congress, says: "Against pretensions of this kind all of the European slates will stand by Engluml, for it is a question to be de cided once and for ull whether un bridled cluims of the United Stutcs shull bo recognized or European civilization subordinated to North American civil ization on the American continent. Great Britain has the fullest moral and material right to persist defluntly In a conflict so passionately initiated." Opinions in Prance. Paris, Dec. 18. The Paris representa tive of the United Press today obtained an Interview with ex-Premier Ooblet, In which the ex-prime minister said, with reference to President Cleveland's message to the United States congress regarding the Venezuelan dispute, that he considered the president's preten sions absolutely novel In the annals of diplomacy. On the other hand he ex pressed regret that England had re fused to submit the boundary question to arbitration, j M. Lucien Mllleveye, formerly a mem : ber of the Chamber of Deputies, has an j article In La Patrle In which he says: "President Cleveland's message In flicts a harder blow on British pride 1 than it has received In a century. It I will diminish England's prestige In all parts of the world. England must un i dertake ultra-formidable adventure or bow to America's haughty ultimatum." The Journal Des Debate says that Mr. Cleveland's language is somewhat unmeasured and undoubtedly places the United States in the alternative ot fighting England, however monstrous that might be, or beating an inglorious retreat after yesterday's bravery. The Tempts has a two column edi torial on the message, which, It Bays, is the gravest document signed by an American president since President Lincoln's manifesto on the Trent Inci dent. The question Is whether Mr. Cleveland Is merely twisting the Brit ish lion's tail or is acting seriously. GATHERING OF BANKERS. They Organize for the Purpose of Pro moting General Welfare Philadelphia, Dec. 18. A notable gathering of distinguished backers of Pennsylvania convened this morning in the assembly room of the Continental hotel for the purpose of forming an or ganization looking to the promotion of their general welfare, and to secure uniformity of action such as effected In other states through the organiza tion of Bankers association. A tele gram was received from the Hon, James H. Eckels, comptroller of the currency stating that business prevent ed his being present to address the con vention. . .. (..'.'':... , The mornlne session was devoted al- Pmost entirely to addresses upon the ad visability of such a move and the ad vantages .to be derived j therefrom, Ing houieihrld cnfwyo aronl rdlshroa James V. Watson, president of the Clearing House association, of Phila delphia, cited how advantages could be derived from close relations, and Col. J. B. Flnlay, of the People's bank, of Monongahela, treated upon questions offectlng our national currency. Fol lowing Mr. Flnlay's remarks.Wm. C. Cornwell, of the City bank of Buffalo, N. Y took up the practical side of the subject "The benefits of banking asso ciations to profit and loss accounts." "The history of the New York Bankers Association and the group plan" was the subject of a discourse delivered by James G. Cannon, vice president of the Fourth National bank, of New York. BABBITT FINDS HIS 310IIIER. Kidnaped from Him Thirty-Two Years Ago, Ho Locates Her in Ohio- Crawfordsvllle. Ind., Dec. IS. W. L. Babbitt, one of the best known lumber drummers of the Mississippi Valley, is rejoicing over his reunion with his mother, from whom he was stolen thirty-two years ago. At that time Babbitt's parents, wealthy Chicago people, separated. Babbitt was then 5 years old. Soon after the separation he was stolen by his futher. who kept him secreted In Missouri. His distract ed mother spent all she had In endeav oring to recover her child, but In vain. Finally she removed to Nlles, Mich., and later to Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, where she lived with a brother. Meantime her son grew up, and upon attaining hla majority learned of his mother and his kidnapping. He began a systematic search for her, and through the years spent many thous ands of dollars. He supposed Bhe had returned to her old home In New Eng land, however, and advertised there. Unknown to Babbitt, his mother had assumed her maiden name of Hettie Davis, and this ull the more compli cated matters. Last week Babbitt was In Nlles, Mich., and chanced to tell In a cus tomer's office the story of his life. A man named Hunter happened to be present who had known Mrs. Babbitt during her residence in Nile, and through him Babbitt learned that Ills mother was alive in Cuyahoga Fulls He hastened there at once and a Joyful reunion followed. The aged woman came with her son to his home in Craw fordsvllle tcday. Mrs. Babbitt is a cousin of ex-Postmaster General Wil son 3. Blssell. THE FACTORY LAWS. Report of Chief Campbell Would Indicate That 'fliey llavo flccn Effective in Most Cases. Harrlsbtirg, Dec. 18. Chief Factory Inspector Campbell has finushed his sixth annual report. He says the bitter opposition manifested by employers when contemplating changes or erect ing new buildings Is evidence of the highest esteem In which the department is now held by the people with whom the inspectors come In contact In pur Euanee of their duties. He says the law limiting the age of children em ployed In factories to 13 years Is rarely violated. During the year the number under 13 dismissed from shops and fac torles was 217. He finds that the law regulating the hours of labor Is being observed. Tho department has had some difficulty In the enforcement of the semi-monthly pay law, and tho attorney general will carry the matter to the Supreme court for a decision; The department is seldom required to appeal to the courts for the enforcement of the law relating to the erection of fire escapes and ele vator guards. The statistical report compared with lust yeur. shows a large Increase In the number of persons em ployed. The "sweat shop" evil is being given the attention of the department, and much Improvement has been noticed In the sweating districts. HARKING IS AFTER HIM. Altoona Has Appropriated .Money to Capture Ambrose. Altoona, Pa., Dec. IS. Last evening a majority of the councllmen of both branches and a number of prominent property holders Including the bonds men of Alttona's nilwslng solicitor, W. A. Ambrose, held a secret meeting in the select council chamber, at which it Was decided to find Ambrose if possible, and a sum of money was appropriated to. defray the expenses of the chase. ' It is said that the Barring and Mc Sweeney detective agency, of Scranton. has been employed to find the missing city official. VENEZUELA GRATIFIED. The President's Message Will Do Ko celvcd with Enthusiasm. Washington, Dec. 18. Senor Andrade, the Venezuelan minister, expressed himself as thoroughly gratified with the recommendations of the president and Is confident that the enthusiasm In Venezuela when the main points of the message are received there will be very great. He rtin find no words strong enough to commend the master ly presentation of the facts of the con troversy by Secretary Olncy. In regard to the commission Senor Andrade believes It would be most wel come to Venezuela, a similar commis sion having been recommended by the representative of that country In Lon don In 1893 to Lord Rosebery. CIGARETTES KILLING HIM. Michigan Youth Slowly Dying In Agoay from Smoking Too Many of Them. Nlles. Mich., Dec. 18. Wllllard Green, a 16-year-old lad, living In Buchanan, Is at the point of death from cigarette smoking. , The youth consumed from five to eight boxes a day. He Is a pitiable ob ject and is slowly dying In great agony. ' Bor Burglar Shot. TSFih&hem, Pa.,' Dec. 18. Peter ' Ward, the flovilh Side boy burglar, who ,-as shot In the abdomen by Policeman Frink, while looting a Jersey Central ticket office here yeuterday morning, Is under 'yne surgeon's care et St. Luke's hospital. . Tonight's his condition is precarious. Tie police hive captured Ward's pal. y v It lias Mr. Poster's Approval. K-' Washington, Dec. K. Hon. Joan W, Foiter, ex-crfttary of Mate and an ac knowledged 'authority, upon the 'subject of International law, cordially approves and support the position taken by Presi dent Cleveland and Secreitary Ulney upon the meaning and scope of the Monroe doc trine, as laid down In the preaidemt's tnes- WILEY'S 10L1AY GOODS . A good Silk Dress Is al ways an acceptable gift for a lady. Is Very" Attractifc BLACK AND COLORED) SILKS AND SATINS. 4 ELKOANT PF.RSIAN SILKS, FOR WAISTS. FANCY AND PLAIN VELVETS -FOR WAISTS, REAL LACES AND LACE HANDKERCHIEFS "'. HAND EMBROIDERED , ) HANDKERCHIEFS . 'i ' IN ENDLESS VARIETY, ' ' SILK AND LINEN INITIAL HANDKERCHIEFS FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMENi , KID GLOVES AND MITTEN'S, r SILK GLOVES ' ' J AND SILK MITTENS, . , i " SILK HOSIERY 1 AND UNDERWEAR) Is Biepald DINNER AND LUNCH SETS, NAPKINS TOWELS. TABLE AND BUREAU SCARFS, PILLOW SHAMS AND CENTRES. EMBROIDERED IN DELFT AND FANCY COLORS, DOWN COMFORTABLES, '! SILK PILLOWS ' , AND CUSHIONS AND Alt ELEGANT STOCK OF LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S UMBRELLAS IN LATEST DESIGNS, 510 and 532 , LACKAWANNA AVENU 4 Floors ami Large Anna FILLED WITH Every Foot In the Family Properly Fitted... Open Evenings. wholesale sad Kotalt tEWIS,MIllY&MYIES 114 AND 118 WYOMING AVE. Ladies Watches from $5.00 to $75.00. J. 40S SPRUCE ST, KEAB DIME BASK. HOLIDAY MPS. QUERY FROM ROBERT. The American Peace President Wantn Information. Boaton, Dec. 18. The following cable . gram was sent to the Marquis. of Sails bury today: 1 ' "The Marquis of Salisbury, London: -. Is .it possible that Britain prefers waP) to arbitration? - America wants arbl tratlon and peace, Two nations, on , people (Signed) "Robert Treat Paine, , "President American Peace Society.1 , weatiiebTreport, ! "v For eastern Pennsylvania, cenarallr fait with warm south westerly, wtada, .-
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