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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-07
TERMS OF THE DISPATCH.
PITTsBURG, TUESDAY, MAY =, lSS8.
JUDGE WHITES REPLY.

Judge Whites response to the charges
hinted at, rather than directly made, by the
Shiras resolution is direct and sweeping.
The Judge declares that every insinustion
against his fairness, impsrtiality and strict
adherence to the etiquette of procedure is
totally unfounded. He was forced by the
requirements of the law to examine into the
moral character of the applicants he al
lowed nothing to influence him in making
his decisions except what was brought out in
open court; and be states the novel and in
terestlng fact that his difficulty was not in
granting enough licenses to go around, but
in finding enough applicants who bore the
tests sufficiently we'll to receive the necessary
number of licenses.
In short the Judge, to use an old and
somewhat threadbare piece Of legal slang,
denies the allegations and confronts the al
legater. With the issue joined in that way
1t is certainly pertinent, If the opposition to
him is to be taken as anything more than
the inspiration of disappointment and re-
venge, to have some definite statements of
the judicial misdeeds supported by at least
primG Jfacie proof. Yesterday the disposi-
tion seemed to be so far from producing or al
leging the evidence, that the quandam i'm
peachers were adopting the craw6sh tactics.
Whether bolder front will be presented to-
day, is for the fact to disclose.
As to the charge Of personal motives be-
hind this resolution made by the Judge, it
is hardly necessary to bring the, discussion
of question of public morals down to that
low level b. it is pertinent to repeat the
remark made in these columns last week,
that unless the resolutions are backed up
with some definite evidence, the most re-
markable feature of this attack on the exer-
else of the judicial discretion will be the
phenomenal indiscretion of its mover.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-07
Euouah TO Excite the Excbuure.

The Maritime Exchange has been greatly ex-
cited to-day by reports of foul play in the case
of the burning of the full-rigged ship Richard
P. Buck, April 10. The Buck left Philadelphia
for San Francisco with a cargo of oil and
whisky, April 4, encountered severe storms,
and April 10 put into St. George for repairs.
On the night of April IS the sailors entered the
hold, opened barrel of whisky and gor drunk.
One of the men dropped light into the barrel,
and in moment the whole place wasin flames.
The sailors foolishly endeayored TO quench the
flames by pouring whisky on them. The fire
made such headway that the alarm was finally
given, the Captain aroused, and they were
taken off, with great deal of the whisky, to
st. George. The whisky was spread about over
the land, and soon the whole surrounding
country was drunk, After the spree a court of
inquiry was held at st. George. 1t was decided
that someone had set the ship on fire, but as
that someone could not be identified no arrests
were made. The Richard P. Buck was only
seven years old, and was built in Bath, Me.
She was of ], 500 tons burden and was a full
rigged ship. The ship was partially insured.
The steamship Trinidad arrived here last night
from Bermuda, with four Of the Bucks crew.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-07

THE disposition to jeer at the rural MEM
bers of the Pennsylvania Legislature who
took home to their families some of the free
champagne from the New York Centennial
is carping and unjust. 1t certainly shows
a better taste and wiser foresight for the
statesmen to save up the surplus champagne
for the enlivenment of their domestic circles
than to utilize itall on the spot for the pur-
pose of making hogs of themselves.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-07
PLANS FOR SMALL PARKS.

With the prospect of. beautiful new
Exposition for Pittsburg comes the promise
from Commissioner Bigelow of an official
draft of plans for the Transformation of the
unsightly Duquesne wharf into a handsome
park. simultaneously is suggested the
creation of breathing space and elbow
room by the acquisition and clearance of the
triangular block at the intersection of Fifth
avenue, Liberty and Market streets. These
prospects come at time when the public
mind is already occupied by visions of
Diamond street widened, and of an unob-
structed communication by 1t and Forbes
street with the East End.
1t is true that these and ,pther improve
ments, if they are ever carried out, will cost
some money; but it is also true that the
business, the convenience and the comfort of
the half million of people who come and go
in Pittsburg daily require something of the
sort. Extravaganza or jobbery is one thing;
the meeting Of reasonable, apparent and
actual needs for the accommodation of the
vast increase of Inhabitants and trade is an
other. 1t simply so happens that the city
has outgrown its accommodations in some
directions as growing boy does his last
years suit. The real economy and good
sense consist in considering the propriety
and possibility of adapting the situation to
altered circumstances before the changes
become too costly to be thought of.
AS for the plan of small parks, it seems
the only alternative where larger ones are
not favorably considered. Particularly, as
in the case of the Duquesne wharf. where
the city already has the ground, there is no
reason why it should not be made attractive.
The Commissioner of Public Works may
feel assured that any iudicious enterprise
in that direction which can be conducted at
moderate expense will meet with very hearty
and general approval His plans and fig
ures in detail will be watched for with in
terest.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-07
PENNSYLVANIA PRODUCTS.

WASHINGTON county has a man who can tell
when snakes are near him by singular tin
Cling sensation in the ends of his fingers. He
is much sought after by thirsty strangers.
In digging a well on the property of W. n.
Gorrecht, at Lancaster, workmen yesterday
came across a number of human bones, includ-
ing eight skulls, of the Conestoga Indians, who
in 1763 were murdered in the old jail BY the
Paxton boys.
ONE of the most valuable lots in the town Of
Huntingdon will always remain unimproved.
By the will of the party who formerly owned it
the building which was then standing upon it
was to be let rot away and then paling fence
was to be put around it and no other building
to be erected.
r. HARRY STROBE. who has charge of the
Chester County Fair Grounds, tied a valuable
bulldog to a sulky, and forgetting the fact
jumped into the vehicle and speeded his horse
around the track for exercise. When he re-
membered about the dog he stopped short, but
the animal was stone dead.
A HoUsBin Towanda was being moved the
other day, and Samuel Adams, one Of the work.
men. crawled under it. when one Of the lacks"
broke. letting the house fall on Adams and
crushing him into the soil, which late rains had
luckily seftened. He was bleeding at the mouth
Acoo
broken; if not hurt internally he viii live.
A SON Of John Detwiler. of Scottdale. few
days since, plowed up copperhead. which he
killed. A comrade named santamyer gathered
up the fragments, dgong to the house Of a
miner named Layton secretly dropped them
in barrel of vinegar beside the door. Another
boy, growing conscious stricken, went back and
told Mrs. Layton, who was Just about using
some Of the vinegar. thus averting wholesale
poisoning.
A SOMERSET paper Of yesterday records .
peculiar mishap to John 5pangler. he was
walking with sack Of -four on his shoulder,
and large dog behind him. Both were un-
conscious that train was approaching from
the rear, and were crossing creek upon the
railway ties when the man was suddenly hit by
the dogs body, hurled at him by the engine;
and man, dog and -four were knocked into the
water The dog was killed. The man Is ali
right The -four is not
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-07
GOSSIP OF GREAT GOTHAM.
One OF the Electric Sugar Ofshoofs.
NEW YORK RIyRE An sprorAra1


NEW YORK, May IA ramifcstion Of the
notorious Electric Sugar swindle occupied the
attention Of the Court of General Sessions this
morning. 1t was the suit of Lawson N. Fuller,
stockholder in the Electric Sugar Company,
against William E. Howard, for obtaining
6,5O0 from him under false pretenses. How
ard is gaunt tall, slovenly fellow. who wears
no collar or necktie. he induced Mr.. Fuller to
bu Electric sugar stock by telling him it was
the biggest thing in the world. The first in
dictment against Howard, on which his extra
dition from Michigan was secured, related
merely to his transactions with Mr. Fuller. A
new Indictment, however, has three counts,
one charging the accused with defrauding
Fuller, the second with defrauding the Elec-
tric Sugar Company, and the third with de-
frauding William II. Cotterill and James q.
Robertson, the President and Treasurer of the
company, all for the same sum Of $780, The
reason for rhe new indictment is that Howard
did not receive the money directly from Law
son N. Fuller. but through President Cotterill.
Howard's counsel fled demurrer, which viii
have to be argued and decided before day
can be set for Howards trial. Mrs. Howard
and Mrs. Friend, as well as Augustus and
George Halstead, who are also accused OF COM
plicity in the Electric sugar fraud, still occupy
cells in the Tombs, in default Of bail.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-07
uNcoMp11MENrARY TO THE LAWYERS.

One of the expressions of opinion which
has been made concerning the vote of the
Bar Association with regard to the Shiras
resolution reveals a rather low estimate of
the integrity and independence of the men,
bers of that body. The statement is made
in various ways, but always to the effect
that ga great many lawyers voted against
an Endorsement of the resolution because
they were of the opinion that the Legisla-
ture would refuse to order an investigation,
and they would be at the mercy of Judge
White hereafter" This is practically as
serting that the legal fraternity has so little
stamina that, while believing the charges
to have some foundation, majority of its
members would vote against investigation
on account of some petty fears of personal
disadvantages. 1t is plain that such con-
temptuous view Of the lawyers would, if
we'll founded, make their vote, either for or
against the resolution, of the smallest posi-
BILE value,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-07
George FraucI. Train. Very Latest.

George Francis Train is as lively as
cricket, despite the fact that he has eaten moth
ing for II days. Last night, after his lecture,
he attended banquet in his honor at a coffee
and cake restaurant, but he refused to take
even little bite of the cakes set before him.
He says he is bound to beat Tanner or bust"
His friends fear that it will be case of ''bust"
If he persists, and are making all sorts Of
efforts to induce him to eat. Mr.. Train will ex-
hibit himself shortly in a dime museum, for
81, 900 a week. The proceeds will go the Press
Club. If his strength holds out he will give
May party in Central park, next Saturday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-07
Notes of the Stage.

'THE Barber of Seville" is the opera at the
Grand Opera House tonight.
THE curiosities and stage performance at the
Casino Museum this week are novel and anus
ing.
THE Wild West and th spirit of its rough
and ready heroism has been transplanted to
the Academy of Music this week. 'VThe Ranch
King" is not unknown to Pittsburgers, but
added to it at Manager Williams cozy theater
this week is a first rate variety show into the
bargain.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-07

In securing the services of Mr.. Harry
Oliver as President Of the Pittsburg and
Western road the stockholders not only OBJ
tain an active business head, but Pittsburg
interests will have the assurance of that
sympathetic consideration which comes
from thoroughly intimate acquaintance
and Identification with them. The Pitts
burg and Western, through the enterprise
and activity of the late Mr.. Gallery. Mr..
Oliver and their associates, has been of
great service to this city. There is every
indication that the period of its greatest
usefulness to the community and prosperity
for itself has within the last few years but
Just begun.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-07

In addition to the above, Miss Belle johnson,
soprano, of Chicago, was to sing an aria from
Goldmark's Queen Of Sheba" at some point
in the latter part of the programme, but as the
writer had to hurry off to the opera Just after
the Liszt Rhapsodie it would be neither safe
nor just for him to enter into details as to
those later numbers.
In Jadassohn's sextet--a work at once
learned and possessed of much melodic inter-
est-the club displayed an ensemble Of marked
smoothness, balance of tone and uni
formity of attack and phrasiDg. The
dynamic effects deserved especial COM
mendation, and the whole rendition
well deserved the applause it received to de-
gree quite unusual for an opening concerted
number. The Liszt rhapsodie is not the kind
OF work that lends itself well to treatment by
such club. Its province is/chamber music
where form and thematic development are su-
preme; whereas the rhapsodie is a dtful,
formless effort at impressionist color-painting.
In both OF these concerted pieces Mr.. Weiner,
the hutlst, earned warm praise for the purity
OF tone ana artistic discretion, with which
be blended his single wind instrument with the
string ensemble. Mr.. Schenck played the
lovely adagio with rich tone and much
taste, while in the tarantella he dis
played i brilliant, If not immaculate
his reputation as leading violinlst through the
mastery ease and musicianly phrasing with
which he interpreted Bazzini's interesting
ga1etles. On encore, graceful lullaby, Con
Sordini. received feeling and tasteful rendi-
ton at his hands. Miss Elizabeth Norcross sang
nevertheless with emotional strength and
artistic taste. Hers is rich, pure and SYM
pathetic voice that it would be pleasant to hear
more frequently in our concert rooms.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-07

Ex-SECRETART BAYARD has got new
position, having been made member of the
Delaware boundary commission. The fact
that the State of Maryland, in putting up its
line fences lately, encroached several feet
upon the territory of Delaware, has aroused
that State to action. Delaware perceives
that little persistence in this policy on the
part of Maryland will soon leave Delaware
no territory worth mentioning.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-07

The Atlanta Constitution thinks that ex-
President Cleveland was joking when he re-
Gently said that his public life was ended
and declared that he would NOT be a candi-
date in 1892 1t seems to have been good
deal the same sort of a joke as that which
the same statesman INDUCED in when ac-
cepting his nomination for the first term,
viz, his strong opposition to second Presi-
dental term. The person who most appre-
ciates the humor in both cases is likely to
be David Bennet Hill.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-07

The refusal of the Legislature to pass any
law for enforcing the Constitution against
the corporation, affords toIerably clear ex-
PLANTATION of the fact which was advertised
with some pride at the opening of this ses-
sion, that there is no lobby there. No lobby
is necessary, itseems, to make this Legisia-
ture do the bidding of the corporations.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-07

The prolonged stay of Colonel Fred
Grant in London is privately explained to
be for the purpose of keeping BOulanger
straight until Mr.. Robert Lincoln can ar
rive at his post of duty and overawe him
permanently.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-07
Harris, Theater.

The advent of warmer weather had very little
perceptible influence on the size of the audi
ences at this popular house yesterday. Both
performances were witnessed by almost packed
houses. The bill is George s. Knights well
and favorably known lover the Garden Wal" I"
and it is in the hands of competent company
headed by that celebrated German comedian
Dan Mason. Edwin H. Carroll, Ed Van Vegh-
ten and Richard Reab have the other male
roles, and all are equal to the demands upon
them. The ladies of the company are Misses
ROsita Worrell, Lizzie Ingles and Millicent
Page. All sing nicely, dress neatly and become
popular with an audience in short order. Espe-
cially is this the case with Miss Page, who is
pretty, plump and has a sweet voice.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-07
A squnbble for Half a Dollar.

W.T.. G. Shank ks editor of the'Stdr, accused
Harry Walker, reporter, in q police court
this morning of assaulting him. The row oc-
CURED in the Hoffman House Darroom. Mr..
Shanks wished to borrow half dollar, which
Mr.. Walker did not wish to lend. A short
sqaubble followed and some one hit some one.
Mr.. Shanks is sure that Mr.. Walker hit him
(Shanks). while Mr. Walker is just as conf
dent that Mr.. Shanks hit him CWalker). Mr..
W alker was held in $500 bonds for further ex:
animation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-07

WE ARE glad to see that arrangements
are already on foot for celebrating three
years hence the fourth century of the discov-
cry of America by Christopher Columbus.
Three years is not too long time to quarrel
over who shall dance at the Centennial
quadrille, or to provide safeguards against
too free libations of the champagne.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-07
What a Kiss Is.

From the New York World.I
What is a kiss? is a question which has agi-
tated the world for centuries. The great prob
lem is solved at last! DR.. Henry Gibbons, in
recent lecture at San Francisco, described
kiss as "the anatomical juxtaposition of two
orbicularis oris muscles in state of eontrac-
tion." There!
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-07

THE promoters of the bill now pending at
Albany to authorize the use of Niagara
Falls for manufacturing electric water
power, must be the descendants of the tailor
in the old story who, when he saw the Falls,
exclaimed: eye gods! what a''place to sponge
a coat"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-07
THE TOPICAL TALKER.
Some Notes on Suicides of Recent Date--A
Query in Rhyme and a Parable.

Some Notes ON Suicides of Recent Date-A
Query in Rhyme and a Parable.
The William Henry Davenport Who commit
ed suicide at San Francisco on Sunday was not
son of E. L. Davenport the great actor, and
brother of Fanny Davenport, as the telegram
from the Pacific coast asserted he was. 1t SO
happens that a competent witness on this
question is in this city just now. Mrs A. L.
Hamilton is staying here with her husband,
who is very well known in England as the pro-
prietor of q most remarkable diorama, and her
sister was married to E. L. Davenport.
She said yesterday that it was impossible
that the man who committed suicide at San,
Francisco could be son Of E. L. Davenport.
he had two sons, but both are living else
where. tits just possible that he may be a
brother of the actor. His age, So, would seem
to prove conclusively that he is not a son of f.
L. Davenport
THERE is some talk OF the Grand Central
Rink being used for rather a novel purpose in
few weeks time. 1t is proposed to set up
diorama there, the canvass of which has been
brought over by Mr.. Hamilton and some others
interested in the project from London where it
has been exhibited for some years.
There is hardly any certainty about the
scheme yet. and the Pittsburgers who are to
put up the money for it are unwilling to say
anything about it. A diorama, if really first
class might be welcomed heartily in Pittsburg
after the theaters close. The summer diver
sions of this work1a-day community are not
many.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-07

The discovery is announced that the man
who shot at President Carnot is a crank.
That view was supposed to be the natural
one to take of people who indulge apenchant
for shooting at Presidents; but in this case
the rather saturnine theory seems to be per-
mitted that the crankiness appeared in the
fact that the man used blank cartridge
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-07

PERHAPS that proposition for a monu-
mental arch in New York is based on the
conviction that when it comes to celebrating
making big pot of money out of outsiders
and enjoying the privileges of an enormous
free blowout, New York is there every time
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-07
ARMouR,s CLAIM no DISTINCTION.

The authoritative statements which are
now made concerning the manner in which
the American Meat Company was tempo
rarilY suppressed are very interesting as
bearing upon tine methods and weakness of
the trust policy. We are told by the mem
beu of the syndicate who propose to re-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-07
The Original Lord FauutIeroy Pops Up.

Mrs. Burnett received recently letter from
an Englishman who claims to be genuine
Lord Fauntleroy. the last Of his line and un-
married. He thinks he bore strong resem-
blance in his childhood to Little Lord Faun-
leroy" He described himself and his circum-
stances at length, and asked Mrs. Burnett to
write to him bow she happened to use his name
and biography in her story. he also invited
her to visit the Fauntleroy estate, in England.
Mrs. Burnett never knew that there was
Lord Fauntleroy in the world till she received
this letter. She selected Fauntleroy as the
name of her little hero merely because it
pleased her fancy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-07
A LEGACY TO A PAUPER
Results In n Queer Legal Complication in
nm Alabama Comfy.

NEWMAN. GA, May ga curious suit is
about to be brought by this county in Troy.
Ala. Last year an old man by the name Of
Zachry died at the County Poor Farm after a
lingering Illness Since that time his son has
come into possession of $4,000. being legacy
left his father. The County Commissioners
will present a claim against the State for ex-
pense incurred by Coweta county in caring for
the old man and defraying his burial expenses,
and as the surviving heir is amply able to pay
he will be called upon to do so.
The deceased made q nuncupative (that Is
by word of mouthl will bequeathing all his
property, Of whatever character, to O. P.
Sewell. Superintendent of the Poor Farm, who
will take legal steps to enforce his claim
IheretO.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-07

AFTER some centuries of destruction of
its forests Italy proposes to undertake the
governmental work ofrestoring the trees to its
mountain slope. The necessary work is es-
timated to cost nearly S12, 1000, 900. The ex-
ample should have some effect in this coun-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-07
a Fortune HanrIpr On 4 word.

COLUMBUS, May Estate School Commis;
sioner Hancock has been subp9naed to appear
in the Supreme Court as an expert witness in q
contested will case brought from Butler coun-
ty, in which $4,000 Is involved. The whole
case turns upont the grammatical construction
of one word, the word them" in one sentence.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-07
A Queer World This.

From the New York Tribune.l
This is queer world. A large number Of
people worship idols which are manufactured
in England, while. on the other hand, the man
ufacturers Of these idols make an idol of the
money received for them.