THEIR HOPES WANING Disappointment Likely for Advo cates of Early Adjournment. THE SENATE HAS STILL MUCH TO DO Dupont Case and Peftor's Kond Resolution the Obstacles—Kiver ami Uurbor Bill Under Consideration To-day—Scene in the House. Washington, May s.—The river and harbor bill is the matter under consid eration in the senate to-day, and, although it received two setbacks yes terday. Senator Frye, who has the bill in charge, is still confident that it will be passed very shortly without serious opposition. Those senators who had expected an early adjournment of con gress received an intimation yesterday that they are likely to be disappointed, and their hopes are rapidly waning. It was conveyed to them by two yea and nay votes which demonstrated that an eurly adjournment is somewhat im probable. The first vote was on a mo tion made by Senator Turpie to pro ceed to the consideration of the Dupont election case. Senator Mitchell, who, as chairman of the committee on privi leges and elections, has parliamentary charge of the subject, protested against this action on the part of Mr. Turpie as being discourteous to the committee, and as something unprecedented in his service in the senate. Opposition was also made to the motion as an obstacle to the passage of the appropriation bills; but. nevertheless, the motion was carried by a majority of one—32 to 31 —and the Dupont case was taken up. It was, however, laid aside soon afterwards, under the terms of a com promise offered by Senator Gorman, by which the day after the pas sage of the river and harbor bill the Dupont case is to be taken up at the close of the routine morning business, and is to be considered until 5 p. m. of the following day when the vote is to be taken. The river and harbor bill was then taken up. but it had again to give way to Senator l'effer's bond resolution. The latter was laid before the senute as the un finished business, and Senator Frye, having charge of the river and harbor bill, moved that the senate proceed to the consideration of that bill. Th 6 motion was defeated by eleven votes— twenty-eight to thirty-nine—and the bond resolution was proceeded with, Senator Hill speuking against it. IIOUMC of Representatives. The first business before the house to-day is the consideration of a motion to set aside to-morrow and one week from to-morrow for the passage of pri vate pension bills. Then will follow a vote on the motion to concur in the sen ate's amendment to the naval appropri ation bill reducing the numbe • of bat tleships authorized from four to two. The contested election case of Kir by vs. Abbott, from the sixth district of Texas, was yesterday reported from elections committee No. 3, declaring Abbott, dem., the sitting member, en titled to the seat, and it wasugreed to. Mr. Boutelle called up the naval ap propriation bill and asked that the house non-concur in the senate amendments and agree to the confer ence. In the course of the considera tion of thjs matter there was some thing of a scene, by Mr. Quigg calling Mr. Boutelle to order, on the ground that he was reflecting upon the sen ate's action by bis comments. An ani mated colloquy* followed between Mr. Boutelle and the speaker, the latter ex plaining the philosophy and necessity of the rule, and the former contending that he had not violated it. RHODES AND BEIT. Their itrignnt lOllM Demanded by the Ha lt itdi South Africa Company. London, May 5. —The directors of the British South Africa company held a meeting lust evening at which they dis cussed the connection of Cecil Rhodes and Mr. Beit, officers of the company, with the projected overthrow of the Transvaal government. It was final] v decided that Messrs. Rhodes and Beit should be requested to resign. Gov. Morton Not the Benefactor. Albany, May 5. —Gov. Morton's at tention was called to a current news paper report to the effect that he is the donor of a gift of 810,000 recently made to the Church of Our Saviour at Mid dleboro, Mass. The governor states that although Middleboro was the home of his ancestors, he has not made this gift and does not know who the real benefactor of the church is. I Vary Going: to f.ahrailor. Washington, May 5. The navy de partment has granted Civil Engineer Robert E. Peary, the Arctic explorer, six months' leave of absence with per mission to go abroad. It is said that Lieut. Peary will go to Labrador and endeavor to secure for the Philadelphia Academy of Science an immense meteor which fell in that latitude some time ago. Ad drome it of Hancock Stuff Officers Wanted Washington, May 5. —Gen. Joseph Sewell Smith, now in Washington at the Shoreliam, desires the addresses of all the staff officers of Gen. Hancock's Second army corps. lit- is desirous of sending them invitations to be present in this city on the 12th inst. to attend the unveiling of the Hancock statue. Placed on Retired Lint. Washington, May s.—Major Daniel C. Caldwell, surgeon, U. S. A., ha* been placed on the retired list on ac count of disability incident to the service. Morgan'* Yacht at Port Jefferrou, 1.. 1. Port Jefferson, L. 1., May 5.—E. D. Morgan's steam yacht May has arrivec hero, ten and a half days from amntou. SACK TO SECURITY HOLDERS Properly of I'eiinftylvuuia Steel Company Transferred by Reorganization Committee. Philadelphia, May 5. —The property of the Pennsylvania Steel company, which went into the hands of receivers on April 21, 1803, was transferred by the reorganization committee to the security holders at the annual meeting of the stockholders yesterday after noon. The reassignment of the prop erty and the transaction of the neces sary legal requirements will occupy some time and it is not likely that for mal possession will be taken for some weeks. The report of Effingham B. Morris, chairman of the reorganization committee, which body has been acting as directors of the company since its reorganization, stated that the sales and deliveries during 1895 amounted to 80,079,950. The net profits during the year were 8121,057. The directors will meet for organization in a few days and then E. C. Felton, who is the pres ent general manager of the company, will be elected president-general man ager. DEATH OF ALICE HARRISON. Well-Known for Many Years as a Comedi enne of Hare Taleut. New York, May 5. —Alice Harrison, who returned to the stage this season after a retirement of several years, died yesterday afternoon. For many years she has been well known as a comedienne and with her brother Louis she acted successfully in a burlesque called "Photos." She has been for twenty-five years on the stage and at one time starred through the west and south in a piece called "The Boy Detec tive." Since that she lias acted in bur lesque, comic opera and music farce, and she was a woman of unusually comic powers and rare talent as a mimic. She never married. She came of a theatrical family, and her brothers, Louis and "Sain" Harrison, as well as her sister, Tberese Wood, have been well known on the stage. Her methods were broadly farcical, but she was a clever and popular actress of her school. She was about 45 years old. NO PUBLIC BEQUESTS. Tile Fortune Left by George Munro Divided Among Ilia Family. New York, May 5. —The will of the late George Munro lias been filed for probate. George Munro divides his property, the bulk of which is in real estate located in this city, among his family. To his bookkeeper, Duncan Buchanan, the sum of 85,000 is left. There are no bequests to public insti tutions, it having been George Munro's settled policy to be his own executor of such benefactions, and in his life time, besides contributing liberally to the support of religious and philan thropic objects, he gave to Dalhousie college, Halifax, N. S. (his native province), about 8500,000, for the pur pose of establishing professorships and scholarships. HIS DEATH WAS SUDDEN. Senator ISallentlne't Demise Was Due to a l'aralytlc Fit. Kingston, N. Y., May 5. —The Hon. James Ballentine, senator for the twenty-sixth district, who died yes terday ut his home in Andes, Delaware county, with a paralytic fit, was a life long republican. He was born in Andes on January 27, 1855. He entered the assembly in 1889 after having de feated Isaac 11. Maynard. In 1891 Mr. Ballentine became a member of the republican state committee. In 1895 lie was elected to the senate, lie was a member of the senate committees on public printing, railroads, forest, fish and game, revision uud engrossed bills. NORTH ATLANTIC SQUADRON. The Vesc'l' Summer llcHdquartern Will lie in New York Waters. Washington, May s.—Bear Admiral lbince has applied to the navy depart ment for leave to change the base of the North Atlantic squadron from Hampton Bonds, Va., to Tompkinsville, Staten Island, N. Y. The request is under consideration and will probably be granted, as Tompkinsville is con sidered a better summer headquarters than the roads, an ammunition and supply stution being established there, at which the vessels composing the fleet can take on stores and be fitted for the coming practice cruise with the least possible delay and expense. Newfoundland C'oaut Ice-Blocked. St. Johns, N. F., May s.—The coast lias been blockaded with ice for the past week. The steamer Portia, with 200 emigrants bound for the I'nited States, is unable to leave. The steamer Turret Crown and a lleet of sailing vessels are anchored at various points along the shore, powerless to effect an entrance until the ice is driven off. The blockade is very detrimental to business. Carson Mint Thief Sentenced. Carson, Nev., May 5. —John 'l'. Jones, who after two trials was convicted of feloniously taking gold bullion from the ('arson mint, has been sentenced to eight years in the penitentiary at hard labor ami to pay a fine of 85,000. The same senetnee Ims been passed on lleney, the other suspect. Death of Warren Willluiiitt. Worcester, Muss., May 5. —Warren Williams, a resident of Worcester since 1834, and for many yeurs prominently identified with its business, is dead at his home in this city. He was a mem ber of the lower house of the state leg islature in 1863, 'O4, 'OB and 'O9. Pennsylvania's New Treasurer. Harrisburg, Pa., May s.—Gov. Has tings has approved the bond of Benj. Haywood, the incoming state treas urer. The oath of ofiice was adminis tered yesterday afternoon by Major lames E. Harness, deputy secretary oi Uie 'Jommoi i wealth. jmaf POLITICAL PICKUPS. Dr. E. W. Butter Is the only Demo crat who has publicly announced him self as a candidate for the legislative nomination. He is in the field in earn est and is not daunted by the majority which Republicans claim they have in the district. Mr. Butter will give any of the opposition as hard a run as they could wish for, and if the Democrats are at all desirous to reclaim the "Old Fourth" they should not forget that Dr. Butter is one of the few men who can lead them to victory next fall. It is very probable that Congressman Leisenring will not be a candidate for re-election. It is stated he will devote all his time to fostering his guberna torial boom, which now leads all others. G. L. ll&lsey, the well-known White Haven attorney, will be the Republi can candidate if Leisenring leaves the field. His name has heretofore been mentioned in connection with the office, and Republicans regard him as one of the strongest men in their ranks. D. J. McCarthy's senatorial aspira tions are no longer looked upon as a joke, nevertheless it is doubted in some quarters whether he really wants the nomination. His candidacy is ono of the political sensations of the year, and has somewhat mystified the men around the county seat who dictate to the party who the nominees shall bo. McCarthy wears the air of a man who Is confident of getting there. Frank DePierro and Dr. Tom Powell are working harder on the North Side than all the other candidates put to gether. Both expect a solid delegation from this section. It. E. Donaughty's friends promise to surprise tho lower end by the number of delegates he will have after tho Re publican primaries are hold. BASE BALL BRIEFS. The Carbondale State league club lias a number of heavy hitters in its makeup, quite a few of whom have been seen here before. To keep them from knock ing the ball over the fence in the open ing game on tho 10th tho Tigers have secured Frank Ilinson, whose record with the Cuban Giants lias placed him high in the pitchers' class. The game will begin at 3 o'clock. Admission, 15 cents. Ladies will be admitted free to the Tigers park at all games this season. Freeland lias a large number of base ball enthusiasts among the fair sex, and the new rule lias been hailed witli de light by them. Anthracite league. Games scheduled for May 10: At McAdoo, McAdoo vs. Athletics. At. Drifton, Fearnots vs. Travelers. At Lattimer, Lattimer vs. Pioneers. The clubs stand as follows: w\ i.. P.c.i w. L. P.O. Travelers.. 1 0 I.OOU Fearnots ... 0 1 .UW Athletics... 1 0 1.000 Pioneers ... 0 1 .000 McAdoo.... 1 0 I.ooo,Lattimer ... 0 1 .UiU Universal .Suffrage. Miss Willard's article on tho equality of opportunity is of interest to all lovers of progress. Whatever men may think about the ultimate solution of the ques tion of suffrage all see the necessity of a full and free discussion as the only means of arriving at a proper solution. We feel it not only to bo a duty, but a privilege, to lay before our readers these discussions, by competent people, of the various living Issues of the day. We in vite our readers to closely peruse not only Miss Willard's article, but all those appearing from week to week in tills department. The subject of restricted suffrage is up for settlement. Every voter, and every one who expects to become a voter, ought to weigh the subject and be pre pared to act in the best way for all con cerned. We need a more intelligent voting element, ami it is one of the highest uses of tho newspaper to be a medium of increasing the general in telligence of the country. Fatal Runaway Accident. A fatal runaway accident bofell Ban slow A. Boone, a prominent merchant of St. Clair, and his wife on Monday night, from the result of which the former was killed and tho latter is not expected to live. Mr. and Mrs. Boone had been to Port Carbon, about two miles away, and were on their way home in a buggv behind a spirited horse. The animal took fright when within a few yards of St. Clair and plunged headlong down a steep embankment into Mill creek. Mr. Boone was injured about the head and was killed almost instantly. The accident occurred about? o'clock, but it was not discovered until nearly two hours after by a passing boy. Mrs. Boone was still alive, but lay besido the dead body of her husband unconscious. Owing to the prominence of the couple, who are well known all through that region, tho accident created intense sorrow. Official* Accused of Negligence. The finding of the jury in the coroner's inquest on the Sugar Notch mine explo sion on April 1 last, whereby two young men lost their lives, was filed in court on Friday by Coroner McKet. The jury finds the officials in charge were negligent in leaving the cars standing in the main air course, thereby obstructing the pas sage of air and that there was 110 danger signal placed so as to prevent persons from entering witli a naked light. Lu/.erne County Sued. E. F. Bogert, publisher of the Wilkes barre Leader , brought, a suit against Lu zerne county for 8480. with interest from November 3, 1894. The suit is brought to recover pay for printing the proclam ation for the November election in 1894, 121 j.; squares, four insertions, at the rate of 81 per square for each insertion. BURIED UNDER RUINS. Plre-tory Building Collapse* in Cincinnati with Fatal Kesult*. Cincinnati, May 5. —A five-story brick building on Walnut street occupied on the first floor by a saloon, the up per stories being used as lodging quar ters, was demolished last night about 7 o'clock by the explosion of a gasoline tank, and a number of persons were buried in the ruins, which soon took fire. VN ith the aid of firemen the work of rescue was at once begun. Besides those who were in the building when it fell a number of people 011 the street were caught under the debris. A Brown street car was smashed, but no passengers were aboard and the con ductor and motormnn escaped injury. The bodies of R. A. Davis, a traveling salesman and Adolph Drach, proprie tor of the saloon, and four unidentified bodies have been taken from the ruins, and it is known there are other vic tims still to be reached. About fif teen injured are in hospitals, several of whom will die. ELECTRICAL EXPOSITION. Intcrc*tlng Feature*at It* Opening in New York City I.a*t -Night. New York, May 5. —The National Electrical exposition was formally opened last night in the Grand Central Palace. The exposition is held under the auspices and in connection with the nineteenth convention of the Elec tric Light association. There were delegates present from over 10,000 slectric light plants in the United States. The aggregate investment in the plants is $750,000,000. An immense crowd of people was present. Gov. Morton was present and occupied the dias 011 the third floor, which had been reserved for the guests and speakers of the evening. After introductory speeches Gov. Morton was introduced to the meeting. lie was received with the greatest enthusiasm. "Mr. presi dent and officers of the National Elec trical exposition," he said. "I feel hon ored by the invitation which you have extended to me to release the electric current generated by the power of the great cataract at Niagara and, in ac cordance with your wishes, I now de clare the exposition duly opened." Gov Morton then pressed the golden key which was to cause artillery salutes simultaneously at San Francisco, New Orleans, St. Paul and Augusta, Me. I.lke Fairyland. There was great enthusiasm when the governor pressed the golden key. Instantly a volume of fluorescent light danced through the glass tubes that surrounded the place where he stood and framed him in a halo of light. Simultaneously the electric lights around the various exhibits in the building blazed out and the scene was like fairyland. A few minutes after the governor pressed the key tele graphic messages were received from San Francisco, New Orleans, St. Paul and Augusta. Me., stating that the cannons had been fired. From London, England, W. 11. Preece, superintendent of the Government telegraph, cabled as follows: "Wish your exposition every possible success." Perhaps the most interesting feature of the exposition was the demonstra tion of the power generated by the Niagara falls. The current turned a model of the power plant in the build ing and by putting a receiver to the ear, the visitors were able to distinctly hear the roar of the great cataract 462 miles away. Tlio I.at I* Unroll Hli'scti's Wraith. London, May 5. —The Telegraph will to-day say that the bulk of the wealth of the late Baron de llirsch, amounting to several millions of pounds, has by his will been entrusted to the Jewish Colonization society for the continua tion of its work. The sum of 1,000,000 francs is bequeathed to charities in Moravia. Adrienuc Duirullcg' Debut 111 London. London, May 5. —Adrienne Dai relies of New York made her debut in the character of Madame Vinard in ••Tril by" at the llaymarket theatre last night. She scored a great success. Brooklyn'* Builders' Trial Trip. Philadelphia, May s.—The new cruiser Brooklyn will leave Cramps' ship yard next Saturday for her build ers' trial trip off the Delaware capes. NEW YORK MARKETS. Wheat—Spot quiet, but trade steady. April, 70 %c., May, 70% c., July, 70 %c. Corn—Spot dull and prices uncertain. April, 35 % c.; May, 35960. Oats—Spot demand; irregular quiet. Maj', 24c.; July, 24% c. Pork—Spot steady; trade moderate. Extra prime, nominal, short clear, |lo.so@s 12.00; family, $10.25@10.50; mess, $9.00@510.00 Lard—Contracts are dull; low prices. May, $5.00. Butter —Fancy creamery in light sup ply; prices steady. Creamery, now, western extras, 15% c.; state and Penn sylvania, seconds to best, 14@15c.; creamery, western seconds, 13)^(to 14e.; state dairy, half-firkin tubs, fresh, fac tory, 12c.; state dairy, half-firkin tubs, seconds to firsts, 11(3)12%; western imi tation creamery, seconds to firsts, 9% 11%@c.; western factory, firsts to ex tras, 9@9%c. Cheese —Home trade light, fancy stock bringing former prices. State, full croam, large size, fall made, col ored, choice, 9%c.; late made, choice, 8%(<59%c.; large, common to choice, 7@B%c. Eggs—Market slow and weak. State and Pennsylvania, extra, fresh, 11 (a 12c.; southern, 10c.; western, fresh. 10($ lie.; duck, 12%@18%c.; goose, 15@20c. Potatoes —Old potatoes are moving llowly and the market is weak at former low prices. State rose, pei double head barrel, 85o.(to81; llebron, uer douktlu Lend bfeirjeL 70(9 85a. THESTETSON ESTATE j Considerable Doubt as to Its Fi nal Disposal. NO WILL HAS YET BEEN FOUND If Nono Turn* Up Mr. Stetson's Heir* Will Tako I'ogHeHHion of tlio I'rop erty—His Widow's Death Due to Grief. Boston, May s.—The death of Mrs. Kate Stetson, widow of the late John Stetson, which occurred yesterday, was due, it is said, to grief over the ! death of her husband, which occurred 1 less than three weeks ago. Mrs. Stet son was Miss Kate Stokes. She was of southern birth and the daughter of S. I. Stokes the veteran circus manager. She was one of four sisters, all of whom achieved success as eircus performei-s, j one of whom, Belle Stokes, is on the stage. Her mother was Emma Stoke?* once noted as the most accomplished : woman horseback rider of her day. Lawyer Charles Pattee, custodion qf I Mr. Stetson's will, was stricken with j pneumonia on the day of the late the ! atrical manager's funeral, and is o --' day in a critical condition. Several days ago, at the request of the widow, | M. O. Adams was appointed by the ; court ancillary executor in order tlia'i the probate of the will might not longer be delayed by illness of Mr. Pattee. The will, however, has not yet been pro bated. It is reported that on the day before he died John Stetson made a will in which his entire property was left to Mrs. Stetson, but her counsel have been unable to find any trace of this will, and if found there is, of course, a doubt as to legality in case of a contest, owing to Mr. Stetson's condition at the time of making of .sup posed will. But if such a will was made and is found and allowed the Stetson estate goes to the natural heirs of the widow. If it cannot be found, and no other will turns up, Mr. Stet son's heirs, of course, will take posses sion of the property. The father of Mr. Stetson, who for some time man aged the property, states that the es tate will probably amount to ovei $500,000. BELIEVE HE IS INSANE. Stoiiiugtoii, Pa., Still Hxcited over Ko*tet ter'N Terrible Deed. • Shamokin, Pa., May s.—The little ' village of Stonington is still greatly excited over the terrible tragedy of yesterday, and were it not for the be lieMhat Kostetter is insane an effort to mete out summary justice to him would no doubt be attempted. He is closely guarded in jail and his sanity will be made the subject of inquiry. He has always been a sober and industrious young man and has held several posi tions of trust in this city. His wife had no warning of her coming doom, ; for Kostetter, after securing the breachloadiug gun, went directly to the room where his wife was sitting in a rocking chair. He stepped up behind her, took deliberate aim and blew her head half off. Kostetter's mother, who was just outside the door, ran into the ; house. Shocked by the terrible specta cle which met her gaze she threw up her hands and, uttering a loud cry, j fell deud at the feet of aer son. NEW LONDON'S CELEBRATION The City in Gala Attire for To-morruw't Festivities. 1 New London, Conn., May s.—The city is profusely decorated in prepara tion for the 250 th anniversary celebra tion to-morrow, the buildings on the principal streets being very generally decorated and a large number of pri vate residences handsomely trimmed with flags and bunting. The streets are thronged, showing the presence of a large number of strangers here to witness the unveiling of the soldiers monument and laying of the corner stone of the Winthrop statue. Sheldon Inquiry Adjourned. j Weedsport, N. Y., May s.—The in- I quiry into the death of Mrs. Eva Shel ! don has been adjourned until May 12. ! Frank Sheldon, husband of the dead woman, says he had no quarrels with his wife. William Sheldon, the young ! est son, contradicts his father's story. I The district attorney says there arc : very many suspicious circumstances 1 surrounding the shooting. Navy Promotion*. | Washington, May 5. —The following navy promotions have resulted from j the death in Philadelphia of Comraan | der Felix McCurley: Lieutenant-Com mander S. N. Aclcley to he commander, Lieutenant C. G. Bowman to be lieu tenant commander; lieutenant (junior grade) Herman Dressel, to be lieuten ant, and Ensign 11. A. Bispham to be lieutenant (junior grade). Site Selected for the Hlocuin Statue. Gettysburg, Pa., May s.—Gen. Daniel , E. Sickles and the other members of | the New York state Gettysburg battle i field commission have located the site for the $25,000 statue of Gen. Ilenry W. Slocum, which the Empire state will erect. It will stand or Stevens knoll, which is the elevation just west of Gulp's hill. HIT; .Sugar HE finery HCHUIIIC* Work. 1 | Philadelphia, May s.—The Franklin ; sugar refinery, which has been idle for four or five months, has started again in full operations. Over 1,000 hands are employed at the refinery and a ma jority of the old men returned to work. Coffin's Second Conviction Confirmed. Washington, May 5. —The second conviction of Frank A. Coffin of com plicity in the wrecking of the Indiana polis National bank in August, 1803, ! has been cgnfinned by the supreme court of Uiti United Status. THE UNIVERSAL 30 E. Broad street, 29-31 E. Mine street, Hazleton. Millinery In this department we arc now showing the choic est things of the season. An entirely new stock, including all the recent novelties in Hats, novel ties in Flowers, novelties in Trimmings, in fact every up-to-date novelty. We shall he pleased to have yon call and sec for yourself. Sliirt Waists M e will open the fifth shipment of the season this week. You already have an idea of what we have been doing in Shirt Waists. This shipment, including 136 dozen of the choicest Waists seen this season, will eclipse anything and everything ever offered in this or any other city in extent of up-to-date styles, and the prices-well, we have some price surprises in store for you. Don't fail to be on time. * Lace Curtains Entirely new stock of Lace Curtains, including many new choice designs of 1806. Trices will be found very moderate. Ladies' Capes We have many bargains in Ladies' Cloth Capes, having made sweeping reductions in all grades. 1 cry seasonabte pretty capes can now be had f rom us at 73c, 93c, $1.25 and upwards. ANDREW J. HAIRE. , WHEELS! WHEELS! Bicycles for Everybody! High Grade and Low Grade! High Price and Low Price! Wheels for Men! W heels for Women! Wheels for Boys! Wheels for Girls! THE LATEST AND BEST! A large assortment of Wheels of the best make constantly on hand. We are pre pared to do the largest Bicycle busi ness in Freeland in 1896. Wev'e got the best Wheels and the best terms. We give you both. Can you get as much anywhere else? A HANDSOME NEW '96 WHEEL, CHANGEABLE SPROCKET ATTACHMENT, Y —at the lowest figure you can possibly be asked to pay for a high grade wheel. Repairs of All Kinds In Stock. C. D. ROHRBACH, HARDWARE DEALER, Centre Street, Below Luzerne, Freeland.
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