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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-21
A BLUFF FOR GOFF.
The Generals Organ Says he is Going
to be Sworn in as Governor.
SOLDIERS TO BE CALLED OUT
To See Him Seated, and if That Fails, the
Federal Authorities
WILL THEN BE ASKED TO INTERFERE.
ALI This Threatened ifthe Legislature Doesn't Declare
Him Elected.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE D1sPATcH.1
WHEELING, January 20.-Gentlemen in
the private counsels of all parties at Charles
ton, who arrived here to-day, tell most
sensational story of what is believed to be
the unavoidable outcome of the present
strained situation there. Democratic men,
bers of the Legislature boldly declare, on
the floor and elsewhere, that they will not
consent to have Speaker Woods, of the
House, declare Golf elected Governor, as he
is on the face of the returns.
In view of the constitutional provision
that all officers of the State shall hold over
until their successors are elected or quail
fed, Governor Wilson has declared his in
tention to retain his office until the contest
between Judge Fleming and General Golf
is settled, which cannot occur until late in
March, whereas the Gubernatorial term be-
gins March 4. General Golf mas firmly de-
clared that the failure of the Speaker of the
House to declare him elected will not in
validate the election, and that he will on
March go before person duly authorized
to administer the official oath, and qualify
as Governor, and will then proceed to the
State House and take charge of the Gov
ernor's Office.
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Both parties admit that in case of the
failure to qualify of the Governor-elect. the
outgoing Governor would rightfully hold
over, but they differ as to the legality of
qualification in the absence of a formal
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THE GENERALS THREAT.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-21
A RAILROAD BRIDGE WRECKED.
While Being Dismantled to Prevent Trains
Using 1t, a Portion Falls, Killing 20 Men.

While Being Dismantled to Prevent Trains
Using 1t, a Portion Falls, Killing 20 Men.
EVANSVILLE, January 2O.-A disastrous
wreck occurred this evening of the Louis
Vile, Louisiana and Texas Railroad bridge
across Green river at Shottsville, Ky.
Last Thursday the Louisville, Louisiana
and Texas Company was granted an in
junction to restrain the Keystone Bridge
Company from interfering with the
plaintiffs trains running over the
bridge. The order was served, was obeyed
until this morning, when the bridge COM
pany sent force of men to the bridge, driv-
ing the railroad employees off and atonee COM
menced tearing up the track and a portion of
the ties from the draw of the bridge. About
$3.50 o'clock this afternoon, while the work
of tearing up the ties was in progress, the
dismantling of one of the draws caused the
opposite end to overbalance when it
broke in two, precipitating about 20 work.
men into the river, five of whom are known
to have been drowned and seven seriously,
if not fatally, injured by falling timbers
and iron. Later reports from the scene say
a dozen were killed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-21
SOME KINDLY WORDS.
President Byrne Writes Nice Letter Re.
qardiur tho piffshurg CIuh

President Byrne Writes Nice Letter Re.
Earding the Pittsburg Club.
Manager Phillips yesterday received letter
from President Byrne, of the Brooklyn club.
that is well worth preserving The letter was
chiefly to try and make a date here for the
lst of April. This could not be done, however,
as Manager Phillips had already f1lled every
date except the 18TH which can be more con-
veniently filled at Columbus or Cincinnati
The interesting feature of the letter. how
ever, was President Byrne's kindly, and doubt
less, earnest references to the Pittsburg club
He went on to say that he was glad to see that
Pittsburg's prospects of having a first-class
team next season were so bright He said:
"You have tried manfully, all of you, in Pitts
burg to get first-class club. and it looks now
as if your efforts are about to be rewarded
These kind words coming from such man
as President I yrne and in view of all the un-
kind references made by officials of other As
sociation clubs regarding Pittsburg, are worth
treasuring
Manager Phillips also stated that there will
be a slight alteration made in the home
grounds. The Pennsylvania Railroad desires
slice off deep center lield, and in return will
give an equal amount of land which can be
added to right field. The club officials are
willing for this DEAL and it will allow home
run to be made in right field although the ball
may not be knocked over the fence.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-21
GOT AWAY WITH THE STUFF.
Confidential Clerk Charged With Embez
zIing $4,000 Worth of Bonds.

NEW YORK, January 2O.-The mysteri-
GUS prisoner who has been locked up in po-
lice headquarters for some days and about
whom the authorities maintained the ut
most reticence was taken to the Tombs Po-
lice Court to-day. He is William L.
Wythe, formerly managing clerk for w. S.
Lawson & Co., bankers at No. 49 Exchange
Place. He was arrested for embezzlement.
At court Bennet H. Breston, member of
the firm, appealed and made complaint
against Wythe, accusing him of the theft of
five irst-mortgage 81 900 bonds of the Evans
vile and Terre Haute Railroad Company
in September last. The prisoner demanded
an examination and bail was fixed at S1O,-
900 pending hearing on tine Oath inst.
William T. Wardwell, the late Prohibition
candidate for Mayor, furnished the bonds
required.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-21
Sporting Notes,

PRESIDENT DAY, of New York, will go to
Hot Springs this week.
jim FELL and Patsy Cardiff will fight at
Minneapolis tomorrow evening.
The G. G. rs will play with the Allentown
Club next season and not with the w. J..
kuehne's as stated.
BILLET, the greatest of imported racing sires,
died at Clay Woodford's Runnymede stock
farm on Wednesday.
MANAGER MUTRIE thinks that if Spalding's
team don't return in time to open the cham
pionship season Chicago not only forfeits its
games but will also be fined.
THERE will be no more special meetings of
the Association. That committee on the salary
question has not held meeting and will not
until the regular March session at Columbus.
THE hackers of Harry Bartlett, the English
pugilist, and Mike Gushing, of Brooklyn, have
signed articles for a battle with skin-tight
gloves to a finish for $1,000, according to
Queensberry rules. The battle will take place
within 200 miles of New York, on or before Feb
ruary %. Only 80 spectators will be allowed.
THE Kentucky Prince gelding Fred Folger,
2:20l4, will in all probability be member of
Turner's stable next year. He will be specially
prepared for the Charter Oak stakes at Hart
ford and it will take a whirlwind to beat him
if he takes the word in good shape. met his
owner at the Driving Clubs meeting last week
Hehas no fault to find with Splan's work last
year. as the horse cleared over s.. 800 after all
expenses had been paid under his management
Sportsman.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-21
THE REDS DEFIANT,
Chicago Anarchists Test1og the Extent of
Tuley's Decision.

Tuley's Decision.
CHICAGO, January 20.-What was ap-
parently deliberate test by the Anarchists
as to how far they could go under Judge
Tuley's decision confirming the right of free
assemblage was made this afternoon. This
was the first Sunday since the ruling,
and the Reds made it the oc-
casion for a great outpouring. West
Twelfth street Turner Hall was
crowded in anticipation of something un-
usual. Prof. Garside, State Socialist, was
the first speaker. Grottkau's speech fol-
lowed. He assailed the police policy with
extraordinary vehemence. A handfnl Of
men, declared Grottkau, could not hope to
secure freedom by peaceable means. The
oppressors would not give up their priv
ileges without fighting for them. He said
Every step that has been made in advance
has been paid for in blood, and has left path
way behind it strewn with corpses. The his
tory of progress is the history of battle. and
we, too, will have to fight for our rights. How
did this republic free itself? By blood. How
was the slavery question settled? By blood.
These victories werenot won by holding prayer
meetings and singing hymns. tell you the
law must be throttled; we must trample it un-
der our feet until the. law of nature
fills the world and reigns su-
preme We cannot obtain these things by
peaceabe means; we must resort to force.
tWild cheers.l The capitalists are prepared to
meet the people with force, but some day we
will go to them and say: Your time is up-the
time is come What happens when two great
forces meet?
The speaker here bentover to the reporters
and said: "This is diplomatic language, but
we all understand what it means" The re-
mark was caught by the audience and was
followed by laughter and applause.
The speaker, in concluding, shouted:
"Down with the capitalists; down with the
present system; down with the robbers; down
with wage slavery"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-21
PICKETTS THREAT.
He Means to Have His Release and He'll
Go TO Frisco.

He Means to Have His Release and He'll
Go to Frisco.
ST. PAUL, MINI, January 20.-John Pickett,
for the past two seasons the greatest short-stop
in the Western Association, is creating some
thing of a stir in baseball circles. He is still
under reserve by st. Paul, but is chatting
under the fetters which bind him. Boston has
offered s. 500 for his release and 81 500 salary;
but Pickett asks that half the transfer money
go to him, while the st. Paul management in
sists on pocketing the whole amount.
To add interest to the matter the Greenwood
and Moran California League team wires
Pickett an offer of $500 a month to play on the
Pacific coast This information Pickett sends
President Thompson, of the st. Paul club, from
Chicago, saying that unless he is signed at once
by st. Paul under six months contract or re-
leased to Boston on his own terms, he will 60
to California in spite of the blacklist. Pickett
is superb fielder, and led the st. Paul team as
batter the past season.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-21
SOMEWHAT AFRAID,
Cincinnati People Don't Want Little Earle
Knocked Out.

Knocked Out.
Cincinnati had a bitter experience with Jack
O'Connor, and it is to be hoped it will not be
repeated with Earle. The latter'S catching for
the All-American team seems to be one of the
principal features of the Australian trip. If
he can only keep up his present gait next sea-
son Cincinnati patrons will be satisfied. Earle,
however, is in constant danger of being per-
manently injured, and it is in keeping with
Cincinnati's hard luck to have him come here
out of condition. He is catching two of the
fastest pitchers in the profession.
No pitcher in America can approach Ed
Crane in point of speed, and his team partner,
Long John Healy, can put feathers on the
ball when he wants to. Under their bonn
bardment Earle's hands may be
pounded out of shape. Cincinnati had
one catcher who had been used up in
this manner. Jack 0'Connor would have made
a great name for himself but for bad hands.
Silver King now the pitcher Of the st. Louis
Browns, knocked Jacks mauleys all to pieces
In 1886 both were members of the ST. Joseph
team. King had then even greater speed than
he has now. and Peach-Pie O'Connor was the
only player in the Western country who could
do anything with Cannon-ball Charles deliy.
cry. "Peach-Pie'' used to first put half boot
leg on his left hand and then pull the big glove
over it The hop-sBp-ani- jump delivery was
then in vogue, and patrons who have seen King
pitch under the present rule can form some
idea of his terrific speed when accelerated by
free movements in the box. He used to lift
poor O'Connor off of his feet. but Jack stuck
gamely to his work. 1t ruined him as a catcher
however, for his hands were SO tender when he
came to Cincinnati that he could not stand it
to face the delivery of any of our pitchers. 1t
is to be hoped Earle will not be used up in this
manner by Crane and Healy.-Enqairer.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-21
NEED OF A NEW CAPITOL.
The Economical Views of the Governor
Don't Suit HarrIsburgers.

The Economical Views of the Governor
Don't Suit Harrisburgers.
rFRoM STAFF CORRESPONDENT
HARRISBURG, January 2O.-There are
many good arguments afoat here in favor
of new Capitol buildings, and the best of
them is the argument of the Governor, that
valuable documents of colonial and COM
monwealth times are not only badly stored
and falling to decay, but are in positive danger
from fire. The Governor modestly asks for
S1,0O0,00O to provide accommodations superior
to the present, but the Governor has one eye
on economy, and wants to wipe out the State
debt before the expiration of his term. Hence
his suggestion is not acceptable to many of
the good people of Harrisburg, who are more
interested in spending about $4,000 COO for a
new Capitol and departments than they are in
paving off the debt of the Commonwealth.
An expenditure of S5.000,000 would insure the
permanent location of the Capitol here, and the
Capitol does much to enhance the value of
property in the county seat of Dauphin. This
is not the least argument in favor of the new
buildings that the Harrisburger is familiar
with, but it is the one he least obtrudes upon
the unsophisticated stranger. There are very
many good reasons, though, why the great
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania should have
much better quarters for its officials and Legis-
lators than the red brick structures that now
grace the hill.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-21
ILLINOIS MINERS STRIKE
Because One Refuses TO Share His Work
With His Idle Brethren.

With His Idle Brethren.
CHICAGO, January 20.-The coal miners
who have been in the employ of the Spring
Valley Coal Company, held mass meeting
in the opera house at Spring Valley, and by
unanimous vote decided to quit work so
long as one Thomas Mulvey worked in the
mines. This throws about 1,SO0 men out of
employment.
Several weeks ago the coal company shut
down two of its mines, throwing about 600
men out of work. Two shafts remained in
operation, and the men in these shafts
agreed to share this work with the idle men.
The idle men were to draw lots to determine
to which mine they would CO. Mulvey,
who had been transferred to one of the mines
remaining at work about the time of shut
ting down, refused to give up his work and
draw lots with the rest OF the men or quit
work. The miners applied to Manager
Devlin to discharge Mulvey, but he re-
fused to do so. The strike may last a few
days or six months.
Tomorrow morning the miners, about
1900 strong, headed by two brass bands,
will march six miles out,in the country to
the Chicago, Wilmington and Vermillion
Coal Company's new shaft and endeavor to
organize the miners of that place into their
union.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-21
INCENDIARY FIRES
Result in the Death of waichman and a
Loss OF $4,000.

DETROIT, January 2O.-The Detroit Stave
and Heading Company's main building was
destroyed by fire at midnight last night,
causing a loss of between $4,000 and
$50, 900. James R. Middleton, watchman,
was burned to death.
Undoubtedly the fire was the work of an
incendIary. There were traces to show that
a train of kerosene oil had been laid around
the building and that the match was then
put to various parts of the building. An
attempt was made to fire the office some
weeks ago, and since then there have been
efforts to fire the other buildings, but with
out avail.
more and Ohio elevator at Fostoria. owned
by Ex-Governor Foster and Company.
burned this morning with its contents.
Loss $4,000; insured for $1,000. 1t is be-
ieved that the fire was started by tramps.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-21
CHURCH DELEGATIONS.
Three Houses of Worship Opened With
Appropriate Ceremonies.

Three Houses of Worship Opened With
Appropriate Ceremonies.
The Shady Avenue Baptist Church, the
Mcclure Avenue. Allegheny, Presbyterian
Church, and the German Evangelical Mis-
sion Chapel, on Mt. Oliver, were dedicated
with appropriate ceremonies yesterday.
AT thej former church Rev. Il. ID. Ham
mond preached the sermon. His text was
taken from the chapter of Chronicles 46.
The afternoon service was opened with
PRAYER by Rev. j. W. Riddle, of the Union
Baptist Church, Of South Nineteenth street.
Rev. E. T. Fox, the associate pastor of the
Fourth avenue church, read the scriptural
lesson of the building of the temple.
Rev. B. F. WOODBURY., D. D., of the San
dusky street church, then made short ad-
dress on the powers of the church to teach
the truth. Rev. H. d. Gross, pastor OF the
Fourth Avenue Baptist Church, spoke on
''the church in its worldly sense
In the evening Rev. j. M. Scott, of Sc
wickley, delivered an interesting sermon.
At the Mcclure avenue church Rev.
David S. Kennedy, of the First Presby-
terian Church of Allegheny, delivered the
morning sermon. Rev. James Allison, OF
the Presbyterian Banner, also made an ad-
dress. The dedicatory services were con-
Quoted by the Rev. W. G. Birchard, pastor
of the church.
In the afternoon Rev. G. T. Purves, of
the First Presbyterian Church, Pittsburg,
and Thomas B. Kerr, Superintendent of the
Sunday School, addressed the pupils. Mr..
Purves conducted scriptural reading in
the evening, and was followed by Rev. H.
T. McClelland, of the Western Theological
Seminary, who made an address. Prof
Whiting conducted the musical programme.
The new church stands in the front of the
old edifce on Mcclure avenue. The latter
church was built in 1867, when the congre-
cation was organized. Rev. Henry j.
Sharp was the first pastor. In 1870 he was
succeeded by Rev. John Kerr. The latter
was succeeded in 1875 by the present pastor.
The congregation numbers 500 and has a
Sunday school of 700 pupils. The new
church cost S4O,3OO.
At the Mt. Oliver Chapel Rev. j. J.
Esher, D. D., Senior Bishop of the Evan
gelical Association, delivered the sermon.
He took for his subject Goods House. :"
The congregation was organized two years
ago and now has membership of 80 people.
The chapel cost $3.50.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-21
MONEY TO BE MADE.
Continued from First Page.

continued from FITSC IUyo.
to the securing of bonds The Brooks bill re-
quires that the bondsmen must reside in the
ward or township in which the applicants sa-
loon is located. It is proposed to change this
by making it lawful for an applicant for .
Incense to obtain a bondsman within the limits
OF the city or county in which he makes his ap-
plication.
Under this proposed substitute for the
BROOKS bill it will also be unlawful for saloon
Keeper to employ minor OF either sex in the
capacity of bartender or waiter.
The other changes are slight and inmate
r1ai lt is asserted that this bill II it becomes
law viii so improve high license that it will be
likely to meet the appreciation of thousands OF
temperance people who are opposed to the
present law.
JUST AS COOPER VIEWS IT.
The bill seems to be in a line with the
thoughts expressed by Senator Cooper in his
speech before the Republican caucus last
wednesday night. Senator Cooper at that
time said that he would so improve high
license that it would satisfy the temperate
thought of the State. The Senator's proposi-
tion did not seem to meet with favor from
Mr.. Brooks, Mr.. Wherry and other friends of
the present law. There were also some MEM
bers of the Senate who did not think it would
be wise to make any amendments to the exist
ing law. They all expressed the fear that if
they once started to amend the law there was
no telling where the amendments would end.
So to be on the safe side it was considered
to be the best policy to let the Brooks bill
stand.
A member of the Senate, who is close to
Senator Cooper, said to-day: There is very
little doubt about a new high license law being
passed at this session. At first there was some
feeling against making any changes in the law.
Senator Cooper, however, was strong advo-
cate for amending and improving high license.
He has given the matter his careful thought
for several months and he has succeeded in con-
vincing some of the other Senators of the i'm
portance of improving the law.
II don't see how anyone who believes in high
license can object to the changes which are pro-
posed by the new bill. have seen it and have
read it through very carefully, and must say
that heartily approve of it,"
"Do you know whether Mr.. Brooks will op-
pose the measure in the House?'
81 do not. How can he oppose it? What
reasons can he give for decliningto improve
the high license law? No, don't know what
Mr.. Brooks or any other member of the House
will do, but venture to say that they will sup
port this new measure"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-21
MAY LEAVE THE LEAGUE.
The Indianapolis Baseball Club I'm Consid-
erable Financial Trouble.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.l
INDIANAPOLIS, January 2O.-A professional
ball nine in this city next season is, after all,
somewhat problematical Last season the
management were put to extra expense in
building grand stand and other accessories
and considerable money was frittered away in
experimenting with new players. The receipts
of the season were in excess of $500 but the
association was behind, and the Indebtedness
is placed at $4,000, with the original stock ex-
hausted. A number Of gentlemen, 20 or more,
became guarantors, and the franchise was
placed in their hands as security for their
pledges Quite recently paper was circulated
among the guarantors, agreeing to convey their
financial responsibility to the close of next sea-
son, and everything promised success. To-day,
however, notices we're received by mail, show
ing that some of these guarantors were prepar-
ing to press their claims legally, and in what
way this trouble can be bridged is conun-
drum.
1t is estimated that the expenses of the club
next year will be less than last year, and there
is certainly a great outlook for somebody with
money and brains to assume the responsibility
and take the chances. There is not only the
franchise which is valued at $4,000, but also
the ball ground equipment, In itself of consid-
cradle yalue.