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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17
Half Rates to Washington, Via Pennsyi-
vania Railroad,

Allowing stop off in Baltimore in order to
afford visitors to the Inauguration all privi-
leges and at the same time give the benefits
of the very low rates which have been fixed
for the occasion. The Pennsylvania Railroad
Company will sell excursion tickets to
Washington on February %, 26, q, %,
March 1873 and4, from all stations on its sys-
tenn at single fare for the round trip. These
tickets will admit of a stop off in Baltimore,
in either or both directions, thus enabling
the passengers by this route to visit both
cities. The return coupons of the excursion
tickets are valid for use until and including
March Z. This rate, in view of the liberal
conditions it bears, and the magnificent SER
vice which the Pennsylvania Railroad
affords, is the lowest ever offered under
similar circumstances. For information as
to the movement of regular and special
trains, and for special rates from each sta
ton, apply to ticket agent of the company.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17
KLEIN'S CLOSE CALL.
Bismarck's Mnn Wanted to Try the Ameri-
can-He Escapes in m American
Steamer-His Account of Ger
mnny's Doinz in Samoa.


SAN FRANCISCO, February 16.-The
steamer Mariposa arrived here to-day from
Samoa, having on board j. C. Klein, the Amer
lean newspaper correspondent who has fig
ured in the Berlin dispatches as having led
the natives in the recent battle with the
Germans on the island, but who claims to
have witnessed the fight as a non-combatant
in his capacity as correspondent.
When martial law was declared on the
Islands by the Germans an attempt was
made by the latter to seize Klein, but he
was rescued by the Americans and took
passage on the ocean steamer Mariposa for
this port. When the Mariposa left Samoa,
the islands were still under martial law,
and German aggression had become very
marked, and is claimed to have been
directed against Americans as well as ma
tives.
The Mariposa left the Samoan Islands on
February 1. On that date none Of the Ameri-
can men-of-war ordered to go to the islands
had arrived, and the Germans, under the
operation of martial law, were in complete
control of the islands, and had commenced a
after seizing an English tourist named Gill
Ian, on the steam packet Richmond, from
Auckland. Captain Hand, of the English war
ship Royalist ordered the man released, and
prepared for action. The Germans released
Gillian on this demand.
Goods which arrived on the Richmond
for American merchants at Apia the Ger
mans would not permit to be landed unless
they were taken to German stolehouse and
passed upon by a German official. The
Samoan Times was suppressed on January
19 for stating that but for German support
all of the Samoans would join Mataafa, and
that unless Bismarck was deceived he
would not attempt to force his unpopular
rule on the country. Prior to this Mr..
Cusack, the editor, was fined 500 for re-
printing certain American newspaper press
comments on the Samoan situation.
Captain Fritze, the German Naval Com
mander, on January % issued an order in
structing all the residents of Apia to turn
over all guns or ammunition held by them,
and proclaimed right of search. Captain
Mullan, of the American man-of-war
Nipsic, protested against this action, stating
that the American Government had never
recognized Tamasese, and that no power
would allow them to seize arms unless used
against friendly nation. German troops,
acting as police in Apia, attempted to arrest
Klein, but on the advice of the United
States Consul he went on board the Nipsic.
On January % Captain Fritze made
demand on Captain Mullan to release Klein
that he might be tried before German
military tribunal. Captain Mullan replied
that he proposed to protect all American
citizens in Samoa and that Klein would not
be surrendered for trial, and on February l
he placed him on the Mariposa.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17
GERMAN IMPUDENCE.
The Consul Opening U. s. MaiIs-An Omcer
Expects War.

SAN FRANCISCO, February 16.-John
Cnristaferson. paymaster of the American
man-of-war Nipsic, returned from Samoa on
the Mariposa, having obtained leave of ab-
sence. He expressed himself as believing
that affairs would end in war unless
action is quickly taken by the American
Government Close watch has to be kept
on the German war vessels to prevent any
overt act on their part, while the Americans
on land are compelled to put up with re-
peated insults from the German portion of
the population.
1t is openly charged in the islands that
DIR. Knappe, who has charge of the post
Office, opens the United States mails, only
delivering those he sees fit. Both Ameri-
can and British citizens at Samoa have
denounced Knappe. Personal feeling
against him is very bitter. 1t
is even declared that Knappe had
succeeded in obtaining the United States
Governments secret cipher, for in a num-
Der of instances when the Government dis
patches OF private nature had been sent
through the department, it has afterward
been discovered that they had been tam
pered with.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17
THE GRANGER IDEA.
Resolutions Outlining a Quantity Of Very
Desirable Legislation.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.l
WAsHNGToN, Pa, February 16.-The
Farmers Institute to-day heartily indorsed
the meat inspection bill now before the
Legislature. A resolution was adopted
prote sting against the passage of the reve-
nue. bill prepared by the convention of
County Commissioners at Erie, for the
reason that it would result in the taxing Of
sheep, wool-growing being an industry al
ready reduced to very low standard of
profit. A report was made favoring road
law providing for tie election of two road
commissioners in each county in the State
and the appointment of third by the Court
of Quarter Sessions, the latter a civil en-
gineer, whose duty it would be to act as
road and bridge viewer, their compensation
to be s. per day for every day necessarily
employed in the discharge of their duties.
The bill will probably be substituted for
the measure introduced by Senator McLain.
of this county. Unless this is done there is
but little hope for its passage in the present
session.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17
END OF THE BICYCLE RACE.
Stanley Leads to the Finish, With Won
Blumen Second.


Blumen Second.
NEW YORK, February 16.-The contest
of women on bicycles, which began en- Mon
day last, ended at midnight tonight with
these scores: Stanley, 624; Won Blumen,
592; Oakes, 522; Suallor, 515; Lewis, 400;
Baldwin, 4S0; Hart, 401; Woods, 377; Nc
Shane, 372; Armaindo, 273; Brown, 2S7.
Miss Stanley's record of eight hours day
for six days is the best by her sex. The
fastest % miles were covered by Armaindo.
They were done in 100 minutes. The best
hours work was that by Jessie Oakes, of
IA miles and laps, or within ten laps Of Is
miles. Forty per cent of the gate receipts
will be divided among the first seven in the
race.
The amount taken in during the week
was S1O,212, and the girls share S4,0S4.
Miss Stanley receives 81 ,634; Miss Won Blu
men, ss17; Miss Oakes, s613; Miss Suallor,
S40S; Miss Lewis, 1927; Miss Baldwin, S2O4,
and Miss Hart, SS3. The manager gave
Miss Armaindo $500 and to Miss Woods,
Miss McShane and Miss Brown $50 each.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17
THE PANAMA SITUATION.
Discharged Laborers Are Preparing to
Leave the Isthmus.

PANAMA, February ia large num-
ber of laborers have been discharged from
the canal works, the majority of whom left
for the West Indies, Costa Rica and
Chill. A limited amount of work continues
to be done on all sections of the canal, and
total suspension is not expected until the
middle Of March.
On the 11th instant the contractors en-
ployes were paid off, The amount of their
pay aggregated between 300, 900 and 400, 900
silver dollars, A great many people are
leaving the isthmus. Perfect order prevails.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17
Good News for Monday.

Here is good news for men who need a
new suit of clothes. On Monday we will
sell about 800 mems fine tailor-made suits
extremely low price of S6 90. These suits are
well-made, cut in all sizes, and we'll worth
SIS. It's a sale we intend shall last for to-
morrow only, so come and take your choice
of these suits, over 80 styles to select from,
at S. 90. P. c. G. c., cor. Grant and Dia-
mond sts., opp. the new Court House. Ex-
tra 100 styles of mems English worsted
pants at 81 "a, worth S3 90. P. g. C. G.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17
ARRESTED FOR AN OLD CRIME.
A Telegraph Operator Charged With Sew
eral Pension Frauds.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.l
ERIE, February 16.-George Folwell, a
Lake Shore telegraph operator, was taken
to Pittsburg this evening to await the
action of the United States District
Court of Tennessee. Folwell is under
indictment for taking excessive pension
fees and for interfering with the operations
of the courts by brihing and offering to
bribe witnesses who were to appear against
him. Folwell has been under Indictment
for years. One of his victims paid him and
his partner $1,000 and another paid him
500.
FoIwell was,a native of the Northeast,
and had been in the army, and settled in
Tennessee after the war. He had been a
fugitive for two years. Folwell alleges that
he only assisted man named George Alex
ander in getting pension for a Mrs, Exum,
and the 500 which he received from COL
ored woman was for getting her a divorce
and not pension.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17
Arrested for Attempted Bribery,

PHILADELPHIA, February 16.-Horace
A. Palmer, manager of the Erie City Foun-
dry, at Erie, was arrested this morning,
charged with attempting to bribe a public
officer by offering commission to Samuel
L. Smedley, Chief Of the Bureau of Sur
veys. on goods purchased for the city of
Philadelphia.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17
BISMARCK IS ON TOP,
But His Many. Enemies Are Hard at
Work in an Endeavor to Force
THE OLD MAN FROM THE FIELD.
The Trouble in France is the Cause OF
Anxiety in Berlin, and
A GENERAL CONFLICT is LOOKED FOR.
The German Troops Are to be Maneuvered as If For
Immediate War

Bismarck's organs deny that there is any
truth in the report that he will retire from
the Chanceliorship. Nevertheless his
enemies are making strong efforts to dis
place him in the Emperor's favor. A
change in the Government is impending in
some respects at least The French situa-
ton is the cause of much trouble.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17
A TERRIBLE CRIME.
An Ex.Preacher Murders his Wife, Two
Daughters md the Hired Girl.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE D1sPArcH.l
PARKERsBURG, February 16.-John
Elsmer, wealthy farmer, formerly a
preacher residing in West county, went
home drunk last night, beat his
wife for not having supper ready,
then, seizing a heavy poker, he killed
her; also his two daughters aged
IL and II, and the hired girl. He then set
fire to the house and burned it to the ground.
He has been arrested and Jailed. There is
some talk of lynehing him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17
IN BLOOD AND FIRE
Arethe Unhappy Samoan Islands
Wrapped by the Action
of the Germans,
MARTIAL LAW lSDECLARED
To Be in Operation Without Regard
to Any Nationality.
MARTIAL LAW lSDECLARED
CORRESPONDENT KLEINS CLOSE CALL

He Narrowly Escapes Capture and Trial
Before a Military TribunaI-American
Ships Were Prohibited From Landing
Freight-EngIish and United states Ves-
sells Boarded BY German Armed Men
A Destructive Fire az Apia-The Ger
man Consul Blames it on the Ameri-
cans.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17
rOmcial1
WAS 1T STOLEN.
A Lot of Jewelry Gets Two Young Men In
The Central Station.

About 1890 o'clock last night Special
Officer McTighe arrested James Martin and
William Heron, aged about Is years, on
Fifth avenue, ON suspicion of having been
co ncerned in a number of robberies in this
vicinity lately. About Is minutes before
their arrest the two young men had a box
of jewelry in their possession which they
were trying to dispose of at any price.
When the officer was told OF it he arrested
them but they had concealed the jewelry
somewhere. The collection consisted OF
ladies' pins, cuff buttons, etc.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17
DON'T LIKE CIVIL SERVICE.

Congressman Peters Calls IL the Morass of
Political Dishonesty.
WASHINGTON, February 16.-In the
House to-day, during the discussion of the
postofice appropriation bill, Mr.. Peters, of
Kansas, characterized the civil service law
as the froth of political economy, the morass
of political honesty and the excelsior of
political hypocrisy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17
PITTsBURG. February i6, lSSs. }
Orders No. /.
l hereby appoint Peter CarlIn Adiutant General

hereby appoint Peter Carlin Adjutant General
and Terrence Murphy Chief-ofStan. Aids,
Timothy Connor, John O'Toole. Morris Hoer,-
Hugh FitzsimmOns, james Leyden, Thomas
O'Connor, Thomas Kelly, Arthur Crugan, John
Nevin, Dan McNamara, Dennis O'Brien. Jas.
Lawless Thomas Ryan. Patrick Ward, William
Joyce, Michael Shaugnessey. Michael Barry. Il. u.
Carey, Patrick Farrell. Patrick Darbey, John
MallOy, Timothy Gallagher, Martin Bremen. John
Kelly, Martin Costello. J. ID. Mccarthy, Patrick
Dernatt, Matt. Cavanaugh. L. McGinness, z. NJ.
Connolly, BARLEY Welsh, Patrick Kirley. Daniel
MeCrasrOy, NJ. Berry, Peter Gil espie, Patrick
Lamb. Peter King. J. McDevitt Peter Ward, VI.
Shaugnessey NJ. Barry, Thomas j. Carey, Patrick
Farrell. Patrick barley, John Mcdonald, John
Malley, Timothy ConnOrs, John O'Foole James
Lyden, X. j. McGarrall, Timothy Gallagher,
Martin Bremen, Martin Costello John Kelly,
Francis L. Carroll, Jos. ID. Mccarthy Patrick
Mckinley. ". j. Mcdonald, L. j. COnnally,
Michael MalOney, B. McGlnniss.
The marshal will be designated by white sash:
adjutant general, blue sash; chief Of stad req
sash. Marshal and staff will wear SILK hats, dark
clothes and buff gloves without gauntlets.
The division will form on Second avenue, right
resting on Smithfeld street. All organized bodies
from the English-speaking congregations between
the two rivers will report at Second avenue to Ad-
jutant General Peter Carlil, who will assign them
to their positions.
The staff will report at 800 A. NJ
By order of
B. r. McINERSEY,
tOffcial1 Chief Marshal.
PETER CARLTN, Adjutant General.
TERRENCE MURPHY, Chief of staff.
John T. Shaffer, Marshal ofthe Third divi-
sion, which will be composed of fliterary socie-
ties, yesterday issued his general order No. 2,
also in which his aids were appointed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17

The steamer Mariposa has arrived at San
Francisco with full advices of the situation
in Samoa. The German forces have con-
tinued to act in the most high
handed manner English as well as
American rights have been repeat
edly trampled upon. No vessels
are allowed to land freight without submit
ting to an examination. The German Con-
sui charges that Americans were implicated
in causing a destructive fire at Apia.
Klein, the newspaper correspondent, ar
rived on board the steamer.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17
ENGLAND INVOLVED.

A proclamation was issued by the British
Consul on the afternoon of January 20, in
which ali the British subjects in Samoa
were notified that notwithstanding the
proclamation of tine German Consul declar-
ing martial law, they were subject solely to
the jurisdiction of Her Majesty the Queen,
and the authority of himself, and also of
high commission sitting at Fiji.
Within two hours after the English Con-
sul's proclamation had been issued Captain
Fritze had issued counter proclamation
notifying the British subjects that, not
withstanding the proclamation just issued
by the British Consul, all English subjects
in Samoa were under martial law, and that
if they should in any way interfere with
German authorities, they would be tried by
martial law.
An armed guard from the Adler went on
.-oard of the Richmond, arrested an English
tourist named Gillian while he was in his
bath, and without giving him time to put
on his stockings. but merely his coat and
trousers, took him on board the Olga. The
consul, Goetelseon, and Captain Hald were
informed of Gillan's arrest, and went on
board the Olga and demanded an explana
ton. Captain Ehradt said Gillian had been
arrested because it was believed he was a
spy.
A BACK DOWN.
The German Captain was told that unless
he sent the prisoner on board the Richmond
at once an armed boat from the Rovalist
would go to Olga and take him off the ship
Gillian was returned to the Richmond with
out delay. Consul Goetloseon has informed
his Government of the fact that an armed
German boat forcibly took British subject
from under the English flag.
Vipe ConSul Blacklock addressed a latte,
to DR.. Knappe on the 21st asking positively
whether the Imperial German Government
had declared war against Samoa, and also
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17

He desires to go to England prior to be-
ginning the round of work involved in re-
ceiving return visits from the Gar and EN-
peror Francis Joseph, and the kings of
Italy, Denmark and Sweden. The Schloss
Friedrichskron, where Emperor Frederick
died, is being prepared for the reception of
the imperial family in April.
The Emperor tested the working efficiency
of the Spandau garrison on Wednesday. He
appeared unexpectedly. The call to arms
sounded through the fortress and in few
minutes officers were at their posts. The
Emperor was greatly pleased and congratu-
lated the men and officers. To-day he gave
farewell audience to the Morocco mission.
He entrusted the members of the mission
with a number of costly presents for the
Sultan. The mission will go to Essen as
the guests of Herr Krupp, and will negotiate
for the purchase Of guns. A special Ger
man mission will be sent to Morocco.
Count Herbert Bismarck daily receives
long cipher dispatches from the German
Embassy at Paris, and goes personally to
present them to the Emperor. If the for
eign officials faithfully reflect their chiefs
The Ottawa free trader., 1889-10-26
MRS. HORN.
An Inmate OF Kankskee and the Aims
house--Misused by Her Husband.
A LOVELESS LIFE.
From Mondays Daily.

Aiohh Wohuny Ddiiy.
The woman who was struck. by a
switch engine at La Sale on Friday
night last, an accident first given to
the public through the columns of the
FREE TRADER, was Mrs. William
Horn Of Grand Ridge.
Ten days ago, Bridget Gaynor es
capped from the county asylum and
followed the tow path of the H. &
Mich. canal, On Saturday Major
Gibson was told that a woman had
been injured at La Sale and was
asked to 60 down see to bringing her
up to the county house, as she was
supposed to Mrs. Gaynor, the escaped
lunatic. He telephoned the Warden
lof the asylum to investigate the
the matter, having on hand the TAX
| ing of a women to kankakee, and
banished the matter from his memory.
When he returned he began to wonder
what accident had happened, and half
SurmiSed that it could not have been
Mrs. GaynOr who was injured, be-
cause she, although insane, is of a
very cautious nature.
Yesterday morning, Supervisor
Breuning came up and informed the
Major that the women injured was of
German extraction and had been in
the county house in former years.
He went to La Sale and was imme-
diately driven to st. Mary's hospital,
where he found Mrs. William Horn,
who had been injured by the switch
engine, on a cot in one of the wards.
One leg had been amputated and an
arm was broken. Trainmen said that
she went down to the yards and, when
the switch engine was about to pass,
threw herself under the wheels with
the evident intent of committing sui
eide.
Some years ago, Mrs. Horn was de-
clared insane and sent to Kankakee
for treatment. but, as she seemed to
grow no better, she was sent back as
incurable, and William Horn, her hus-
band, rich farmer of Grand Ridge,
owning splendid farm of two hum
dred and forty acres, was made to pay
her board at the county asylum. VIII
lam paid for a while, but about ftf-
teen monts ago he announced that he
had grown tired of paying his 800 per
year, and took his demented wife
home.
What occurred at that home from
the time she was taken there until
she made her escape, ten days ago, no
one knows. Then she walked into
Ottawa and went to County Agent
Gibson, who at once recognized her as
his former charge. She appeared to
talk sensibly, and asked to whom she
should apply for advice in view of Sc
curing a divorce. She was referred to
a well known attorney, aud to him
she told a tale of general cruelty
which, if founded on fact, has few
parallels in the history of this coun-
ty'S courts.
After her appearance in Ottawa,
Mrs. Horn became wanderer upon
the landscape of fair La Sale county,
with a rich husband, owning twenty
thousand dollars worth of real estate,
living in comfort and with every want
satisfied.
The Ottawa free trader., 1889-10-26

Rose couldn't have been a very i'm
pOrtant witness after all before the
grand jury on the subject of gambling
in Ottawa; for it was understood h'
was called. Only one poor, lone, soil
tary individual caught. What has be
come Of this mighty octopus that i:
sucking in the young men to ruin
Perhaps Mr.. Rose will enlighten the
public-after the grand jury adjourns
when information will be safe. Il
Rose had chance to tell all he knows
why didn't he do it
The Ottawa free trader., 1889-10-26
THE PAN-AMERICANB.

1T is now some two weeks since the
delegates to the Pan-American con
gress, called to meet at Washington on
the 20 inst, started ON their travel over
the United States. During that time
they have rOamcd over New England,
traversed lcngthwise the state of New
York tasted the salt and admired the
beauties Of Cleveland, and then, last
Saturday night, dropped down in, and
for two days contemplated the wonders
OF the marvel Of America, if not of the
age-the great city of Chicago.
The complaint of the delegates thus
far Is that there is too much driving
and hurrying. Hustled into the cars
early In the morning, they are rushed
over two or three hundred miles dur
ing the day, to undergo formal "re-
ception" on arriving at the days desti-
nation, followed by tedious dinner
lasting until midnight; reused at an
unreasonable hour next morning to
spend the day in a tiresome inspection
of the industries" of the place, clos
ing with banquet, with the dreary
accompaniment Of post prandial ora
tory heightened out until after mid
night. .Wearied in body and mind, the
tired tourists, at length allowed to
seek their pillows, are Mortified to find
themselves rousted out at six next
morning TO resume their journey to the
next city, there TO be hurried again
through the same dreadful routine.
They were not even allowed to rest on
Sunday at Buffalo, but had to suffer
the infictiOn Of a banquet, intensified
by the horror Of a long nauseous speech
from their conductor, Curtis. As there
are still over twenty days of the same
discouraging routine before them, no
wonder delegates day after day are be-
ginning TO sicken and drop out.
However, they say they will have
their revenge. Before they consent to
the welding Of any of those close bonds