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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-18
ALL OF ,EM IN FOR IT.
A Municipal Scandal in Baltimore That
includes the Whole Machine.

A Municipal Scandal in Baltimore That
includes the Whole Machine.
ESPECIAL TELEeRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.i
BALTIMORE, May 17.-About two weeks
ago Councilman Mcintyre, of the Eleventh
ward, shook up the politicians by charging
in the first branch of the City Council that
an attempt had been made to bribe several
members Of that body in the interest OF the
Washington Automatic Gaslight Company.
An investigating committee was appointed,
before which all the parties concerned were
summoned to appear. The fraud was
brought to light through the introduction
Of an ordinance to give the contract ior at
tending to the gasoline lamps in the city 70
the lowest bidder. Heretofore the contract
has been awarded by an ordinance, ana the
price paid was S14 per lamp. There are IN
all about 800 lamps. Other companies re-
peatedly tried to compete for the contract,
but in vain.
The Automatic Company, until recently,
was controlled bv Samuel REGISTER, now
one Of the Board of Fire Commissioners.
The active worker in securing the contract
was Charles G. Nicolai. Councilman Hay
den, Democrat, swore that NicoIa1 had
offered him money, and Councilman VIE.
ner, also Democrat testified that N1colai
wanted to retain him as counsel. Nlcolal
had convinced Councilmen Brown and Dud-
nitz, two Republicans. L. d. Passano, the
representative Of the Standard Oil Com
pany, charged james W. McElroY, ex-
aminer of titles for the city and partner OF
Thomas M. LsDahan, with saying that the
only way to get the ordinance providing
for competition out of the committees
hands, was to pay $500 to 1. Freeman Rasln,
now the naval officer at this port.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-18
MAKING Hay WHILE THE sun SHINES.
Washington Correspondents Taking Advan.
tnge of the Present Sltuatfen.
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Washington Correspondents Taking Advan.
tnge of the Present sItuatfen.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DrsPArcH.I
WASHINGTON, May 17.-Since news
paper row visited Nacirems, the country
seat of General Agnus, of the Baltimore
american, the other day, the correspondents
have waited an opportunity to give the Gem
eral grand send-of for big Office, though
he is not seeking anything. As though by
divine interposition, the chance came with
the death of Mr. Allen Thorndyke Rice,
and now nothing will satisfy 1.-THE Row"
short of the appointment of General Agnus
as Minister to Russia. 1t is safe to say that
every person who enjoyed that day will
support the new candidate. not even except
ing Mr.. Blaine, and as Mr.. Harrison has a
tender side for journalists, it may be possi-
bic that he will join the procession for Gen.
eral Agnus
Itis not often the boys of "The Row" take
hand In getting anybody into Office. More
frequently they find pleasure in Knocking
applicants out of the race. Another side of
their character was shown to-day in an act
that was certainly unique. Mr. NJ. A. w,
Louis, an employe of the Government Print
ing Office, has in various ways been'courteous
and useful to all the correspondents. With
the appointment of General Palmer ''The
Row" determined to say q good word for
Louis. Each correspondent who knew him
addressed complimentary letter to the
chief, and to-day carriages took score or
more of them to the Printing Office. where
they took General Palmer BY storm, and so
ioverpowered him that be almost promised
Mr.. Louis promotion on the spot. 1t was an
occurrence never before known In the his
tory of ''The Row." and all in the interests
of 81, 400 employe who had impressed his
personality, honor and high desert upon the
correspoudents
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-18
HELD FOR MANsLAUGHTER.
Action Taken Against the Doctors Who Held
an Autopsy ON Mind Reader Bishop.

Action Taken Agninst the Doctors Who Held
an Autopsy on Mind Reader Bishop.
NEW YORK, May 17.-Coroner Levy to-
day held an inquiry in the matter of the
death of Washington Irving Bishop, the
mind reader. He examined DR.. J. A.
Irwin and other surgeons who were present
at the autopsy. DR.. Ferguson, who made
hesutopsy, said he did so at DR.. Twins
request. He made specially of autopsies.
He made the autopsy of Mr. Bishops body
at about 3:45 P. M. DR.. Irwin said he
thought death had occurred about noon.
Lawyer Atchinson, representing the family
and the District Attorney, declared crime
had been committed.
1t was misdemeanor to have performed
the autopsy without the Coroner's consent,
and mansIaughter if the man was not dead
when the autopsy was made. He thought
bail should be fixed, binding all who were
present at the autopsy. DR.. Irwin objected,
but the Coroner held him, DR.. Hance and
DR.. Ferguson in 81, 500 each to await the in
quest, which will be held next week. The
Coroner ordered another autopsy to be held.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-18
IN SEARCH OF A FORTUNE.

Why Thomas Portcrhouse OchiItree Lingers
So Long ut the Capital.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DrsPATcH.]
WASHINGTON, May T.-ColonelT Thomas
P. Ochiltree, of Texas and New York, has
been in Washington for the past fortnight,
giving dinners at Ohamberlain's, and with
the aid of pair of crutches visiting at the
White House and in the departments.
There has been much speculation as to the
cause of the Colonel's prolonged stay at the
capital. 1t was given out day or two ago
office in Texas. This is probably untrue.
The Colonel is seeking not an Office, but
fortune. He filed suit to-day against the
District of Columbia, claiming damage of
S25 900 against a cab company for injuries
to his leg while riding down Pennsylvania
avenue in a coach on the Sd of March last.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-18
A REFORM IN THE NAVY.

Secretary Tracy Sees Place Where an Inn
provement Is Necessary.
WASHINGTON, May 17.-Secretary Tracy
has turned his attention to the matter Of
purchasing supplies for the navy, and has
already made an order inaugurating con-
siderable economic reform. It appears that
the practice of the department has been to
purchase supplies for the navy by adver-
tisement at the beginning OF each fiscal year,
making the list of purchases extensive
enough to cover the probable needs of the
different bureaus during the entire year.
Upon inquiry the Secretary learned that
in making these purchases, regard was not
had for the amount of stores on hand. This
led to the accumulation of stores which in
many cases rapidly deteriorated and caused
a loss to the Government
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-18
A DIsGUSTED SET OF MEN.

St. Louie Merchants Think Their Own Leg.
IsIarure Sold Them Out to ChicsRo.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE D1sPArcH.t
ST. LOUIS, May I7.-There was never a
more disguised set of men assembled than
gathered in the Merchants Exchange Hall
this morning. The passage Of the grain in
speotion bill which takes the inspec-
ton of grain out of the hands
of the Exchange and gives 1t to
the Railroad Commissioners, is looked upon
as direct blow at st. Louis, and some of
the merchants 90 so far as to say that the
bill was passed in the interest OF. Chicago.
In reply toAhe arguments in favor Of the
existing system, Senator Taggard is re-
ported to have said: "Why, under the sys-
TEN which you now have you have drawn
corn from Northern Missouri to st. Louis
which belonged to Chicago. You had no
right to it; it was the property of Chicago;
but you got it on account of your inspec-
ton system"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-18
TO PAY FOR THE DRINKS,

A Dispute Over the Honor Results In a
Death.
CLEVELAND, May 17.-Farrell J. Nc
Carthy, a saloon keeper in Prospect street,
met Ira G. Benton, travelling salesman, in
drinking resort on Superior street this
evening. They drank beer together, and
then dispute arose as to who should nav
for it. The men agreed to step into paved
court back of the saloon to settle the con-
troversy.
Mccarthy struck Benton while proceed
ing to the place where the fight was to occur
and Benton fell to the ground. Mccarthy
sprang upon him, pounding him in the face.
kicked him on the head and in the stomach.
He then walked away. Benton was imme-
diately taken to hospital, where he died.
Mccarthy is In prison.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-18
HARRISON AT HIS HUsTLING.
The President Settles Down in Earnest to
Filling the Oflces.

The President Settles Down In Earnest to
Filling the Onlces.
WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE President
made the following appointments to-day:
Charles Swayne, of Florida. to be United
States District Judge for the Northern district
of Florida.
William D. Lee, Of New Mexico, to be Associ-
ate Justice of the Supreme Court Of the Terri
tory of New Mexico.
John W. Whitcher, of Nevada, to be United
States Attorney for the district Of Nevada.
John Murphy, of Dakota, to be Attorney for
the Territory of Dakota.
Richard l. Walker, of Kansas, to be United
States Marshal for the district of Kansas.
Jacob Yoes, of Arkansas, to be United States
Marshal for the Western district of Arkansas
James W. Savage, of Omaka, Neb., to be a
Government Director of the UNlon Pacific Rail
road.
Amor Smith, Jr., of Ohio, to be Surveyor OF
Customs for the port of Cincinnati.
David w. McClung of Ohio, to be Collector
of Internal Revenue for tho First district OF
Ohio.
James 81. Mills, Of Montana, to be Collector
of Internal Revenue for the district Of Mon.
tana.
John R. Lynch. of Mississippi, to be Fourth
Auditor of the Treasury.
L. w. Habercorn, Of the District of Colum-
bia, to be Fifth Auditor of the Treasury.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-18
BOLIVIA RIGHT IN LINE.
With Other South American Nations, She
viii be Represented AZ WaahlnRton.

With Other South American Nations, She
Will be Represented At Washington.
wAsHNGToN, May ia dispatch was
received by the State Department yesterday
rom Mr.. Carlisle, the United States Min
lister to Bolivia, stating that Bolivia
would be represented at the con-
ference of South American nations,
to be held here next autumn. The dispatch
also referred to Bolivia's intention to be
represented at Washington by a Minister,
the Consul General of that country sta
toned in New York at present being Bo-
livia's chief diplomatic agent.
1t is understood that Bolivia viii send a
Minister Plenipotentiary to Washington,
and will make the United States first
class mission. This is in line with the
policy of the other South American nations,
in establishing irst-class legations at Wash
ington.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-18
REPORTED CHANGES.

It II Rumored Superintendent johnson, Of
the p. & W., Has Resigned.
It was currently rumored last evening
that Superintendent johnson, of the Pitts
burg and Western road. had resigned his
position. At the late hour neither Mr..
johnson nor any Of the officials of the road
could be seen to verify or deny the report.
If it be true, it is no surprise to railroad
men. The appointment of General Man.
ager under President Oliver. simply meant
that Mr.. Johnson's work would be attended
to by Manager Mcdonald.
Some other changes in the local officers
are expected to be made.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-18
CONFESSED HIS OWN CRIME.
A Murder Mystery for Over n Year Cleared
Up Unexpectedly.

A murder Mystery for Over Year Clenreu
Up Unexpectedly.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.l
ST.. LOUIS, May 17.-The letter written
from this city Monday by the assassin OF
Samuel Waldrup, of Litchfeld, Ill, re-
suited to-day in the arrest of the writer.
His name is Thomas R. Knaggs, and he is
a relative, by marriage. of the Waldrup
family. On April 1, 1888, Waldrup, who
was prominent citizen of Litchfeld, was
called to his door and shot. Every effort
was made by the authorities to discover the
identity of the murderer, but they were dis
appointed. A reward Of $500 was offered,
but no one ever put in claim for it.
Tuesday morning Taylor Waldrup re-
ceived letter from Knaggs. posted in this
city, in which the writer acknowledged
killing Samuel Waldrup, and insinuating
that he would in time remove the rest Of the
family. Detectives arrested him to-day at
the City Hotel. He admitted the murder,
and said he killed Waldrup because he was
an immoral man. he will go to Litchfeld
tomorrow without requisition.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-18
HE HAS NOSENTIMENT.
The Very Latest Charge Brought
Against President Harrison.
NO ROMANCE AT ALL IN his SOUL.
John r. Lynch, the COlOred Orator, Pro-
yided With Snug Berth, but
ROBERT SMALLS STILL SITS OUTSIDE.
Washington Correspondents Fully Alive to Their
Importance.

And now President Harrison is accused
of another failing. 1t is gravely reported
that he has no sentiment. Otherwise, it is
claimed, he would ere this have given
Robert Smalls, the cOlOred ex-Congressman,
fat Office. he had a good opportunity to
doso on one of the anniversaries of great
event in Mr.. Smalls' life, and failed to en-
brace it. Office seekers now in Washington
are anxiously awaiting the return of Sena-
tor Quay.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-18
VOTING FOR A STRIKE.
The Indiana Miners Take Ballot to Decide
the Matter.

The Indiana Miners Take Ballot to Decide
the Matter.
INDIANAPOLIS, May 17.-It is learned
from Brazil that the miners at the various
mines in that section of Indiana, about a
third of the coal area of the State, voted to-
day on the question of reduction or strike.
Not until the delegate meeting tomorrow
can it be ascertained how the vote went, but
several of the larger mines voted for
strike. Some also voted to have all miners
now at work quit
In anticipation Of a strike the Coal Bluff
and Fontanet bituminous miners voted a
tax of % cents day to aid the block miners
in strike. Two thousand votes were cast,
and it is thought strike has been ordered.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-18
Worked the Hou.e for $500.

The residence of E. D. Wilt, of the Opera
House, was robbed last night of jewelry and
money aggregating $500. Burglars had
iilnmied the shutter and window of his
residence, on Washington street. Gold
watches and diamond rings constitute the
jewelry. Several parties are suspected of
course
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-18
THE FIRST DEATH WARRANT
For an Execution by Electricity Duly Signed
and Sealed.

For an Execution by Electricity Duly Signed
and Sealed.
BUFFALO, May 1.-THE death warrant
of William Kemmler, the first man con-
victed under the electrical execution Law,
has been signed and he will be taken to
Auburn State prison in few days. The
warrant is directed to the warden of Auburn
prison and provided that the sentence be
executed upon some day within the
week commencing Monday, the oath day Of
June, in the year Of our Lord 1889, and
within the walls of Auburn State prison or
within the yard or inclosure adjoining
thereto, by then and there causing to pass
through the body of him, the said William
Kemmler, current Of electricity Of sufi-
cient intensity to cause death, and that the
application Of such current Of electricity be
continued until said William Kemmler be
dead''
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-18
KNIGHTS OF HONOR.
The Supreme Lodge Makes a Change in the
Assessment Laws.

Assessment Laws.
INDIANAPOLIS, May 1.-THE Supreme
Lodge Knights of Honor to-day discussed
the advisabilIty Of ordering the supreme
dictator to make an immediate extra assess
ment. The law of the order now provides
that an assessment shall not be levied until
the money in the treasury has been reduced
to $1,000. A single assessment brings in the
sum of $136, 900, and it was argued that by
keeping large sum in the treasury and
levying assessments before the funds run 50
low, benefits could be paid within ten days
after the death of members. The resolution
to order the assessment was lost, butanother
authorizing the supreme officers to order
assessments whenever they think the good
of the order demands them, was adopted.
An effort was also made to change the
law of the order SO as to allow local lodges
to choose their own medical examiner, but
it failed, This evening the delegates to the
lodge called upon the widow of the late
Vice President Hendricks. They were
courteously received and entertained at
lunch,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-18
WIDE OPEN ON SUNDAY.
Cincinnati Liquor Men to be Fined II They do
Not do Business.


CINCINNATI, May 1.-THE attitude of
the municipal administration toward the
enforcement of the Sunday closing law is
just now matter Of keen interest to the
saloon keepers. For the last two Sundays
many saloons have voluntarily closed be-
cause Of rumors that arrests were intended.
But no arrests have been made. A motion
is pending in the police court to dismiss the
700 or 800 cases that have never been tried
there, though brought last summer. That
will probably be granted tomorrow. 1t is
then expected that arrests will be made on
Sunday and trials will be had in the new
police court.
To-day the Saloon Keepers Association
had meeting and resolved to keep saloons
open next Sunday. They will assess fine
of $40 on each member who violates this
agreement. A Law and Order League, as
well as other citizens not belonging to the
league, are said to be arranging to make a
new test of the efficiency Of the officers in
enforcing the law.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-18
A RIOT AMONG ITALIANS.

Several Of Them Shot, Stabbed and Beaten
With Stones.
WHEELING, W. VA, May ia tele-
gram from Beverly, Randolph county, says
terrible riot occurred there yesterday be-
tween Italian laborers on the extension of
the West Virginia Central Railroad. About
40 men were engaged in the trouble, which
was of the most serious nature, and only
quelled with difficulty.
Three men were shot, one through the
lungs. one in the head and one in the thigh,
two others were seriously stabbed, and 9TH
ers were beaten with stones. No names are
given and no indications of arrest
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-18
Kaufmanns, Promise

To make this the biggest bargain day of a
Z decade will be faithfully kept. As an ex-
ample of what awaits purchasers of boys
clothing we would mention large lot of
pretty sailor suits, shoulder ornaments. at
only 35c each. These suits, however, are no
day at So 35. They're worth every cent of 81.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-18
Now for the Decision.

Mr.. W. R. Morrison and General Bragg,
of the Interstate Commission, arrived in
the city last evening from Titusville. The
Commissioners stopped at the Anderson,
and will leave for Washington this morn
ing. Judge Cooley went to Chicago Both
men declined to say anything about the
hearing they had just completed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-18
CAPTURING TIE ROBBERS.

Two Men and Woman Arrested for the
Attack on the Paymaster.
ELos ANGELES, CAL, May 17.-Assistant
Adjutant General Volmar, Department of
Arizona, received dispatch from Captain
Lebo, of Fort Thomas, that "Cyclone" Bill,
who was arrested at Clifton for the robbery
of the paymaster, was brought in last even
ing, and that w. F. Cunningham, of Fort
Thomas, had been arrested.
Both men and woman, frankie STRAIT
ton, having been identified as being among
the party who committed the robbery.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-18
Thi. VIII be the La.t Day

OfKaufmanns' famous sale OF SO 70 and
81 50 mems suits. These goods are just the
thing for business and professional men, be-
ing made from stylish, al1-wool materials,
and fitting perfectly. The same class OF
suits cannot be bought elsewhere below s15
and $18.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-18
THE CHIEF DIAMOND MARKET.
Amsterdam Holds the Belt and America Is
Its Best Customer.

Its Best Customer.
WASHINGTON, May 17.-United States
Consul Eckstein, at Amsterdam, in report
to the Department of State on the manufact-
ures of Holland, quotes at length from q
statement made to him by the proprietors of
one of the largest diamond-cutting estabs
lishments in Holland. Amsterdam, the
statement says, is still the principal
market for cut diamonds, and it is unlikely
that the market will be transferred to some
other city in the near future, as the differ
ent qualities necessarily produced by the
cutting of the rough stones find better and
more ready sale there than elsewhere, be-
cause Of the large number of foreign buyers
who come to the city.
America, it is said, buys only the best ar
ticles. Europe comes next, with demand
for medium sorts, and the inferior goods are
sold in the remaining markets.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-18

Pnase. "A ulSpOSlLlOn 70 Jake q AaHu Al
government is another. Particularly an
effort to patch things up and vote for pro
hibition seems to be the plan.
The long-existing factional controversy
in the Reformed Presbyterian Church ID
truly nearing conciliatory focus, as was
intimated In these columns yesterday, and
the conference now in session at Tarentum
bore further evidence at yesterdays meet
ing Of the fact
A very fattering flock Of peopIe-repre-
sentatives of both sides-were in attendance,
and most mutual feeling of congeniality
prevailed as regards the question of re-
uniting forces and abolishing the old fogy
ideas which have existed since 1888. Yes
terday's action by the Synod was to further
this object, and arrive at some definite re-
suit. At the morning session Rev. S. M.
Ramsey, of New York State, presided. Gen.
eral business was discussed, and various
views were given on
THE PARAMOUNT QUESTION.
In the afternoon Rev. d. Mckinney, of
Cincinnati, occupied the chair, and the
topic was "Union With the Other Branch
of Reformed Church" The report of a
meeting held at Beaver Falls last Novem-
Der to consider the subject was read.
The members on the two committees were
Rev. DR.. Morton, Rev. John Afford and
Elder J. N. Houston for the General Synod,
while Rev. h. II. George, Rev. W. R.
Laird and Elder McCaulis acted for the
smaller Synod.
The result was that, in substance, the only
point of difference was "the practical sp-
plication of the testimony Of the church to
the United States Government, the Synod
allowing its members to vote, while the
General Synod did not"
Since the prohibition question is so peril
nent, many of the Covenanters want to vote,
and committees were recommended to be
appointed yesterday to hold convention of
the two synods, and the appointment of
larger number of representatives from each
contingent on side.
THEY WILL FRATERNIZE.
1t was also favorably considered to ap-
point fraternal delegates to meet at Belle
Center on June 8 next, where general and
final meeting will be held prior to the pro-
hibitory election. After this meeting it was
resolved that the next conference hA held in
Pittsburg in May, 1890, or any { ler city
the committee may concur upon.
Rev. DR.. Steel, OF Philadelphia, read
paper on foreign missions and the encourag-
ing results accruing from the work of Rev.
G. W. Scott, who is located at Roorkee,
Hindostan. This church has the honor and
credit of sending out the first native mis-
sionary.
After the afternoon services, ending in
prayer, an evenings entertainment took
place for the benefit of visiting delegates
Recitations, dialogues, music and refresh
ments were INDUCED in, while interesting
talks were made by Rev. Prof. Steel and
Rev. John Graham, both of Philadelphia,
and Rev. J. f. Morton, Of Ohio. Rev. j.
q. Kendall, of Tarentum, presided.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-18
Nnt MANY strnMberries.

W.. M. Leatherman, a fruit preserver,
went East last evening. Mr.. Leatherman
states that. judging from the blossoms the
apple crop gives great promise. he finds
strawberries this year are partial failure.
He was not posted on the outlook for
peaches.