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The morning news., 1891-12-19
SIX sroRIEs OF FLAME.
a Mammoth Millinery Establishment
at PittsburR Burned.

Mammoth Millinery BStebltshm emf
at PittsburR Burned.
PITTsBURG, Pa, Dec. 1S.-Fire brokeou II
the large wholesale millinery establishment
OF Porter, Donaldson & Co. Nos. $40, S22 and
S24 Liberty avenue, at 1.20 o'clock thi
afternoon, and by the time the fire depart
mont reached the scene the fourth, fifth ard
sixth stories, extending from Liberty
avenue TO the alley were in flames
The Porter building is a 6-story glass from
brick structure, rs feet wide by about 25s
deep TO Virgin alley, and is owned by B. II
Jones. The loss will reach 5000, 900, ol
which Sl25, 900 Is on the stock The insur.
ance on the stock Is $4,000 and on thi
building $4,000. The fire started on tbs
fifth floor, it IL thought from a match care
lessly thrown among some waste paper By
an employe. Firemen German and Boles
Of truck No. were seriously hurt by falling
plate glass;
The morning news., 1891-12-19
ROBBERS IN a BANK.

They Blow Open the Vault and Get
$4,000 Worth of Diamonds.
NASHVILLE, TENN. Dec. 1S.-The Bank
OF Wartrace, at Wartrace. Tenn. one of
the Oldest banks in the state, was entered
about IL O'Clock last night, it is supposed.
by professional bank robbers and 5000
worth of diamonds belonging to de-
positors were stolen out of the safe. The two
doors of the large vault were blown open
with dynamite and also the safe door, but
the time lock to the drawer was not
touched. Detectives from all over the state
Will be set on their track. Every station in
aradius or 100 miles has been telegraphed to
De on the watch, and it is probable that
the thieves will soon be run to earth.
The morning news., 1891-12-19
Alahama,s New Judreshin.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1s-A delegation of
Alabama democrats who called on the
President to-day to recommend Louis A.
Parsons, the republican district attorney,
by appointment of President Harrison, FOR
Middle Alabama, for the new circuit judge
ship for the southern circuit, came away
believing that the President would appoint
Mr. Parsons on Monday.
The morning news., 1891-12-19
Rear Admiral Patterson Dead.

New YoRK, Dec. 18.-Rear Admiral
Thomas Patterson, U. s. N, died suddenly
at his home at New Brighton, Staten Island,
last night. His death was entirely unex.
pected, as he had been in good health. He
complained OF feeling i'll shortly before his
death, and before a physician could be SUM
moned he expired
The morning news., 1891-12-19
Purchaser of silver.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1S.-The treasury de-
partment to-day completed the purchase of
silver for the current month. The amount
offered was !, ,0S3. 600 ounces, and the amount
purchased was 779 ,0C0 ounces at 1850 and
'9570 cents. The purchase Of silver will be
resumed Jan. 4.
The morning news., 1891-12-19
A MANIAC WITH A PISTOL
He FIRES INTO A DINNER PARTY
WITH FATAL EFFECT.

Ore of the Diners a Corpse In Fiva
Minutes With a Bullet in His Braip.
Another Man and Woman Wounded.
The Landlady Leaps From a VIM
dow-The Lunatic Blows Eis Head
of.
NEW YORK, Dec. 1S.-Michael Harvey.
10 years old, boarder at No. 143 Van Dyke
street, Brooklyn. became suddenly insane
this afternoon and shot John Conuerton
Samuel Dickerson and Mamie Dickerson.
Catherine Duffy jumped from a second
story window to escape him and she broke
her ankle. Dickerson was dangerously
injured and was taken to a hospital Thew
may die Mamie Dickerson was shot in the
arm. After shooting the others, Harvey
placed the muzzls of the revolver in his
mouth and pulled the trigger. The top of
his head was blown off. Connerton died
in a few minutes. Only two davs
ago Harvey was discharged from the
Flatbush insane asylum as cured and i'm
mediately went to board with Mrs. Duffy.
at No. 143 Vau Dyke street. The family
live on the second floor of the 4 story
tenement.
BECAME cRAEY AT DINNER.
Shortly after noon to-day, while at din
ner, a crazy fit came suddenly upon Harvey
again. He jumped from the table, ran to
bureau and snatched from an open drawer
3?-caliber British bulldog revolver and be-
gan firing into the crowd at the table. The
first shot struck Connerton in the head and
in less than five minutes he was dead. The
second bullet laid Dickerson low. Young
Dickerson and Mary Dickerson of 582 Clin~
ton street had come to visit Mrs. Duffy.
DICKERsoN's JUMP.
Dlckerson was shot through the right
arm. He made for window and before
the maniac could fire again jumped out.
Miss Dickerson's turn came next. The
crazy assassin's ballet bored hole in her
right hand. She ran out in the hallway
crying "Murdprp Mrs. Duffy, who was in
the next roorl, hearing the shots and cries
and suspectlng the truth. jumped out Of the
window at once and sprained her ankle in
the fall Being then alone the maniac
turned the weapon on himself.
The morning news., 1891-12-19
Catholic Appointments.

New YoRK, Dec. 1S-A cable dispatch
from the Roman correspondent OF the Cath.
otic NetDs announces the appointment oi
Very Rev. Ignatius F. Horstman, ID. D., Of
the cathedral of Philadelphia, as bishop Of
Cleveland, o.; Rev. Sebastian Messmer, d.
University at Washington, as bishop OF
Green Bay, Wis; and Very Rev. james
Sehwebach, vicar general Of Lacrosse
Wis. promoted to that vacant see.
The morning news., 1891-12-19
MoKinlav Much Better.

CANTON, o., Dec. 1S.-There has been
much improvement in the condition Of
Gov.-elect Mckinley to-day. he is not able
to see callers yet. however. and will not FOR
regarded as serious, but his physician has
commanded him to remain perfectly quiet.
The morning news., 1891-12-19
COMMITTEE ON RULES.

Increase of Membership of Some of
the Committees Discussed.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18-There was a
meeting of the rules committee Of the
House to-day at which there was an in
formal discussion of the advisabilitY of in
creasing the membership of some Of the
House committees. No action was taken
and the committee will meet tomorrow
morning to report a resolution to the House
authorizing the speaker to appoint the COM
mittees and fixing their number in case a
decision be reached
The morning news., 1891-12-19
An Explosion of Dynamite.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Dec. 1s.-What was
generally supposed to be an earthquake
shock and was as such announced abroad,
but whicn was subsequently discovered to
be an explosion Of $50 pounds of dynamite
at Steelton, alarmed the people Of this city
this morning. Nobody was hurt.
The morning news., 1891-12-19
Strikers to Reanma work.

BRAZIL, IND, Dec. 1S.-The Brazil Block
nos UUal company has resumed operations with
non'union miners sent from here in their
no. mine at Berth. The strikers made no
resistance. 1t is reported by agents of the
company among the strikers that a large
lumber OF them are on the point of return
The morning news., 1891-12-19
soPER's SUSPENSION.
The Ex-Secretary Needlessly EeavJ
Purchaser of Paper.

EuTCAAbsT OI EAp6F.
CHICAGO, Dec. ia special dispatch
from Lansing, Mich., says: "Gov. Winam
has appointed commission. consisting oi
ex-Mayor Donovan, Judge @. A. Smith ane
Deputy Secretary of State Rowley, all o.
this city, to thoroughly investigate tbs
charges against Secretary Of State Soper
who resigned night before last undel
pressure. Until this committee reports nc
further action will be taken. The deposec
official in an interview enters
general denial of the charges, bu
would give no reason for resigning
Within the last two weeks contractors have
delivered two carloads Of paper, emo ugh Il
last nearly two years. The new paper con.
tract will take effect Jan. !. None of this
paper Ia needed at the present time, and
under the new contract, 1t could have beer
purchased for $500 less than the state viii
now have to pay for It, As far as can b
ascerLatned the value OF the books gives
away was about 81, ,200.n
The morning news., 1891-12-19
EXCITEMENT IN QUEBEC.
Police Held in Readiness t. Protect thl
Lieutenant Governor.

Lieutenant Governor.
QUEBEC. Dec. 1a-Monstrous mas
meetings are being organized by the liber'
ais throughout the province. The detective
corps and squads Of police are held in readi
ness to march to Spencerwood. the official
residence of the lieutenant governor, to pro.
tect it against any hostile demonstration.
The citizens Of st. Roch and st. Saveur
especially are boiling with indignation
st. Roch is perhaps the strongest liberia
stronghold in the dominion. It is repre-
sented in the House Of Commons by w
Laurier, liberal leader, and in the local
house by Mr.. Sheyhn, ex-provincial treas
urer. Both these gentlemen and Mr. Mer-
cler are idolized by st. Roch's people.
The morning news., 1891-12-19
SHOT BY A DOCTOR.
A Fatal Wound Inflicted on a Neigh
Dor During q Quarrel.

pOE OuI4uS q SIuAIr6L.
ST. Louis, Mo-, Dec. 1a-Late last night
DIR. Thomas A. Gordon, one of the leading
and wealthiest physicians Of the city, shot
and fatally wounded John f. Stegge. a large
wholesale and retail fish dealer The men
had ill-feeling toward each other for some
time. Last night they met in front of their
residences. which adjoin, and a quarrel
began, in the course OF which Stegge, &C
cording to DR.. Gordon, assaulted him, beat
ing him severely. DR.. Gordon managed to
draw pistol aud fired two shots at random,
bringing down his man with one
ball. The bullet entered Stegge's back,
near the spine and in the vicinity
of the kidney, passing into the abdominal
cavity. Stegge was taken to his home,
where physicians after an examination pro-
nounced the wound necessarily fatal. DR..
Gordon has been placed under arrest pend
ing an official inquiry into the affair and
the result of his shot
The morning news., 1891-12-19
COMMENTS on THE TIMEs.
DYNAMITE IN THE MAILS.
An Internal Machine Found in tn
Dublin Postoff1ce.

DuDIIH FOSLULlCD.
DUBLIN, Dec. 1S.-A new Parnellite
morning newspaper the Irish Independent,
after several break-downs. printed its first
number to-day. The paper asserts that a
large package bearing no address was re-
Gently posted in the Dublin postoffice The
scrter of the mails noticed the absence of
an address, and while examining the pack
age found fuse protruding from it. The
postal authorities were immediately notified
and the package was taken to Dublin castle,
wnere it was found 70 contain a quantity Of
dynamite.
The polling at Waterford will take place
Wednesday. The candidates ere John
Redmond and Michael Davitt.
The morning news., 1891-12-19
A PREVIOUS TRANSACTION.
an Informer Assassinated.

BIRMINGHAM, ALA, Dec. 1s.-Lafayette
Anderson. an Illicit distiller, and latterly a
witness against his old comrades, was as
sassinated in Cleburne county Wednesday
night, presumably by some one against
whom he had given evidence. He was at
supper with his family when the assassin
shot through window, killing him in
The morning news., 1891-12-19
A TRAGiP LYNCHED.
de Attempted Felonious Assault on
a school Teacher.

CCuOOl IeaCQ6r.
LITTLE Rock, ARK, Dec. 1S.-News has
oeen received here of the lynching of an un-
known tramp at Emmett. Nevada county,
on Tuesday night for attempting criminal
assault upon Miss Bette McGough. The
iatSer. who is q school teacher, was return
lng nome from school, and while passing
lonely place the tramp made an attack
upon her, but Miss McGough screamed and
ner screams brought assistance and the
tramp fled. He was captured few hours
later, and on being identified was sUrung
up,
The morning news., 1891-12-19
Crlep,e ofYers to Afills.

WASHINGTON, Dec 1S.-It was given
ont late tonight by one OF Speaker Crisp's
lieutenants that he had offered Mr.. Mills
the second place on the ways aud means
committee, and the craftsmanship Of the
committee on commerce.
The morning news., 1891-12-19
Won Caprivi Made a Count.

BERLIN, Dec. 1s.-Emperor William has
made Chancellor Won Caprivi a coant as a
reward for his efforts in the successful estab-
lishment of tho commercial treaties re-
Gently concluded between Germany and
several other countries.
The morning news., 1891-12-19
cnndnotor Killad.

LOUISVILLE, Dec. 1s.-In the wreck OF a
frrdght train on the Louisville and Nash
vile road, A. l.. Jones. the conductor,
was killed. The wreck was caused by the
f.alls spreading.
The morning news., 1891-12-19
An Asairnmant AL Colnmt,ia.

COLUMBIA. s. c.. Dec. 1S.-W. H. Griffin
liquor and grocery dealer made an assign
ment to-nightfor the benefit OF his cred.
itors. without preferences. His assets are
S12, 900 and his liabilities $4,000.
The morning news., 1891-12-19
A NEGRO shot to Death.

MERIDIAN. MISS, Dec. 1S.-A negro who
assaultad Mre. Bough Wednesday was
taken from the sherifs posse on train
last night and shot to death.
The morning news., 1891-12-19
Respited for a nron4h

CHARLOTTE, N. G., Dec. 1s.-Albert
NV Om..lng, ~ VINO was to have been hanged
"e'e sO-uay, mas been respited until Jan. Is.
The morning news., 1891-12-19
An Rartbouaka in s,c,Iv

ROME. Dec. 1S.--A violent earthquake,
followed by a general undulatory move-
ment Of the earth. occurred to-day at
Corleone, town of Sicily. twenty-one
miles south OF Palermo.
The morning news., 1891-12-19
Choynski Defeats wooas

ctsAN GAN FRANCISCO, Dec 1s.-The Woods
SShhoyns1 Shoy1 light last night was won by
On0ynskl In the thirty-fourth round.
The morning news., 1891-12-19
RECIPROCITY WITH GERMANY.

The Consummetion of the Scheme De-
pendent on Austria and Hungary.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-The ratification
by the Reichstag to-day of the commercial
reciprocity treaty between Germany and
Austria Hungary insures the completion of
a reciprocity arrangement between the
United States and Germany so far as the
latter ia concerned, but its effectiveness
still depends upon the action of the Austro-
Hungarian Reichsrath, as under it's terms
our agreement is contingent on its ratifca-
tion of the German-Austrian treaty by
each Of those governments.
ACTION OF THE REICHsTAG.
BERLIN, Dec, 1S-In the Reichstag to-
day the new commercial treaties came up on
their third reading During the debate
Herr Kardorff, who has been particularly
prominent in opposing the treaties, again
appeared in opposition, basing his objection
upon the length Of time, twelve years, it is
proposes to keep them in operation. He
spoke at some length, and expressed fears as
to the results Of the treaties
Chancellor Won Csprivi responded to Herr
Kardorffs arguments He contrasted the
fears expressed by that speaker with the
hopeful prospects that the treaties presented
and added that If Herr Kardorff failed to
see the political significance of the McKin-
ley bill and pan-American policy he must
decline to discuss questions Of foreign policy
with him.
After protracted debate the German
Austrian Hungarian treaty passed its third
reading by vote of 243 TO SO. The house
afterward adopted the German-Italian and
German~Belgian treaties. The Reichstag
then adjourned. 1t will not reassemble
until after the Christmas holidays.
AUSTRIA's ACTION.
VIENNA, Dec. 18.-The commercial treat
les committee of the Reichsrath to-day
adopted the German. Belgian and Swiss
treaties by a vote of 25 to and the Italian
by a vote OF % to 6. Herr Klaic, on behalf
of the minority. announced his intention to
introduce motion In the Reichsrath call
ing upon the government to open fresh
negotiations with Italy.
The morning news., 1891-12-19
An Hnalish Bisnop Daad

LONDON, Dec. 1s-Rt. Rev. Edward
Harold Browne, d. D.. bishop Of Winches-
ter, is dead
The morning news., 1891-12-19
HILL TO SERVE OUT HIS TERM.
Gov. .-Rlect Flowe or to Be His Guest the
Last Week.

ALBANY, N. Y, Dec. ls.-Despite the
fact that the credentials of Gov. Hill were
presented yesterday in the United States
Senate it is perfectly well understood here
that he will fill out his term as governor.
He has invited Gov.-elect Flower to
visit him during the last week OF his admin
istratiop as governor and to remain at the
exeouti ve mansion until Inauguration day.
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Dish oIest Pension ATTORNEYS.

WAsuIsGToN, Feb. 6 Assistant Sec
rotary Bussey todey cent a letter to the
commissioner of pensions calling his atten-
ton TO number of printed circulars, copies
OF which he enclosed. indicating that what
he regarded as unprofessionsl and illegiti.
mate methods employ ed by certain pension
sttorneysin soliciting and procuring business
circulars as rule stated that pensioner
to whom they were sent vas rated too low,
by applying to an agent handsome increase
could be speedily obtained. Others claim
to have superior facilities at their com.
mand. In nearly every instance direct
promise is made TO get the pension allowed
with no trouble or expense to the peDsioner.
The notwithstanding Gays Of this class
of attorneys: "Ths allurements they hold
out to soldiers are based upon false pre-
lenses tending to mislesd honest and misin-
formed applicants, and at the same time
are calculated to arouse among soldiers
against the legitimate work Of this depart
inert prejudices which follow the inevitable
disappointment TO which they are thereby
exposed by irresponsible agents re-
spectfuly suggest that in order to restrain,
and, if possible, to extinguish this
obvious evil, that you notify oil attorneys
who are prosecuting pension claims before
your bureau. henceforth they must forward
10 your office copies Of all circulars pre-
pared by them for distribution in soliciting
pension claims, and any attorney who shall
be guilty hereafter of such publications a.
are indicated here should be promptly
ported TO the secretary for disbarment
from practice before the department.
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DIPLOMATIC ETIQUETTE.
WHAT Canadians Think OF Mr., Blains's
Duty.

TORONTO. ONT, Feb. 1.-THE Globe
says editorially: "Our Washington cor
respondent states that the department at
Washington was somwhat surprised at Sir
John McDonald's conduct in making public
his proposal for partial reciprocity be-
fore it was communicated by the
British government TO Blaine. The
question Of diplomatic etiquette involved
may be important one for diplomats; are
still more important, in our Judgment, that
the attention of the United States govern
ment be called to the gross deceit to which
i. is being made party by minister at Ottawa
and their newspapers. Canadian people
are told that the government is willing to
agree to the modified version treaty of
1854, and are asked to re.elect Sir John
Macdonald on that understanding. Blaine's
letter to Congressman Baker was sufiici-
ent to convince any intelligent person Of
the administration at Washington that they
should not entertain such q scheme.
Nevertheless. ministers and their organs
speak as il they knew better than Blaine
and are literally dragging the Washington
administration into perpetual feud upon
the electoral vote of this country. We do
not know whether the usages of diplomacy
are regarded by Mr.. Blaine as binding
upon him even, after Sir John has violated
them in the manner ascribed. 1t seems to
US Mr.. Blaine is almost in duty bound to
take notice publicly, Of the course our cab
met is pursuing"
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WORK PEOPLE SUFFER
Because OF Fltes-La,ee Bolt Factory
Burnad-Miuo Frs.

READING, Pa, Feb. 6-The large bolt
and nut works of Sternburgh & Son were
completely destroyed by fire this evening.
The FIRE originated in the forging depart.
ment. and quickly spread to the adjoining
building %. including machine shop. thresd.
ing department, warehouse and office,
al. of which were burned to the ground.
The loss is estimated from 100000 TO
$3.50. goo; insurance probably $3.50 600
The firm employed $50 men aud boys who
will be thrown out of employment. 1t is
probable the works will be rebuilt at once.
Many valuable patterns were destroyed and
member of the firm says they cannot be
replaced. The gas feeder in No. ! left of
No. 4 slope of the SasQuehanna Coal Co,
Nanticoke, isnited by men driving new
openings. The feeder rapidly increased
until the flames spread along the face Of
workings. setting fire 10 the coal driving
the men to the surface.
In short time the interior of the mine
WAS q mass of flames, roaring like a fur
mace, and threatening total destruction to
the entire underground workings. A
trough 2700 feet long is being thrown down
the slopa TO carry water into the mine. The
trough was completed this evening. and a
large volume OF water is now pouring down
the slope. Whether this will extipguish
the flames is a question which no one car
decide yet In any case the work OF flood
ing the mine may require months, and in
the meantime huudreds of miners are idle
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Rev York P,oduos Market

NEW YoRE. Feb. 6.
FLOUR Receipts, 1889 pkgs; exports. G6si
bbls; sAlcs, 1870. Repeat quotations inoud
ing City mill extra, q !ja&5 So patent, Is 10a
o. G5 suptrtine, o. l5ae3 75 extra No. 2, - :;5a
q 20; winter wheat low grade, q 50att 90; Min.
nesota extra, q loa&t S.: Southern Hour dull
rye hour quiet.
WEAR ecspts 1000; exports 4, sales
5000, dull, weak; No red .0gi No & -ed, los a
l0>; No &red 1872 aloqA eiey'f II FOB .09,alis,
ieliv'd. No hard, 20 No northern. :'7a,l7;
HrE-Quiet, state. slaS2, western, cast
BAHtEY-Quiet with west; sales Coo; No.
, Milwaukee, slasz; Oswego No. |, Ysai0o, No z
do VI.
CoKN-Reoeipl,. 1880 exports. 1863. sales,
5000, cl. firm, steamer 63is6ii; No 3, 63IaGi
store and elevator, "a i65 afioat.
OATS Receipts. 64.Vco, exports 200o Gales
10000; easier; No 3, Jlia5l!. DO white
5.,a53. No. ,. 81 ASH; do white 53!a5i No. /,
iiI5i, do white. 56i; mixed western, 5oa5i
j2iajGi.
CoFtEE-Rio, firm, active, ~
SuGAs-Raw firm; refined firm; demand
fair, crushed 81 extra orushed,s l6a5- 10. wh'e
Extra crushed, Sta7 ID; cat loaf 81 grsnusted, q
PkrKoLEUM-Quiet -
PORK--quiet.
BEKF-quiet
LARp-lull, western steam, {6.t5 clos
ing d OH city steam. Is 30 reipeo quiet. oonDep,
u iOaS6 Is S. A. $3.50
Bu1rER-State dairy, IL n 25 do creamery,
20 2d!, western dairy, 10 Is; do creamery, l;
4 "a do factory, 6tsl3
BUTTEH-brtter dem. western dairy 7AAll: dc
creamery, l7a23.
CsKxsK-ttrong, fair de. State. sslol; fancy
10 aloe
rreighis TO Liverpool quiet
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To Our Subscribers.

The SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT which
appeared in our columns some time since,
announcing a special arrangement with DR..
b. j. KENDALL Co, of Enosburgh Falls
VT. publishers of "A Treatise on the
Horse and his Diseases" whereby our sub
scribers were enabled to obtain a copy of
that valuable work FREE BY sending their
address to B. J. KENDALL Co. (and enclos-
ing two-cent stamp for mailing same is
renewed for limited period. We trust all
will avail themselves of the opportunity of
obtaining this valuable work. To every
lover of the Horse it is indispensable, as it
treats in simple manner all the diseases
which stilict this noble animal. Its phe-
nomenal sale throughout the United States
and Canada. make it standard authority.
Mention this paper rhea sending for
" Treatise. jan3ldl2tfolrm
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MARKET REPORTS


NKw YORK, Feb. ..
Money easy, ranging from to u.
Prime paper at to
Exchange, dull and steady.
Government bonds, dull and steady.
Railroad bonds, quiet, generally steady.
The following are the closing quotations o
securities:
United States IS,
Is rek.,E 100
" Is coup., 10
il" ~ reg, i0li
&" " COUP, i03
Central Pacific lists, los
Denver & Rio Grade lists III
Erie ends, 100
Kansas Pacific conso.s, 10
Oregon Nav. lists, l07
Union Pacific lists. 100