-.,-.. f EIGHT rAGES 5H COLUMNS. SOBANTON, PA., TUESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 2, 1897, TWO CENTS A COPY BUSINESS OF ONE DAY AT HARRISBURG Mr. Losch Would Regulate Nomluations and Elections. for the resolution to the committee on federal relations, but Mr. Smith op posed this, because he believed the house ought to have a chance to vote It up or down. Mr. Scott's motion pre vailed. It Is understood Speaker Boyer will not announce his committees until Wednesday. THE LAST SESSION ' AT PHILADELPHIA MEN OF PROMINENCE. Senatorial Investigating Committee Wilt Soon Report. A BIG M AM FT JLi'lUAliA l HAIL? 11 SALE pre would be approprlnte at this season; but, truth to tell, we hnve not trot a big stock thnt we're particularly anxious to dispose of. The new tnrlff measures now pending makes a great advance In the price of everything woolen nn assured fact, consequently It will pay better to carry over such statilc goods as all wool blankets to next season, than to dispose of thnm now at a sacrifice. However, as It has been our custom to run a Blanket Sale nt this season every year, we have decided not to deviate from the rule, and If the quantities and num bers offered are less than usual, you know the reason why. OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO We Would Say take advantage of this sale by get ting In early, as we positively will not offer one extra pair more than specified at these ligures. OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Sale Lasts Oie Week, ig OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BLANKET OFFERINGS We have lower qualities than those quoted below, If you want them. 1 case 11-4 Cotton Blankets, were 75c, now 59c. 1 case 11-4 Cotton Blankets, were $1.00, now 75c. 1 case 12-4 Cotton Blankets, were $1.50, now $1.12H-. 1 case 11-1 White Wool Blankets, were $3.50, now $2.75. 1 case 11-4 100 per cent. White Wool Blankets, were $5.00, now $4.25. The last number is extra full size and heavy. OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO )pecial The two numbers which follow are very slightly soiled, but other wise perfect: 10 pairs extra heavy 11-4 White Wool Blankets, that sold for JS.uO. Sale Price, $5.75 10 pairs full 11-4 finest all wool White Blankets, the best value we ever offered at JS.CO. Sale Price, $6.00 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BLANKET OFFERINGS 1 case 11-4 Grey Cotton Blankets, .were 75e., now 50c. 1 case 11-4 Grey Cotton Blankets, were $1.00, now 75c. 1 case 12-4 C-rey Cotton Blankets, were $1.50, now $1.12. 25 pairs 11-4 Orey Wool Blankets, were $3.50, now $2,2,". 1 case New England Scarlet Blankets, AH Wool, and full 11-4 size, were $5.00. Sale Price, $4. 25 25 pairs 11-4 all Wool Blankets, (Scar- let) the best quality ever at $4.00. Sale Price, $3.25 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 1 case Crib Blankets. 25c. a Pair OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OLOBE WAREHOUSE BILLS READ IN SENATE AND HOUSE A Measure Introduced Sinking Foot Hull n .lliMlcmcuiioi'.-To Provide for n Huron of JHincs'--.Y Jlouni for Smull's Ilandbook.-The Libel Ilill Presented--Resolutions Approving Mr. Cameron's Course. Harrlsburg, Pa., Jan. 23. The senate was called to order this evening at B o'clock by Piesldent Pro Tem McSar tell. After prayer by Chaplain W.est, the following bills were read In place: By Mr. Baylor An act authorizing and directing the several counts of common pleas to dlieet and decree the sale of real estate of Insolvent debtors. lly Mr. Losch An net to regulate the nomination of public otllcers and delegates to' national conventions. Under the pro visions of the bill Introduced by Mr. Losch elections will be conducted for all statu and county olllces in the same manner In which general elections are conducted. Primary elections will be under the su pervision and direction of the general elec tion otllcers and the primary election lor both parties are to be held on the same day. The bill does away with nominating conventions and provides for assessments to defray the expenses of elections. Un der the terms of the bill a presidential elector Is assessed $20; a representative at large, $200; governor $1,W0; state treas urer, J3C0; auditor general, $4.00; Judges ot supiem and superior courts, $1,000; In coun ties of 50,000 population the principal coun. ty otllcers are to be assessed $100, and the minor otllcers, as coroner, county sur veyor, etc., $25. In counties having a population of $150,000 or over nominees for ofllce are to be assessed a fee equal to 5 per cent, of the salary of one year. lly Mr. M oyer An act amending the state board of health act which increases the salary of the secretary from $2,000 to $3,500 per year; empowers the board from time to time to engage suitable persons to render special sanitary service, but no more than $1,000 shall be expended in any one year for such special sanitary ser vice. BILLS READ IX THE HOUSE. The house was In session about an hour tpnlght. These bills were read in place and referred to committees when appointed: Mr. Mel!, itobb (Allegheny) Authorizing the election of two assistant assessors and ohe principal assessor In boroughs divided In wards and authorizing the common pleas court to appoint In certain cases. Mr. Manstleld (Heaver) Providing ror a bureau of mines with a chief of Inspec tors, with headquarters in the Internal at talrs department; an act regulating the mining of bituminous coal providing for the health and safety of miners; an act to provide for pay and mileage or coroners for viewing bodies where no Inquest has been held. .Smith (Uedford) An act to regulate tile, deposit of state money and 2 per cent, in terest on the same. This bill Is' similar to 'that Introduced In the senate by Mr. Kauffman (Lancaster); also an act lor the distribution of the public school fund according to the Ideas of the state legis lative committee of the grange. Mooie (Uutler) Appioprlutlng $1S,000 to the Uutler County Uenerul hospital. Gould (Erie) For the relief and employ ment of the poor, which whs defeated last session. Maust (Cumberland) Appropriating 2, 5ii0 to the Todd hospital, Carlisle. Seyfert (Lancaster) For safety guards upon elevators. Relnhard (Lebanon) Against cigarettes ami cigarette wrappers. Seyfert (Lancaster.) That female teach ers employed In the common schools shall receive the same compensation as male teachers for like services. Smith (Jefferson) Appoint a commis sion and select a site for the epeleptlc Insane In a dozen counties in the northern and" central portions of the state. AGAINST FOOTBALL. Seyfert 'Making It a mlsdpmeunor to en gage or play football. The tine Is llxeil at not less than $10 nor more than $100. Weiss (Northampton)T-Approprlallng $200,000 to the Lehigh university. Chldsey (Northampton) Appropriating $13,000 to the Easton hospital, Keller (Juniata) Extending the dura, tlon of Hens upon the debts of a decedent upon real estate to four years. Lennon (Lehigh) To place Sinull'a hand book and other publications In the public schools. Chldsey (Northampton) $2,000 to the Home for Aged and Intlrm Women, Eas ton. Moore (Philadelphia) Relation to the In crease of Indebtedness by counties or mu nicipal corporations; also llxlug the sal aries of clerks In orphans' court; appro priating $2t!,(w0 to the North Home, Phil adelphia. Parshell (Warren) Authorizing school districts to aid school libraries otherwise established. Gould (Erie) Appropriating $15,0U0 for the erection of a statue to the late Gover nor Curtln on the capltol park grounds In Harrlsburg. Smith (Jelferson) The libel bill prepared by the State Editorial association. Hammond (Westmoreland) To extend tho minimum school term to seven mouths Rhoads (Northumberland) Approp rial. Ing $20,000 to Mary Packer hospital, at Sunbury. FAVORING CU11A. W, C. Smith (Uedford) olfered the follow ing: Resolved, That the house of representa tives of the commonwealth at Pennsyl vania, representing directly tho citizens of this commonwealth, approvoand commend the resolution of United States Senator J. Donald Camel on, senior senator In the congress of the United States, tram Penn sylvania, favoring the acknowledgment of the Independence of Cuba by the gov ernment ot the United States and recom mending the good otlloes of the govern ment be used to secure peace in Cuba on the basis of Independence of the Island. Resolved, Father, that said resolution of Senator Cameron letlects the sentiment of tho great majority of the people of Pennsylvania. Mr. Scott, Philadelphia, moved to re- ttttt-frtf-fi-t-f-r-f-H-t t WEATHER Much Colder on the Atlantic and Quit Coasts This Evening -Snow In the St. Lawrence Vnlley. Washington, I). C, Jan. 23. The temperature has fallen In the Southern nnd .Middle Atlantic states and It bus risen slowly In the 'Missouri and Upper Mississippi Valley and over the gi eater portion of the Lake Region, It con tinues below zero as far south as the Ohio Valley and Is below freezing on tho Texus coast and generally in the interior of the Quit states, The weather Is generally clear tonight, except In the St, Lawrenco Val ley, the Oulf states and Central Rocky .Mountain dlstilcts, where local snows aie reported, The Indications are that generally fair weather will prevail In the Central Valleys and on the Atlantic coast north of Plot Ida. The temperature will continue low, - Central and Upper Mississippi Valley, "" cm Atlantlo and east Oulf coasts, with Tuesday night. 4-H- . INSPECTED A BOX OF RATTLERS. Nnrrow Kscnpc of u Custom Olllecr from Venomous Snnlie-Hitos. Port Huron, 'Mich,, Jan. 25. Charles K. 7"rtilL'e. cii.qtnnin nllicer nt the tunnel, was "about ready to give up his job the other day, and his hair Is said to be growing whiter even at this date, , Going through a car at night Mr. Dodge noticed a, good-looking young lady asleep across a seat, with a satchel and box by her side. Not wishing to disturb nor, he took the liberty of opening her baggage. He had raised the lid of the box, when he heard a noise and saw several flashing eyes, and managed to withdraw his hand Just as three rattlesnakes were poised to strike him, Tho young lady was a snake charmer about to give exhibitions In Michigan cities. COLD WAVE'S SWEEP. It Is Causing Untold Misery io All Parts of the CountryWhat the Ther mometers Say. Duluth, Minn., Jan. 25. The govern ment thermometers here today regis tered 32 degrees below zero, but private instruments went much lower. There is no wind. It Is 51 below on the ranges at Virginia, 42 at Tower, 40 at Ely and 28 at Two Harbors, Omaha, Neb., Jan. 23. Pitiful stories of want and destitution are coming to the uttentlon of the authorities, ag gravated by the Intense cold which still holds Its grip on the city jnd state. The city authorities today had over 1,000 families to provide coal for In addition to food and clothing.. Tho Missouri river Is entirely frozen over and ice has formed n foot thick on the lakes. Jacksonville, Fla Jan. 25. The ther mometer at 10 p. in., In Florida today averaged 54 degrees. St. Louis, Jan. 25. The cold wave which gathered in British Columbia on Friday swept down upon this section yesterday and still continues here, though slightly abated tonight. At 7 o'clock this morning the temperature here was exactly at zero. The demand upon the associated charities for food and fuel was never greater. The police department Is doing everything pos sible to relieve the distress. T.wenty two frost bitten persons were treated at the city dispensary today and three amputations were necessary. Hun dreds of homeless people are sheltered tonight at the police stations. Chicago, Jan. 25. The people of Chi cago, in bodies and Individual citizens ere aroused todny to take prompt and generous action for the relief of the two score thousand destitute Inhabitants, whose, sufferintr .for want of fuel, food and clothing has reached an extreme stage as a result of the terrible coid wave which came upon the city Satur day with great Intensity until today It reached the lowest point oillclally re corded In a quarter of century. . Be tween 5 and 7 o'clock this morning the weather bureau In the auditorium tow er, where It la warmer than on the streets, recorded 20 degiees below zero. FIRE AT SYRACUSE. The Conflagration Unconlr'ollablerielp Has Been Asked from Oswego and Rochester. Syracuse, N. Y., Jan. 25. A fire wh'ch started nt the corner of South Hallna and Fayette streets early this evening, owing to the violent wind, became practically uncontrollable at midnight and by that time had destroyed thiee large business blocks occupied by the New York Cloak house, Palmer's mil linery house, Kimball and company agency, Letter Brothers pinna and Jew elry house and L. A, Wlthell's (try goods establishment. Many other llrms suf fered extensive damage. The loss will aggregate $250,000. Later 1 a. m. Fire broke out In Kearney's brewery In the First ward and owing to lack of apparatus, will probably be a total loss. This is valued at $250,000. Messages have been sent to Oswego, Rochester and other cities for apparatus. MILLIONS RICHER IN A NIQHT. Engineer Brown Hears of His Cood Fortune in South Africa. Denver, Jan. 23. R. IS. Urown, of Pre toria, South Africa, awoke here this morn ing to find that he was worth $5,000,000, owing to a Judgment uwarded him In the court of claims against the South African republic. The award was based on the opening of the Wltfontau mining district, where Urown was lirst to stake a claim. A few seconds later a courier arrived with dispatches announcing that the laud had been withdrawn trom pre-emption. Urown is a mining engineer and was re turning from examining u number ot mines In California when received the good news. Embezzler Sentenced. Pottsvllle, Pa., Jan. 23. Frank H. Hand, ex-treasuier of Port township, was sen tenced today to one year's Impilsonment and to pay $20 costs and also to restoio the ?!." embezzled from the funds of the township, - Hig Tannery liiirueil, Clearfield, Pa., Jan, 23. One of the Elk Tanning company's large tanneries locat ed at Curwensvlllo caught lire at B o'clock this morning und was totully destroyed. Over 100 men are thrown out of employ ment. CONDITIONS. but will rise slowly In the states of the it will be much colder on the south. freezing weather In northern Plorlda -H- f4HH"H-H"HHf 44--H- DAVE MARTIN'S TELEPHONE STOCK Ho Owned 1500 Shares mid Did Not Know It--i!vcr Hold a Certificate. Charles 1'. l'crsch und .11 r. JHurtiii Indulge In nn Exchange of Compll-nicnts-.Ucport Will lie iUndc nt This Session. Philadelphia, Jan. 25. The senatorial Investigating committee, which has been Investigating the municipal af fairs of Philadelphia, for over a year and which will make n report to the present session of the legislature, held what was probably Its last session td day. The purpose of the meeting was announced to be the Investigation of the duties of magistrates, with a view- to recommending legislation looking to J the remedy of existing evils In that branch of the local government. Be fore this was taken up, however, tho Mutual Automatic Telephone com pany ordlnancewas again made the sub ject of Inquiry. An ordinance (which ha3 lately been repealed) was passed by the city councils three years ago, by alleged fraudulent means, giving this. company the right of way. David Martin, the ex-natlonal Repub lican committeeman from Pennsylva nia, and one of the Republican political leaders In this city, was the first wit ness. It had been stated at previous meetings of the Investigating commit tee that Martin held 1.525 shares of stock. He testified that John P. Persch, the treasurer of the telephone com pany, wanted him to take an Interest In the concern, offering the stock at $10 per share. He denied, however, that he became Interested In the company und did not know he held any of tho stock until Persch Informed hltn that "about 1,500 shares" were In his (Mar tin's) name. Mr. Martin further said that he never held any certificate of the stock or a "paper purporting to be such." WHEN PERSCH LEFT THE STATE. When the Mutual Automatic matters was first Investigated by a councllmanle committee. Treasurer Persch left the state In order to avoid testifying, mak ing his abode In New Jersey, At a recent session of the senatorial commit ted George Persch, a brother, testlied that Martin visited Trenton and con sulted with John P. Persch while the original Investigation was In progress. Regarding this Mr. Martin testified today- that his purpose In going to Trjn tou was to try and Induce Persch to co;ne to Philadelphia and give his evi dence, believing that he- could explain the matter-rrthiT p'assageofi the ordtn aice Mr. Martin added that he saw Persch In Camden also on the same matter. Nothing came of It, however, as Persch refused to testify. The. w't ness stated that he had nothing to do with the passage of the ordinance; that li-i knew nothing about the distribution of any certificates of stock; nor w&s he intimate with the methods employed In securing Its passage. When Mr. Martin left the stand, C'has. P. Persch (also a brother of the tre.is urer) Jumped up and addressing the committee In a loud tone, said: ' J want to say right here to his fnei" and he looked angrily at Martin, "that what I said before this committee Is true." "Now never mind Mr. Persch, this is " began Attorney Pettlt, but before he could proceed further he was inter rupted by Mr. Martin thus: "When men like that are put lpon the witness stand to attack the reputations of honest men, men Mio have bean ar rested for embezzlement, and who come here and testify before this committee, then I think It Is Indeed time that the senate take some action In this matter." "Why don't you get a warrant then?" ucked Persch. "That will be settled at another time and place," was Mr. Martin's only an swer. Ho then left the room and the committee turned Its attention to the magistrates. Several magistrates testified as to the manner of holding magistrates courts and then the committee adjourned to meet at the- call of the chair. FORTUNE FROWNS ON MARK TWAIN. He Is Xoiv in London mid Is Said to He Penniless. 'London, Jan. 23. Few of the many friends of "Mark Twain" (Samuel L. Clemens)-know of the plucky light he Is making with adversity, or how badly he has been used by fortune. In a word, Mark Twain, who a fow years ago thought himself a rich man, is tnilav worse than penniless. Since his return from Africa a few months ago he has been living in very modest lodgings 111 London, going no where and seeing but one or two frienils, working all day and every day at a his tory of his trip aroum'i the world. With the proceeds of this book he hopes to bo able to pay olt his, creditors and leave something for his family. Mark Twain lost practically everyining when Webster & Co., failed, and the lee. ture trp around the world, which he un. dertook with the hope of retrieving lit fortune, did not turn out a financial suc cess for him. So, over CO years of ago. In poor health and in a. strange country, America's great est humorist is perhaps working harder than ever before. Sheriff's Election Proclamation. Harrlsburg, Pa., Jan. 25. Deputy Attor ney General Elkln has advised the secre tary of the commonwealth that the sher iff's election proclamation need not be a fac-slmlle of the otllcial election ballot, but may be printed In the form agreed upon by the county olllcers, providing all the nomination's are Liven, . Acquit ted. of .Murder. West Chester, Pa,, Jan. 23, Oeorgo It. Hoopes, .of Parksburg, was acquitted ot murder toduy without the Jury leaving the box. One night a couple of months ago a negro of .evil repute named John, son broke Into Hoppea' house for the pur. pose of ro'bbery and Hoopes shot him dead. , John C. Iteid Dead. New York, Jan, 23. John- C. Reld, for merly managing editor of .the New York Times und recently in charge of the llt erury bureau of the Republican state com mittee, died at his residence here this morning. Heart fajlurc was tho cause of death LYA1AN J. QAOG, Probable Secretary of the Treasury in AlcKinley's Cabinet. Lyman Judson Gage has lived In Chicago forty-two years. He was born at De Iluy ter, Mudlson county, N. Y June 28, l&iO. He started in the banking business when he was 17, being ofllce boy and general utility clerk In the Oneida Central bank. He held this position two yours, and then started out for Chicago to seek his for tune. He has been Identified with this city ever since. He ilrst became clerk In a planing mill at Adams and Canal streets. In lboS he returned to the banking busi ness, becoming bookkeeper or the Mer chant' Savings, Loan and Trust com pany. He got only $500 a year at that time. His .rise was rapid, and in lil he was cashier. He acted for a short time as manager of the cleat lug-house when the latter was organized. In 1S0S he was made the cashier of tho First National bank. His abilities were recognized, and in 1JS2 he was made vice president. He held this position until the resignation of Samuel ill. Nlekerson, July LIL MEETS GROVER. The Ex-Queen and Her Attendants Are Pleasantly' Entertained at a Call at the White .House. Washington, Jan. 25 Ex-Queen. Llll uokalani paid a personal visit to Presi dent Cleveland today. It was entirely informal and personal and was so des ignated in the note sent by the deposed monarch to the president, requesting the privilege of calling, and the answer of the latter granting It. Tlie ex-queen, Miss Kla Nahaolelena, her companion In waiting, Mr. Helelue, her secretary, and Mr. Palmer, of Bos ton, drove to the white house In a car riage and were immediately shown to the blue room. The gieetlng between the president and the former queen was extremely cordial. Mr. Cleveland, entering the room, advanced with out stretched hand an us lie grasped that of the ex-queen he exclaimed: "I am very glad you thought of calling on me." The president invited the queen and her companions to be seated and then entered Into a pleasant conversation with the former. They talked about the death of Minister Willis and tho ex queen spoke of him In words of praise. "Yes," answered Mr. Cleveland, "he al ways filled whatever otllcial position ho occupied with credit to himself and his country." There was nothing said about restor ation but the queen took occasion to thank Mr. Cleveland for the withdrawal of the treaty of annexation sent by President Harrison four years ago. When the queen inquired about Mrs. Cleveland's health the president re marked that she had been preparing to go out as lie came down stairs, but ho would ascertain whether she was In or not. He called a messenger who In formed him that Mrs. Cleveland had gone out walking a few mlnu.tes before. These things formed the bulk of the con versation which was informal nnd per sonal from beginning to end. The call lasted about fifteen minutes and after making their adieus to the president, the queen and her attendants went out Into the freeing atmosphere again and entered their carriage. They were driven Immediately to the Shore hum, where the party Is stopping. DEATH OF AN AOED ELEPHANT. "Jeunuotto" Who litis Ileeu in This Country Seventy-I'ive Veurs. Peru, lnd., Jan. 23. Jeannette. the old est elephant In the country, died ut Wal lace's circus quarters today. She was the only female African elephant In capltlvity. She was biought over more t.hnn seventy-live years ago, and lias been with many circuses. THE NEWS THIS MUKN1NU. Weather Indications Today: Hulr: No Change In Temperature. 1 Many Pills Introduced in tho State Legislature. Senatorial Investigating Committee Holds Its Final Wesston In Phila delphia. 2 Senator Turpln Addresses the Senate on tho Cuban Question. Financial und Commercial. 3 (Local) Anniversary of the Ulrth ol Hums. 4 Editorial. Lamplight Musings. 5 (Local) Flog Raising at No. 27 School,' Rcndham .Mystery Still Unsolved, ' i C Calcdohiuus' lluuqiiet (Concluded), 7 News und Gossip of the West Sldo, Suburban Happenings, S Up and Down th- Valley, 1, 1S91, as president, when Mr. Gage was appointed bin successoi. Outside of the bunk Mr. Gage speedily became known us a citizen who would light for good government, and his abili ties made him sought In olllces and or ganizations of a seml-publlc character. ilu was elected president of the World's Columbian exposition In lS'JO and did much woik to make the fair a success In tho eurly stages of its growth. He was rec ognized us un authority on banking, und wus chosen us the first president of the Hankers' club. He was three times elected president of the American Bank ers' association. He became Identified with every move ment looking to pure municipal govern ment. He was made an ofllcer of tho Citi zens' league when It was organized In 1853. He did great work while acting us presi dent of I he Civic Federation for two terms. His advice and counsel were sought by all, and he bus been a leading uguie in everything that would redound to the ciedlt of Chlcugo. IN INTEREST OF HEALTH. Governor Hastings Addreeses the State Association at Harrisburg Appeal for Better Sanitary Conditions. Harrlsburg, Pn., Jan, 25. The annu nl convention of the State- Associated Health authorities was opened with an address this afternoon by Governor Hastings. It was a practical talk. The governor said he was sorry there Vicro not more present. No subject could be more Important nnd there Is none In which he Is more Interested. Pennsyl vania should bo at the head Instead of the foot In the matter of sanitary pio givss. He thought the time hud come when a regular organization should have charge of our vital and health sta tistics. He suggested that the conven tion take steps tu bring tills matter be fore the legislature. He said the town ships, us well as the cities and bor oughs, which cover but one-twentieth of tho area of the state, should have protection. Thpro should be an entire ly new organization, wide in its extent, and the questions of purer water sup plies, the preservation of the forests and water sheds, and tho prevention of pollution of streams which are water supplies ought to be earnestly consid ered. Physical culture, he said, Is just as necessary as mental culture. A school building should bo well arranged In tho center of about twelve acres of ground, two stories high. There should also he a gyinnasjum. The future school building, lie added, will not be a lit tle red building, hut a large, capacious structure, with conveyances to take the children to and from school. Dr. Randolpli Furies, of Philadelphia, director of the department of physical education in the University of Penn sylvania, opened the subject, "The Ne cessity of Physical Education In Pub lie Schools," and made a strong argu ment for athletics. Other interesting papers were also discussed, A meeting of 'the state board of health was held tonight, The board will urge upon the legislature the passage of a bill providing for a sani tary survey of the state with a view to furnishing definite Information as to tho water supplies und the various causes of water pollution. There will then fol low some important recommendations as to the prevention of such pollution. There will also be further legislation to encourage the organization of local boards of health. A bill will also prub aly lie Introduced to remove the limita tions as to the annual appropriation for the state hoard of health. Under the act of 1SS3 creating the board the leg islature cannot grant more than $10, 000 a year and this cripples the board In Its operation. Palmer Orients Stanton. London, Jan. 23. The fight between Pedlar Palmer and Ernie Stanton took iplaee tonight before the National Spoil ing club und resulted in u victory for Palmer In the fifteenth round. The men fought at 117 pounds for u btuke of (MOO pounds u side and u purse of !f3U0 given by tlie club. Bath are ISngllsIimcn. In tho fifteenth round Palmer knocked Stanton down twice, whereupon the referee stopped the fight jind declared Palmer the winner. Tliu .Mutch u Draw. iN'ew York, Jan. 26. The ll-round boxing contest between Jack Everhart, of New Orleans, and Matt .Matthews, or this city, at tlie Union Park Athletic club tunlght resulted in a draw. The men weighed In at 133 pounds. Tlie preliminary bout be tween Tommy Kelly, the Harlem Spltlm-, id Fred -Mayo, ten rounds at 110 pounds, was won by Mayo. Cold Day for Wilkes-llurro. Wllkes-Uarre, Pa Jan. 23. The weather throughout the Wyoming valley was in tensely cold toduy, The mercury regis tured at Shlcksliinny 4 below zero; Har vey's Lake, 11 below; Lakeklagoiiu, 13 be low, and in this city, 3 below. Embroideries Momiday, Jaeimary g9 Omir flageificeet New Stock of Embroideries Will Be Opee for taspectioinio 510 AND '512 LACKAWANNA AVENUE Always Bmisyc n97 omisflero e .: <it1l t( 99 to dance m perfect Titling shoes or slippers. Ours are perfect Jilting. LEWIS9REILLY&1AVI1ES 114 AND 110 WYOMINQ AVE. THE JOHNSrON CASE. Commonwealth Corasents to .Striking Out of .Much Valuable Testimony. New nioomtleld, Pa., .Ton. 23. Tha commonwealth in thu trial of Dr. Thus. Johnston for the murder of George S,. Henry at Dunoannoti, rested at 11.30 o'clock this morning, after It hadbeen shown that the prhioner had ti-ans-feired $2,n00 worth oil Duncnnnon Na tional Hank stock to .John H. Shelblcy, who was his bondsman for $2,000 before Druggist Henry had died. There was u lengthy wrangle between the attor neys about admitting testimony of nn inferential character, which tended to show what was in tli'i" box which Dr. Johnston had procured from tho Dun cannon lmnk before the shooting. Judge Lyons finally admitted tills testimony, but none of the witnesses could tell to a certainty whnt the box did contain. Tho transfer of the bonds to Mr. Slielb lev could not, therefiire, be definitely pro veil. The commonwealth c-onsenled that all the testimony referrlnjr to tho box ot Hecutitljs, the transfer of the secuiitlts or the method of procuring ball bo stricken out. This elhu Inated the lnoit valuable part of the :onimonweuUh's testimony which miglut be used to re but the plea uf insanity. The defense opened tills afternoon nnd outlined the point of defense to bo that the commission of tlie murder wus the result of Insanity. Attorney Charles H. Uorgner, of Harris-burg, who conducted the cross-examination of the commonwealth wit nesses, opened the defense for Dr. Johnston with a lengthy address to the Jury when the court convened this af ternoon. Instead of going Into the de talls of the shooting of Druggist Ocorge V. Henry, ho almost entirely evaded Unit feature and dwellt upon tho plea of delusional Insanity as the causo for his having committed the crime. Nothing of particular Importance was brought out tills afternoon further than to show Dr. Johnston's peculiarities and weaknesses. Court adjourned ,to convene tomorrow at 1(1 o'clock. Late this afternoon in company with Attorney Hergncr, Dr. J. 7,. Gerhard, formerly superintendent of tho Stnto Lunate hoslpltal at Harrlsburg, nnd .a Philadelphia specialist, visited Johns ton fit the county Jail nnd made a thor ough examination of his montul con dition. The result of this Investigation will he submitted to thu iurv on Wed nesday or Thursday Ks-s ":
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