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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25
MUSIC IN THE AIR.
Colonel Thompson Plays a Tune the Admin
istrarion Dislikes.

Colonel Thompson Plays n Tune the Admin.
istrarion Dislikes.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH,
WASHINGTON, October 24.-There is
music in the air at the Pension Bureau
when the name of Colonel W. W. Thomp-
son, OF Albany, N. Y, is mentioned.
Thompson was appointed some time ago q
special pension examiner, with pay amount
ing to about 81. 900 year and duties
which might be covered by the general
statement that he was to pass upon the
rights Of pensioners to have their monthly
stipends increased or lowered or cut off al
for better job, and in his disappoint-
ment he let fly letter to the
late acting commissioner, arraigning
the President, the Secretary Of the
Interior, and about all the administration
in lively terms. He accused the President
and Secretary of being "williDg tools in the
hands of the claim agents." de-
clared that they were wasting 500
000,0 a year, more than would be
needed to give every surviving Union
soldier So month";" rendered his resigna-
ton, and announced himself "now and
always unwilling to be part of an admin
istration which ignores faithful service and
selects men for important offices who accept
the same under false pretenses," etc., etc.
The letter, as may be imagined, created q
sensation when it arrived. Poor Acting
Commissioner Smith felt bound to hurry up
to the Interior Department headquarters
and absolve himself with the Secre-
tary of any completely in the bust
ness. He has not got over his fit of
the tremors yet, and the appearance of Mr..
Thompson in Washington might be at
tended with fatal results. 1t is rumored
that the Secretary has written him letter
in response, but he declines to talk about it,
merely saying that if he did take any notice
of the Thompson screed that Thompson is
aware of it. and is quite at liberty to pub
lish what he wrote to the world.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25
ONE OF THE SHORTEST FIGHTS.
John l.. Dictates Mt a Mill Which Lasts
Less Than Two Minutes.
.c1AL TELEGRAM TO THE prsPArcB.J

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.I
BOSTON, October 24-Patsey Kerrigan, who
fought ten-round draw with Jack McAullffe,
last winter, won one of the shortest fights on
record at the Parnell Club tonight, knocking
out John Wallace, of Waltham, in less than
two minutes. At the end of 45 seconds
Kerrigan countered heavily on Wallace's jaw
with his left, sending the latter to the floor.
Wallace took advantage of tile ten seconds
rest, and then squared off again, only to go
down once more under a terrific right-hand
swing. He pluckily struggled to his feet
and faced his opponent. but he was so badly
dazed that he could not defend himself, and
was knocked down three times as fast as he
could get up. The last fall was the winduD of
the fight for Wallace was unable to rise at the
end of ten seconds, and Kerrigan was declared
the winner. The actual fighting time was
about 20 seconds
The most interesting feature of the fight was
John L. Sullivan's antics as second for Kerri-
gan. There was but faint ripple of applause
when he stepped into the ring with coat off
There were many present who did not recog-
nize the champion. His face is stamped
with traces of his recent dissipa-
tion. He did not look like the
Kerrigan's second, but before the fight was
over he had assumed the role of referee and
second for both men, and by the way he
pranced around the ring gave the appearance
of being one of the principals in the set-to. His
actions were certainly very peculiar for pu.
gilist of his experience.
As soon as the men faced each other Sullivan
was all excitement. He jumped around the
fighters, instructing Kerrigan how to strike
out, and illustrated with his own big arms.
He wanted his man to use his right, and vigor-
ously punched the air in his anxiety to draw
Kerrigan's attention. More than once he mar
rowly escaped hitting Wallace. Nobody pro-
tested against this unprofessional conduct OF
the big fellow. He was the cock of the walk,
and did as he pleased.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25
TWO BRILLIANT WEDDINGS.
New York City and Bergen Point the Scenes
of Two Society Events.

New York City and Bergen Point the Scenes
of Two Society Events.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH
NEW YORK, October 24.-Mr. Robert
B. Kerr, son of Thomas B. Kerr, was
married tonight in the West Presbyterian
Church, to Miss Grace Nichols,
daughter of Edward A. Nichols, of
this oity. The church was decorated
with ferns. DR.. Paxton performed the
ceremony, shortly after $50 o'clock. A re-
ception at the home of the brides father
followed the ceremony. The bride and
groom went for a wedding tour in the West.
Miss Louise Herrick, the youngest daugh-
ter of Mrs. SOPHIA Bludsoe Herrick, of The
Century, was married this afternoon to
Lieutenant Francis Wall, United States
Army. The ceremony took place in the
Trinity Episcopal Church, at Bergen
Point, n. j., which was beautifully
decorated for the occasion. After the cere-
mony there was a reception at Mrs. Her
rick's home, on the Bergen Point shore of
Newark bay. The couple left in the even
ing for Aberdeen, Washington, where Lieu
tenant Wall is stationed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25
At Lexington.

LEXINGTON, KY, October 24-Weather cool
track rough and heavy, attendance not large
sport fairly good.
First race purse three-fourths of a mile-Tom-
mie won easily by two lengths. Fred Woolley
second, same distance in front of Katie S, third.
Time, l:234.
Second race purse, four and one-half furlongs
Camilla won driving by length, Lottie sec
ond, three lengths ahead of Lady Jones, third.
Time, l:OiH.
Third race handicap, purse, one and one-eighth
miles-Sportsman won in gallop by ten lengths,
Princess Bowling second. No other starters.
Time 2:051S.
Fourth race, Clark stake. -four furlongs-Mt.
Lebanon won driving by neck, Rosemont second,
Mora third. Time, l:23
Morris finished second, but set back for
fouling Rosemont.
Tomorrow will be the centennial of racing in
Kentucky, and big time is expected here, as ex-
ira races will be given.
Following are the entries for tomorrow:
First race, six furlongs-Emily Maud 102, Climax
IL 81, Elsie d l0l, Walker qS Lynn 80, PeiI Nell
100. Swamp Fox 103
Second race six furlongs-Workmate Shin
down. Hocksey, Martha Page, Flyer, Mary II 80
each. Page 80.
Third race-Did not fill.
Fourth race, one mile-Pell Nell a5, John Morris
s9 Birthday l0l, Zulu SO. Clamor los, Liederkranz
lO4, Derochement lOl, RenOunce 1O1.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25
THE WILLIAMS ASSAULT.
John Borlnnd Now Under Arrest, Accused
of the CHARTERS Crime.

John Borlnnd Now Under Arrest, Accused
of the CHARTERS Crime.
Thomas Williams, who was found on the
P. & L. E. tracks at McKee's Rocks week
ago, in an unconscious condition, evidently
caused by beating, was reported at the
West Penn Hospital last night to be some
what worse. He did not recover conscious
ness until Tuesday, and then only partially.
Yesterday he again became insensible, and
his condition is critical.
Constable Chisholm, OF CHARTERS, ar
rested John Borland, brakeman on the
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad, yester-
day, whom he suspected OF having assaulted
Williams. He was arrested at Phillipsburg
and ordered to be locked up by Squire
Bryan to await the result of Williams
injuries. Since his arrest Williams, it is
stated during a period Of consciousness,
said that Borland was the man who as
saulted him. He said that Borland had an
old grudge against him, and, meeting him,
beat him over the head with a sand bag.
Williams was night caller for the Pittsburg
and Lake Erie Railroad at Charters.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE D1srArcH.1

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DlSPATCH.1
ATLANTA, October 24.-Mr. Henry W.
Grady implanted an unctuous kiss upon the
cherry red lips of the two brides who stood
up to-day before $4,000 people assembled to
witness the Alliance double wedding. The
smacks were drowned in the cheers of the
great audience present, and few minutes
later two happy couples were driven around
the amphitheater, drawn by four cotton
white horses.
This was Alliance day at the Piedmont
Exposition. 1t drew in the farmers from
half dozen States. President Livingstone,
of the Georgia Alliance, presided, while ad-
dresses were delivered by Hon. L. L. Polk,
of North Carolina, and Hon. Evans Jones.
of Texas. The great event of the day, how
ever, was the Alliance wedding.
The first couple to exchange vows were
Mr.. Walker Downs, country merchant
and widower of Newton county, and Miss
Mamie Winburn, belle of the neighboring
county OF Rockdale. While they stood up
for the ordeal, under the ministry of Rev.
DR.. Barnett, the other couple stood by as
spectators, the groom-expectant waving his
hand to give emphasis to the ceremony.
THE SECOND CEREMONY.
When Barnett declared Mr.. and Mrs
Downs to be one and the same person, Rev.
n. G. Morrison announced himself ready
for the second ceremony. The couple in
this case were Mr.. Henry r. Wells, young
farmer of Gwinnett county, aged about %,
and Miss Alice JEANETTE Whaley. The
peculiaritv of DR.. Morrison's method OF
mating was that he took no responses from
the couple, but declared them to be man and
wife by virtue Of their appearance together
upon the stage.
Both couples were rigged out in full suits
of cotton manufacture The gentlemen were
i'll at ease, and neither of them had the FASH
ionable cut in their garments, but the brides
were gotten up without regard to expense
Miss Winburn's dress was cut en- train, with
V-neck front and back, and short sleeves
1t is made of white cotton bagging, and
elaborately draped and trimmed with white
ribbon, and wide white ruching around the
train and at the shoulders. A bouquet of
orange blossoms was fastened on the left
shoulder, and a beautiful bridal veil was
held in place with wreath of same flowers.
GORGEOUS COSTUMES.
The bridegroom was dressed in a suit of
cotton bagging, the coat double-breasted
Prince Albert and the vest low cut. The
buttons were green cotton balls. Miss
Whaley's dress was cut with court train,
small V-neck and long sleeves. 1t was
trimmed with moire silk and ribbons, and
pearl ornaments. The bridal veil was held
in place with wreath of orange blossoms.
The bridegroom wore white cotton bag
ging suit, with single-breasted frock coat
and low cut vest. The buttons were white
pearl.
The marriage ceremony was performed on
platform erected in front of the grand
stand. The women crowded wildly around
the platform, and at the critical moment, so
anxious were they to catch a glimpse of the
brides, that they climbed up the sides of the
platform just like school boys. The
Alliance brides are to hold a public recep-
ton on the grand stand tomorrow at noon.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25

Minnie Dominick Looking for Her Paferual
Pnrent-she Thinks He IL Also In
Search Of His Long, Lost
Daughter.

Uaugnfer.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.i
NEW YORK, October 24.-Minnie DOM
inlck. % years old, governess at 3S Linden
avenue, Jersey City Heights, is engaged in
an anxious search for her father, from
whom she was separated nearly 20 years
ago, and she has reason to believe
that while she is trying to find
some trace Of him be is searching in differ
ent cities for her. When Miss Dominick
was years old her mother died. and she
and younger brother were sent to the
county almshouse at Snake Hill. Her
brother died there few days after his ar
rival.
Colonel H. N. Baker and his wife, who
were childless, adopted Minnie. The child
had not been long in the Baker family
when her father called at the
house and asked for her. Colonel
Baker was unwilling to part with her,
so he told the girls father that he did not
know where she was. Colonel Bates died
about 16 years ago and his widow took care
Of the adopted child.
Miss Dominick finally learned the story
Of her adoption and Of her fathers search
for her. A few years ago she was
seized with a desire to find some
of her relations and learn some
thing about her family. She believed
her father was living, and she began
search for him, but she became i'll and had
TO abandon it. A few weeks ago Miss
Dominick learned that a man, who said
he belonged in Philadelphia, had called
upon Mrs. jackson, of Ogden street, New
ark, and inquired Tor Minnie Dominick.
Minnie and Mrs. Baker had lived in Ogden
street for short period, and Mrs. Jackson
lived in the same house. Mrs. jackson
knew the girl as Minnie Baker, and did not
know that her real name was Dominick.
She related the circumstance to Mrs. Baker,
and the latter told Miss Dominick.
The young woman was convinced that
the man who called on Mrs. Jackson is her
father, and last week she inserted adver-
tisements in all the Newark papers, request
ing information of ''Mr. Dominick." She
does not know her fathers Christian name,
and has no recollection of him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25
Linden Winners.

LINDEN PARK, N. J., October A-Tcday's
races resulted as follows:
First race, five fdrlonRs-Manola won, Tipstaf
second, Mamie B third. Time, Loo.
Second race one mile-Macbeth IL. won, Annie
Blackburn second. King Idle third, Time, l:5O.
Third race, one and one-quarter miles-Lavinia
Belle won, Larchmont second, Tristan third.
Time, 2:16.
Fourth race, seven furlongs-St. John won, Lisi-
mony second. Woodburn third. Time 1881.
Fifth race, one and one-sixteenth miles-Flit-
away won, Lotion second, Glendale third. Time,
1:54&.
Sixth race, six furlongs-Glory won. Village
Maid second, Repartee third Time, 1:2U%.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25
IMPROVING THE ARMY.
Secretary Proctor Anxious 10 Raise the
Standard of the Regular Troops
Several New Plans Which
Will be Put in Practice.

Will be Put In Practice.
WASHINGTON, October 24.-One of the
topics that will be discussed at some length
in the forthcoming report of Secretary
Proctor is that of enlistments. The Secre-
tary heartily approves the efforts of Ad-
jutant General Kelton to improve the stand
ard of the men enlisted into the army,
and he has Endorsed an increased
estimate for this branch of the service sub
mitted by General Kelton. 1t is the inten-
ton Of the officials, il the necessary sum is
appropriated, to increase the detail of re-
cruiting officers, sending them to smaller
cities and towns than those in which they
are at present located, and changing them
from time to time as seems to be best.
In the cities, Also the locations of the re-
cruiting stations will be changed to sur
roundings more attractive and desirable.
The secretary will, whether the appropria-
tion is increased or not, put into practice
next year scheme from the workings OF
which he confidently expects the army will
be greatly benefited and improved. That
is, to send to the encampments of the Nation
al Guards of the several States a recruiting
officer who will be authorized to enlist men,
bers of the guard, and this class of recruits,
the Secretary believes, will be vastly su-
perior to the ordinary recruit, and will not
be so susceptible to the temptation to desert.
Results of the experiments of the past sum-
mer, of locating detachment of the regular
army in the camp Of the militia, have served
to confirm the Secretary in his belief in
their utility.
A number of recruits were obtained from
the camp of the Pennsylvania militia, where
there was large detachment OF troops. All
inducement to enlist will be offered militia
men in the promise to keep those of one
State in the same regiment, so that the feel
ing of lonesomeness may be reduced to a
minimum. In this way also it is hoped to re-
cruit whole companies from . single State
which shall be known in the regiment by
the name of the State from which it comes
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25
FLINT GLASS WORKS BURNED.
The Factory of the Beaver Falls o-Oper.
ntive Association DESTROYED.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcHl
BEAVER FALLS, October M.-To-night
at 1045 o'clock fire was discovered in the
extensive buildings of the Cooperative
Flint Glass Association, and inside of 30
minutes the entire plant was OIL fire, and
in less than an hour the whole estab-
lishment, with all its valuable contents.
was a mass of ruins. The buildings were
of frame and highly infammable, and
although an alarm was quickly sounded
and every effort was made to save the build
ings, yet they burned like tinder. The loss
will reach between $50, 900 and $40, 900; in
surance $50, 900, in home and foreign COM
panies.
How the fire originated is a mystery, but
is supposed to have caught from the furnace
of the boilers, as the fire was first discovered
in that part of the building. The factory
was running full-handed, had plenty of
orders and big stock on hand, which is en-
tirely consumed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25
THIS SETTLES 1T.
A Buffalo Authority Tells All About the
Brotherhood's Plan.

BrotherhoOd's Plan.
Deacon White and Jack Rowe, proprietors of
the Buffalo Baseball Club, returned to Buffalo
yesterday after an absence of several months.
during which time they have been playing bali
against their will for Pittsburg
1t appears now that White and Rowe knew of
the Brotherhood movement when they con-
sented to sign with Pittsburg and understood
that it would result in their liberation at the
end of the season. The Pittsburg management
hardly thought so, else it would not have paid
$500 release money and joint salaries of 81 900
month.
IL was fact, however, as was recorded in the
Express some time ago that Buffalo will be rep
resented by a Brotherhood League team next
year, and that White, Rowe, Myers and some of
the Washington players will constitute it.
Callhan is almost sure to be retained. The
statement Is going the rounds that If the
League magnates make certain concessions
the Brotherhood will abandon this movement
On trustworthy authority this statement is de.
clared untrue. The plans of the brotherhood
are all perfected and they do not propose
taking chances on any promises or concessions
the magnates may make. The Brotherhood
League is a sure thing. The meeting in New
York early next month will prove this-Btt1dIo
ErDreSS
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25
YELLOW FEVER RAGING.
An Unusually SickIy Senson Predicted in
the South American Countries.

An Unusually sickIy senson Predicted in
the South American Countries.
WASHINGTON, October 24.-The follow
ing is copy of letter from Rear Admiral
j. II. Gillis, commanding the United States
naval force on South Atlantic station, dated
United States flagship Richmond, Monte
video, Uruguay, September IL, 1889, and
just received at the Navy Department:
In previous communication I reported to
the department that there was a great deal of
yellow fever and other epidemic diseases ex-
listing in Rio De Janeiro. 1 now deem it my
duty to add that reports of the most reliable
character show that yellow fever is breaking
out in various parts of Brazil besides the city Of
Rio De Janeiro. Commencing SO early, even
before the advent of warm weather, this would
indicate an unusually sickly season, and 1
would strongly urge that unless circumstances
arise rendering the presence of one of our ves-
sells imperatively necessary land of this there
appears to be no likelihood at present) that
none be permitted to visit infected ports of
Brazil this year. and that all stores and sup
plies from the United States should be sent di-
rect to this port.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25
GRADUALLY GETTING THERE.
Some of Gotham's Electric Lights Begin to
Burn Once Mora.

Some of Gotham's Electric Lights Begin to
Burn Once More.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH,
NEW YORK, October 24.-There was q
prospect OF electric lights in and near
Broadway tonight. At least the
Brush and United States companies
announced, earlier in the day, that
they would light such lamps as
were fed by wires in the subways. This
meant the Tenderloin precinct, for the prin-
up Broadway from Fourteenth street, with
a few minor branches.
But it turned out that the companies
meant to supply private customers only,
and not the city lights. Indoor incan-
descent lights that have been out glowed
again, however. Sixth avenue was lighted
up tonight.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25
THE PASTORAL LETTER
Read ar the Closing Session of the Protest.
ant Episcopal Conference-Civil Ser
vice Reform and the Industrial
Quesriou-The Doctrine.

vice Reform and the Industrial
Questiou-The Doctrine.
NEW YORK, October A.-The triennial
pastoral letter of the Protestant Episcopal
Church was read tonight in st. Georges
Church by the Rt. Rev. John Nicholas
Gallaher, Bishop OF Louisiana. The pas
toral letter, after calling attention to the
pension fund for disabled clergymen, re-
ferred to the modern system of education, on
which subject it said:
Education points the way to higher and
nobler civilization. We cordially commend the
system of inexpensive and admirable schools
founded by the benefcient whose Incentive is
not earthly honor and reward, but the blessing
OF the Kingdom of God. Divine success Is
wrought by self-abnegation.
Upon civil service reform it says:
The Church does not undertake:the warfare
Of the partisan, but it would leave an import
ant duty undone If it did not exercise a care
for the political as well as the ecclesiastical
welfare of the State. 1t has come to pass that
in the heat of party struggle the standards Of
political morality have been sensibly lowered,
butpurity and integrity in the administration of
public affairs are strenuously demanded by the
religion of the Church as well as the patriotism
of the land. Official place should not be won
by vulgar Incompetence. 1t is not the barter
price paid for political influence. The honors
slowed upon citizens who have served their
State and should not be distributed among the
corruptible.
Touching the industrial issue, the letter
says:
1t is painfully evident that the existing in
dustrial system is not what it should be, as the
despairing tone of those who have studied the
subject evinces. Many have come to look upon
industrial humanity as a commercial commod-
ity. Human sympathyls NOT to be brought into
play. Any social philosophy which eliminates
the heart and soul of man from its doctrine is
incomplete and to act as If these were not
essential is as unchristian as it is anwise. To
discuss the moral and spiritual factors which
enter into social and industrial questions is
part of the exalted Office of the Church.
Referring to the false doctrines preached
in the Church, the letter,repudiates peculiar
doctrinal views presented by individuals as
emanating from the entire body.
The church should not be made response
BILE for unreasonable speculation both in the
holy communion and other branches of the
ritual. The letter closes with passionate
exhortation for the unity and loyalty Of the
people to the church.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25
The Lucky Number IS.

Is "13" lucky number? We think it
is. and we're ready to prove it to those who
call at our store to-day and tomorrow. We
have marked 1000 superb overcoats and
1000 handsome tailor-made suits at $13.
The best garments money and skill could
devise are included in our S13 sale. Over
coats and suits which sold from $22 to $50,
for to-day and tomorrow they all go at S13
No blow and bluster about any of our state
ments. We advertise nothing but solid
truths. Call and be convinced.
P. G. G. c., cor. Grant and Diamond sts.,
opp. the new Court House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25

PTTrsBURG, October "A, 1889.
The United States Signal Service odcsr In
this CITY furnishes the following: