Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-09-06
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

ty among the European powers.
Washington, Sept. 1.-The commits
sioner of internal revenue is now send
Ing out stamps for playing cards al
the rate of half a million a day.
Albany, Sept. 1.-The state commit
tee in lunacy will meet next Tuesday
morning at the Park Avenue hotel in
New York city at 10 a. m, to continue
the investigation of New York city
asylums.
Kingston, N Y, Sept. 1-Steps were
taken yesterday in this city to form a
central branch of the peoples party.
About forty voters were present.
Committees We're appointed and clubs
Will be formed in every ward in the
city
Albany, Aug. 31.-Col. williams,
Governor Flowers private secretary,
denies the rumor that the governor is
giving serious consideration to an ap-
plication for the pardon of John Y.
McKane, who is now serving a term
In Sing Sing prison.
Providence, r. l., Aug. 31.-One of
the officials of the Corliss engine works
said that 1t has been decided to make
a general cutdown in the wages of
the high priced workmen. No cut
will be made in the wages of those
receiving only average pay.
Albany, Aug 3O.-United States SEN
ator David b. Hill yesterday passed
his 5lst birthday. The senator was at
work in his law office all the day. but
was kept busy receiving the congratu-
lations of his friends and members of
the constitutional convention and dem
ocratic state officials.
Quarantine, S. l., Sept 3.-The
steamer Saginaw, Capt Rockwell,
which arrived from AZua, San Domin-
go, etc, last night, brings no news of
any disturbance in Hayti. President
Hippolyte Is said to be mortally Ill
and when he dies it is thought that
very uncertain state of affairs will
prevail, and a revolution would be
among the possibilities.
Jersey City, N. j., Sept. "a de-
structive fire started last evening in a
shed belonging to the Erie Railroad
company and before 1t was extin-
guished 100000 worth Of property and
ten buildings had been DESTROYED
The shed had been unoccupied for some
time, except by tramps, who are sup
posed to have set 1t on fire Sixteen
families were rendered homeless.
Baltimore, Sept. 1.-President Han
Ion, of the orioles, is determined to
maintain Baltimore's lead in the
championship race If money will ac-
complish 1t. He has just consum-
mated a deal with Manager Barnie, or
Louisville, whereby Pitcher Hemmins
comes to Baltimore in exchange for
Inks, and cash bonus, the amount of
which is for the present withheld.
Washington, Aug. 31-Secretary
Morton is in receipt of advice from the
secretary of state of a cable received
fIom the United States minister at
Brussels to the effect that an order
of the Belgian government subjects
all American cattle to forty-hve days
quarantine. An exception is made for
cattle en- route before Aug. 80, but this
is only on condition that they be killed
at the public slaughter house on ar
rival.
Lowell, Mass. Sept. 1.-P. ]. Lynch,
a reporter, accomplished a remark
able feat of long distance swimming
in the Merrimac river yesterday by
swimming from Tyngs island to Ste
Vens' wharf, in this city a distance of
just two hours and forty-five minutes
and did not appear to be fatigued us
a result of his efforts. The feat was
witnessed by several hundred admir-
ers of the natator.
Washington. Sept. 3.-When the
white house was closed Saturday 1t
was with the intention of having it
remain SO several weeks. The regular
annual hCusecleaning will begin Tues
day, and the mansion will not be
opened to the public until 1t shall
have been completed. The work will
be pushed so that the house may be
ready for occupancy when the Eresi-
dent and his family return to Wash
ington in October.
Baltimore, Aug. 31.-Pursuant to the
request of President Cleveland DR..
Frank T. Shaw, collector of customs
at this port, will on Monday hand in
his resignation as chairman of the
Carroll county democratic commit
tee. Deputy Collector Diffenbaugh Will
also resign as secretary of the same
committee. These designations VIII
be made in accordance with the wishes
of President Cleveland, who is opposed
to federal officials holding positions In
PARTISAN committees ana Ia akInB active
part in the management of political
affairs.
Auburn, N. Y, Aug. 30.-A letter has
been received in this city from Gov
Flowers private secretary expressing
the desire of the governor that the
Second Separate company will volun.
teer the same courtesy to Gov. McKin.
ley upon his visit to this city next
Wednesday as they have already of.
fered to Gov. Flower upon his visit or
the day following. In accordance with
this request the local organization OF
the national guard will be the escort OF
Ohio's governor as well as of her owr
commander-in-chie
Washington, Aug. 29.-The last act
in the great Legislative spectacle that
has attracted the attention of the
whole country for the last nine
months having been performed In
the senate chamber. the worn-out So
Ions have left the city as rapidly as
possible. and this morning hardly a
bakers dozen remain. The hotel cor
ridors are deserted, the legislators
having repaired. in most instances
to their homes to look after their
political fences, whic have been sadly