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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-19
THE CHINESE FLOODS
Definite Information About the Hundreds
That Perished-Another Steamer Ar.
rives With Facts and Figures
Of the Awful Catastrophe.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DrspAroHi


ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPAroH.i
SAN Francisco, October 1S.-The
steamer City of Peking arrived tonight
from China and Japan. She brings an ac-
count of a tidal wave in which nearly 800
persons lost their lives and about 2, 900 houses
were washed away. On September II, the
same day Yokohama was so severely
damaged by typhoon, violent wind and
rain storm set in at Hazugun and Aichiken.
By 2 o'clock the sea had risen several
feet above ordinary high tide,
and Just after nightfall the waves
mounted to great height, washing away
the embankments and leveling the build
ings near the shore. Shortly after
ward q wave 15 feet higher than the
highest of those that had preceded it
rolled in with great roar, washing away
the remaining portions of the embankment
and carrying with it nearly all the houses
of the various villages along the beach.
This was done so suddenly and unexpect-
edly that the inhabitants had not time to
escape.
At Okudo, in Oguri-Shinden, all the
houses, % in number, were washed away,
and out OF 80 inhabitants "a lost their
lives. At Jitsuroku, Koyabu-Mura, 40
houses were washed away and about
80 out of the population of $50 were killed.
At Ikuta- Mury, 120 houses were washed
away, about 20 broken up, and about 40 of
the inhabitants killed. At Yoshida- Mura,
$50 out OF $50 houses were washed away, and
628 of the population of 8, $50 were killed.
At Tobamura, containing 220 houses and
population of /, ,130, 10 houses were broken
up and 10 persons perished. In addition to
those already enumerated 369 bodies have
been found, and there are yet $50 persons
missing. The Emperor and Empress have
sent 81 500 and $500, respectively, for the
relief of the sufferers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-19
A RECIPROCITY TREATY.
The Hawaiian Government Anxious TO Is.
tabIish Unrestricted Trade Rela.
tions With the United states
"A Statement of the
Terms Prouosed
Terms Proposed.

Terms Proposed.
SAN FRANCISCO, October 18.-Informa-
tion has been received from Honolulu by the
steamer City of Pekin that the Hawaiian
Cabinet, In answer to a committee represent
ing public meeting of Hawaiian citizens,
who made inquiry concerning the relation be-
tween the kingdom and the United States,
on October issued statement, in which
its position relative to the proposed treaty is
explained. 1t stated that the cabinet has
for long time had under consideration the
practicability OF extending the treaty re-
lations SO as to enhance and increase the
commercial and political benefits which the
existing treaties. As result of nearly two
years consideration of this subject by the
cabinet the minister resident at Washing
ton has been instructed to ascertain whether
the Government Of the United States is will
ing to entertain a proposition looking to
the end above indicated, and should he find
such willingness, he is instructed to open
negotiations with this Government for the
conclusion of the treaty whereby the fol-
lowing objects may be secured:
First The continuance IN force of all the
treaties and conventions now existing between
two nations until they shall find it mutually
advantageous to abrogate or modify such
trearies or convention, or any of them,
Second, That all the products of either coun-
try which are by virtue of reciprocity treaty
admitted free OF duty into the other country
shall be treated in respect of bounties paid
exemptions or immunities and In all other re-
spects as if such articles were of growth. pro-
duce or manufacture of che country into which
they were so admitted
Third-To provide for the entry into either
Of the two countries without the payment of
duty of all the products Of the other except
ing, however, opium, spirituous liquors of
more than Is per cent alcoholic strength, and
all articles groIh.ibited By law in either country
by the United States Government Of perfect
independence of this autonomy of the Hawa-
iian Government in all its domInions and use
right of sovereignty over such dominions. To
enable the United States Government to do
this without danger of complication with the
other powers, we do agree not to negotiate
treaties with other nations without the knowl-
edge of the United States Government.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-19
AN IMMIGRATION DECISION,
A Mother of Child Born In This Country
Excepted From the Law.

Excepted From the Law.
WASHINGTON, October 1S.-The Solici-
tor of the Treasury has given an opinion
that woman now detained in New York
on arrival from Scotland as being unable to
support herself and two children, cannot be
sent back because one of the children was
born in this country, when the mother wes
living in New Jersey about two years ago,
and is therefore an American citizen, for
whom, in the absence Of her husband, who
has deserted her, she is the natural guar
dian. He says:
am not to presume that it was the intention
of Congress to sever the sacred ties subsisting
between parent and child or to forcibly ex-
patriate q native-born child for the reason that
its parent is pauper. Moreover, it may be
question whether this case is an immigration
in the sense of the statute, as more than three
years ago she came with her husband and re-
sided here for a considerable time, and, after a
short absence in Scotland. has returned to the
former adopted home of her husband. am
therefore of the opinion that this case under
its peculiar and exceptional environment, may
be justly Disseminated from the abuse sought
to be corrected by the statute, and that the
woman and her children may be permitted to
remain in this country
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-19
HE GOT HIS MONEY BACK.
A Sheriff's Deputy Who Made Money By
Extortion from Convicfs.


Extortion from Convicfs.
ESPECIAL rELEeRAM TO THE DrsPArcH.i
NEW YORK, October 18-John Lynch, q
Sheriff's deputy, whose duty it is to deliver
convicts by van to the penitenriary on
Blackwell's Island. was suspended sum-
marily by Under. Sheriff Sexton to-day for
the extortion of money from George Hart, q
prisoner in bis charge. Hart's story was as
follows:
On May II was convicted of petit larceny for
stealing pocketknives from Strauss, on Broad
way. Twas sent to the penitentiary on Black
wells Island for five months. I was one of
about 20 prisoners who were sent over that day.
Deputy Sheriff Jack Lynch was in charge of
the van. We were driven over to the dock at
the foot of Twepty-sixth street. We were all
handcuffed. When we got out Lynch ap-
preached me and asked me If did not want
drink. said did, and he took my handouts
of and we went to a saloon close by. While
we were drinking Lynch remarked that he was
well acquainted with Deputy Warden Curren,
in the penitentiary, because Curren used
that word from him to Curren m
would insure me easy jobs. He asked me how
much it would be worth to me. and we agreed
upon sl2 When we got over there the Deputy
Warden spoke 50 ma narsnly 70 70. me tnat knew
the hardest work that was going. was set to
work in the quarry, and kept there chopping
stones two. months. Then was sent to the
mess room, where did slopwork early and late,
hodcarrier of me on new building
Hart got his S12 back to-day, by threaten
ing Lynch. The latter, when called upon
to explain, did not deny the story. He will
be discharged by Sheriff Flack, when he
0ooa IN the of1ca
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-19
HOMESTEAD WATER SUPPLY.

Carnegie d. Co. Want Water for Their
Plant nnd May supply the Borough.
Carnegie, Pbipps & Co., have decided on
increasing the capacity of the water supply
at Homestead. This is necessary from the
growing demand for water consequent on
the requirements for hydraulic power for
the cranes and hammers.
Homestead citizens have suggested to
the firm 10 take measures for such supply
as will serve for the township as we'll as for
the factory purposes, and the matter is un-
der consideration by the directors. An ad.
ditional 70-light Thomsou-H Houston DYNAMO
has been ordered for increased lighting pur-
noses throughout the plant.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-19
SURPLUS In DANGER.
Continued from First Pare.

ters than has been recently practiced for the
public safety; but when it becomes question
of official authority and Official responsibility,
and the good of the people. the preservation OF
the Treasury and the netting ous OF exact
justice to all alike, and giving the pensioner
who is abroad and unprotected the same right
and the same sums Of money as to him who. by
omc1al influence. attempts TO get his claim pre-
ferred, l shall act, as am doing in the present
instance, regardless of personal considerations.
and intent upon the strict and exact enforce
ment of the law.
The Secretary further says that he intends
to have all these cases re-examined and has
ordered an investigation OF the practices Of
the pension Office, and that he will deier any
further orders until the investigating board
reports. The letter closes as follows:
write this that you may be fully advised Of
my views and purpose. and my belief in my
authority to control all abuses in this depart
ment by whatever means deem legal and EN-
cient
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-19
AN IMPORTANT MATTER SETTLED.
One Feature Of the PRAYER Book Revision Il
Finally Adopted.

NEW YORK, October 18.-In the Protest
ant Episcopal Convention this afternoon
quite discussion was caused by DR.. Hunt
ington's resolution for short Office of prayer
for sundry occasions. The subject was re-
opened by DR.. Egar, OF Central New York,
who happened to be absent when the matter
was before the Committee of the Whole.
Mr.. Burgvin, of Pittsburg, hoped the mat
ter would not again be discussed, and said
that he had voted in favor of the resolution,
and believed thoroughly in the excellence of
the proposed short Office. Judge Wilder
opposed the procrastination which animated
certain small minority.
DR.. Egar moved to postpone the resolu-
ton, but the motion was lost, first in viva
voce vote, and then by orders and dioceses.
At 10 miputes past the set hour Of adjourn
ment, DR.. HuntiDgton's resolution was put
and carried. Clerical vote: Ayes, %; nays,
IA; divided, 2. Lay vote: Ayes. "A; nays,
IL; divided, 5. This finally disposes Of an
important matter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-19
1T CONTINUES TO CROP OUT.
The Color Line Giving the President Con.
siderable Anxiety just at Present.

The Color Line Giving the President Con.
siderable Anxiety Just at Present.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.t
WASHINGTON, October 1S.-The color
question is cropping out again at the White
House, and the President has no hesitaney
in stating that it has placed him in a
very embarrassing situation, and one
that he would gladly be extricated
from. He is confronted with the
problem of pleasing the colored people of
the District OF Columbia at the risk of
offending all the white inhabitants of the
capital Of the nation, and it all grows out of
the question who shall be Recorder
of Deeds. President Harrison is seri-
ously contemplating its bestowal upon Prot.
James M. Gregory, who is connected with
Howard University, near the Soldiers
home, in this city. A few years ago, while
one OF the Board of Public School Trustees
of the district. an unenviable notoriety was
attained by Prof. Gregory, because of bis
hobby that there should be mixed schools,
and he did not hesitate to preach
this doctrine upon every occasion
that an opportunity was presented. His
record has been consistent in this respect,
and his reward has been the scorn and re-
proach not only of white people, but decent
black ones as we'll, who did not believe in
the new gospel preached by the colored pro-
fessor.
To say that the citizens of the district are
indignant at the mere suggestion of Prot
Gregory's name for such an important posi-
ton is mild expression, and in the event
of his selection by the President. arrange
ments have been made for public demon
stration which will open the ewes of the
President considerably. An appeal will
probably be made to the Senate against the
confirmation of Gregory II he is appointed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-19
A SURPRISE PARTY.
The International Delegates Amazed by the
Variety and Extent of American In
dustries-A Little Trooing-
Work OF the Chicago


dustries-A Little Trosing-
Work OF the Chicago
Boomers.
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH, October 18.-
The international delegates were well enter
tanned here to-day. After lunch the party
went out to the fair grounds where they saw
5000 people on the stands and on the In
field, a splendid array of turnouts. The
delegates were rested and greatly pleased
with the one trotting and one running race
prepared for their diversion. Petty pools
to add sport to the occasion were made up
among the travellers who saw a mile trotteo
on half mile track in 2:27, and half dash
in 55 seconds
After their dinner at the hotel ex-Lieu-
tenant Governor Crosby welcomed the dele
gates to Grand Rapids. The citizens had
been looking forward to their coming as
marking an era in the history of the city.
Their visit would both be of great I'M
portance and mutual interest. If their de-
liberations should bind us more closely as
brethren in social aud commercial relations,
their visit would not have been in vain.
The delegates were going to see one Of the
wonders of the world-Chicago, where, in
1892, the Worlds Exposition was to be held.
[Applause.
Mr.. Piera responded in behalf of the
delegates, thanking the citizens of Grand
Rapids for the hearty welcome accorded
them. and then proceeded to set forth the
objects and method of organization of the
Spanish American Commercial Union,
which he represents. When the speeches
were concluded the party was escorted to
the City Hall. where an informal reception
was held. At 10 o'clock they boarded their
special train and began their journey toward
South Bend, accompanied by Delegate
Studebaker. They will be met there by
Mayor Cregier, of Chicago, Senator Far
well, Marshall Field, General Crook and
others.
One of the attaches, who is keen OBJ
server and, from long residence in the
European capitals, well informed respecting
Old World methods, to-day summed up the
general sentiment of the visitors when he
said:
"We are filled with amazement. Yester-
day Grand Rapids was to US but spot on
the map of the United States; perhaps
fairly active Western manufacturing town.
To-day we find city OF $4,000 people that
has grown like magic upon our attention;
we find AZ great factories making furni-
ture-much of it as to quality and finish
that would compare favorably with the very
best European hand work, yet largely made
by machinery, and we are ready to believe
they are the largest furniture factories in
the world"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-19
FREIGHT AGENTS FETED.

They Visit Homestead and Braddock and
Dine at the Duquesne.
The representatives of the Eastern rail-
roads who were in town yesterday as the
guests Of the Buffalo, Rochester and Pitts
burg Railroad Company, went East yester-
day evening.
The morning was occupied in visiting the
big plants at Homestead and Braddock, and
at o'clock they sat down to dinner in the
Duquesne Hotel as the guests of the Allie
gheny Valley Railroad.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-19
To Iufuse Energy.

At the meeting Of the Humane Society. to
be beld next week. Agent o'Brien will ask
for the appointment of assistant to attend to
cases of cruelty to animals. he feels that
he will have all the work be can perform in
looking after the welfare of children and
aged people. 1t is intended to infuse re-
newed energy into the work of the society.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-19
The GERMAN PARADE,

Appointments by the Chief Marshal for
Thanksgiving Day.
Chief Marshal John n. Neeb, for the
parade of the German societies in ALE
gheny on Thanksgiving Day, issued an Or
der yesterday appointing Mr.. Frederick
Enrich Chief of staff, and Mr.. Paul Woest-
hotf Adjutant General, Mr.. Fred Andres
sen, who was first appointed Adjutant Gen
eral, having declined on account of illness.
The representatives of the various orgauiza-
tions who have been appointed by their re-
Epective associations on the staff of the Chief
Marshal will meet on Monday evening.
October q, at o'clock, at No. 261 Ohio
street, for the purpose of ejecting division
commanders
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-19
A STARTLING SCHEME
That Was Well Kept Up Until Its
Disclosure Was Unavoidable.
A HALT CALLED AT ITS CRISIS.
A Very Important Fact That Goes a Good
Way Toward Clearing Up
THE MYSTERIOUS DIR. CRoNIN MURDER
Secretary stoltenbergs Admissions Somewhat Relieve
starkey.

Another important fact has been disclosed
that assists in clearing up the Cronin mys-i
terry. Private Secretary Stoltenberg shows
how the scheme to keep fictitious DR..
Cronin travelling from Chicago to France,
BY way of Canada, was kept up until the
body of the real doctor was hauled out of
the catch basin.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-19
OIL IN WEST VIRGINIA.

A rhousand- Barrel Well Has Been sfruek
in Marion County.
WHEELING, October 1s.--A special dis
patch received late says that the jackson
we'll, which has been going down at Man
nington, Marion county, near Fairmont,
has come in 1000 barrels per day. This is
reliable.
"A route for pipe line connecting with
Mt Morris field has been selected. This
strike opens up an entirely new oil terri
tory: Great excitement prevails in real
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-19
STAMPEDE ON THE SOUTHSIDE.
A Gasoline Lamp Falls and Frightens a
Museum Audience.

A slight panic occurred at the Southside
Museum on Carson street last night about
$50 o'clock. A large gasoline lamp which
was hanging over the entrance fell
from its fastenings, and crushed down upon
the floor, where it broke and set fire to the
curtains around the door.
Some imprudent person gave the alarm
and there was an instant stampede for the
front and rear places of exit In the rush
several little boys got severely bruised;
among others Arthur Harlan, whose head
was badly hurt and who lost a portion of his
clothing. Meanwhile the fire spread to the
front of the museum and attacked the wood
work.
Under the command of Officer Michael
Wright, however, the nucleus of what
might have proved big confagration, was
got under control. Some of the museum
properties were burned, but the loss was
not considerable.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-19
PATTERSON POSTS FAIR
Successfully Inaugurated ut Salisbury Hall
Last Evening,

Post 151, of the G. A R., held a fancy
fair last night in Salisbury Hall, Southslde.
The attendance was not so large as might
have been expected, owing to the superior
attractions of the Exposition, but the room
was filled com miortably, and there was more
room to see the decorations.
The hall was brilliantly illuminated with
Chinese lanterns, and ornamented with flags
and floral trophies. The post will continue
their tair on tomorrow night
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-19
Jenness Miller

Ribbed union underwear suits-ladies' sizes,
fine wool and well oportioned-underwea
counter. Jos. HORNE & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-19
Jeuness Miller

Ribbed union underwear suits-ladies' sizes.
fine wool and well roportioned-underwear
counter. Jos. HORNE & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-19
z.c. 1a More pur.. zso.

Only ID more days for 75c per doz.
cabinets at Yeager & Co.'S Gallery, 20
Federal street, Allegheny. Come early,
rain or shine.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-19
7ac. 13 More Dars. 7ac.

Only 13 more days for 75c per doz.
cabinets at Yeager & Co.'S Gallery, 20
Federal street. Allegheny. Come early,
rain or shine.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-19

F. & VS. Pittsburg beer pleases better
every time. Can't be excelled.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-19

FINE kid gloves at less than import price
at the closing out sale of F. Schoenthai, 612
Penn avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-19

WINTER hosiery 25 per cent cheaper
than elsewhere at the closing out sale Of F..
Schoenthal, 612 Penn avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-19

ALL the newest and best makes Kid
gloves 25 per cent cheaper than elsewhere
at the closing out sale of +. Schoenthal, 612
Penn avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-19
SITKA

CITTl the Capital city Of Aiasko together
DllhAs tDfth tie manners and customs Of
the ndtives Is graphically described IN to-7aos'.
rot0's DISPATCH By o. & e.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-19

T. & VS. Pittsburg beer pleases better
every time. Can't be excelled.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-19

THE latest in English linen collars at
James n. Aiken 8 Co.'S, 100 Fifth ave.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-19
MRS FRANK LESLIE. g & I .s,ner.e,s. : :

talks Of foaCers as political e,n6Lems, and suo- :
oests q national fotcsr for America.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-19

NATURAL wool and merino underwear.
JAMES H. AIKEN & Co., 100 Fifth ave.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-19

OUR CITY MARKETS :sss sss 'A;gsssss ,4sss 4.
them as buyers and sellers drs described 6sons
Dsorrovs DIsPzTcH by Rtlsop RtndonR
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-19
BLAINE WINS A POINT.
Lead in Silver Ores Will Be Admitted
From Mexico Without
ANY TARIFF BEING COLLECTED.
Secretary Window Has Rendered a Decision
According to the
FORMER RULINGS AND PRECEDENTs.
Congress Alone Has Any Authority to Change the
Present Interpretation.

Secretary WINDOWS decision in the Mex
lean ore dispute is that where the value of
the silver exceeds that of the lead, the ore
must be admitted free of duty. This ruling
is based upon number of precedents, and
the defeated claimants are advised to appeal
to Congress for relief
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-19

The police officials have opened war upon
the numerous fakirs now conducting dime
shows in Pittsburg, and declare that, license
or no license. they must go. when they at
tract crowds and cause disorder. One Sixth
street show was closed last night.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-19
CLOSING OUT SHOWS.
The Police Inaugurate War Upon
the Dime Museum Fakirs.
A SHAMELESS EXHIBITION RAIDED.
A Circassian Girl Who Wants Her Hair
Americanized Again.
TIE FIVE-LEGGED COW DRIVEN OFF

Snowman LevitLky is Released on Rather Salty
Bail
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-19

WASHINGTON, October 1s.-The Secre-
tary of the Treasury has rendered the fol-
lowing decision regarding the proper classi-
dcation of lead and silver ores: