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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-04
Effects of an Alternating Current.

Michael F. Fitzpatrick. young lineman in
the employ of the United States Illuminating
Company, was engaged to-day in repairing
wire on the pole at the southeast corner of
Stanton street and the Bowery. He accident
ally sat upon another wire, transmitting an
alternating current. and was instantly made
unconscious from the shock. His grip had
closed on one of the arms of the poles, and he
stuck there. and he swung backward
upon the network of wires, which prevented
him from falling to the ground. Fitzpatrick
became conscious in a moment, but found that
he could not stir hand or foot, and shouted
feebly for assistance. Several of his associates
were working near by, and they ran to his
rescue. They were compelled to lower him
from his lofty perch by means of ropes. An
ambulance was called. and he was removed to
Governeur Hospital. After remaining an hour
in the hospital he left and returned to his
post He was still very weak, and said that he
had suffered excruciating internal pains. A
horse that John Coleman was driving was
knocked down to-day by fallen electric light
wire in Greenwich street. near Beach.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-04
A Clever Boy SwindIer.

A clever little rascal, about IA years old, and
who is described as innocent looking, dressed
in q dark Jacket. short trousers, and a straw
hat, has been swindling williamsburgh gro
GERS. He goes to a grocery and orders small
quantity of goods to be sent, together with the
change for IS or $40 note, to some address, ex-
planning that his mother was afraid to trust
him with SO much money. If small boy Is
sent to deliver the goods, the young confidence
operator meets the boy at the door. takes the
change from him, and sends him inside with
the goods. He then disappears. and the errand
boy finds that the people in the house have not
ordered the goods. On Friday night this boy
called at the grocery OF Charles E. Timm. Mr..
Timm was away and the boy ordered bag of
flour and asked the boy who was to deliver 1t to
bring change for $40 note, so that his mother
could pay him. He walked with the errand
boy as far as Weisenberg's saloon, and he
asked him to wait moment and he would get
the $40. He went into the saloon, and in mo-
ment returned with SO note. The errand
boy gave up his change and was told to deliver
the flour at % Ainsley street. No one there
had ordered the flour, and when the boy re-
turned to the store, Mr. Timm discovered that
the S10note was Confederate money.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-04
TERMS OF THE DISPATCH.

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erpected must be named. The courtesy Of re-
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:chen st!,nlpS for that purpose are enclosed. bur
the Editor Of THE DISPATCH tOiH under no
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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-04
Travelling Under False CoIors.

Best & Co.. of go and 81 West Twenty-third
street, are being very much annoyed by an
impostor who is travelling through the West,
representing that he is an agent for Best & Co.,
and getting advances of money wherever he
can. Many complaints have come from places
in Ohio. At present the man is working
Michigan.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-06
THE FOOT RACE.
Cartwright Takes the Lead--Hines Is
Ruled Out.

The attendance at the pedestrian race at
the Colosseum last night was only fair,
Those who were present, however, were
very enthusiastic and seemed to enjoy tho
struggle immensely. 1t was plain to all OBJ
servers, from the moment the runners APP
pearcd upon the track, that Cartwright was
due for some great work, aud at the crack of
the pistol he set out on that springy lope of
his that has made him the ougaboo of the
best four hour runners in the world. He
continued his rapid gait until the cadaverous
Hourahan was overhaulcd, when he slack
ened his pace for breathing spell.
Dave Bennett, the Canadian champion,
also did some beautiful running, and fully
demonstrated his claim TO being one of the
most graceful runners in the profession,
Ashinger, to the surprise and regret of his
many friends and admirers, acknowledged
that he had a quantum suilicit at the end OF
the 10th mile, ana withdrew. The skipper
maintained his reputation Us the bufioon of
the tan-bark track. He hopped, skipped and
jumped, chased the duck, sang, whistled and
laughed, until many of the spectators thought
he had gone daft. He proved himself u
slayer, however, and his final squirt, after the
closing crack of the pistol, evoked wild and
tumultuous applause. Tom Hines, the Coun-
Gil Blnffs man entered by Lozier, was very
properly ruled off the track by Manager
Prince for indecent language. He should not
only have been ruled out of the race, but
fired bodily from the building
Following will be found tho score OF the
pypninp's work.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-06
a Talk on Mexico.

Mr. F.. A. Ober entertained an audience at
the Y. M. C. A. rooms for an hour and half
last night, with a lecture upon Mexico.
The address was copiously illustrated with
excellent stereoptican views of scenes from
this 'Italy of the Occideut."
Mr.. Ober spent several years in Mexico
and was prepared to speak upon his theme.
He first gave an idea of the reso urres of
the country and then, after q running account
of the conquest of the Aztccs by the
Spaniards, described many of its old cathe-
drals and converts and other massive and
fabulously rcsplendent architectural piles;
He also gave a sketch of the natives and
their customs, relieving the mohotony of de-
scrption by amusing anecdotes.
The lecturer was frequently interrupted
by applause from the audience.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-06
A Pacific Coast Journalist.

John P. Irish, editor of the Alta California,
San Francisco, was at the Paxton hotel last
night Mr.. Irish has been to Washington,
and IS now on his homeward trip. He has
been in California for the past eight year s.
For twenty-five years he was editor Of the
Iowa City Press, and being one Of Iowa's
greatest democratic leaders, he at one time
was candidate for the gubernatorial position
of that state. Mr.. Irish states that Califor-
mia was much disappointed in not being rep
resented in President Harrison's cabinet.
The Pacific coast editor will leave this morn
ing for Frisco.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-06
A Corn Palace In Paris.

PARIS, March 5.-'The management Of the
Paris exposition has set apart a space, free
of charge for the proposed American exhibit
of Indian corn. The intention is to build
handsome corn palace, in which all kinds of
corn will be exhibited American cooks in
attendance will prepare corn for food in all
the ways known TO the American housewife,
and SAMPLES will be distributed 10 all who
visit tho exposition. 1t will prepare the way
Sor greatly increased demand for the cereal
in the European markets.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-06
Charter Amendments.

LINCOLN, Neb, March 5.-tSpecial to The
BEE. While the Omaha charter was under
discussion in the house Messrs Broatch,
Wheeler, Davis, Chaffee, Bedford and Fred
w. GRAY came down. One of them, thought
to have been Gray, induced Representative
Olmstead to offer an amendment TO the sec
tion prescribing the duties of the board of
public works. Said amendment provides
that the board shall superintend all public
works except the supervision of the con
struction of city halls market houses, iails
or other public buildings.
Other amendments made on the floor raise
the salaries of the comptroller, police Judge
and assistant city attorney and make the
minimum population for a metropolitan city
10000 The bill is engrossed for third read
ing and to be amended before leaving the
house must be recommitted.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-06
Getting More Than They Want.

LINCOLN, Neb,. March 5.-[Special to The
BEE. The large appropriations for Incl
dental expenses for the various state depart
ments, recommended by the committees on
finance and ways and means are provoking
much comment in the house. In many cases
the amounts allowed even exceed the liberal
estimates of the parties on whom the pleas
ant duty of spending the money will devolve
For instance the adjutant general asked for
express charges, Telegraph and telephone
expenses, s40O," and was allowed $500 The
commissioner of labor asked $500 for postage
and gets $500, and for "books, blanks and
printing $3.50, and was allowed $1,000; for
travelling expenses he wants only 500, and
the item is raised to $1,000. The telegraph,
telephone and express charges for this office
are estimated at $3.50, and $500 is allowed.
In the estimate of expenses Of the secre-
tary of state is the item of $50 for repairs. In
the printed bill it is raised to $500, and thus
it goes all through the list. The committee
will have no little difficulty in explaining
these matters to those members, and their
name is legion who propose to keep sharp
eye or the state treasury.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-06
The'Hoiicopathists.

Iowa CRY, Ia, March Especial Tele.
gram TO THE BEE. The twcnty-ffth annual
convention of the Homeopathic Medical DO.
partment occurred this evening. The opera
house was crowded long before the pro-
grammc began, by an appreciative audience.
A. Barrett, d. D., delivered the annual al.
dress. His subject was, 1.-THE Model Ply
sician." The degrees were conferred by the
president of tho university in q few
well chosen words, after which Il bcncliction
was pronounced. The following are tho
graduates Charles j. LoizcauX, Dysart,
In. Edward Marechal McCeney, Dubuque,
Ia; Paul Hull Horah, Yutau, Neb Frank
lin A. Marsh, Malvern, Ia; james Francis
Hachctt, kellogg, Ia; Alice A. Goodrich,
Dcs Moincs, Ia: Maria Gale Perry, Iowa
City, Ia; Sarah A Cole, BadaXe, Mich.
.Losnph ". Bournc. Nemaha GltN. Mob.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-06
LADIES' SOCIAL.
Another Evening OF Enjoyment With
the EikS.

The Elks gave another of their very popu-
lar entertainments last night. AS usual the
first hours were devoted to programme of
music and literary work, after which came
refreshments, promenadng, social inter:
course and dancing. The attendance of
members and their friends was unusually
large. Among them being some of the most
prominent people in the city. f.. q. Snyder
presided as master of ceremonies and he ac-
Quilted himself most admirably. The pro
gramme was opened by the Mandolin club,
Miss Anderson, recited; Nine. Munteferlng,
contributed piano solo; Miss Georgia l3oul-
ter, Lieutenant Knze and Jules Lumbard,
each favored the company with vocal efforts; /;
Mr. Butler, played a violin solo and the Elks'
quartettc had an Offering that was highly ap
prccated. Prof. Butler, the organist of
Trinity cathedral, played the accompanl-
ments The gem of tho evening was
duet, "The Fisherman" sung by Lieutenant
Kinzie and Jules I.umbard.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-06
Missouri Valley Election.

Missouri VALLEY, Ia, March Especial
to The BEE. The city election had little Of
part!sanship, the fight being on personal
preferences, aud such local issues rs electric
light, waterworSs, etc, For mayor, ID. M.
Harris was elected by IS majority over j. S.
McCiavcrn. Both are democrats. For al
dcrmcn, DIR. Il. .McGavcrn was elected in tho
First ward by 3 majority over j. g. PraJher,
both democrats. In the second ward thcre
was tie between w. II. Fcnser and Baker.
Fcnslcr proposes to settle 1t by a game of
soven-up, but Baker prefers high five A
compromise will probably be effected by
drawing cuts. In the third ward win Fouu-
tain was elected by l3 majority over Captain
j. ID. Brown, both being republicans. For
solicitor, j. $. Dcwcl, republican, was
democrat. H. c. Warner, republican, was
elected assessor, and j. ii. Crowder, repub-
lcau. treasurer.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-06
THE CITY COUNCIL.
Ministers Enter a Protest-Discussin
the Movers Stil,


the Meyers Bill.
Only two councilmen failed TO respond at
roll call last evening, and Snyder and Has
cal were the abscntees. A number of COM
munications were read, the most important
being series of remonstrances from the
clergy of the city, from the Young Mems
Christian association and from Council Bluffs
protesting against the public presentation of
the passion Play" They were referred to
Mayor Broatch and City ClerkiSouthard, who
have the power of granting liscenses. John
A. O'Keefe & Co. were awarded the contract
for grading Twenty-ninth avenue at II 9-l0c
per yard, and Mr.. Fisher secured the Job of
printing and binding the mayors annual
message and accompanying reports Judge
Berka reported 900 arrests for February, and
a collection of 81, ,129 in fines of which amount
SO went to the state.
The committee on public property and
buildings presented volumnious re-
port on the claim Of, Archi-
furnished furI ''f by him, lin and and cited tied several T
clauses IN the original contract that formed
the basis of their opinion. Their report was
adopted. Chief Seavey made some sugges-
tons as to the licensing of detectives not in
the employ of the city, but doing business IN
Omaha, and it was referred to the commit
tee on police The appropriation ordinance
calling for the issue of Sl75,000 bonds $780,
900 to reclaim outstanding bonds and $4,000
to. pay for the paving of street intersections
were read third time and passed. The
bill of City Attorney Webster for his trip to
New York, to obtain information as 10 the
working of motor lines, was disowned by the
mayor. and cut down considerably, only Sl72
being allowed instead Of S?29. 10. The coun-
Gil then adjourned to meet next Saturday
night, private meeting of members of the
council to be held this afternoon in the may
ors Office to discuss the city charter, so far
as it relates to forcing street railways to
nave between their tracks.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-06
IOWA'S MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
The Returns Continue to Show In
creased Republican Gains.
A coeeLER MAYOR AT WATERLOO
AUTHORIZATIONS Success srui ip>
Several or the River Towns
Fire at Belle Plainc-Othcr
Hawkcyc News.
A Republican Victory.

Drs MoINEs, Ia. March 5,-[Spccal Tole-
gram to The BEs. l-lieturns from a large
number Of cities aud towns IN Iowa that held
elections yesterday show general republican
gains where party lines were drawn. In
Mount Pleasant a republican mayor was
elected for the first time in many years. the
elections having been non-partisan hereto
fore. In Marshalltown Mayor Amcs who
vetoed an ordinance To reduce the mayors
salary from $500 TO $500, was reelected after
u hotly contested fight. At Fort Dodge "a
republican was elected mayor on the issue of
the enforcement of prohibition. At Ottumwa,
on the same issue, the republicans carried
the city. AT some of the river towns, such
as Clinton and Nluscatinc, the democrats and
Observation-Disclosures were successful.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-06
The Fire Record.

: ALTOONA, Pa, March 5.-Slack's Noun
tain City theater was totally burned this
morning, causing loss of s75, 900; insurance
small. The fire is supposed to have been of
incendiary origin.
& MINNEAPOLIS, March 5.-The rendering
and glue factory belonging to the Minnesota
this morning. Loss S65,OO0; insurance,
40 900.
PHILADELPHIA, March 5.-Columbia ave-
nue. market house and hall was totally burned
this morning. 1t was owned by Richard j.
Dobblns and was occupied on the ground
floor by a number of small stores, while the
rooms above were let to Grand Army post
and n number of other societies. The loss
will aggregate Sl50,000.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-06
OImStead SuDSided,

LINCOLN, Neb., March 5.--TSpecial to TIE
BEE. The scenes in the house, as the ses-
sion nears its close, are becoming decidedly
animated. The railroad cappers are being
"snaked out" and compelled to reveal them
selves. This morning, when tho bill provid-
ing for the reassessment of certain railroad
lands in Greeley, Valley, Howard and other
counties was up for consideration, Olmstead
moved that the bill be referred back to the
committee of the whole. ... '.
Cady said this only meant further delay,
and charged Olmstead with resorting to
underhand tactics to defeat the bill He said
the whole matter had been thoroughly can
vassed, and the bill had been on the general
file for weeks. Why not fight the battle
openly. Why not urge some valid reason
for your course in this matter!
Olmstcad arose, advanced two seats to-
wards Cady, and with tragic air pounded
the seats, and in IL defiant manner said: 81
hurl back the insinuation that am not act
ing in good faith, into the teeth of the gentle
man from Howard, and stamp it as false in
toto" Cady sneeringly answered: Eyes, in
toto. Well, that's Latin, and YOU may under
stand 1T. but we common people are not sup
posed to know what it means"
Olmstead subsidized, and the bill went
through with sweeping majority.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-06

DUBUQUE, Ia, March Especial Tele-
gram TO The BEE. News has Just Dcen
made public of IA dastard!y outrage upon
Father Martell, pastor of the Catholic church
in West Dubuque. Late Sunday night ho
was called to the door of his house by two
men, who wanted him to show them the way to
town. He pointed the way, but refused to
go with them. Later he was called again by
a message that one of his parishoners was
diving and wanted the last sacrament. Put
ting on his clothes he went to the door and
was seized by the same men who called be-
fore. They dragged him out beat him and
robbed him of his money. He has been con-
fined TO his bed ever since, and to-day came
to town to report the outrage
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-06
A Resolution of Confidence.

LINCOLN, Neb., March 5. 5.-tSpecial to The
BEE. l-On motion of Baker the following
resolution was adopted in the house this
morning:
Whereas, 1t has pleased kind Providence
and the wisdom of great people, to return
to power the republican party of the United
States,
Therefore, Be it resolved, That we recog-
nize in the executive head of the United States
of America, ability, honesty and integrity;
and be it
Resolved, That we congratulate his ex-
cellencv, Benjamin Harrison, in attaining
the highest position in the gift of man, and
be it -
Resolved, That the life, public and private,
of Benjamin Harrison has been such, as to
entitle him to the name of "a typical Amer
ican,n and a worthy example to be initiated
by all men, and be it
Resolved, That we heartily endorse the
principle OF government expressed in the in
augural address of our great president; and
be 1T
Resolved, That we have an abiding con-
fidence in the wisdom and honesty of the in
coming administration to protect the homes,
labor and industries of our country, and so
administer the law, as to insure "A free bal
lot and an honest count" and win the admir-
alton of all sections of this nation. .-
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-06
Spring Me dicine
Hoods SarsapariIIa

Sold by all druggists. 81; six for s5. Prepared
only bye. l: HOOD Il CO., Lowell. Mass.
400 Doses One Dollar ::
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-06
Fire At Belle Plaine.

DEs MoINEs Ia, March 5.-lSpecial Telc-
gram TO The BEE Sunday night fire
broke out in the cellar of Vincent & Minors
drug store at Belle PLANE, resulting in the
destruction of the stock and fixtures. The
building is owned by j. A. Durand, of Chi
cago. Dr. Vincent, senior member of tho
firm, was candidate for mayor on the demo-
cratic ticket. He and the night marshal had
been in the store talking politics about 10
O'Clock The fire is supposed to have been
caused by spontaneous combustion from oils
in the cellar. The total loss on stock is about
s4,5GO; insured for $1,000 The loss on the
building is 81 900.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-06
Three Rustlers Lynched.

DENVER, Colo, March 5.--News reached
here to-day from Springfield, q small town in
the neutral strip, that settlers who for a year
have been suffering greatly at the hands of a
band of eighteen "Rustlers" had week ago
warned the gang that unless they imme-
diatoly lett the section they would be hanged.
ALI but five left. The five who remained
were surrounded last Friday by vigilantes
and three captured and lynched. The other
two escaped. The names of the dead men
are not known.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-06
The Arhirrntion RilL

LINCOLN, Neb., March s. 5.-lSpecial to THE
BEF, Now that it has secured favorable
report from the labor committee. Senator
Connor's arbitration bill is likely to hold a
conspicuous place in the consideration of. the
senate.
1t provides for the legal adjustment of con-
troyersIes between employers aud employees
when there are not less than twenty-five OF
the latter. II majority ofthe employees in
a department become dissatisfied with the
terms or conditions under which they work
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-06

have been fatal. II Is stated that this will
he brought up at the trial. His record is
strongly against him.
Notwithstanding the denial OF the mur.
derer that he ever saw the victim before, u
a. asserted that he had previously had dif-
fjculty with him, on account of the woman
ida Melville Brooks present mistress, with
whom il is claimed DeGoode was intimate
for some time at Sioux Falls.
Much sympathy is expressed for the mur.
derer's mother, who is a most estimable
woman The father is said 10 have taken an
undue pride in his sons career as pugl-
list.
Public sentiment IS strongly against the
prisoner, on account of his inclination TO be
always on the war path. He has drawn
gun on inoffensive parties times innumera-
ble and seems TO have relied on weapon 10
do his work, Notwithstanding his ability 10
use his fists to good advantage.
The place where the shooting occurred
bears a tough reputation, ana the police find
1t necessary TO watch it closely, IL was here
that youhg Omaha girl was taken few
weeks ago and druEgcd, after which she was
taken to Belle Clover's bagnio on broadway,
where the police found her and removed her
20 hotel. The place is run by Frank Car
roll.
The murder caused great excitement in the
city
The Murderer Known In Omaha.
Brooks, the murderer, is Wcll-known
character in Omaha, he having been arrested
here about two weeks ago for participating
IN glove fight, in the Gate City Club rooms,
with Billy Edwards, of Kansas City. He
was arragned on charge OF prize hghting,
but the charge was afterward changed 10
disturbing the peace, and Judge Berka inn
posed a fine Of $3.50. Aside from this, the
countenance of Brooks is familiar at all
sporting resorts in Omaha. On several oc-
cesions he has participated in scientific exhi-
billions that took place in this city, chief
among the latter being the windup with
Tommy Miller at the latter's benefit in expo
sition nall about nine months ago
Those who formed the acquaintance OF
Brooks in this city. and especially in sport
ing circles, speak of him as not being quar-
relsome person generally, but one possessing
few personal traits TO commend him. HIS
Omaha acquantances are of the opinion that
he did not intend to kill De Goode, or else
had motive for doing so that has not yet
been explained.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-06
Paprr Company incorporated.

KEAnNEY, Neb., March 5.-[Special Tele-
gram to The BEE. Articles incorpo rating
the Kearney Paper company were filed to-
day in the county clerks Office, with a capital
stock of $4,000. The object Of the corpora
tion is the manufacture of all kinds of
paper and paper merchandise The incorpo-
rators are john Peterson. George L. Gray,
James A. Waterhouse, Walter Nj. Johnson
and George M johnson.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-06

DAKOTA CITY, Neb., March 5.-[Special
Telegram to The BEE. l-Sheriff Bradfield
this afternoon lodged three men in the
county jail who are supposed to have been
connected with the recent attempt at rob-
bing the South Sioux City bank. The names
OF those under arrest ar L. a. Huthin, +. n
Murphy and George Hopkins. They are all
well idressed, gentlemanly appearing men.
The sheriff left with posse of deputies, and
it is understood that he is aware of the
whereabouts of the rest of the gang.