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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
AMERICA AHEAD.
The New Dynamite Cruiser Leads the
World for Speed-Secretary Whit.
ney Congratulafes the Build.

ney COngratulafes the Build.
ers- Successful Tests.
PHILADELPHIA, January 1.-THE third
official trip of the new United States dyna-
mite gun cruiser Vesuvius was made over
the new Government course at the Della
ware breakwater this morning. The trial
was the most successful of the three, the
vessel attaining the rate of 21.64 knots per
hour. The contract calls for but 20 knots
per hour. The speed lacks but six-tenths
of a rate of 25 statute miles per hour, and
places the Vesuvius in the front rank of
ocean greyhounds, having attained the fast
est speed of any steamer afoat.
The length of the course was officially
certified to the builders by the Naval Board
as being 2.54 knots, and the Messrs. Cramp
were notified that the Vesuvius would have
to go over each way in minutes 81 1-5
seconds In order to attain mean speed OF
not less than 20 knots an hour, as required
by statute. The first run over the course was
in the direction of tide and was made
in minutes 80 seconds, which gave
a rate of 22.95 knots per hour. The second
run against the tide was made in 7:3O,
showing a rate of 2O.35 knots. The mean
speed Of the two runs was therefore 21.65
knots per hour-the statutory requirement
being handsomely exceeded in each run.
At o'clock this morning the vessel, ac-
companied by the Dispatch, started for the
course to make her trial trip. Making the
first run the steam was of 165 pounds pres
sure, while the mean average revolutions of
the screw was 279. The run was made in 6
minutes, SO seconds, or So seconds better
than the contract calls for, and the speed
attained was 22.95 knots. On the return trip
the run was made in 7.3O against strong
wind and tide, the vessels attaining rate
of 20.35 knots, making the mean average
21.64 knots. This ended the trial trip, and
the subjoined kilograms indicate the degree
of satisfaction among those interested:
Lieutenant Cowles telegrapbed Secretary
Whitney as follows: Success; 81 "a knots" "
Secretary Whitney Immediately wired the
builders thus:
congratulate you upon the result of the trial
of the Vesuvius. Considering the size and
class of the vessel, and the weights carried, you
can justly claim to have surpassed all records
heretofore made.
The result of this trial shows the superior
ity of American ship-building over the
world. This is the first time America has
beaten the world since the building of the
Menominee in 1856. The cruiser will be
turned over to the Government at once.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
AN INTERVIEW DENIED.
Italy and France Did Not Discuss t
of Tunia

Italy and France Did Not Discuss the
Blockade of Tunis.
PARIS, January ia semi-oficial note
was issued to-day denying the truthfulness
OF the Vienna Tagblatt's account Of the in
terview between Count Menobrea, the
Italian ambassador, and NJ. Goblet, Min
lister of Foreign Affairs, in relation to
Tunisan affairs. The note states that the
subject of an Italian blockade of Tunis was
not mentioned at the interview.
In regard to schools, France from the out
set has assumed that the Tunisan decree
only applied to schools to be established in
the future. The decree required that the
authorities should be notified of the opening
OF schools, and gave them the right to in
spect them for hygienic and moral reasons in
the presence of the Consul of the country to
which the school belonged.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
A Chicago Dog ShnN.

CHICAGO. January n.-Some months ago a
number of the breeders and owners of dogs in
this section held meeting and founded the
Mascoutah Kennel Club, with John L. Lincoln,
Jr., as Secretary. 1t has been decided to hold
bench show of dogs in April next, and the
enthusiastic responses which have been re-
ceiyed from prominent Eastern exhibitors and
others indicate that it Will be highly successful
and second only to New York. In some of its
details it is patterned after the New York
Show, and the premium lists are almost identi-
cal, some few changes being made for local in
terest. The silver medal prizes will be very
handsome and will bear the seal of the club.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
LOCAL ITEMS, LIMITED.
Incidents of a Day in Two Cities Condensed
for Ready Reading.

Incidents of a Day in Two Cities Condensed
for Ready Reading.
LILLE SLOAN was yesterday indicted for
selling liquor without license.
THE City Treasury yesterday collared the in
terest on the city's sinking fund bonds, S61, !
$40 rs.
THE Monongahela Gymnasium Association
of Pittsburg was granted a charter of incorpo-
ration yesterday.
THE Board of Viewers yesterday held a pre-
iminary view on the opening OF riverside
street, Thirty-fourth ward.
MEMBERS of the Press Club can secure
tickets for the second annual banquet by apply
ing to G. w. Houston, of the Pittsburg Press.
DIR. HILL, of the Congregational Church, will
open the discussion in the ministers meeting,
Monday morning. on the question: "Hov the
Constitutional Amendment Work Was Done in
Ohio"
A VERDICT for 81, ,465 so for the plaintiff was
rendered yesterday in the suit of the owners of
the towboat L. w. Morgan against George
Lysle & Son for damages for the sinking of coal
barges by collision with the defendants coal
tipple.
A VERDICT for the defendant was rendered
yesterday in the case of John Farley against
the CHARTERS Valley Gas Company; Farley
was laborer, and was injured by the falling In
of trench in which he was working, for which
he claimed damages.
CORONER Mcdowell held an inquest on the
body of Miss Alice Hillman. who was struck
by train and killed at the Werner street cross
ing, in Allegheny, on Thursday. The jury re-
turned a verdict censuring the Fort Wayne
Railroad Company for not having safety gates
at the crossing.
JOHN PowELsoN pleaded guilty, before
Judge Collier, yesterday, to stealing from his
employer, s. Logan, of Mansfield, Pa. He was
charged with stealing some tools, also the day
book, to conceal the fact that he had collected
money and failed to account for it. He was
sentenced two years to the workhouse.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
FOGARTY RETIRES.
The Well-hnown Boxer Leaves the Ring
and Becomes a Constable.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.l
PHILADELPHIA, January 1l.-Jack Fogarts
the celebrated middle-weight boxer. who gave
Jack Dempsey the tightest fight the champion
ever had in his long experience, has been ap-
pointed constable of the Third ward by the
Court of Quarter Sessions. Fogarty will be
candidate for the full term of five years at the
coming election.
The new constable, who is manly fellow.
when he received his commission to-day said:
well, this takes Jack Fogartv out of the ring
] have been waiting for something to do to
keep me at home. My family have been resi-
dents of the Third ward for a quarter of a
century, and it is my earnest wish to settle
down and remain with them. If elected ext
month there is nothing that would induce me
to again enter the ring / think have proved
to my friends that there is no lack of sand in
me. retire simply because want to be with
my family and have no love for the rowing life
of a professional sparrer. That / will give
satisfaction in my new office / earnestly hope,
and will do my duty to the best of my ability
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
FRANCE EXPECTS LABOR AGITATION.

President Leroyer, in His Address to the
Senate. Says it Must be Expected.
PARIS, January I'm. Leroyer, in as
suming the Presidency of the Senate to-day,
said that his almost unanimous election to
the office proved its desire to maintain lib
erty and order and to support the President,
which was more than ever imperative.
''The year 1885," he said, Twill not spare
us labor agitation. We shall examine
measures promptly and independently, and
we shall know how to combat such agita-
tion with patriotism and energy. APP
plause.1 In defending your liberties you
will not lose sight of the example of those
who gained them" [Applause.]
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
OPPOSED TO OWNERSHIP.
An Americus CIubber Who Comes Out
Against Factionalism.

In conversation with a DISPATCH re-
porter yesterday about the Americus Club
election, Mr.. Harry F. Davis said: "The
friends of Mr.. Quay are making big mistlke
in putting SO much stress on the Quay influence
in the recent election. was a candidate for
member of the Executive Committee. and, as
you may know, badly defeated. l care nothing
about that. but do object to be put down as
city did not have me on their slate, l am a
Republican, but owe nothing to Mr.. Quay
nor to Mr.. Magee. l admire them both for the
service they have given the party; but that is
all.
'The Amer1cus Club should not be spoken
of as 'Quay's' Club any more than as being
under 'Magee' influence; but it does seem to
me, if it has to belong to anyone, would pre-
fer home talent. 1t remains to be proven that
Mt. Magee has any desire to 'own,' while it is
openly stated that Mr.. Quay now holds the
rGfns."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
IT TAKES TINE.

The French Government Will Not Hurry to
Relieve the Panama Canal Company.
PARIS, January 11.-A deputation of
Panama canal bondholders, headed by
Count Dillon, President of the Union Des
Aotionaires Et Obligataires, to-day called
upon M. Goblet, Minister of Foreign
Affairs, and pointed out the urgency of the
necessity for the passage by the Senate be-
fore the meeting Of the Canal Company, on
January 26, of the bill to reform the bank
ruptcy laws.
NJ. Goblet expressed his sympathy with
the bondholders, but said that the Govern
ment was compelled to act in the matter
with the greatest reserve.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
FOR GLORY AND GOLD
A Neat Little Fishing Steamer, the
Novelty, Sails From Boston
BOUND FOR A HAYTIAN PORT.
Fifteen of Her Crew Desert Her on Their
Arrival in New York.
MANNED WITH DRY LAND SAILORS
She Will Proceed to Filibuster if the Crew Doesn't
Get Seasick.

A number of men aboard fishing
steamer called the Novelty, which reached
New York from Boston Thursday night, de-
serted the craft in the metropolis because
they feared they had been shipped aboard a
flibuster bound for Hayti. Gattling guns
and ordnance formed the principal cargo,
and the men didn't particularly care to
court almost certain death between war and
yellow fever.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
BUSY AT BOSTON.
Three Battles for Tuesday Night-Another
Important Feather Weight.

Boston, MASS, January 1.-THE next meet
ing of the Cribb Athletic Association will be
given on Tuesday evening next, 18th inst
There will be three contests-one of four and
two of 10 rounds each. Two North End men.
heavy-weights, will be the participants in the
four-round set-to, and the others will be be-
tween Peter CunIiff and Matt Marnett, l25-
pound men, and Steve Travis and young Boyle
of Maiden, l45-pound men. All three fights are
certain to be interesting. Captain A. W. Cooke
has advices from San Francisco which state
that Tommy Warren has $500 up and chal-
lenge to fight Weir at 116 pounds, and that the
newspapers and public generally are ''sore" on
Warren. Tommy surrounds his challenge with
such stipulations that he should, aud probably
did. feel certain that Weir would never ac-
cept it.
A new English pugilist, feather-weight, has
reached Boston from Liverpool. The new
conner, who wants to fight Weir for purse,
claims. as matter of course to have fright
ened Frank Murphy, Bill Baxter and other
good ones out of matches at various times on
the other side of the water.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
ONE MORE FOR JACKSON,
Jem Smith, the English Champion, Will
Fight Him for $4,000.

New YORK, January 11.-George W. Atkin-
son to-day sent the following cable to this city:
LONDON, January 11.-Jem Smith, the champion
of England, called at the Sporting Life office to-
day and issued a challenge to fight Peter jackson,
according to the London prize ring rules. for
$500 or 81 GOO side the fight to take place in four
or six months from signing articles, jackson to
be allowed $50 for expenses, and the fight to be
decided in France Spain. If fJackson's hackers
are ready to accept this proposition they post
a deposit with the Police Gazette in New York. or
the Sporting Life in London. Smith will allow
jackson to name the time of fighting and the
amount of stakes. If the match is for El, 600 a
side Smith will allow jackson ElOO for expenses.
This message was repeated to jackson at the
California Athletic Club.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
THE READING DISASTER,
Latest Returns Diminish the Number of the
Killed and Injured.

ALLIED and Injured.
READING, January n.-Coroner Hoff-
man held an inquest this evening upon the
bodies of the men who lost their lives in the
Reading Railroad Company's paint shop
during the fury Of the recent tornado. The
inquest upon the bodies of 1S silk mill vic
tins will not be held before Monday. Four
or five of the employees were heard. The
only matter of Importance in their testi-
mony was the fact that five lives night have
been saved had a fire hydrant been main
tained in the building.
The bodies of the victims of the disaster
have now, it is believed, all been discovered,
and the search was consequently abandoned
this morning. Several of those reported
yesterday as killed have been found to be
safe. The list of killed is, therefore, re-
duced in number to-day. Some of the in
iured will die. Arrangements are now
being made for the burial OF the dead, and
few days will witness the interment of all
the victims. The total number of those
already dead is %, and the injured number
about 100,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
MEMPHIS SPRING MEETING.
Programme of Stakes Arranged for the
Jockey Club Races.

1fOBFanme OF Stakes Arranged 1OE lne
Jockey Club Races.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, January 1.-THE regular
annual spring meeting of the Memphis Jockey
Club commences April %, and continues for
ten days. At meeting of the board held yes
terday George Arnold was elected President,
and James H Rees, Secretary. The following
stakes have been announced:
Athletic Club stakes, for 2-yesr-old fllies, $3.50
added, half mile. CASTOR Hotel stakes, for .
year-old colts. $3.50 added, one mile. Merchant
stakes for yearold colts and ies, 81, 900 added,
seven-eighths mile. Tennessee Club stakes, for
3-year-olds, $50 added, one mile. Hotel hand
icap a sweepstake for 3-year-olds, 81 900 added
one and one-eighth miles. Chickasaw Club stakes
a selling stake for 3-year-olds Sand sweepstakes
$50 added, one and one-sixteenth miles. Luehr-
mann's Hotel stakes a selling stake for all ages,
$3.50 added, one mile. Hotel handicap, a sweep
stake for 3-year-olds and upward. 200 added,
one and one-eighth miles. The Montgomery
stakes, handicap sweepstake for all ages, 81, go
added, one and one-fourth miles.
There are already at the track over 100 horses
that have entered here, and stable room has been
provided for AZ more that will arrive here next
week. The outlook. at this early period,
gives promise of being the most brilliant meeting
ever held at this racing center.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
BECAUSE HE WAS SPEECHLESS

It Was Supposed That a Fallen Little Lad
Was Fatally Hurt.
Frederick Short, a 13-year-old lad whose
parents live near the Clinton Iron Works,
Southside, fell off wagon last evening on
Smithfeld street, and, being unable to tell his
name, was supposed to be fatally injured. He
was taken to the Homeopathic Hospital. Su-
perintendent Slack stated that he did not think
the boys condition serious.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
1T COSTS THE COUNTY $4,000 MORE
To Have the Penitentiary Run Without a
Shoe Factory Than With One.

Warden Wright, of Riverside, reports to
County Controller speer, regarding Allie
gheny county prisoners and what the
county owes the State for their maintenace:
During the past calendar year 29l prisoners
from Allegheny county were cared for, at an
average cost per day for each prisoner of S6 9-16
cents They served 76, ,430 days, making the
total cost SIS, 202 81. Expense for burial of two
prisoners, S35 so. The county is credited for
ing the balance due the State S1S,37S 20. But
l26 of the prisoners served the full year.
In 1887 there were 27S prisoners cared for, at
an average cost each, of 361a cents per day.
They served 76,2O5 days, costing S27,6S7 50.
Credit by labor Sl2 446 81; expense for burial of
three prisoners s47 30; paid by the county, SIS
due to the removal of the shoe factory and
other industries, under the act of Legislature.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
FIFTEEN DOLLARS,

Only one more day to secure the most
wonderful bargains ever offered in this
world. To-day only that you can buy $40,
S35 and $50 suits and overcoats for SIS.
Every gentleman in this city should take
advantage of this one-day sale
P. c. c. c., Cor. Grant and Diamond sts.,
Opp. new Court House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
McCIelland and Cox.

Efforts are being made for 100-mile race
between Tom Cox, of Parkersburg, and E. c.
McClelland, of this city. In letter to friend
yesterday Cox stated that a Wheeling party
desires to back McClelland in such a contest
for $3.50 side, the winner to take 75 and the
loser 25 per cent of the receipts. Cox says the
race will likely take place at Wheeling in three
or four weeks time.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
CHECKED BY THE WARDEN,
Tressing and Miller Are Captured in an At
fou,nt Rr,,lr IaS

Tressing and Miller Are Captured in an At.
tempt to Break Jail.
Edward Tressing, who has been confined
in the Jail on the charge of counterfeiting,
and William Miller, another prisoner, were
making preparations to escape from the build
ing; but Warden Berlin, who had searched
Tressing's cell and removed a knife, which had
been notched to be used as a saw, has been
watching the pair for days and had discovered
1ope with chair-rung crossings, which Tress-
ing had hid in the laundry.
Tressing will be taken to Scranton in March
to answer the charge of counterfeiting In
formations have also been made against Tress-
ing and Miller on the charge of attempting to
break jail.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
Sale of Trotters.

LEXINGTON, KY, January I.-James Good
man, of Crossville, Ind, has bought of Oliver
P. Afford, of this county. the following trot-
tiers:
Black flly Black Swan. years old, by Barney
Wilkes, dam by Lumber; s.. $50.
Bay colt Joe Lee, 8 years old, by Barney
Wilkes, dam by Lyle Wilkes; 81, ,OOO
Bay filly Reddie Wilkes, years old by Red
Wilkes, dam by Governor Sprague; 81 COO
W. c. France and wife have been sued by
Smith Mccain for Sl2.050 balance due on Sl9.-
500. an amount France agreed to pay to Nc
Cam for IL head of Red Wilkes yearlngs
IN 1857. Some rich developments are prom
ised.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
THE SUGAR SWINDLE.
President CotteriIl Grows Emphatic In Dis

President Cotterill Grows Emphatic In Dis.
cussing the Matter.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.I
NEW YORK, January 11.-President W.
h. Cotterill, of the Electric Sugar Refining
Company, is back from Michigan. He said:
1t is nonsense to say that Mrs. Friend and
Mr.. Howard were in Michigan while l was
there. They are not within the jurisdiction of
the United States, but detectives are after them.
The electric sugar business is fraud. 1t is a
big fraud, and that is what it is. There's no de-
nying that now. We have all been deceived 1
mean your humble servant, Mr.. Robertson and
the managing directors in this country, Mr.
Fuller, Mr.. Sniffen and my son.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
Still Evicting in Ireland.

DUBLIN, January 1.-THE eviction of
tenant named Donovan at Castle Ventry,
County Cork, to-day was attended with des-
perate resistance. The bailiffs were struck
with stones and other missiles, but they ul-
timately proved victorious.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
HIS ABUNDANCE OF BRASS

Attracted the Attention and Excited the
Suspicion of an Officer.
About 6 o'clock last evening Officer
Michael Carr noticed a man on Market
street with wagon in which there was a con-
siderable amount of brass. AS the explana-
tion and certificate of title were not what the
officer thought they should be, the man was
taken to the Central station, where he gave the
name of James Mcintyre and was detained
for examination.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
B, & B,

Cloaks and wraps, prices really slaugh-
tered. Every single garment in the house
marked down, some Of them less than half
cost. See the big line we've made S16 from
S35. Plush wraps, cloth wraps, braided
wraps. BoGGs & BUHL.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
Do You Know

You can have your choice at P. c. C. c. of
the finest satin-lined overcoat or suit for S15,
in their mems fine clothing department? 1t
makes no difference what the former selling
price was-$40, $50 or S25-you can take
YOUR pick and choice for
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
COLORADO TO THE RESCUE.

Leading Firms Donate Silver Bricks to tho
Cyclone Sufferers.
PUEBLO, Colo. January 1.-THE Phila-
delphia smelter, Pueblo Smelter, and Colo
RADIO Smelter, of this city have each
donated a so ounce silver brick to
be sold by the Stock Exchanges
of the cities of New York, Philadelphia
and Pittsburg for the benefit of the cyclone
sufferers. The bricks will be ready for
shipment by Monday evening. and will be
Immediately forwarded by the smelters to
their destination
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
LOCAL BASEBALL,
A Report to the Effect That Four Players
Will be Released.

The latest report about the local baseball
club is to the effect that at the recent annual
meeting of the directors it was decided to re-
lease four of the players now under contract
shortly after the season opens. The directors
according to the report each wrote four names
on a slip of paper, and the four players being
most strongly recommended for release to be
dispensed All the directors favored the re-
lease of McShannic, but there was considerable
difference of opinion concerning the others,
Nichols, Coleman and Maui all being mem
toned. 1t is further stated that Harry Staiey,
the pitcher, was on some of the Slips
The club officials claim to know nothing of
this method of reducing the number of their
players, although the truth of the report is
well supported by evidence.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
0'Connor and Gnudaur.

TORONTO. ONT, January lL-Wiliiam O'Con-
nor has accepted Gaudaur's challenge to row
him three miles, for 81, 200 side, at San Fran
cisco about March /.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
Cable Notes.

A MAN named Gavin, who took farm from
which the tenant had been evicted, has been
shot at Clare, Ireland.
ADvICES from Zanzibar state that Mwanza,
King of Uzanda, plotted to destroy his entire
bodyguard. Learning of this the guard ex.
PEELED him and enthroned his brother Kiweya
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
b. & B.

Everything in these cloak rooms gone
over Prices made on every item and article
to sell, and that quick. Never before been
such a clearing up of stock. Come and see
for yourself. BoGGS & BUHL,
Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
The Best That is Made.

Marvin's rye bread is made by native
Germans and is the best made this side of
the Fatherland. If you want areally pure,
wholesome article, try it. Tussu