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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-25
W0MAN'S WEAK WAY
sufices to Break Up a Meeting ut Which
Their Husbands and Fathers
Were About TO Enroll Them
selves as Anarchists.

CHICAGO, February 24.-German work
ing men who live in and adjoining Maple
wood met in the village Opera House this
afternoon and organized branch of the
.Arbeiter Bund. An attempt was made last
Wednesday evening to organize the branch,
but when couple of hundred Anarchists
had assembled great uproar was raised by
an interruption of score or more women,
the wives and daughters of some of them,
who declared that the meeting should not
be held.
They implored the men to leave the hall
and begged them not to endanger their
necks by becoming Anarchists. They re-
called the fate of Spies, Parsons, Engel and
Fischer. and even threatened to call in the
police to break up the meeting. They raised
such clamor that everyone was glad to get
out into the silence of the night. The meet
ing did not go on, and such was the alarm
spread in the neighborhood by the German
housewives who have been reading the
newspapers, that when another meeting was
called for to-day, instead of 200 Germans to
sign the roll, there were only about 70.
The Bund was organized by Secretary
Mosler, of the central body. Carl Starke
was made President, and man named APP
pei, Secretary. 1t was determined to organ
ize Sunday school for the instruction of
the members in the tenets of anarchy. Ar
rangements will also be made for celebrat-
ing the one hundredth anniversary of the
fall of the Bastille, July IA. An agitator
named Friedel related his experience the
night of the Haymarket riot, and other
speakers denounced the new Lake Shore
drive that has been projected and the build
ing of the Auditorium. They were fresh
examples of wasteful expenditure by arlsto-
Gratis mad with wealth.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-25
AN ODDlFY OF POLITICS.
The Singular Manner in Which Some Men
Hold on to Good Things.

Hold on to Good Things.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE D1sPATCH.l
WASHINGTON, February A.-Six and a
half working days remain for the Fiftieth
Congress, not including next Lords day, on
which it is not to be supposed the Senate
will labor, no matter what the wicked House
may do. This is decidedly discouraging
for about 45O nominees of President Cleve-
land, who have been hanging on by the eye
lids, hoping for confirmation previous to the
official demise of their patron. It is plain
now that the Senate will take action on
very few of these nominations, which range
from United States District Judges and con-
suls down to country postmasters. 1t ap-
pears to be probable, however, that some
who least deserve confirmation may get
there by mysterious process of favoritism
which nobody but Senator can explain.
For instance, there is Commissioner
Webb, of the District, who is nominated to
succeed himself. In the face of fragrant
charges against the Commissioners, in
Guiding Mr.. Webb, and in the face OF
plainly proven charges that a cousin of
Commissioner Wheatly had been given op-
portunity to feather his nest very comfort
ably by acting as. an entirely superfuous
go-between in the purchase of school build
ing sites, the Commissioners have been
whitewashed by committee of the House,
and a committee of the Senate has reported
favorably to the confirmation of Webb as
his own successor.
Possibly because Webb was appointed as
Republican the Senators desire to confirm
him, and possibly because he has exceeded
the Democratic Commissioners in his
eagerness to dismiss Republicans from
Office and fill their places with Democrats,
all but one Democrat of the House Com
mittee which investigated the board voted
with the Republicans to give the Commits
sioners character. ~
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-25
DUDLEY MUST ANSWER.
The Charge Against Him to be Pushed
Jadse Claypool will Resign, the
Better to Prosecute the Case
A Precedent With a

Vengeance.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcn.1
INDIANAPoLIs, February 24-Judge
Claypool, Acting District Attorney, started
for Washington tonight. 1t cannot be as
warrant with him or not, but it is GER
tain that the warrant hasn't been can
celIed, and that it will be served, either by
Judge Claypool or. deputy parshal.
within short time. Judge Claypool's own
explanation of his trip is that he is
going to settle accounts with the Govern
ment. He does not add, but it is
a fact, that he will then hand
in an immediate and peremptory resig-
nation, but this does not mean that he is to
drop the election cases. He has been en-
ployed by the Democratic State Committee
to assist in the prosecution of those cases,
and will give the matter his most vigorous
attention.
He prefers such place to that of
district attorney, because it will leave
he pleases. The feeling between
Claypool and Judge Woods has been
bitter ever since Judge Woods delivered
his second charge in the Dudley case, and
Claypool chates under the restraints which
his place as Acting District Attorney i'm
poses upon him.
One explanation of this action of the pros
ecuting authorities in swearing out the war
rant for Dudley before Commissioner Van
Buren is that two years ago, when Coy and
Bernhamer were arrested on similar warrants
Commissioner Van Buren, refused to allow
them to waive examination, and made them
60 to an examination at once. 1t is thought
that preliminary examination before the
Commissioner may bring out matters that
will strengthen the case against Dudley for
the grand jury.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-25
DYNAMITE FIENDS
Who Robbed a Southern Pacific Train Got
but Little Booty-A Scene of Wild
Excitement in the Pull
mun Cars.

man Cars.
Los ANGELES, February 24.-As re-
CARDS the robbery on the Southern Pacific
south-bound train by masked men, high.
waymen near Pixley Friday evening,
United States Deputy Marshal Thomas
Hayes states the men hung about
Pixley several hours before the train ar
rived. They were armed with shotguns,
and gave out that they were going out rab-
bit hunting. The station agent noticed
them closely. for the reason that one OF
them was well dressed and his clothing was
highly scented with perfumery.
Kelly, messenger for Wells, Fargo &
Co., says there was something less than
$500 in the safe at the time of the robbery.
The amount was small, owing to the money
order system now in use. He opened the
door and let the robbers in only because the
latter threatened to kill the engineer and
fireman, whom they also forced to beg the
messenger to open the door. Kelly says
there was only two robbers, but Baggage
Master Lehn says there were five at least.
They wore dark masks, and had flour sacks
to carry off the plunder. Kelly says the
robbers were undoubtedly novices. Detect
i've Smith, of the Southern Pacific, left here
last evening for Pixley. The description of
the robbers has been obtained, and he thinks
they will soon be caught.
When it became known that the train was
in the hands of highwaymen, scene ofwild
confusion ensued in the Pullman sleepers.
A porter locked both doors, while the in
mates of the car hastily hid their valuables
in places they hoped would escape detec-
ton. One man threw a diamond ring in a
spittoon. and the idea proving catching,
cuspidors were rapidly converted into
safe deposit boxes. The party then pre-
pared for an attack. Two revolvers COM
prised the ordinance and the owners were
stationed at each door. The second Pull
man car was equally barred. The people in
the regular coaches were unable to lock the
doors, and were In the very worst of bad di-
lemmas, and when one, more weakened
than his companions, crawled under his
seat, others took the cue and there was gen.
eral and systematic diving under benches.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-25
HOW TO SAVE LIFE.

What is cough? 1t is an irritation of the
throat and lungs. What causes ii? Conges-
tion. Stop tine congestion. the irritation ceases
and the cough is cured. But how to stop the
congestion! All, there is just where physicians
have always been puzzled. But it must be
checked or pneumonia, quick consumption or
some terrible pulmonary disease will follow.
Some doctors give cod liver oil, others cough
syrups but the most advanced prescribe stim-
ulants. Nature must be assisted. Pure whis-
key Will do it. See what physicians say:
Prof. Austin Flint. of Bellevue (New Y Ork)
College, says: ''The judIcious use of alcoholic
stimulants is one of the striking characteristics
of progress in the practice of medicine during
the last half century"
Professor Henry A Mott of New York, says:
"The purity of Duffys Pure Malt Whiskey (as
simple analytical tests will readily convince
physician OF an expert) should certainly recon-
mend it to the highest public favor"
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey is certain cure
and preventive of congestion and should be
kept in every family. 1t is sold by all druggists
and dealers. Be sure and secure the genuine.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-25
CONANT NOT CONFIDENT.
He Thinks That Day Will Not Allow Boston
to Have Ward.


He Thinks That Day Will Not Allow Boston
to Have Ward.
rsPEcIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH
BOSTON, February 24-The Boston triumvers
have given up the struggle to obtain possession
of Ward, and are casting about for shortstop
who can keep pace with the remaining cham
pionship trotters in the team. Director Conant
was found yesterday on Columbus avenue,
within sight of the airy towers of the grand
stand that cost such a fabulous amount and
that has been such good lad" for the Boston
club. He seemed to be calculating how much
purchase money could be appropriated with
cut injuring the financial success of the COM
ing season.
Mr. Conant do you share the confident feel
ing of your partner Mr.. Billings, that the
Boston club will be able to secure the great
shortstop, John Montgomery WardF" asked
the reporter.
NO." was the answer, 81 do not. 1 do not
believe for one instant that John B Day is
going to allow Ward to play in Boston. He
thinks that we are strong enough already. He
does not want to give us a team that would be
practically invincible, as we would be if we
signed Ward. 1 do not think that there would
be the least difficulty in our winning the pen
nant if wegot Ward. Of course would like
to see Ward play in Boston for many reasons,
but am afraid that it will be no go. The only
loopbole can see is that New York will take
Wise and let us have Ward, we to pay bonus
in addition; but do not think Day would con-
sent to even this. / believe that he would pre-
fer to put Hatfield at short, and be little
weaker himself than to allow us to have such
player as Ward"
'Mr. Billings doesn't think that the Wash
ington club will pay such an amount as Sl2OOO
for Ward. How do you regard the matter?"
while do not believe that the venture will
be one that will be at all profitable for the
Washington management, believe that they
want Ward badly enough to pay the amount
that has been agreed upon for him. He is
great player, but don't think he is worth any
such figure. We wouldn't pay $4,000 for
him."
How about the fate of MORRILL,"
1--WE will be able to tell more about that
presently. We do not know ourselves what
disposition will be made of him"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-25
LOCAL ITEMS, LIMITED.
Incidents of a Day in Two Cities Condensed
for Ready Reading, =


COLONEL NJ. S. BAILEY closed his series of
lectures in the Methodist Church at Braddock
last night. A number of persons were con-
verted.
LOUIS BALTIsPERGER, a little 10-year-old
boy of 2204 Carey Alley, had a bad fall on Sat-
urday evening and broke his arm very Sc
verely. The accident occurred on the corner
of Carson and South Twentysecond Streets
THOMAS ANDREWS, who lives on Bluff
street, was op his way to church yesterday
morning. and. when near the corner of Marion
street, slipped on some ice on the pavement
falling and cutting deep cash on his head.
WHILE thawing frozen water in pipe at his
house, No. Is Anderson street, Allegheny, yes
terday morning, Mr.. Scott set fire to the sink.
A still alarm was sent to the Columbia engine
house and the blaze was extinguished. The
loss is trifing.
On Tuesday, Thursday and Friday after
moons and evenings of this week there will be
q series Of elocu tionary lectures for matinees,
and readings for the evening entertainments,
given by Madam Ida Serven, of the New York
School of Acting She reads from Longfellow
Tennyson and the humber poets and the en-
tertainments win be given in University Hall
on Sixth street,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-25
THE ELECTRIC GIRL.
How the Arrival of the Magnetic Statesman
From Maine Affects Her.

How the Arrival of The Magnetic Statesman
From Maine Affects Her.
New York Spanish Paper.1
'In the mysterious angle of a parlor an
adorable young girl was seated apart with a
youth. 1t was in the house of Mr.. Whit
ney. There was music, with flowers, and
the atmosphere kindled by the fire of many
hearts. There was no doubt that the pair
were a pair of lovers. She, an enchantress,
with celestial eyes, was absorbed in listen
ing to him, a slight youth, saying very
sweet things. OF a sudden Mr.. Blaine was
announced, and the graceful girl. as moved
by an electric spring, rose and left her COM
panion with word half spoken!
"No sooner does Mr.. Blaine enter parlor
than the ladies turn from their gallants to
contemplate him, even to hear him say a
word. Whether through love or through
hate, the fact is that the famous Republi-
can champion now constitutes in Washing
ton society the chief object of curiosity and
the one topic of conversation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-25
LIKELIHOOD OF AN EXTRA SESSION.
The RepubIicans' Narrow Margin of n Ma
jorify Pressing ir.

The RepubIicans' Narrow Margin of Ma
jorify Pressing ir.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArCH.I
WASHINGTON. February 24.-For the
past week or two there has been a slump in
the conviction that there would be an extra
session as a consequence of the passage of
the Territorial bill. This bill law, it was
not thought the Republicans would be so
anxious for reformation of the tariff as to
ask an extra session for that purpose, even
though the Cowles bill might fail. Leav-
ing the tariff question wholly aside, how
ever, there is still left an almost universal
eagerness for and belief in the wisdom of an
extra session, to be called as soon as pos
sible, solely for the purpose of setting at
rest the agony in regard to the organization
of the House, if for no other reason. Of
course the Senate would have to meet as
we'll, and once in blast there would be a lot
of things presenting themselves as excellent
to be put out of the way before the conven-
ing of the regular session.
The anxiety touching the question of Or
ganization has increased within the last few
days, on account of information that the
certificates for the two West Virginia dis
tricts yet in dispute would almost surely be
given to the Democratic candidates. This
would leave the Republicans with major
ity of only 8, providing Evans is counted
from the Chattanooga district Of Tennessee;
but if Bates, the Democrat, be recognized
by the Clerk of the House, and Laird, of
Nebraska, or any other Republican be una
BILE to attend, there would be tie and nei-
ther side would be able to effect an organi-
zation.
1t is not thought that the Clerk of the
House would dare to engage In so revolu-
tionary trick as to refuse to call the name
of Evans, whose right to the representation
of his district has been declared by the high
est court of his State; but for fear the situa-
tion may grow even more grave than it is,
fairly unanimous sentiment in support of
the extra session.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-25
PITTsBURGERs IN DEMAND.
A Wealthy Man From Denver Wants Loca
poOlseIlers.

It seems as if the poolselling prospects of
Denver are exceedingly encouraging. During
the last few days young man named Glocker
has been here trying to induce one or two Pitts
burgers to join him in opening extensive rooms
in Denver this spring. Mr.. Glocker has a con-
siderable amount of money, which he has saved
on a ranch not far from Denver. He has be-
come enthusiastic about the runners and is
willing to furnish money to fix up a big estap-
lishment in Denver if one or two practical men
from this city will cooperate with him. of
course Mr. GIocker's idea is to start his rooms
as rivals to those projected by John Loomis, of
this city. The former has made efforts to Sc
cure the services of Mr.. Boomis, but the latter,
as has been stated, is already engaged.
Mr. Loomis left the city for st. Louis yester-
day to seen If a room can be opened there. II
Il can the st. LOUIS business will be run as a
branch of the Denver establishment that Mr.
Doomis intends to open.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-25
GERMANY AND SAMOA.
The Teutonic Press Take Widely Different
Views of the Question.

Inc TeutOnfc fress rake widely U1ucrent
Views of the Question.
BERLIN, February 24-The Berlin Post
reprints an article from the Weser Zeitung
on the Samoan question, and remarks that
in many respects the views therein taken
are correct The article in question rejects
the supposition that the Government came
to terms with America owing to Germany's
position in regard to France, and says:
Neither under the present nor under any
other circumstances would Germany have
risked a rupture with America for such baga-
telle. The Samoan White Book shows that
wherever the actions of German officials were
repudiated it was because the officials acted
contrary to international law The press criti-
cisms evoked by the White Book were almost
entirely directed against the excess of zeal dis
played by the German agents, who appeared
to be lacking in the statesmanlike discretion
necessary in dealing with the situation. The
Samoan reports show an endeavor to make
German annexation or protection appear nec-
essary.
After asserting that the conflict of De-
cem5er IS might have been avoided had the
German Consul taken more literally his in
structions, which were that he should not
intervene, but in the event of Tamasese's
inability to hold his ground he should sup
port negotiations between Tamasese and
Mataafa, the WeSer Zeitung continues:
Whether Mataafa's people were led by an
American or not is of no consequence, as the
American Government cannot well be made
responsible for the action of individuals. The
German Consul. however, by his action, un-
doubtedly burdens his Government with such
a responsibility. The contrast between the at
titude of the Consul and of the Government is
shown by. the White Book, and therefore is
easily explained.
The Cologne Gazette, violently attacking
the Freisinnige press, repeats the demand
for the punishment or extradition of the
American, Klein, as common criminal.
The North German Gazette publishes a
map of Upolu, one of the Samoan Islands,
study of which, it declares, leaves no
doubt of the preponderance of German in
terests in Samoa.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-25
CHESTNUTS S. EACH.
The Price Philadelphians Must Pay for Ut
tering White- Horse Jokes.

The Price PhiIadelphians Must Pay for Ut-
tering White. Horse Jokes.
From the Philadelphia Ledger.l
A courageous red-headed girl of this city,
growing tired of being associated with 'the
white horse" by callow young men every
time she makes her appearance on the
street, will have the sympathy and applause
OF other red-haired girls for her pluck in de-
Tending herself against the offensive prac-
tice that obtains in most large cities. Miss
Hannah Hartnett is handsome young
woman, whose wealth of auburn hair has
subjected her to almost daily annoyance
and insult.
Whenever she appeared on the street
young men who loiter on the street corners
and in front of public places make offensive
inquiries about "white horse" Miss Hart
nett determined to ascertain whether red
haired girls had the same immunity against
annoyance and insult as girls not adorned
with red hair. Accordingly she lodged a
complaint against four young men who made
inquiry about the white horse as she was
passing, and this morning each of the of
tenders was fined So by police justice.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-25

q player himself and he probably cannot un-
derstand the anxiety of managers to haze their
teams in the best possible condition"
Kind words of encouragement continue to
reach the local club officials regarding young
Allen, the new shortstop. Yesterday Ed Nor
ris said that every Tri-State League player that
he meets speaks in the highest terms OF Aliens
abilities and his gentlemanly conduct Mr..
Smith, of Wheeling, also told Manager Phil
lips on Saturday evening that Allen is one OF
the finest young players that he (Smith) has
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-25
Little Foreigners.

DANTH, the murderer and robber, has been
guillotined at Hamburg. He was impenitent
to the end.
ADvIcEs have been received from Massowah
to the effect that the occupation of Saberguma
by Italy is only temporary.
THE Radical Congress at Brussels yesterday
supported military education. but demanded
the abolition of the conscrpt law.
A DISPATCH from Calcutta says that prepa-
rations are being made to extend the Russian
railway from Chardjui to Chamiab.
The expulsion of NJ. FiIion, the correspond
ent of Davas News Agency, of Paris, from
Austria, was due to a communication concern.
ing the late Crown Prince Rudolf,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-25
A COLD WALK is OFF.
The Democrat Who Lost on Cleveland Gets
$500 Not to Pay His Bet.

$500 Not to Pay His Bet.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.1
NEW YORK, February 24.-Alfred Lis
comb, the 56-year- old printer who was to
have started'on his tramp for Washington
to-day, because he had bet on Cleveland,
has given up the trip. 1t
wasn't his fault, though,
he says, as he has been. ready to jump right
in, all along. 1t was in the contract, though,
that George T. Griffith, the Philadelphia,
who won the bet, should accompany Lis
comb in carriage on his walk, but he
didn't like the idea of freezing in coach in
this kind of weather, and wanted to call it
off, Mr.. Liscomb says.
"We held conference at the Hoffman
House." Mr.. Liscomb said tonight, "at
noon to-day, and Griffith said he would give
me $500 and call it Off 1 accepted his
Offer 1t is getting expensive for Griffith,
who, according to Mr.. Liscomb, lost on
Governor Hills election and forfeited 81, 900
rather than walk to Albany.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-25
BISMARCK rs FRIENDLY.
He Repudiates the Idea of Conflict With
the United States.

LONDON, February 25.-The Times
Berlin correspondent saws: At the dinner
given by Prince Bismarck to the members
of the lower House Of the Prussian
Diet on Friday, the Chancellor said
he regarded it as an utter impossibility
that the Samoan situation should have the
effect of interrupting those friendly rela-
tions between Germany and America which
had existed for a century. The geographical
situation of Samoa and the imperfection of
telegraphic communication rendered it i'm
possible for him to be responsible for all
the acts of German agents in the Pacific,
but the parties in the dispute were ami
mated by the best spirit, and no doubt Ger
many's commercial interests would not ma
terially suffer.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-25
NO CHANCE FOR A FIGHT.
Russia Repudiates Atchinoff's Claim for
Oficial Support.

ST. PETERSBURG, February 24.-The
Official Messenger, in long article, repu-
dates Atchinoff's claim to the official sup
port Of Russia, and absolves France from
any blame for the affair at Sugallo, where
the members Of Atchinoff's expedition were
made prisoners by French cruiser.
The incident, the Official Messenger says,
will not affect the relations between France
and Russia, Atchinoff having disregarded
the conditions under which France is will
ing to allow the settlement of Russians in
French territory.