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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-05
In THE MISSIONS FIELDS.
The Protestant Episcopal Convention De.
votes a Day to That Subject.


votes a Day to That Subject.
NEW YORK, October AIN the Protestant
Episcopal Convention to-day, Bishop Pierce,
of Arkansas and the Indian Territory, took
the platform and told the Board of Missions
of the needs of his diocese, and of the work
done there during the last three years.
Rev. h. D. Payne, delegate from the Mis-
sion of Japan. spoke of the work done
there, and entreated that further aid
be given them. Missionary Bishop
Spaulding, of Colorado, said the
property Of the church there had grown in
value from $780, 900 to 81, ,0OO,O since he
had been stationed there The number of
communicants, he said, had increased from
300 to 5000 during the same period.
Bishop Garrett, of Texas, said they needed
there 16 more churches, chapel for the
female seminary at Dallas, men as mission
aries and money to support them. Missionary
Brewer, of Montana, told of the need of aid
in the field, Be said the church had kept
in advance of the growth of the State there,
but it needed help. Missionaries imbued
with the spirit of Christ were wanted there.
They would receive salary sufficient for
their support, but they must be reconciled
to hard work and many deprivations.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-05
A STRONG DEFENSE.
An Alleged Murderer VIII Charge That the
Victims Death Was Due TO Improper
Medical Treaiment-The Re-

An alleged Murderer Will Charge That the
Victims Death Was Due TO Improper
Medical Tren,ment-The Re-
suit of nm Autopsy.
WASHINGTON, October 4.-The autopsy
performed to-day on the body of Maurice
Adler, who died last night from the effects
Of pistol wound inflicted more than three
months ago by Frank Ward, the we'll
known Alderney dairyman, will undoubt-
edly be one of the main reliances of the de-
Tense when Ward is brought to trial
for murder. Adler was shot in the leshy
part of the back OF the neck, and when,
soon afterward, paralysis set in, the attend
ing physicians stated that the spinal cord
had either been cut or lacerated, and that
death was inevitable.
The autopsy to-day revealed the fact that
this diagnosis was incorrect and that the
spinal cord had not been injured in any
manner, except possibly BY shock. The au-
topsy was conducted by DR.. E. M Schaeler
In the presence of a number of physi-
clans, well known locally. and
lasted several hours. 1t was shown that
the ball had struck the spinous process of
the fourth cervical vertebra, and smashed
Ii. The bone had detected the bullet,
which then passed around the spinal cord in
an upward direction, and finally lodged in
front of the third cervical vertebra.
The attending physicians, soon after total
paralysis set in, stated that death was only
a matter of short time and that all that
could be done was to watch the patient
carefully.
1t was not until after the dead man had
fingered for 90 days that they at last per-
formed an operation aud removed portion
of the spinous process This gave tenn
porary relief only and death at last came
from inanition or exhaustion" as
the Coroner will report. Adler's body
was frightfully emaciated and covered at
every joint with suppurating bed Sores He
had wasted away until nothing remained
except his frame and covering of skin
tightly drawn over the bones. The vital Or
gaus were all found in healthy condition.
Ward was released on $4,000 bail a few
days ago, but was locked up again last
night on the death of Adler
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-05
FOUL PLAY FEARED.
A Bicyclist's Vacation Ended BY Perpiex-
Ing Mystery-Two Trnmps Thought
TO Have Murdered Him for His
MnnnY nnd Watch.

TO Have Murdered Him for HIS
Money md Watch.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.i
SPRINGFIELD, MASS, October A.
Richard A. Webb, young man of 26,
employed by the Agawam Paper Com
pany, has disappeared under circum-
stances which point strongly to foul
play. To-day Webb began vacation by a
visit to Holyoke, where his brother and
sister reside. He was an expert bicycilst,
and rode down on his wheel. He returned
to this city on the 10:45 o'clock train, and
about II o'clock was seen by City Treasurer
Tiff, spinning northward on his bicycle.
This was the last seen of him.
This morning, about o'clock, West
Springfield gardener, in crossing the North
End bridge, saw bicycle leaning against
the side of the iron framing, and near by
derby hat, badly dented. Further
search revealed marks upon the shelving
coping of the bridge, 40 feet above the Con-
necticut river, as though made by the heels
of body in shooting forward into the
water. The case was reported to
the police, and careful examination OF
the spot was made. The rubber tire of the
bicycle was found displaced, and at first it
seemed as though the unfortunate wheel
man had taken header from the bridge.
This theory is exploded by expert bicyclists,
who say no such header was possible from
the position and condition of the wheel
when found.
The North End bridge has long been a
resort for tramps and lawless characters,
and the view of the case now generally con-
CURED in is that murder has
been committed. The missing mans
brother came from Holyoke to-day,
and offered a generous reward for
the recovery of the body, for which the
police are making general search BY dredg--
ing the river. Webb's brother says Richard
had gold watch and quite sum of money
in his possession.
Two tramps of suspicious character were
seen by brakeman on the river road, this
morning early, near Chicopee, one
of whom wore a light overcoat sim
liar to that of Webb's, and held in his
hand gold watch which he remarked had
stopped. The tramp's companion exclaimed:
Here are some train men. We ought not
to let them see u.s." The other replied:
No fear; there will no one catch us now."
The police telegraphed the police of other
towns along the line to look out for persons
such description.
The scene of the tragedy has been visited
to-day by fully 1000 people, and every
effort is being made to solve perplexing
mystery. Webb was soon to have married
Miss Lena Carr, daughter of Lester Carr,
Of Williamsburg.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-05
RETENTION IN OFFICE
PROTECTION AGAINST PoRPOIsEs.
The Lively Little Creatures n Greas
Bother 20 French Fishermen.

Bother 20 French Fishermen.
Naturel
The French Journal Ofieiel recently con-
tanned report which Prof. Edmond Per-
rier had sent in to the French Government
ON the subject of the best means of protect
ing fishermen against porpoises. Although
the depredations of these creatures have
been exaggerated, it is certain that they do
considerable damage, especially on the
Mediterranean coasts of France, by tearing
the nets. For at least quarter Of
century past efforts have been.
made to lessen the numbers Of
the porpoises by offering reward per head,
and BY other remedies. In 1865 the Gov
ernment invited the fishermen themselves to
organize seine net fishery for porpoises,
and they were offered special nets and sums
of from 10 25 francs for each animal. It
was. however, found in practice that as soon
as the porpoises felt themselves to be sur
rounded they simply jumped over the seine
nets and were at large again. Some years
later the fishermen at Cannes, Saint Tropey
and La Ciotat petltioned Government 70
lend them gunboat. filed with torpedoes,
for the purpose Of firing at the porpoises.
This was done, and the cannon and the
torpedoes scared away the porpoises for
about eight days, but they scared away the
fish as well, so that there was no fishing for
at least week. The porpoises, moreover,
are too numerous and agile to be shot, one
by one, in an effective manner. The report
sums up that the employment of artillery
against porpoises is perfectly useless, that a
reward for killing them singly is equally
unayailing, and that the only thing to do is
to encourage the fishermen to unite in
chasing the porpoises, and in forming a
mutual insurance guarantee against their
In the meantime the De-
of the Marine might continue TO
indemnify, to a certain extent, the pro-
prietors OF any nets that have been very
seriously injured.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-05
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE pIsPArcH.,


WASHINGTON, October 4.-The Hart
ranft boom for the Pension Commissioner
ship seems doomed to an early death. Not
only is it stated that the Ex-Governor would
not accept the place if offered him, but
there has been some revolt among "the
boys" against his appointment. They
claim that although a comrade in the Grand
Army, and formerly commander-in-chief, he
he has not kept up his interest in the organ
ization as well as he might
1t is said that if the place is going to
Pennsylvania, the man who will probably
be honored is Robert B. Beath. If the
President listens to the pleadIngs of the
claim agents, he will skip over the Camp
bells, and the Browns, and the Powels, and
settle upon one of the ex-commsnders-in-
chief. The men who attain this distinction
In the order, it is argued, are usually pretty
shrewd politicians and can safely be trusted
10 help the administration out OF the hole it
has got into.
TWELVE ON THE LIST.
On whom has the President to draw?
There are II eI-commanders still living.
Judge Devens, of Massachusetts,. the Attor-
ney General of the HAYES Cabinet, is on the
Supreme Bench In his State; John P. Rea
is a District Judge in Minnesota; ex-Gov-
ernor Hartranft of Pennsylvania, and J.
S. KoHntz, of Ohio, are insurance agents;
Mr.. Beath is secretary of a fire insurance
company in Philadelphia; Lewis Wagner is
Director of Public Works in Philadelphia
with salary of S12, 900 year; j. G. Robin
son is retired Brigadier General in Bing-
hamton, n. Y; George S. Merrill is Insur-
ance Commissioner of Massachusetts,; Major
Warner is lawyer in Kansas City, and S.
S. Burdett follows the same calling here in
Washington; Paul Vandervoort is in the
Government postal service; Lucius Fair
child has no settled occupation.
OF all these, Judges Devens and Rea are
presumptively out of politics for good.
Warner has declined. Wagner could not
afford
THE FINANCIAL SACRIFICE
involved in such a change. Hartran #
as stated above, is unpopular with 1.-THE
boys" and says that he does not want the
place. Robinson has sunk too far out of
sight. Vandervoort has no backing. OF
Kountz the same may be said. Merrill and
Fairchild, both OF whom have been favora-
bly considered; have talked too much to
suit the President Burdett is popular, but
there was an incident in his history while
he was Commissioner of the General Land
Office which. though his friends have al
ways defied the world to prove anything to
his disparagement from it, would neverthe-
less be raked up against him if he were
named.
This leaves Beath about alone in the
field. The claim agents would be very well
satisfied with him. although their first
choice would be Merrill. and they are living
back in the hope that when the rest of the
candidates have killed each other off the
President may repent his course toward the
Massa -.Iusetts Insurance Commissioner and
appoint him in spite of his loquacity
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-05
TANNER CAN TALK.
The DecRpitated Pension Commissioner
Agnin Finds His Voice-He Thinks
He's All RIght-The Grand
Army Bows for Him
rsrEcIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.t


ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcEI
NEW YORK, October AFTER breakfast
to-day Mr.. Tanner jumped in a cab and
drove to the Office OF the United States Ex-
press Company, on Broadway. He paid his
respects to Mr.. Plat, and the two held quite
a lengthy conversation in the cedar-lined.
gorgeously furnished Office where the arbi-
TRAITOR of New York State Republicanism
receives his political followers. Corporal
Tanner left Mr.. Platt's presence with
smile on his face, and returned to his hotel.
where ne was at home to his friends until 8
O'Clock, when he left for jersey CITY, where
he took the Congressional limited for Wash
ington.
A steady stream Of visitors poured into
parlor 6S when it became known about the
hotel that the Corporal had returned. The
Corporal appeared to be in good health and
tair spirits. He did not attempt to conceal
the fact that he thought that he had been
harshly dealt with by the Administration.
and had he wished to hide his feelings in
the matter be could hardly have done SO
successfully after listening to the vigorous
opinions expressed by the admiring circle of
battle-scarred veterans that surrounded
him. For man of his impetuous nature
however, OOTporal Tanner was Yery discreet
in what he said. When asked how he felt
he replied; "First rate. L can eat and
sleep as well as l ever did, and enioy the
esteem and confidence of nv wife, am
confident that the Grand Army is with me
and that have done nv duty to old sol,
diers, while Pension Commissioner. An
examination of the records of the Pension
Office will, am confident, vindicate NV
course while commissioner
When asked what his plans were for the
future, Mr.. Tanner replied: 81 believe INV
friends are not idle; what will come of their
efforts in my behalf cannot tell. 1 was
offered the Consulship to Melbourne. and
the Marshalship of Brooklyn. The former
would not take because 1 did not care to
go so far away from home, and the latter I
could not accept because l had already
pledged myself to help another man to get
that position"
A delegation Of Missouri Grand ARMY
men called on Corporal Tanner and pre-
sented him with memorial bearinp the
following sensational head: "Bussey's War
Record-BetrayIng his friends to secure an
unearned commission. He proved mercen-
airy in administration, recreaut in hattie
and is now the arbitrator for pensions for
veterans"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-05
THOSE ELECTIONS.
The Democrats Seem TO Have n Slight
Advantage in Montana-A Close
Vote on Prohibition in
North Dakofa.

North Dak0tas
HELENA, MONT, October 4.-There has
been no material change in the Legislative
situation in Montana to-day. The Repub-
licans still claim it on joint ballot by three,
while the Democrats claim it by seven. The
election of Toole is admitted by the Repub-
licans so far as the returns show, but they
claim full returns will give the Office to
Power yet. The contest for the control of
the Legislature promises to be very bitter.
A dispatch from Fargo, N. D., says:
The Republican this evening published an
estimate of the vote on prohibition.
which shows a net majority for
prohibition of 1,796. The figures
correspond with reports received by j. C.
White, Secretary of the North Dakota Nom
Partisan Prohibition Alliance This, how
ever, is reduced by Mcintosh, which
gave $50 majority against the article.
That leaves Steele, Griggs, Rolette
Mercer, Billings and Emmons to be heard
from, the aggregate vote of which, it is esti-
mated, will be SO evenly divided as not ma
terially to change the result. The other
counties in the State are unorganized.
A dispatch from Huron, S. D., SAYS: Mr..
Thundly, Chairman of the Democratic State
Central Committee, tonight places the
total Democratlc vote In the State
at $4,000, and claims 20 Demo-
cratic members of the Legislature. He
saws the vote is larger than expected.
Secretary Bushnell, of the State Prohibi-
ton Committee, says he has sufficient re-
turns to guarantee the statement that prohi-
bition has majority of 5000 in the State,
or 5000 more than expected. Huron has
accepted her defeat for temporary capital,
and is in the race for the permanent loca-
tion.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-05
A QUEER SUICIDE.
He Thoughf He Had Committed Murder
and Wns Driven TO Desperafion-
The Military Have Deserted
Johustown Neighbor.
hood News.

JonnstoWn = NeighDor.
hood News.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DrsPArcH.i
AKRON, o., October 4.-Last night as
George Krause, well-known resident of
this city, aged %, was passing a saloon in
the south end when he was set upon by q
crowd OF drunken roughs. He de-
Tended himself with q pocket knife
and severely cut several of his assail-
ants. At last he drew revolver and say
ing, "Stsnd back or I'll shoot" fred one
shot point blank into the crowd. It did not
take effect. but George Boehmline, brother
in-law of Krause, frantically hurried him
away. urging him to go to the residence of
relative in the country for while. as he per-
haDs had already murdered somebody.
This was the last seen of Krause until this
morning, when his dead body was found lying
In Beacon street within a stones throw Of his
home. His revolver, with two empty chambers,
lay at his feet and bullet hole IN his breast
showed the cause Of death. The saloon en-
counter occurred early in the evening. and
nelghbors heard the fatal shot fired about A.
n krause was badly frightened after the
tronoie at the Saloon. and evidently imagined
ne had committed murder. After lingering in
tne neighborhood of his home for several
hours, and not daring to enter for fear of arrest
in moment of desperation and remorse he
ended his life.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-05
The Sentence of Youne Lehr.

ESPECIAL TELKGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.i
SOMERSET, October 4-The Criminal Court
took up the case of the Commonwealth against
young Lehr. charged with the murder of young
Scott, of Pittsburg. and on Wednesday night
the jury brought in = verdict Of murder in the
second degree, after being out but few hours.
This morning Lehr was sentenced to nine years.
solitary confinement at hard labor at the River
side Penitentiary.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-05
QUITE A PECULIAR ACCIDENT.
Fifteen Hundred Pounds of Pig Iron Fall
and DemolIsh a Street Car.

FPEcIAL TELEGRAM TO THE D1spArc
ROCHESTER, N. Y, October Am ac-
cident as peculiar as it was painful, oc-
CURED at the Lift Bridge, over the Erie
canal at West avenue, about 3 o'clock this
afternoon. As Caledonia Avenue street
car passed over the bridge, about 1,5OO
pounds of pig ion, used as a counterpiece,
fell from the top of the bridge, striking the
car and almost completely demolishing 1t.
The car was of the bobtail variety, and
contained Is passengers. Four of these
were seriously hurt, and one of them, Mary
Birmingham, 10-year-old girl, and John
Metzler, a middle-aged man, are not ex-
pected to survive.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-05
STOLEN BY A SISTER.
An Eccentric Connecticut Spinster
Who Abducted Her Brother.
A YOUNG BLONDES QUICK CATCH.
Married to an Old Millionaire After Very
Short Acquaintance.
THE HUSBANDS HEALTH RAPIDLYFAILs
When His Sister has Him Taken From His Home BY
Force Of Arms.

A sensational episode is recalled by the
announced death of New York million
aire, John Boyles Murray. 1t is the story
of his abduction by an eccentric sister, 1S
months ago, and the hustling about which
he got then, it is thought, fastened his
death.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-05
THE MILITARY HAVE LEFT.
Nothing Definite Regarding the Distributes
Of Relief Funds.

JoHNsTowN. October All the members Of
the Fourteenth Regiment on duty here have
gone home. Their tents have all been taken
down, and Captain Hamilton has also had the
tent used for the headquarters moved. From
this on those who remain at headquarters will
sleep in Oklahomas.
Secretary Kremer publishes a card tonight
regarding The next distribution, but does not
indicate when it will take place. The weather
is becoming quite cool, and many persons who
are not properly prepared for winter suffer
great deal. In addition to finding the body of
a prominent man in the river to-day. the States
forces unearthed part Of body in a cellar that
was being cleaned.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-05

BRoCADE velvets. beautiful two-toned
effects, actual worth IS, our price Toe a yard.
TTssu HUGUS & HACKE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-05
DOOMED T0DIEEARLY
Governor Hartrauft's Boom for Tan
ner'S Shoes in a Bad Way.
he DOESN'T CARE FOR THE JOB,
And the Grand Army Boys Don't Propose
lie Shall Have it, Anyway.
TANNER INSISTS HE'S ALL RIGHT.
He Has Been offered Two other Places, Neither Of
Which He Wants

And now General Hartrauft's boom for
Tanners place is dying an early death.
The reason is that ''the boys" don't want
him. They think he's none too good
Grand Army man, though he's an ex-Com-
mauder-in-ChieE Tanner thinks he's all
right yet.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-05
LOOKING AFTER Ills CANDIDATE.
Senator HiscOck Discovers That No Action
Has YET Been Taken,

Has YET Been Taken.
fsPEcIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH.
WASHINGTON, October 4-Lew Payne
and Senator Frank HiscOck dropped into
town to-day, and called upon the President.
The Senator reached the White House as
the Cabinet meeting was adjourning. The
Secretaries did not consider the Pensions
Commissionership at all, and there was cold
comfort, therefore, for Mr.. Hiscock and his
candidate, Major Poole.
The Senator learned that nothing had
been decided, though the nomination might
be made INSIDE Of week.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-05

AFTER destroying very large number Of
letters Mr.. Gladstone has selected $1,000 for
preservation, and has built for them a freproof
room. When his biographer comes to overhaul
them, he will find his work half done in adj
vance.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-05

c. A. Smiley & Co.'s Special Styles
In gentlemen 5 hats are great success. Call
and see them, G. A. SMILEY & Co.,
n % Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-05
CAUGHT AT THE DEPOT,
His Wife Has Adam RandoI, a Baker,
Bagsed for Desertion.

bHBEtu TUT DesBtIIUus
At 10 o'clock last night Detectives Shore
and Robinson arrested Adam Randol. a
Fifth avenue baker, Lizzie Woldbert, a
19.ycar-old girl, ana Annie Randol, sister
of Adam, as they were about to step on a
train to bear them to Chicago. The cause
of their arrest was a warrant charging
Adam Randol with desertion, made last
night before Magistrate McKenna by his
wife Mary.
She alleges few days ago he sold the
bakery, and from his actions she suspected
he intended to elope with the domestic.
They were locked up in the Central station.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-05
Don't Miss

The big clothing sale at our store to-day. II
starts at o'clock this morning,
P. c. c. c., cor. Grant and Diamond sts..
ODD. the new Court House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-05
In,uraept. Attack Turkish Troops.

LONDON, October "A dispatch from,
Crete says that insurgents have attacked
the Turkish troops, committing outrages at
Canea.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-05
NOT SUMMONED TO ROME.
Corrigan Was Not Called on 4
Take an Unpleasant Trip.

Take an Unpleasant Trip.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DrsP ArcH.,
NEW YORK, October At has been an
nounced in print several times in the past
week that Archbishop Corrigan has been
summoned to Rome by the Pope. Mgr.
Preston was asked this evening as to the
truth of these reports. He replied:
You may use my name, and 1 am very
glad to have it used as your authority for
saying that there is no truth in the reports.
According to one report the Archbishop has
been summoned to Rome in connection with
the old case of DR.. McGlynn. That ia
false"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-05
Failure of a Fertilizer Company.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcHl
ERIE, October 4-The Lackawanna Fertilizer
Company is in the hands Of the Sheriff. The
judgments issued upon the company amount to
between s., 600 and $40, 600 The company brought
the plant here from Scranton, and after getting
nicely started were compelled by the city au-
thorities to move out Of municipal limits. The
assets will cover the liabilities.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-05
etet,ou,s Repowued Hat,

MEMS kid and dogskin walking gloves.
JAMES 81. AIKEN & Co., 100 Fifth ave.