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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-08

THE statement during the week that some
purchases were made Of claims against the
Lawrence Bank ct the rate of so cents on the
dollar seems TO furnish an additional reason for
expediting at least a proximate official state
ment Of the assets and liabilities. If the de-
positors sell their claims at less than the bank
will pan out, they will have made losing
transaction through their uncertainty of the
condition of things. On the other hand, if
those who buy pay more than can be realized,
the number of losers will be increased. Thus
it is that speculation in the claims will scarcely
bring any additional satisfaction into the situa-
tion; and that an official indication of the prob
able salvage becomes doubly desirable.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-08
TO HEAD OFF THE BRITISH,
Wharton Barker win Try to Organise an
American Syndicate.

Wharton Barker win Try to Organise an
American Syndicate.
PHILADELPHIA, December 7-The apparent
success which has attended the organization of
the London corporations to transact business
in England and the United States has inspired
Wharton Barker to attempt similar under
taking. Under date OF December that gen.
tleman issued type-written letters to a number
OF Philadelphians stating that he had
associated with him number of
influential capitalists who proposed forming
banking and trading company under the En-.
glish siiabillty act, to conduct business in
Europe and America. and asking the gentle
man addressed to can at his office, where the
plans will be unfolded. A number Of gentle
men interviewed yesterday had a vivid recol.
lection OF Mr.. Barker's Chinese schemes. and
they had not availed themselves of the privi-
lege OF getting on the ground floor Of the latest
enterprise.
limits the liability of stockholders to the
amount OF stock held by each, while the liability
in this country is for the amount of the stock
and es much more. The principle Of the En-
gIsn law = 70 limit the liability OF stockholders
very much as the liability of partners is re.
stricted In Pennsylvania by the statute pro-
Vidlng Tor the organization of limited partner
ships.
outstrip in capital any financial institution in
this country. He expects 60 have the total
capital 25,O00000 one-half of which will be
placed in England and the other half will be
onered TO Americans, OHices will be estab-
lished in the leading European cities, and an
advisory board will include such prominent
men in England and in New York, Philadel-
phia and Chicago as may be induced to lend the
scheme their support. Barker Brothers Co.,
OF this city, are to be the principal American
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-08
RESTRICTING IMMIGRATION.
Features Of Senator Oates Proposed Meas.
ure Relating TO the Subject.

uEC A6lutlu8 10 the subject.
IFRoM STAFF CORRESPONDENT
WARRINGTON. December 7.-Conetessmau
Oates, Of Alabama, has during the last few
years been paying good deal OF attention to
the kindred subjects of immigration and nat
urali zation. ltwas due to his efforts. mainly.
that the last Congress appointed q COMMITTEES
to investigate the question Of immigration.
which succeeded in breaking up at least part
of the padrone system, and brought at least
one Of the principals to punishment.
Mr. oates Is now preparing bill to combine
the provisions contained in two bills intro.
duced by him in the last Congress. He has
come to the conclusion that law whose
tendency would be to restrict promiscuous i'm
migration must also make some provision for
the proper naturalization of such Immigrants
as are invited to come to these shores. He
pro poses to prevent the coming into this coun-
try OF any person previously convicted of
crime, and of polygamists and paupers.
Immigrants, before they will be allowed to
iano IN tne United States. must produce GER
tihcate OF good character from the American
Consul located nearest to their homes IN their
native country. Then he proposes to DO away
with tnat part Of the present natural zation
laws Wnlcn permits OF foreigner "uetlaring
his intentions" and thus obtaining the full
Dement'S OF citizenship without being compelled
to take out his final papers.
An immigrant. under Mr.. Oates bin. viii be
required 10 have resided five full years in this
country before he can be admitted to citizen
ship, He must 60 before Judge, satisfy that
funot1onary that he can speak and read the
English language and then submit proof of his
being competent person, under the immigra-
tion laws, 70 apply for citizenship. A repre-
sentative OF the Government will be present at
the proceedings, TO watch the case on behalf Of
the United States. and If need be to bring
counter-e evidence against the applicant. If the
Judge is satisfied with the showing made by
the applicant, ne will issue TO him certificate
Of m n has - -. -
the rights and privileges of citizenship.
Mr.. Oates believes that by this means the
quality OF immigration to this country will be
raised, and the dignity OF citizenship in the
United States be enhanced
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-08
DAVIS As A HORsEMAN.
Compliments From virgInians Who Knew
Him Ultimately.

Compliments From Virginians Who Kuew
Him ultimately.
RICHMOND, December Jefferson Davis
was known personally to q larger number of
people in Richmond than in perhaps any other
city Citizens who were children during the war
recall his regular evening ride on gray horse,
which he sat splendidly. Dr.. Charles Brock, a
prominent physician and fine horseman. re-
calls an incident of this time He says that.one
evening he was riding mare that was so
vicious that he could do nothing with her.
While the animal was bucking on a turnpike
near this city Mr.. Davis rode up and said:
.tThat is 1no animal, Doctor"
The Doctor replied that be would like to see
Mr. Davis ride her. The latter said that he
would like to take spin, and they changed
horses.
she had no sooner taken the reins." said
the Doctor tthan with one easy pull he had
her entirely under subsection. Then he put
spurs and rode her three miles and 1 tell
you she was subdued enough when he re-
turned her to me. It was the finest riding 1
ever saw"
Governor Fitzhugh Lee, himself a noted
horseman, says Mr.. Davis was the finest horse
man, he ever saw. On one OF his lonely rides
Mr.. Davis was fired upon by man hid in the
bushes, the ball whIstling close 70 his head,
He rode his horse straight in the direction
from which the missile came, and the would-be
assassin fed, but was caught By some soldiers.
he proved to be q foreigner VINO was crazy
and was not prosecuted.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-08
TIE LONDON THEATERS.
Bits Of Gossip About Dramnsie Successes,
Failures and Novelties.

Bits Of Gossip About Dramatic Successes,
Failures and Novelties.
rBx CABLE TO TIE DTsRArcH.l
LONDON, December 7.-[COpyright Marie
Halton. otherwise Mrs. Joseph Lewis,
late of the New York Casino. has gone to Paris
to study dramatic art under an eminent mas
ter. When she has learned all he knows she
viii return to London and open theater. If all
goes as she wishes. Louise Litta, who has been
advertised as an American actress. has not
been treated kindly by the critics. and neither
has the play, "Madcap Midge." in which she
opened at the Opera Comique. Thyra Kemhle.
the Australian actress. makes her London
debut on the 18TH Mrs LAngtry plays The
Honeymoon in Dublin for week, beginning
Monday.
1t is being noted by the London press that
the son Of the Archbishop of Canterbury has
become stage manager Of theater, and that
the daughter Of the Bishop Of Gloucester VIII
sppeaT q 1 0kiasmn6 pa1tpmIne d Hsr Ma
iestJ's
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-08
A NOVEL BUREAU.
An Idea Which Bright Woman Made
Use of Very Probably.

An Idea Which Bright Woman Made
Use of Very Probably.
From the New York Tribune.1
If some bright, clever woman wants to confer
lasting blessing on unhappy man and at the
same. time open for herself q short road
road to fortune, let her establish a
bureau and agency for Christmas and holiday
shopping. Some place where a man may go
and say TO an intelligent woman-for only a
woman understands the mysterious secret OF
buying Christmas presents-"Here is check
for $50 Buy me something suitable for my
wife, my sister or my daughters"
The system might be SO perfected that one
could I'LL in blanks as one does for a postofice
order. Say the man goes in, fllls in the amount
the person for whom the gift is intended. the
age, the relationship. etc. He gets receipt
for his check and order, and at q certain time
the package il delivered at bis Office for his ap-
proVal and the collection Of the commission on
the transaction.
A man is not success at shopping. He gen.
orally ruBhes into place, nervously tosses
over dozen or more things, buys something in
a hurry, tears away to his business, and gradu-
ally wakens to the fact that he has not bought
the thing he wanted. There is no patent on
this idea, and any woman of the right kind is
heartily welcome to it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-08

during the reading Of the Presidents message;
''The disposition to treat the reading of the
message as joke is one Of the depressing
signs Of the times" In that case the most OBJ
vious remedy is TO avoid methods Of presenting
the message, which make ita joke. 1t may be
disrespectful TO say that the Jealous guarding
Of q collection Of platitudes as II It contained
the secret Of the ages, and its presentation to
Congress co be read orally when nitcould twice as
conveniently be understood If published TO the
world on the morning of the meeting, is one Of
the jokes Of the day; but there is nevertheless
more fact than imagination in the assertion
Solemn humbug is looked upon in the most
charitable way when taken as joke.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-08

A CORRESPONDENT elsewhere pursuez
the discussion as to the respective cost Of living
at Philadelphia and in this city with con-
clusions to the advantage of Philadelphia, The
fact of the matter seems to be that the work
1ngmen can get an equally good house and
equally good living at q slightly less cost in
Philadelphia, perhaps, for the very cogent
reason that he has considerably less wages to
pay for it withaL But Pittsburg Is rapidly in
creasing her supply of small homes Tor the
working people. and her transit facilities for
getting to them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-08
A CORPORATE BARTER.

A very striking example of corporate
morals is exposed to public view in the
history of q case just decided by the Wis
cOnsin Supreme Court. One company made
an agreement with another that if the latter
would secure from the Legislature yalu-
able land grant, the first would give in re-
turn valuable trackage rights The legisla-
tive lobbying was done successfully, and
railroad No. got its land grant; but when
called upon to perform its half of the bar
gain refused to do it. The suit to make it
do 50 was thrown out by the courts on the
ground that il was void as against public
policy and tending to corruption. The
legal and moral aspect of the decision is in
disputablei but it seems Is il the criminal
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-08
DETERMINED TO KEEP ON FISHING.
Canada Preparing to Send More Fishing
Vessels TO Behring Sea.


Vessels TO Behring Sen.
tsPBcIAL rELHsRAM TO THE DIsPAFcH.I
OTTAWA, December THE Dominion Gov
ernment have still further adYices of the in
tention of the owners of sealing vessels in
British Columbia to add several more schoon-
ers to their feet for carrying on the seal fishery
in Behring Sea next season. g. G. GeroW IL
negotiating for the purchase of the American
schooner Mollie AdamA the price to be paid
being nearly $4,000 The San Francisco seal
ing schooner Ada is also likely to be transferred
to Victoria. The owners Of sealing vessels
represent that they are willing to take the
chances of seizure, as the business is profit
able one, and they can afford to lose one vessel
now and then and make good seasons work.
Advices from British Columbia indicate that
the Atlantic is not to have monopoly OF the
fishery disputes between the United States and
Canada. This time the Canadians and not the
American fishermen are the Hansgressore, a.
in the case Of BehTing Sea. 1t is stated that
British Columbia fishermen are defantly tax
ing salmon in American waters. The British
steamers anchor just inside the Canadian line
and send their boats into the United States
fishing grounds, where they are loaded, and re-
turn 70 the vessels waiting for them. It is said
that the United States customs officers in Puget
Sound are numerically too weak to interfere,
and that the American fishermen have vir.
tually been driven out OF their own waters.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-08
oouIdu,t hide From TTI. WIG.

Jacob Yenken was confronted in Police
Court this morning by his wife and three little
children, whom he abandoned in Philadelphia
several months ago. After getting rid of his
family Yenken shaved his beard, dyed his
hair, travelled out West and i've weeks ago
brought up in New York. Mrs. Yenken was
already here, begging food from door to door
for her family. Yesterday she met Yenken by
chance in the Bowery. She recognized him
despite his disguise, and had him locked up. He
had $50 in his pocket. The Police Justice to-
day made him hand over the $50 to his wife and
then remanded him. There is said to be a
second Mrs. Yenren somewhere in the city,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-08
ACrIme Mover CommItted.

One Of the robberies that did not take place
was that which never got any farther than the
brain of sensational correspondent Of sensa-
tional newspaper. He had secured crows and
jimmiss enough to make formidable display,
and arranged to strew them one night in the
court Of the Treasury at a time when the exca-
vation was about finished for the new silver
vaults, His plan was to place them there and
then by a series Of terrific explosions, alarm
the treasury watch and the whole city at that
time OF nigh. when none but the initiated, that
is himself and his confederates. would be about
that is, after all the other correspondence had
gone home, when he would easily have q
iibeat" of the attempt to rob the vaults.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-08

courts might have something to say to the
parties to such bargain. In the meantime
the corporations who dispose of legislative
acts as . matter of barter. should have dis
cretiOn enough to at least keep their con-
tracts q secret
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-08
wore pInmopd. WhIle at WORK.

Here was another case of notable blindness
on the part Of the acquaintance of the misdoer.
Becker wore magnificent diamonds to her
daily work, which she performed for Q salary
of S76 q month. She explained this by the
story that rich aunt had died and left her the
gems She bought houses worth thousands
each, and was erecting fine country residence
when, by a mere accident one day when she
was not at work, = portion Of q bill told the
story of the theft Hers will doubtless remain
for long time one Of the strangest of the Gu
rious crimes committed in the public service at
the Capital.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-08
SOLD FOR A MERE SONG.
Beeeher's Fine 100000 Country Place
.OnIy Brings $4,000.

.Only Brings Sd0,OOus
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DTsPATcH.i
NEW YORK. December 7-Henry Ward
Beecher's country seat. "Boseobel," on the
Hudson, just south Of the Highlands, has
been sold by Phillips & Wells to
Thomas NJ. Stewart, Of this city, for $4,000.
Bosoobel is fine estate, upon which Mr..
Beecher at one time or another spent about
S2OO0OO. he bought the place more
than 20 years ago, and during the
remainder of his life he spent mora
than half OF each year upon It In 1875 he
built fine brick-and-stone country house upon
the estate at q cost of $4,000.
Surrounding the house is park containing
5000 ornamental trees and shrubs, embrae,
ing $50 varieties, and more than 1000
fruit trees and wines. These were set
out in groups, all being classified
and labeled Forthis collection Mr.. Beechar
was indebted mainly to his missionary friends
Knowing the delight he took IN beau
tifying Boscobel, whenever they came
upon an especially rare, beautiful
or interesting tree or shrub. they sent it to him.
China. India Ceylon, the Pacific Islands. Africa
Europe. and in fact. all quarters of the globe
are represented in this park, which would have
cost anybody else fortune.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-08
AsnnnhtInn snnIInd.

On the day previous to that on which he in
tended to spring the sensation he was dismissed
from his paper 'by telegraph" on account Of
sensation involving q Senator, which, being
without foundation, was too extreme for even
the usually inexhaustable appetites for that
sort Of thing Of the editors in the home office.
e. W. L.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-08
Several Noted DefauItery.

The defalcation Of Silcott is by all odds the
most sensational that has occurred since the
handsome and popular Captain Howgate stole
hundred thousand or 80 of the public funds.
Howgate was in jail for awhile, but one day
was kindly permitted to escape by an officer
who accompanied him to his residence to secure
change of clothes, Just as though his clothing
could not have been brought to him. Though
1t has always been suspected that numerous
people OF Washington were well aware Of the
whereabouts of the Captain, and among them
members OF the police. he is still at large, but
whether comfortable and happy 1 cannot say.
Another noted defalcation was that of Pay
master Hodges Of the army, also for q large
amount. Hodges was tried and convicted and
believe, pardoned. If am not mistaken l
saw him on the street the other day, looking
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-08

If Uncle Jerry Rusk win contract to re-
form the brand of weather we have had during
1889, by all means let him have the weather
bureau in his department and preserve the
reputation of the Administration.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-08

JURY fxers and spies are both rather un-
pleasant elements of the present day. But
there is the radical distinction between them
that the purpose of one class is to reduce the
system Of justice to q farce and give law break
ers impunity; while no one can be harmed by
the other who respects and obeys the laws.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-08

THE statement, on apparently good au-
thority, that the Wiliamsport Flood Commits
sioners are going to allow themselves i've dol
lars day out of the relief fund. indicates that
those officials think that the relief fund belongs
to the sufferers, and that they are the sufferers
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-08
HUMOROUS HITS.

Girls that ride horseback often get into Q
riding habit. cAdrtestOn World.
The best way to keep moths out Of cloth
ing Is to wear it.-FEOrtda TInes- linton.
The poet is born. not made. The pOetsss
Il born and maid too.-Bfn0hamtoR Leader.
The wings of the house were surprised
when the chimney hue.-AaTTdaRd Gasstts
It IL not unnatural that man of grit
should have good deal OF sand.-BOstoA Post.
1t is the lie abilities. asset were, that
make the successful assignor.-ADdny Ezprsss.
The Edison Girl-"Shs has 50 much mag
netism."
''You bet she has. Why, courtinR with that
girl Is one long electric spark. ''-Nsl0 York SUM-
THE LONG AND SHORT OF LIFE.
This truth well deserves preservation in
verse
'Tis old a. the age Of the race.
The man who's possessed Of . shortening purse
Wen md with IengtheninG face.
-Fss0 York Press.
"Have you quarter you can give me,
sirg'' asked . tsttered-looking individual OF .
citizen. 'My wife and children have had nothing
ooh, that WON'T do, - replied the gentleman,
81 gave you 50 cents yesterday. What did you do
with thaty,'
81 had to buy meat for the dog n-RGrpsr's
BdEar.
Proper Resentment-"If you were Presi-
dent, Frank, ~ inquired friend would you take
the same ground Mr.. Harrison does In regard to
foreign relations. and especially the Chinese"
''Siri'i thundered the eminent statesman nom
Chicago bringing his fist down with an emphasis
that nearly upset the decanter IN front Of him, I
hain't got no Chinese relations. All my relations
are full-blooded white men, b'goshr'-ChteaSo
TrfbHRs.
HER CHARMS.
Oh the light that lies in . maiden's eyes
As she meets the fond glance Of her lover,
Is brighter By far than the CLEAN OF the ssaE
That shines In the darkness above her.
And the neeting Hush Of maiden's Olusn'
The bloom Of the rose defying,
OAer her countenance flies - the maiden ngal
Like the dream Of zephyr dying
And the power to beguile In $ maiden'S smile.
And the sound Of her voice 50 thrilling,
Make lover crave 70 become her slave
Her slightest behest fulfilling.
I,ut the tunsfal clink OF maiden's chink,
And the glsam Of her gold 80 yellow,
More man Cnpfd's dart win touch he hearl
o. ne m01t unBuIcspiible Fellow:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-08

While s. Atwood, IL years old, was choked to
death BY peanut in his bronchial tube.
Thursday evening he and his little sister
boughta CENTS worth Of peanut taffy, and ate it
in the street, He suddenly complained to his
sister that he could hardly breathe. He was
overtaken with 1T Of coughing and q choking
sensation. The little fellow was taken TO Belle
Vue Hospital. The choking sensation steadily
increased. 1t was decided to perform tracheo-
tony, and an ineision was made in the neck, to
the windpipe, Just below the larnyx, through
which rubber tube was inserted. This enabled
the boy to breathe little frser. but the relief
was only temporary. He died Of suffooation At
o'clock this morning. At the autopsy to-day
the kernel Of peanut was found in his bron-
chial tube.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-08

THE controversy between Governor For
aker and the un-gubernatorial Campbell grows
somewhat improbable. Both parties should re-
ceive private advice upon the golden qualities
OF silence especially in cases like theirs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-08

THE sad news comes from New York that
the baby hippopotamus recently added to the
population Of that city had died because its
LUNGS could not stand the climate. Chicago
will not be slow to draw the moral Of the obyi-
Gus improperly Of asking the world to come
and enjoy an international exposition in cli-
mate that Is too moist for young river hog.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-08

THE railroad company which proposes to
furnish each purchaser Of a ticket with an ae-
cident insurance policy lays itself open TO the
gibe Of the scoffers that It has very clear idea
Of the most obvious need Of travellers over its
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-08

WITH one 25o-barrel well, q 30O-barrel
well, 5OO-barrel well and 2 24O0-barrel well re-
ported from the different districts in the lower
oil field it does not look as if the yield Of Penn
syivania oil were by any means a thing of the
past.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-08

The certainty that the postal detectives
express of catching that mail pouch thief war
rants fear that the thief has already reached
the mysterious hiding place Of Taecott.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-08

The announcement that Alger is mad
over the appointment of Brewer comes nearer
to a satisfactory endorsements Of Brewer than
anything which preceded it.