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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-28
IN MEMORY OF GENERAL GRANT.
ANumber of Generals md Others Eat a $40
Dinner in New York.

Dinner in New York.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.I
NEW YORK, April 27.-The 67th ami
versary of the birthday of General Ulysses
S. Grant was celebrated by a banquet at
Delmonico's tonight. About 125 guests
sat down to a $40 dinner, and enjoyed it for
two hours. Each guest found at his plate a
handsomely-bound report of the proceed
ings of the last anniversary. On each table
was splendid bank of roses. On the walls
were portraits of Washington, Lincoln and
Grant, and profuse decorations Of national
flags and shields.
President Depew was called away and
General Charles H. T. Coils was Depewted
to touch the bell that set the speaking
agoing. General Tecumseh Sherman led on,
with little speech in which he spoke of
Grant as the legitimate successor of Wash
ington. Stewart L. Woodford spoke and
Mr.. Depew came back again from an epi-
sodical visit to the Lotus Club dinner to
Whitelaw Reid. He said that Grant will
stand unequaled in all the ages as the great
captain.
Governor S. B. Buckner, of Kentucky,
spoke affectionately of the memory of Cen
eral Grant as a fellow student at the same
college and as a great soldier. General
Horace Porter spoke, and then General
Schofeld was toasted as the successor of
General Grant.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-28
rFRoM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT, /,

IfkOA A STAFF CORRESPONDENCE
HARRISBURG, April 27.-The Senate met
this morning with about Is Senators pres
ent, and passed a large number of bills on
first and second reading. The fact that
there was no quorum was not officially de-
veloped, and everybody was happy. The
Senators who were not present knew before
hand what was coming up, and if they did
not they will have chance at it on third
reading, when the yeas and nays must be
called and full quorum vote for bill be-
fore it can be passed, except in the case of
an appropriation bill, when a two-thirds
vote is required.
Many amusing scenes were witnessed the
past week during the passage of appropria-
tion bills on third reading in both House
and Senate One hundred and twenty-six
votes are required to pass an appropriation
bill in the former and 81 in the latter. At
various times in either House there were
few more than those members present, and
it would not therefore, have taken many
votes
TO DEFEAT A BILL
for lack of a constitutional majority. Con-
sequently, just before each roll call the
member or members particularly interested
in a measure rushed wildly hither and
thither between cloak rooms, smoking rooms
and lobbies, inducing members to come in
to vote. As nearly every man who was not
out Of town is interested in some appropria-
tion or other, responses were prompt, il ex-
pectation of a return of the favor.
The spirit of the constitution, if not its
letter, is continually set at defiance in the
matter of the reading of bills, and if the
clerks don't DEFY it the members are quick
TO note the failure and resent it. Some
times it only takes a very few minutes to
read long bill. This morning in the
Senate the bill for the government of cities
of the third class was rushed through in ten
minutes. An hour would be very good time
in which to dispose of it. When the gen.
eral revenue bill was up in the Senate there
were only few sections on which there was
a difference of opinion. These disposed of,
the remaining sections made as quick time
as did the municipal bill to-day.
THE TRICK IN II.
There is a trick in this, of course. The
clerk reads few lines of the section, mum
bles little, the question is put, and the
section is approved. Several times when
the Senators thought the clerk was spending
too much time on a section they called out
aye and shut him of. In the House it is
rarely, except on first reading, that this is
done. The Senate originates less legisla-
tion than the House, and only small por-
tion of the bills introduced in the House
reach the Senate. Then the representatives
from given Senatorial district keep their
Senator well informed of the legislation they
are interested in that is coming to the SEN
ate. He then keeps his friends in the SEN
ate as well informed concerning it as tney
do him on matters in which they are inter-
ested. Consequently, when a measure comes
up they know all about it, and know
just what they want to do. This accounts
for much of the milk in the cocoanut.
SIMPSON.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-28
TIE OFFICERS DID THEIR BEST.
Secretary Tracy Compliments Kimberly
and His SubOrdinafes Mt Samoa.

Secretary Tracy Compliments Kimberly
and His Subordinafes Mt Samoa.
WASHINGTON, April q. - Secretary
Tracy to-day addressed letter to Rear Ad-
miral Kimberly, commanding United States
naval force on the Pacific station at Apia,
Samoa. He expressed his profound regret
because of the late disaster, and the loss of
lite and property, and complimented the
officers highly for their behavior under the
trying circumstances. He continued:
In reply to your request for court of in
quiry, the department has to say that it deems
such court unnecessary. It is satisfied that
the officers in command of the ships at Apia
did their duty with courage, fidelity and sound
Judgment, and that they are zealously second
ed by their subordinates; that the hurricane
which caused the destruction of the vessels
and the loss of so many lives, was one of those
visitations of Providence, in the presence Of
which human efforts are of little avail; that
the measures actually taken by yourself and
the officers under you were all that wisdom
and prudence could dictate, and that it was
due to these measures that so large proper
ton of the crews were saved.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-28
RAPIDLY FILLING UP.
New York to be a Pretty Crowded
City Before Tuesday DaWns.
ONLY CLEAR WEATHER WANTED
To Fill the Average New Yorker's Cup Of
Happiness to the Brim.
GOVERNORS OF MANY STATES PRESENT
The Work Of Final Decoration Touches Delayed By
the Continued Rain.

The city of New York is feeling the great
influx ofvisitors in the vanguard of Centen-
nial guests. Many of the Governors of
other States are present and they alone with
their stats, keep the hotels gay and well
filed. The continued rain is now the great
est drawback to the present stage of the
Centennial preliminaries.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-28

The United States Signal Service of1cer In
this city furnishes the following.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-28
Pid Mckee Dead.

John R. Mckee, one of the Oldest resi-
dents of Pittsburg, died this morning at
his home in the East End. Mr.. Mckee
was prominently identified with sporting
matters. notably aquatics, in this city, for
more than a quarter of century. He mad
been engaged in the oil business for the past
ten years and amassed considerable wealth.
He was 81 years old and leaves widow,
son and daughter
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-28
NOT WORTH so MUCH MONEY.
The New Reformntory at Huntingdon Not a
Complete Success.
rrRols A STAFF CORRESPONDENT

rrRoM STAFF CORRESPONDENT
HARRISBURG, April Ex-senator Rey-
burn, Chairman of the Senate Appropria-
tons Committee, severely criticises the con-
struction of the new reformatory at Hun
tingdon. 1t cost million, but he considers
1t dear at half that figure, and says it is
faulty in every detail. The walls, he says,
are constant invitation to the prisoners,
while the cement floors are crumbling. Sen
ator Allen agrees with him.
The institution asked SIS, 900 for Yentils-
ton, but the committee refused, on the
ground that it had already been paid in
former appropriations The institution was
given 90, 600 for maintenance, light, fuel,
etc. Inc Dauphin County insane Asylum
refused it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-28
THE BROOKS ACT DOOMED.
Judge Whites Rulings Have Their Effect on
the Legislature.

the Legislature.
rFRoM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT
HARRISBURG, April 27.-Those who are
in a position to speak declare that the
coming two years will wind up the Brooks
act, and that the next Legislature will be
called upon to consider an act which
will place the maximum license fee at
81, 900. There is no doubt but that the
radical rulings of Judge White in the Pitts
burg License Court had considerable in
fuence toward inducing the Senate to lib
eralize the Brooks act by amendments to
the Fow bill on Thursday.
The amendment which empowers, in case
of a release or sale of premises in which is
located a saloon or hotel, the purchaser or
the lessee to apply for license, is thought
to be pernicious one, as it will enable crafty
landlords to freeze out tenants and secure
their licenses for themselves.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-28
M.DE FREYCINET VERY RESERVED.

He Answers All Questions at BOuIanger's
Trial With Difficulty.
PARIS, April 27.-The Senate Commits
sion conducting the Boulanger trial to-day
heard M. De Freycinet. The Goulois as
serts that he answered the commissions
questions reservedly. The same paper says
that the evidence so far obtained will not
suffice for conviction.
The SOir afirms that the Boulangists are
without money
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-28
THE VACANT JUSTICESHIP.
Judge Gresham and Attorney General Miller
the Favorites.

the FavOrites.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.l
WASHINGTON, April 27.-The Office
seekers and their friends who still throng
the lobbies are doing much growing on ac-
count of the Presidents cautious manner of
treating the Office question. They have
been waiting, many of them since the in
auguration, for some sign of favor. They
do not regard with pleasure the Interrupt
ton to the White House routine due to the
New York centennial.
One great Office remaining to be filed is
that of Associate Justice of the Supreme
Court. MIR. Justice Matthews had hardly
been buried before applications or intima.
tions from persons who would like to wear
a black gown began to reach the President
I was told to-day, by one of the Presidents
intimate friends, that the Office will not be
given to anyone who has applied for it. It
seems at present to be likely that either
Judge Gresham or Attorney General Miller
will get it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-28
STRENGTHENING THE NAVY.
A Large Coust Defense Vessel to be Conn
menced nc Once.

WASHINGTON, April q. = Secretary
Tracy has decided that he has authority
under the law to proceed with the cOnstruc-
ton of the great coast defense vessel. There
will be no advertisement, and the only
question to be decided is which of the bids
shall be accepted.
Cramps bid was the lowest, but the
Union Iron Works, of California, whose
bid was but $4,000 above him, hope to
secure the work, in consideration of the
fact that they absolutely guarantee the sue
cess of the ship for the amount of their bid,
which was 81, ,62S, 900. This decision of the
Secretary will involve the abandonment of
the idea of building submarine torpedo
boat
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-28
EVEN WITH THE WORLD.
Members Who Voted Against the New York
Junket Will Tnke IL In.
rFRoN STAFF CORRESPONDENT


rFRoM STAFF CORRESPONDENT
HARRISBURG, April 27.-Many gentle
men who fercely opposed the legislative
junket to New York are on the list of those
who are going to take it in. Many others
who favored it first, last and all the time
are not going, but will be at home attending
to business during the vacation. The
speeches of the former are expected to keep
them straight with their constituents, and
the presence at home of the others is ex-
pecUed to do the same for them.
A member of the House asked Chairman
Kidd, of the Centennial Committee. if he
might be permitted to store on the boat
some goods be was going to buy in New
York. Another member wanted to know if
the Centennial Committee would paw board
in Philadelphia for those who went down
on Sunday night. Mr.. Kidd sarcastically
said that their board would not only be
paid, but that they would each be presented
with $40 bill
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-28
BURNED TO THE GROUND.
Large General Store Wiped Ont and Two
Clerks Have Narrow Escapes.

Clerks Have Narrow Escapes.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsP ArCH.I
NEW CASTLE, April N.-McKinney
Brothers large general store at Plaingrove,
Lawrence county, was totally destroyed by
fire at an early hour this morning, together
with the contents of the building. The
origin of the fire is unknown. The loss to
the building and stock will aggregate S15,-
600. on which there was some insurance.
Two of the clerks who occupied rooms in
the second story of the building were obliged
to leap from the windows to escape from
the building, the stairway having been
burned away. One of the men had his
hands and face badly burned.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-28
VERY LIKE A FARCE.
The Spirit of the Constitution, if Not
its Letter, Set at Defiance.
BILLS PASSED WITHOUT AQUORDM.
A Large Number of Bills Receive the Sig
nature of the Governor.
THE BROOKS ACT CONSIDERED DOOMED.
Members Who Voted Against the New York Junkei
Will Take it In.

A large number of bills passed first and
second reading in the Senate yesterday,
despite the fact that only Is Senators were
present, and roll call would have shown
how far the body was from having a
quorum. Governor Beaver has so far
signed &c bills, against 30 at the same time
last session.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-28
u.Prince Under Martial Law.

WASHINGTON, April 27.-The Secretary
of State has been informed that by decree
of the 10th inst. the ACCOMPLISHMENT of Port
au-Prince was placed under martial law,
and that the journals. L'Ecklair and lie
Reuple have been suppressed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-28
SHOT IN TnE BACK.
A Woman's Cnsuccessful Effort to Eject an
UnwelcOme Visitor.

UnwelcOme Visitor.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.i
WHEELING, April 27.-This evening
Mary Boyd endeavored to eject man from
her residence on Alley G. He refused to
90, when she started for back room, say
ing she would find way to make him go.
He drew revolver and shot her in the
back, inflicting fatal wound.
He then fled, but was subsequently ar
rested, and gave his name as Joseph Nc
Laughlin, of this county. The woman is
still living, but sinking fast.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-28
THE MAYOR is A HUSTLER.
He Promptly Thrashes n Detective Who
Quarrelled With His Honor.

LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y, April H.
Much excitement was caused among poll
ticians and city officials here this evening
by a fight which occurred in Mavor Glea-
sons Office between the Mayor and Detective
Joseph Mclaughlin. Heavy blows were
exchanged, and both received cuts on the
face.
Mclaughlin was eventually kicked down
a long flight of stairs. his face streaming
with blood. He says the Mayor kicked him
in the face, but the Mayor denies this.
Neither will tell how the trouble arose.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-28
KIlled In a Peculiar Manner.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.i
RooKLAND, PA, April27 While climb
ing to the top of derrick with sand line,
this morning, the line caught on the bull
drillers to the ground, killing him almost
instantly.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-28
CLAIMS OF GERMANY
As Presented to the International
Samoan Conference at Berlin.
LAND COMPENSATION DEMANDED
For the Alleged Wrongs Sustained by
Merchants and COlonistS.
BISMARCK AND BATES ARE FRIENDS
The American Commissioners Warmly Received BY
the Chancellor.

The first session of the Samoan Commis-
sion was held at Berlin yesterday afternoon.
Previously the American delegates called
upon Prince Bismarck. All were cordially
received, and Mr.. Bates particularly so.
Germany is prepared to concede much, but
will demand compensation for alleged
wrongs at the handsof the natives. England
will sustain this position. 1t is believed at
Berlin that William Walter Phelps will be
appointed as the United States Minister.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-28
An Alleged Gold Find in missouri.

KANSAS CITY, NO., April 27.-There is
considerable excitement in Salien county,
this State, over the discovery Of gold near
Arrow Rock, q California expert having
pronounced it rich find.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-28
CAN'T COME AROUND ON SUNDAY.
Mr.. wnnamaker Wants His Clerks to At
tend some Sunday School

WASHINGTON, April q. = Postmaster
General Wanamaker to-day issued the fol-
lowing order:
Ordered-That hereafter the Postoface De-
partment be closed on Sunday to the clerks and
all employees thereof. except the required
watchmen, engineers and fremen. Clerks and
admittance on that day to the main building
and to the several rented buildings, and the
watchmen on duty shall strictly enforce the
provisions Of the order.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-28
THE SKUNK STILL LIVES.
A Travelling Man Who Shot Himself In.
stead of the Animal.

KANSAS CITY, April 27.-William Beck
er, travelling man 81 years of age, went to
his barn near the city to day with loaded
revolver for the purpose of killing skunk.
In hunting for the animal he fell from the
loft to the focr below, and the revolver was
discharged, the bullet entering Becker's
heart, killing him instantly.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-28
WAS HE HANDSOME?
Many Portraits of George Washing
ton, but No Two Agree.
DID HE HAVE A DOUBLE CHIMP
The First Celebration of the Anniversary
of His Birth.
A CHURCH OFFICIAL AND PEwHOIDER
Building House Of Worship By Contributions q
Tobacco

A comparison of large number Of por-
traits of George Washington appears to be
misleading. No two agree on any one point,
except that he had double chin. The rec
ords Of Fairfax parish are full of interest
at this time. They show that the Father Of
His Country took an interest in church az
fairs and held an official position therein.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-28
PERIsHED IN THE FLAMES.

A Mother and Two Children Caught in q
Burning Building.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.I
PARKERsBURG, April N.-A report
reached this city this evening that the
dwelling of James Hannish, near Hacker
vile, Nicholas county. was burned on
Wednesday night last, and that Hannish's
wife and two children were burned to death
in the building. Hannish was away from
home at the time.
The cause of the fire is unknown, but is
believed to have been incendiary.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-28

wALTER HIsrED's Society Gallery non
open. 80 Fifth ave. Entrance by elevator.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-28
ALL MAY 60 WHO DESIRE TO.
The Treasury Employees Given Permission to
Attend the Centennial.

WASHINGTON, April 27.-The Secretary
of the Treasury has issued an order closing
the department Tuesday next and granting
leave of absence Monday to such of the
clerks as desire to attend the centennial
celebration in New York.
The Secretary of the Navy has decided
that per diem employees in navy yards will
be entitled to pay on April 80.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-28
PREPARING FOR rRoUpLE,

The Austrian Government is preparing
70 increase its forces of cavalry and artil-
fiery on the Gallician frontier in conse-
quence Of fresh movement Of the Russian
columns Already three full army corps
are stationed in Gallicia. The Landwehr
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-28

McKEE-On Sunday, April Is 1889 as
o'clock A. NJ, ]. +. MCKEE, ST.. aged 81 years,
at his residence, Roup street, city.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-28

River at ?. n. go iess; rise ofos feet In n
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-30
RAIL AND CROSSTIE.

It is understood that General Superin-
tendent of transportation Tyer, off the
Central, will become general manager Of
the Western railway Of Alabama.
A temporary injunction has been granted
the receiver Of the South Carolina railway,
preventing the operatives of the road from
operating that part of the road, or dispos-
ing of any of the property in this state.
The case is to be heard in chambers at
Macon tomorrow.
An Athens dispatch says that the Geor.
gia, Carolina and Northern railroad is
slowly moving toward Athens. The survey
ors will commence the new survey between
Athens and the Savannah river next week,
and in few weeks dirt will be broken. The
road will be completed to Athens inside of
one year.
Maj. A. L. Hartridge, who stated on
Monday that, so far as he knew thea, the
Calhouns had no interest in the Marietta
and North Georgia railroad, received tel
egram from New York yesterday, inform
ing him that the Calhouns are to have an
interest in the road, but the control has not
changed hands.
General Superintendent of Transporta.
ton Tyler, Supt. Hege and Engineer Dab
ney went up 30 Ellabell, yesterday, on the
Eden extension, in a special train, to inspect
the road and to see what is required to put
the road in condition to be operated as far
as Ellabell within the next week or two.
They think that the road may be operated
in a short time.
The Brunswick Times says that naviga.
ton on the Savannah, Americas and Mont
gomery line is almost Of a standstill on &C
count of low W alter in the Altamaha river.
For several days past the Sweeney and the
Swan have been stranded near Deeris Bluff,
and the Abbeville has been lying at the
Brunswick and Western wharf. This is
due to recent continued drought in this sec
ton and near the source of the Altamaha.
There is no telling how long this delay may
last
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-30
UP IN TWO COURTS.
Kate Barnwsll fire the Mayor and
United STATES Commissioner

v
United States Commissioners.
Kate Barnwen figured in two courts yes
terday for selling liquor without license.
She was fined 500 by Mayor Schwarz for
not having paid the city tax, and she was
hound over by United States Commissioners
Lamar to answer in the United States cir
cult court for violating the internal revenue
laws by selling liquor without having paid
the special government tax. She gave bond
in the commissioner court, and a friend
agreed to pay the 500 fine imposed by the
mayor.
There has been general complaint of the
BarnweIl house on Bay street, in the neigh
borhood of which several disturbances have
occurred, one of which resulted in the death
of Frank Dobson last summer. Card play
ing and liquor drinking and carousing have
become s. open and notorious that the
authorities were compelled to proceed in
fine matter, as they could not shut their
ewes to the fact that the woman has been
escaping both city and government tax for
selling liquors.
Several efforts have been made to break
I'D the place, but the proprietor is intelli-
gent and well posted, and it has beea
almost impossible to get sufficient evidence
TO convict 1t is believed, from the testi-
mony adduced IN tno examination before
United States Commissioner Lamar, that q
case will be made out against the woman IN
the United States court, although it was
not very strong in the mayors court.
Mrs Barnwell cross-examined Policeman
Davis. who preferred the charges against
her before the mayor. He swore that there
was glass of liquor on the bar in her
house, but under her careful croxs-examina-
tion he could not swear whether it was
whisky or beer, and when pressed was un-
willing TO swear that it was not sarsaparilla.
The mayor, oxever, knowing the general
report that intoxicating liquors were sold
in the place, fined the woman 800, and
he would have given her thirty days
sentence if it had not besn understood that
she will take out city license.