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The herald., 1893-08-04
PENSION REFORM.
Commissioner Lochran Explains His
Method of Purging tho Rolls.

Commissioner Lochran Explains His
Method of Purging the Rolls.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.-Commissione
OF Pensions Lochrsn has addressed a
letter to the editor of the National
Tribune on the subject of pensions. He
saws:
II have not complied with your re-.
pested request, that should cause
test to be made to show the number of
fraudulent pen sions by having 1000 cases
drawn from the admitted files and ex.
amined. / have not done this for sew
eral reasons First-Fraudulent cases,
If any exist. cannot be discovered in that
way; fraudulent pensions must or
dinarily have been obtained upon
false or forged testimony. On the
face OF the papers such would probably
appear to be we'll established and incop-
testable. Second-No one, whose, opin-
ion is entitled to consideration, has, I
think, had the hardihood to claim that
the great mass Of adjudicated pension
cases is permeated with fraud, open and
plain on the papers 30 that an examine
tion of 1000 casss would disclose an in
stance. Third-The examination Of
The herald., 1893-08-04
sILvERMAN sUsPENDs,
A Prominent Chicago Banker Goes
the WALL

A Prominent Chicago Banker Goes to
the Wall.
CHICAGO, Aug. 3.-Lazarus Silverman,
q Vell-known private banker, has sus-
pended. Liabilities. 100000; assets
said to be greater. Cash on hand, $4,000.
Silverman was one OF the largest op-
orators in the northwestern iron prop
critics, and interested to considerable
extent with the Schlesinger syndicate.
In the absence of Silverman. a repre-
sentative OF the house claimed that the
embarrassment was only temporary.
The deposits are estimated at $500, 900,
mostly by Hebrews engaged in small
business. Other liabilities are esti-
mated at 100000 to 100000. The as
sets have the nominal value of $4,000.
600, of which 100000 is real estate.
The herald., 1893-08-04
DEMOCRATIC PLEDGES.
The Time Is at Hand for
Their Redemption.
Much Expected of the Special
Session of Congress.
Chairman Springer Says the Tariff
Must Be Reformed.
Representative Oates Wants the sherr
man Act Repealed With a Free
Ooinoge Substitute FL
nanciaI Gossip.
By the Associated Press.

Dy tdC AosOCihtcu I63bs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.-Representativ
Springer of Illinois, chairman of the
ways and means committee of the last
congress, was at the capitol today. In
brief his opinion is that congress will
not be in session for more than week
or 10 days in August. In that time the
hopeful Mr.. Springer thought the silver
purchase clause of the Sherman act
would be repealed and the ways AMI
means committee empowered to draft a
tariff bill for submission to congress
when it reconvened, which should be
some time in October. t
AS to the tariff, it would be impossi-
BILE for the ways and means COMMITTEES
to do justice to the subject while the
house was in constant session. There
were too many disturbing elements and
surroundings not favorable for wise and
safe legislation, but if the committee
was empowered to prepare bill and
allowed to go to some quiet place on the
seashore, or elsewhere, and pursue its
labors unmolested, the result would be
satisfactory bill.
Touching the course of the ways and
means committee in dealing with the
tariff, Springer said it would doubtless
report one general tariff bill instead of
a series of specific bills.
"The time is now at hand when the
Democratic party must redeem its
pledges and reform the entire tariff sys-
tenn, said Springer.
IF the president parts company with
the Chicago platform believe his party
will part company with him." were the
significant words uttered by Represen-
tative Oates this afternoon. "Tbe Chi
cago platform called for the repeal Of
the Sherman law and the maintenance
OF gold and silver as money upon q
parity. Any scheme which eontem-
templates the abandonment of the use
OF silver is antagonistic to that deeIarz-
ton OF principles and will not bs sup
ported by congress. There can. IN my
opinion, be no unconditional repsal of
the Sherman law. If the president has
set out to repeal the Sherman act with
out anpthing in its place, he has set up
platform not in accord with the one
upon which he went before the people.''
Oates looks for the repeal of the
Sherman law with the condition that
congress will provide for the free coin
age OF silver at an increased ratio,
Senator Squire of Washington takes
the ground that the president should be
allowed to deal with the silver q question
in his own discretion. He believes it to
be good policy for congress to pass a
joint resolution permitting the presi-
dent to suspend the operation of the sill
yer purchase section OF the Sherman law
in his discretion.
Bland arrived today. He said the
friends of silver have agreed upon no
plan Of campaign. other than that they
were opposed to the repeal of the Sher-
man law unless given free coinage of
silver.
The herald., 1893-08-04
SILVER MANAGERS.
General Warner Chairman of the Exc,
utive Committee.

General Warner Chairman of the Exec-
utive Committee.
CHICAGO, Aug. 3.-The executive COM
mittee chosen by the silver convention
met this morning and effected perma-
nent organization by electins Gen. A. J..
Warner. of Ohio, president; George F.
Washburne, Of Boston, general secrs.
tary. Col. A. G. R. Fisk, of Colorado,
and II. E. Taubeneck, of Illinois, were
made honorary members.
A committee on ways and means was
elected, consisting of Gen. A.. ]. Warner.
of Ohio; Hon. Dennis Sheedy, OF Colo
RADIO; G. B. Mathews. of New York; w.
A. CLARK, of Montana; G. E. Allen, of
Utah; l. L. Johnson, of Virginia; Geo.
V. Ryan. of Idaho.
The committee on propaganda was
appointed, consisting of Hon. ]. s.
Daugherty, of Texas; Col. A. @. Fisk,
of Colorado; Ignstius Donnelly, of Min.
nesota; l. E. Dean, of New York; e. %.
Stark, of Ohio; Gov. r. F. Kolb, II
Alabama.
1t was decided that the officials of the
general committee, together with the
members of the subcommittee, shall
meet in Washington Tuesday and prob
ably remain there until the close of the
session of congress.
The herald., 1893-08-04
GOLD FOR AM ERICA.
The Bank OF England Raise the Rate al


The Bank OF England Raise the Rate al
Discount.
. LONDON, Aug. 3.--The directors OF the
Bank OF England have decided to ad,
vance the rate of discount to per cent.
The advance, which was unex pected, is
attributed to the further large with
drawal OF gold today for the United
States and the probability of fresh ship.
ments Friday or Saturday.
The proportion Of the banks reserve
to liability has been reduced since last
week from 49, .33 per cent to 46.l1. Dnr.
ing the week its stock OF gold decreased
$40, ,272, 900.
Two and half million dollars gold
was taken from the Bank OF England for
the United States today. ~
SOUTHAMPTON. Aug. 3.--The steamer
Normannia sails hence tomorrow for
New York with $45,OoO,O0O gold for
American houses.
The herald., 1893-08-04

steady drain upoa Its resources for sew.
eral months, depositors having with
drawn 81 $4,000 since January. The
present financial stringenc, has made it
impossible to realize ready money on
assets in sufficient amounts to meet all
the Withdrawals, and the directors to-
day decided to close temporarily in
order to get the affairs of the bank in
better shape. The bank has capital OF
$2,000,000. with surplus of 5000. 600.
The deposits amount to $2,400, 900, and
the bank holds bills receivable aggre-
eating s4,0OO,000. The assets are more
than ample to meet all the liabilities.
The officers announce that they will pay
all depositors with interest so that no
loss will be sustained.
The herald., 1893-08-04
VAN LOON EXECUTED.

Swung Off While Singing Nearer, MY
God, to Thee.
COLUMBUS, O., August 3.-Governor
Mckinley today refused to interfere in
the case of Frank Van Loon, the Column
bus Grove murderer, and he will be
executed tonight between IL and l
O'Clock.
With the hymn, Nearer, My God, to
Thee, passing from his lips, Van Loon
was launched into eternity at IL III to-
night. The scaffold scene was touch
ing one. When Van Loon took his place
on the trap he announced that he de-
sired to read the 11th verse of the 10Th
psalm. Before he sang the first verso of
the above named hymn be said: II am
innocent of the crime, and l hope God
will forgive those who have sworn my
life away. He was dead in 1211s min
utes.
The herald., 1893-08-04
CONFLICTS WITH pEAsANrs.

The Stamping Out of PhyIloxera In
Italy Resisted.
ROME, Aug. 3.-The efforts of the gov
ernment to stamp out phylloxera in
Northern Italy have led to serious con-
fiicts with peasants. The minister OF
agriculture, with view to stopping the
ravages OF the pest, recently ordered the
destruction of vineyards covering large
area in the province Of Novara, The
peasants. losing employment through
these steps, began a riot. MANY were
injured in conflicts with the police, and
q large number were arrested, Troops
havesbeen sent to the scene Of disturb.
ance.
The herald., 1893-08-04
GOODBYE. GRAY GABLES.
The President to Leave for Washin ton
This Aftarnnnu

The President to Leave for Washing ton
This Afternoon.
BuzzARDs' BAY. Aug. 3.--Secretary
Carlisle arrived this morning. He was
met at the station by Mrs. Cleveland
and driven to Gray Gables where he
breakfasted with the family.
This is the Presidents last night at
Gray Gables. He remained home all
day with his guest, Secretary Carlisle.
Attorner General Olney stopped off this
afternoon for an hours chat with the
president on his way to Falmouth. The
presidential party leaves here tomorrow
afternoon for Washington.
The herald., 1893-08-04
THE ASIATIC PLAGUE.
CHOLERA HAS A FIRM FOOTHOLD
IN EUROPE.
1t Has Boon Epidemic in Marseilles for
Three Months-The Disease Making
Steady Progress In Italy.
Many Deaths.

LONDON, Aug. 5. According to tbs
Lancet. a we'll -kna---., 1a--~sa .-s.r-----A. -
S. --e-1sss. :. mas been epidemic il
Marseilles the last three months. The
local officials carried deception to such
an extent that even the government wa.
led astray in regard to the real state Of
affairs. There have been 9O1 deaths
from cholera in Marseilles siuce the
middle Of May.
A Rome correspondent says: Since
the outbreak of cholera the official re.
ports greatly understate the facts. The
report for Sunday said there were 10
new cases and nine deaths. Reliabla
advices declare there were So new cases
and 28 deaths that day and 40 new cases
and II deaths Monday. Several cases of
cholera have occurred in Rome.
The barque Elizabeth Mscneal. from
Cherbourg, has arrived at Gravesend
with cholera on bolrA A seaman on
the vessel was attacked with the disease
and was removed to the hospital.
The engineer of the Danish traveller
has been taken to the hospital in Grims.
by suffering with cholera.
There has been 66B deaths from chol-
era in Mecca and 23l8 in Jiddah since
the present epidemic broke out.
New YORK, Aug. 3.-The Anchor.line
steamer Karamania arrived this after
noon from Naples with general cargo
and AL steerage passengers. Three pas
eengers died during tho voyage and were
buried at sea. Health Officer jenkins
has detained the steamer to determine
the cause of death for examination and
disinfection. All these passengers came
on board at Naples. All were we'll on
board this afternoon.
The steamer Karamsnia was boarded
tonight and the ships doctor asked aa
to the cause OF the deaths. He positive.
ly refused to talk on the subject. even
when informed that the suspicion pre-
vailed that it was Asiatic cholera that
had caused them. He said Health
Officer Jenkins had his report and could
make it public If he desired. A seaman
on the Karamania said those who had
died had violent diarrhea. Beyond
this he knew nothing as the cause Of
death.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.-A cable from
q member of the marine hospital sery-
ice stationed at Naples says cholera is
growing worse there.
The herald., 1893-08-04
Virginia PonuIiats.

LYNcHBURG, Va, Aug. 3.--The Popu.
liats OF Virginia, in state convention to-
day, nominated state ticket headed by
E. R. Cooke for governor. Congress.
man Pence of Colorado addressed the
convention on Populist lines, creating
much enthusiasm. The platform de.
claRes for free silver coinage at the ratio
of l6 to /.
The herald., 1893-08-04
Absconded Clerka.

NEY YoRK, Aug. 3.-Two clerks. in
charge OF the grain department of
Woerishoffer & Co., bankers and brok-
ers, did not report for duty this morn
ing, and an examination Of the grain
books ia now going on to ascertain if
there is any deficit. 1t is ssid they have
been specializing on their account.
The herald., 1893-08-04
A Riot at Laadyille.

LEADvILLE, Colo, Aug. 3.-Trouble
occurred at the Arkansas Valley smelter
this morning when the company an
nounced a reduction Of 10 per cent in all
wages. Quite number accepted, but
Others refused to go to work. The strik-
ers drove the men who were working
out of the smelter. A scrimmage en-
sued, but no one was seriously injured.
The plant will shut down for the present.
The herald., 1893-08-04
ArgentIne Rehals.

LONDON, Aug. 3.-A dispatch from
Buenos Ayres says that the vice GOV.
ernor OF Santa Fe was killed BY robels
yesterday. '''
BUENos AyREs, Aug. "a motion was
rejected in the house of Representatives
calling upon the federal government Ia
intervene for the restoration OF order in
the provinces of Buenos Ayres. Santa
Fe and San Luis and around Rosario.
The government of Santa Fe haa snr.
rendered. to the Radicals.
The herald., 1893-08-04

Captain Mcleod of the British cruiser
Pallas, for having steamed down with
the crew at quarters and guns out, upon
the Pallas which was lying outside the
blockade line. Captain McLeod's pru.
dence and GOODNESS alone averted an
armed conflict. This and other similar
instances of the Lions conduct justified
the Pallas in preparing to prevent being
taken at disadvantage.
The herald., 1893-08-04
Reduction OF Hours,

PHILADELPHIA. Aug. 3.-President
Roberts of the Pennsylvania Railroad
company has Issued an order for the re-
duction Of the hours of labor in the
mechanical department from ak days
per week of 10 hours a day to five days
nine hours each. The order affects all
the shops of the system, including leased
and controlled lines.
The herald., 1893-08-04
An Untrue Report.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.--It is authorita-
lively stated that the report that Mon
signor Satolli win 60 to Rome and lay
the Burtsell matter before the pope,
with the recommendation that coadju-
tor be appointed to assist the archbishop
of New YORK, is untrue.
The herald., 1893-08-04
KIlled by Hla Neiehbor.

OLYMPIA, WASH, Aug. 3.-J. S, Nc
Cabe. a ranchraan living about IS miles
from here, was shot and killed this
evening by his neighbor, George w.
Manville. Both men were prominent in
the county and the tragedy created in
tense excitement. The shooting is sap
posed to be the result of an old feud
which has been revived by a recent suit
brought by Manville against the North
ern Pacific railroad, in which McCabe
appeared as witness for the defendant.
The herald., 1893-08-04
Reduction of yvay.a.

STANFORD, Ct., Aug. 3.-The Yale and
Iowne Manufacturing company, manu-
tacturers of Yale locks, hardware and
hosting machines, gave notice tonight
OF reduction in wages and salaries of
~ per cent during the continuance of
the disturbance in business.
The herald., 1893-08-04
The Rodeo stock Yards Closed.

SAN Francisco, Aug. 3.-The Union
Stock Yards company at Rodeo, Contra
Costa county, has suspended operations.
The cause of the suspension was the in
ability of the packers to continue under
the existing financial conditions. The
plant is new and valuable, and has only
been running a few months. W. IL.
Silberhorn, the Chicago packer, is
largely interested in the concern; also,
r. A. Harris of Omaha.
The herald., 1893-08-04
The Russian Pro-. Avo,.ss

LONDON, Aug. S.-The Russian ne W..
papers show great irritation on account
OF the tariff action taken by Germany.
The prejudice aroused on both sides NAV
endanger the state. The excitement il
likely to create danger>-a political an
tagonism.
The herald., 1893-08-04
Tho Grand jury to Iovestieate,

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 3.--A grand jury
has been called toinvestigate the South
side Savings bank failure. President
Trumpf and Cashier Kuetting are miss-
ing. The affairs OF the bank are in bad
shape. The depositors will probably
lose everything.
The herald., 1893-08-04
A Diaastrous Flre.

LONDON, Aug. 3.-Nearly one-third of
the town of Port Louis, the capital of
the island of Mauritious, was destroyed
by FIRE on July 23d. Two hundred and
eight houses were consumed. The loss
is more than 200, 600 rupees.
The herald., 1893-08-04
halfway Matl CIerks.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, August 3.--The rail-
way mail clerks in session here elected
W. w. Blackmore Of the ninth division.
president. The association is consider
ing the question of presenting bill to
congress for the betterment of their con-
dition.
The herald., 1893-08-04
al Rus.inn HoIoceuat,

Sr. PETERSBURG, Aug. 3.-One hun
dred and eighty houses in the town of
Birsk, Orenburg, burned. Seven per-
sons were killed and many injured.
The herald., 1893-08-04
The Ffsn Gilman Apolor,z.d. !.

LONDON, Aug. 3.--The Bangkok corre-
spondent of the Times teleerapha aa
follows: By Admiral Hamann's COM
mand, the captain OF the French onn hoat
Leon ie!s made an unreeerved apology to
The herald., 1893-08-04

For sunburn and freckles use only
Perfecta Face Cream; safe and sure,
For sale by A. Z. Littleboy, druggist,
5ll South Spring street.
The herald., 1893-08-04
IIadias,

Ladies' hats cleaned, dyed, reshaped
and trimmed. California Straw Works,
z64 South Main street, opposite Third.
The herald., 1893-08-04

The worlds fair will cause a rush.
Order early. Full stock, good fit, mod.
crate prices. Getz, fine tailoring, liz
West Third street.
The herald., 1893-08-04
CHAS. VICTOR HALL TRACT
OF ADAMS CT

Large nome villa los for sale in the SOU n west.
terey Pines, Gravillas, Peppers, tbs New Gum
q Algiers and Magnolias. etc., which viii,
glvea pa:k-iika effect to six miles OF streets.
Lots d! are 5Ox150 TO IA foot alleys.
$500 FOk esIDE LOTS; $40 per month till
one, half Is paid or one third cash and balance
IN nve years, or II you build you can have i've
years time. Get one while you can. Apply to
Uhice, 223 West First street. 7-iI an -
The herald., 1893-08-04
rb. G.,ml.n Tmnerinl B.nk.

BERLIN, A'a,. 3.-The statement OF the
Imperial bank shows q decrease OF g.
933, 900 marks.
The herald., 1893-08-04

Tho Conn Band Instruments.
Fitzgerald, agent, 1913 South Spring st.
The herald., 1893-08-04
WILL NOT OPEN TO-DAY.

Tho National American Bank Of Minne-
apolis Suspends.
ST.. PAUL, Aug. 3.-The National
American bank of this city will not
open it's doors for business today. This
step is rendered necessity by tho
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-02-11

We, the undersigusd, Auditors Of Carbon
County, State Of Penney lvania, eiected and
duly sworn according 10 law, do report that
We met In the office OF the County Commits
aieners, at Mauch Chunk, audited, adjusted
and settled according 10 Law the accounts Of
James T. Mulhsarn, treasurer, Henry Miller
Daniel Cannon and J. c. Sendel, Commission
ere, and Joseph s. Webb. Sheriff Of said county,
for the year endinR Dec. 3lst, 1899, commenc.
lpg our work on the fret Monday Of anuary
A. D., 1898, being the second day Of the
month, aud eompletingit It on the twenty sighth
day Of January A. D., 1898, and that the ao-
counts settled 90 aboYe aud hled in the Office
Of the PTothobOtary are corr CT.
The above statement is not such as ls re-
qulrsd BY law 70 be made Of the receipts and
expenditures Of the county, for the reason bat
no separate account is kept Of the taxes leYied
loE general purposes and Of the tax levied for
the payment Of the bonded debt and interest
thereon. The Auditors are unable 10 state the
exact amount Of special taxes received OF
whether ell money realized irom the special
tax assessment was applied 10 the payment ol
OF the bonded debt and interest.
We would therefore recommend that ell
taEes collected BE- appoFtionod for the specific
purpose for which the levy ia made, aud that
sspsrale bnd distinct accounts BE- kept, Ia &C.
oordance With the provisions Of the Aoi Of A..
Tax levy should BE- appliei solely 10 the pay
ment Of the bonded debt aud interest," thereon,
and . separate account OF this should b shown
on the books Of the county. The accouni Of
money realized from the lsz levy for general
purposes should b kept sepsfais, and entirely
Independent Of the special tax acoounl II u
very necessary al this time that the law apper
tanning 10 this matter should Be- followed
strictly, in YieW Of The fact that Il ia proposed
10 largely Increase the bonded Indebtedness Of
the county.
The Auditors have heretofore recommended
that q system Of book keeping Be established
between the County Commissioners and the
County Treasurer, % that when money duf
the county nom any source ia paid into the
treasury prompt and proper credit can b given
on The CommiallanerR books. We again 70
port The Recommendation, aud respectfully
urEs that d Be put inio operation a The earli'
81 momenL
We fnd he aeusral aecouni1 OF the county
y b iHisllissHlI and iysisuausaly ksPi b
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-02-11

To-DAYs ADVOCATE Is an exposition Of
the popularity Of our paper. Although
we are crowded for room, vet this Issue
speaks eloquently as to the enterprise
and spirit Of our people. A town is
known by its newspaper, the ADVOCATE
is Lehighton's newspaper, and we hope
to continue in the favor Of all our
nnnnle
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-02-11
USE DANA'S SARSAPARILLA, I
THE KIND THAT CURES.
DIED.

BRowN-At Philadelphia, sunday, Feb. L. 1892,
Charles Brown, aged 35 years mterment was
made at East Mauch Chunk.
ODoNNELL-At Sailors Hill, AudenTled, Feb.
7th, Bridget Veronica, daughter OF John aud
Mary D DOnnel, aged 10 months. lnterment
In FrenehtOwn cemetery.
LAw-MTs. Theodore Law, suddenly at her
home IN this place, on Wednesday at midnight
Feb. !, 1898. Interment was made at Colnm-
bla, Pa.
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The Reverting Fund Association, Of
Philadelphia, have through ther gene
raj Agent, James II. Unger, of South
Bethlehem, paid to Mrs. Fianna Buck,
of Franklin township; $1,000 on the
life of Paul Buck, deceased. The claim
was paid 30 days before It was due,
which speaks volumes for the manner
i'm which the company pays its losses.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-02-11

George Kimball, for many years the propTie-
tor and landlord of Laurys II tel, will retire
from the hotel business March 3. He Will have
a pnbllc sale to dispose OF the fixtures. The In
baueTsville, Bucks County, who Will take pos.
session March 9. Mr, Strauss Is an eXperlenc,
ed hotel man. He will beautiiy the island and
the large grounds surrounding the hotel, and
make Iaury's desirable summer resort Mr.:
Strauss Is brother TO PhaOn Strauss, ofOOal
street
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-02-11
REAYER MEADOW.

-Coxe's Beaver Meadow colliery,
which has been shut down for some
time and which was expected TO resume
operations on March 1st, is not likely
TO begin work until April.
The night schools of the township
have closed with the exception of the
Jeanesville school, which holds its last
session tonight
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-02-11
A rhnnce 10 nenr Eli Perl.lns.

Eli Perkins will lecture at Slatington
on Monday evening, Feb. 20, 1893, at 9
o'clock. Arrangements have been
made with the Lehigh Valley Railroad
Company TO have suitable train accom-
modations after the lecture so that
Parryville, Lehighton and Weissport
people can return home the same even
ing COMMITTEE
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-02-11
USE DANA'S sARSAPARILLA, TT
1.-THE KIND THAT CURES"


The Audenried Welch Choir was
organized on Friday evening with
eighty members. Prof VIM. Hutchins
is the leader.
Bill to Perfect Clothing Buyers.
A $1,000 bill will buy you an all wool
suit or overcoat worth at least $1,000.
You will find the best mems and boys
clothing by calling at the One Price
Star Clothing Hall, Mauch Chunk.