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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-12
ANYTHING WILL DO.
Southern Once Seekers Not Very Partic-
ular-When Knocked Out of One Once
Any Other One Handy VIII Please
Them-Satished With Little.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.i
WAsHINGToN. May 1.-THE President
is brought face to face daily with elements
in human nature wbich be Ecnld ;gaeSe if
n were possible. From no quarter is he be-
set by so many perplexities as from the
South, for in no other section are there so
many persons claiming reward for services.
In some instances he has been
imposed upon most shamelessly by men
who make the loudest professions
Of personal fealty to himself Members of
the Chicago convention have gone to him
with little stories of what they did in his
interest at the critical moment, when the
slightest examination shows that they never
supported him until everybody else did. A
delegate who first voted ior Blaine and then
yielded to the golden Establishments of
Alger is an applicant for a consulate. He
thinks that the President is deceived by his
professions, but his story is known and no
Office will he get. This man is the editor of
a small Republican sheet in a remote cor
ner OF the South. His case is not solitary.
Among the Southern States none had higher
expectations in the beginning than North
Carolina, and at present none is so thor
oughly discounted. The Brazilian Mission,
the Consul Generalships at London and
Liverpool, the Consulate at Manchester
these are few of the Offices asked for lit
tie while ago. Nothing has yet been OBJ
tanned, and nothing except place or two in
the consular service is now looked for
The disillusion is complete and paralyz-
ing. Ex-Congressman Oliver b. Dockery,
who was the party's candidate for Governor
last year, and who had no doubt two months
ago that he would get something decidedly
rich in the service abroad, now says that he
will be perfectly satisfied with place for
his son, who was formerly Consul at
Ste.tin.
Mr.. Nichols, late candidate for the Office
of Government Printer, is another ex-Con-
gresham from the Turpentine State, who
roosts less than he did. He denies that he
is an applicant for anything. and saws that
the President knows how powerful his back
ing is, and if be has anything for him will
give it to him without his asking for it. 1t
is understood that Nichols will take SUBJ
ordinate place in the Government Printing
Office If he can get it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-12
THE LAW ON BETTING.
The Massachusetts Supreme Court Decides
a Case of Interest TO Gamblers.

The Massachusetts Supreme Court Decides
Case of Interest to Gamblers.
BOSTON, May 11.-Gam bling men are in
terested In the decision to-day of the Su-
preme Court in the case of Stephen F.
Jones against NJ Cavanaugh. The de-
fendant was a pool seller on November
%, 1886, at the race course in North
Attleboro, where foot race was to take
place between two men named Little and
DoHlon. The pools were sold at auction by
the defendant, and the plaintiff purchased
ten pools for $3.50, at prices ranging from
$35 to $SS, paving to defendants clerk the
money and receiving the pools, which
were on Donlon to win against
Little. Plaintiff at the trial put in evil
dence tending to show that the race was de-
clared off by the referee. Defendant claimed
and put in evidence tending to show that
the race was won by Little, and was so de-
clared by the referee. No part of the money
was paid back, and no demand was ever
made upon the defendant
The Superior Court ruled that betting
upon foot race between two persons was
gaming contract. and that the plaintiff, to
recover, must show that he bet his money
on the race; that he lost the bet, and that
the defendant acting by himself or his
agents, was the winner; also that, in order
to recover outside the statute, plaintiff must
make demand before bringing his suit.
The Court ordered verdict for the defend
ant, and plaintiff excepted.
The Supreme Court holds that the ruling
of the Superior Court was correct, and that
a demand was necessary. The Court says:
Upon the facts stated we are of the opinion
that the defendant was stakeholder and an
agent for particular purpose; that the money
which made up the several pools was not re-
celved by him as his own, but to be held and
paid out tor others, and that If he could not
pay, as was expected, because the race was not
run, he had no other duty in relation to it than
to keep it safely for those who were entitled to
it, The ruling that outside of the statute the
action could not be maintained without pre-
vious demand was correct.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-12
IMPORTING CHOLERA GERMS.
A Cargo of Rags From Plague Stricken
Towns in Japan.

Cargo of Rags From PIague-stricken
Towns in Japan.
PHILADELPHIA, May 11.-One of the
largest consignments of old rags that has
ever arrived at this port was brought here
yesterday by the bark Belle of Oregon from
Yokohama, Japan, consigned ostensi-
bly, to the Union Bank of London,
but the cargo will be trans
ferred to the proper owners on
payment of the amounts due on the bills of
lading. These rags were gathered from
some of the most sickly and plague-ridden
interior towns and villages of Japan, where
cholera and other contagious diseases have
ragged with great virulence. In many in
stances the graves in the cemeteries were
opened in order that the grave-clothes
might be shipped away to supply the foreign
demand for rags.
The cargo brought on here on the Belle Of
Oregon consists of 1880 bales of rags, all
tightly bound. which in measure prevents
the escape of the seeds of disease if any
Turks within the bales. Nine hundred tons
of sulphur were slowed beneath the rags to
keep the vessel in proper trim,
The Board of Health will decide whether
the Consups certificate from the, port from
which the vessel sailed shall be sufficient
evidence of the absence of contagion, or
whether the entire cargo shall be subject to
disinfection here. In the meantime the YES
sci remains anchored in the river.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-12
-FOUR MINERS KILLED.
An Explosion of Fire Damp in Coal shnft
Near CHARTERS.

An Explosion Of Fire Damp In n Coal SHAFT
Near Churtiers.
Owing to communication being cut of by
Friday evenings storm, it was impossible
to get any definite information about the
explosion of fire damp in the
mines of the Block Coal Company
on the Toms Run Railroad, near CHARTERS.
Four men were killed outright and several
others injured. The four miners were Hum
garisns and had been warned not to go down
the shaft The air fans had not been work.
ing since May 1, and the danger signals in
dicating that the mine was full of escaping
gas, were up.
The work Of rescuing the bodies progressed
very slowly on account Of the heavy gas,
which was overpowering. One Of the men
was found near the bottom of the shaft.
The head, and one leg was entirely blown
off and the body badly disfgured. The
others will probably not be discovered for
several days.
Coroner Mcdowell and his chiet clerk,
Grant Miller, went to the scene yesterday
afternoon and started the inquest on the
four bodies The evidence given by John
Adamson, the watchman, was to the effect
that the deceased had been employed in the
mines, but owing to strike had been idle
for two weeks, They had secured work in
Ohio, and on Friday they told Mr..
Adamson they were going into the mine
for their tools. They went into the mine at
o'clock and at in the evening they had
not returned. Upon entering the mine and
discovering fire damp he came out again
and notified the superintendent. The lat
ter Joined him in the search for
the unfortunate victims. At o'clock yes
terday morning the bodies were found.
They were terribly mangled, burned and
Jared. They presented fearful sight.
The four men killed were: Martin Ter
shock, aged AZ, married and leaves two chill
drel; Michael Marrowzitch, aged 80, mar
ried and leaves three children; John Adler
shitz, aged q, single; Mark Szbulener, aged
%, single.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-12
ALMOST TOO HONEST.
A slippery Customer Takes Cheap Method
of Paying n Debt.

A slippery Customer Takes n Cheap Method
of Paying n Debt.
Detroit Free Press.1
"I try to be a man of my word, he said,
as he entered Cadillac eating house yes
terday, "but I can't always do as I
promise"
"What did you want, asked the pro-
prietor.
'fYou gave me square meal on tick two
months ago. The bill was 45 cents. I
promised to pay in six weeks, but I am q
little late"
ST don't remember the circumstance.
perhaps not, as you are q big-hearted
man, but I do, and here's your money"
The proprietor pulled in a 81 Canadian
bill and flung out the change, rather dis
gnsted with the mans honesty. Ten min
utes later, however, this disgust had changed
to admiration. In making change he took
a closer look at the bill, and on the back he
found the stamp: Suspended 1884,"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-12
CHAIRMAN PALMER'S DENIAL.
He says His Only Work is to Garry the
PrOhibitOry Amendment.

He snys His Only Work is to Garry the
PrOhibitOry Amendment.
PHILADELPHIA, May 11.-Chairman
Palmer, of the Prohibition State Committee,
denies that his party had any intention of
circulating through the State a charge
that the brewers and the Republican
leaders had made combination to
defeat the Constitutional amendment, ac-
companied by pledge of 100, 900 Republi-
cans that they will not vote the party ticket
if prohibition shall be defeated. These are
statements made by the Votce, the Prohibi-
tion organ.
sour business just now," said Chairman
Palmer, ''is to carry the amendment, which
we expect to do unless we are cheated to
death in Philadelphia, and this we expect
to counteract by the last act passed at
Harrisburg Furnishing bribery at the cleo
ton" /"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-12
-8gSsGE nay stSSER BAEEGM.
Ex-senator Mcdonald Doesn't Think an In.
diana Man Will be Chosen.

Ex-senator NICU0nutu DOeon't THINK an 1us
diana Man Will be Chosen.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.i
INDIANAPOLIS, May 1.-THE names of
the Hons. Joseph E. McDonsid and S. P.
Sherin, present Secretary, for the chairman
ship Of the National Democratic Committee
having been suggested, considerable inter-
est has been aroused here. Mr.. Mcdonald
says: 81 have had no communication with
any of the members of the National Com
mittee. and if 1 have been considered in
connection with the craftsmanship am not
aware of it. 1t would be contrary to custom
and precedent to go outside of the
committee membership for a chair
man. and / do not believe it will be
done. 1t is my opinion that the Chairman
will be Mr.. Brlce, of Ohio, or Mr.. German,
of Maryland, if either of them will accept
the position. If they will not, and an In
diana man is wanted, 1 believe that Mr..
Sherin, the member of the committee from
this State, and at present the Secretary, is
most likely to be chosen. If they go out
side the committee, which is improbable, 1
do not believe that would be chosen, but
if should be elected would decline to ac-
cept the position.
The leading Democratic politicians do
not seem to think there is any probability of
either Mr.. Mcdonald or Mr.. Sherin to be
chosen to 6ll the position. James II. Rice
was asked what he thought about the mat
ter. '1 do not think an Indiana man is
likely to be chosen, " he replied. 1.-THE sue
cessor Of Mr.. Barnum is almost certain to
be Mr.. Brice." The Evansville Courier
bitterly opposes Mcdonald. and advocates
the claims of Mr.. Sherin, and asserts that
he is the greatest organizer among Indiana
Democrats,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-12
A STRANGE STORY.
Desperate Encounter Between Man and
a Rabid Buzzard.

Desperate Encounter Between Man and
a Rabid Buzzard.
PADUcAH, KY, May 11.-Mr. Owen
Voolfolk, employed as engineer on the
ferryboat V. Owen. relates strange story
of desperate encounter with a mad buzz
zard in Illinois, opposite this city.
Mr.. Voolfolk says he was accompanied
by Squire Sidener, and was driving along
the road between Springtown and the ferry
landing Wednesday afternoon, when a
buzzard swooped down and made vicious
attack on the mule which was drawing
their buggy. The animal kicked and
plunged, and it was with difficulty
it was restrained from running away.
Leaving the animal, the bird turned its
attention to the occupants of the buggy,
making repeated assaults, and it was only
by vigorous applications of the whip and
an old sack that they were enabled to de-
fend themselves and finally kill the mad
bird.
There have been a number of rabid dogs
killed in that vicinity during the last few
weeks, and it is supposed the bird con-
tracted hydrophobia by eating the flesh of
the dead animals
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-12
A Rs.utifuI Motto.

A gentleman, whose life had been stormy
in its yesterday and promised to be tumultu-
Gus in its tomorrow, visited a friend in this
city. Upon being shown to the guest cham
ber his ewes fell upon the following exquis-
ite "Good Night the lines being written
on a banner and forming beautiful motto
for such an apartment
sleep sweet within this quiet ROOM
ID friend. who e'er thou art,
And let no mournful yesterdays
Disturb thy peaceful heart;
Nor let Tomorrow scare thy rest
With dreams of coming III:
Thy Maker is thy changeless friend,
His love surrounds thee still
Forget thyself with all thy Woea
Put out each feverish light;
The stars are watching overhead
Sleep sweet good night good night.
As he got into bed be felt that the angel
of peace on earth and good viii toward
men had dropped benedietiOn upon him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-12
PERHAPS HE WANTED A DRINK.

Joseph Lnzend Arrested While Trying to
Jump of the Sixth Street Bridge.
Joseph Lazend, an employe of the West
inghouse Air Brake Works, Allegheny,
was arrested and lodged in the Allegheny
lookup, shortly before o'clock this morn
ing, charged with disorderly conduct.
Lazend was discovered on the Sixth street
bridge by the gatekeeper in an intoxicated
condition, and was attempting to climb over
the rail, with the apparent purpose of
throwing himself in the river. He had
very little money on his person when ar
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-12
THROUGH THEIR WORK.
The Young Mems Christian Association Con-
venfion Comes to an End-Governor
Beaver Delivers speech-A SUBJ
scription From PFftsburg.


venfiou Comes to an End-Governor
Beaver Delivers speech-A Sub
scription From Pntsburg.
PHILADELPHIA, May 1.-THE last days
session of the International Convention Of
the Young Mems Christian Association was
begun by Rev. Wilbur F. Watkins,
who led the usual devotional exercises.
which were concluded with the. verses
from the hymn, ''To the Work" The
Secretary read the list of subscriptions
since yesterday for the prosecution of the
work Of the International committee. They
included the gift ofa friend in Pittsburg,
$l00; Minnesota State Committee, $50.
A resolution was presented looking to
provision Of support of aged or disabled
Z. M. G. A. workers. Various topics were
discussed by DIR. D. f. Kelly, of Montreal,
and Russell Sturgis, of Boston. Governor
Beaver spoke in the evening on the topic:
Non English speaking young men, the
responsibilities Of the association to them
and how they can be met" He began by
saying:
Twenty years ago entered upon this work
at the first State convention. When went to
that convention left a baby in his mothers
arms and they tell me he's been making
speech here to-day. think 1t is almost time
Was on the retired list. The American people
take to foreigners very readily. Many
of these nom English speaking young
thoughts and manners OF life have been vastly
dlnerent. I say to young men, that you must
Americanize these young Foreigners. Ut Is re-
sponsibility you must not shirk.
After singing by Mr.. Sankey and bene-
dition the convention was closed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-12
TIGHT COLLARS AND sPEcrACLEs.

A German Professor Discovers an Intimate
Relation Between the Two.
Atlanta Constitution.
A distinguished German professor has
discovered that the tight collars of the Ger
man army impede the circulation ofthe
blood in the neck, and affect the eyes, and
this is said to be the secret Of the necessity
of wearing spectacles, which appears to be
peculiarly German profession To see a
German without spectaeles is to see man
who has never been in the army, and who
has never followed the fashion set by the
army of wearing tight collars.
What is the remedy? 1t is a very simple
one. Let everybody wear the flannel shirt:
This is at once comfortable, convenient and
healthy A flannel shirt size too large in
the neck is the very thing to make man
healthy, wealthy and far-sighted.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-12
A FATAL ELOPEMENT.
The Attempt Of Negro to Run or With a
Young White Girl.

Young White Girl.
LOUISVILLE, May 11.-At Winchester,
yesterday, Milton Richmond, burly negro,
started to elope with Lydia Strong, the 16-
year-old granddaughter of Judge Ed. Strong,
Strong, with a band of friends, pursued.
When they overlook Richmond he fired
upon them, sending a bullet through
Strong's hand. The party returned the
fire, killing Richmond instantly. The
girl escaped unhurt
When they returned home her father,
Pearl Strong, who had been absent, had got
back. At the sight of his daughter he fred
at her, and, missing his aim, tried to shoot
himself. He only inflicted bad flesh
wound, when his pistol was taken away.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-12
sPECIAI. SALE OF SMYRNA RUGS.
The Best Qualities at Half the Prices the
Peddlers Ask.

Many people have no idea what SMYRNA
rugs are worth If they knew that the prices
charged by the street peddlers are more than
double what we ask that extortion would
soon cease.
1000 Smyrna rugs at 81, worth 50; peddlers
charge 81 80 for these. !,
1000 at 50 80, worth "a; peddlers ask and
get S5 and Sc for these.
5000 full size at s. 70, worth So; peddiers
ask and get IS and SO for these.
1000 sofa rugs at Sc, worth ~; you'd nave
to mortgage your property to pay peddier
for one of these.
See them in our show window.
EDWARD GRoETZINGEB,
6N and 629 Penn avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-12
LOOKING OUT FOR FRIENDS.
Hon. John Dalzell Attending TO Appoint-
meuts In His District.

Hon. John DalZen Attending 20 Appoint.
ments in His District.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.i
WASHINGTON, May 11.-Hon. John
Dalzell, who has been in New York on
legal business, took in Washington to-day
on his way to Pittsburg, for which place he
departed this evening. He called on the
Postmaster General, and had a somewhat
prolonged conversation with him in regard
to fourth-class postmasters in his district,
and from there called upon Commissioner
Tanner, at the Pension Office, for brief
consultation touching the appointment of a
Pension Board for the Pittsburg district
1t is probable that within a day or two
Drs. j. o. Phillips, Wilson and Seip will
be appointed, though one authority quotes
the name of DR.. Crawford instead of DR.,
Wilson.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-12
A GIa,,worker,. QunrreI.

Frank Smith yesterday entered suit be-
fore Alderman Shafer, of the Southside,
against George Lang, charging him with
aggravated assault and battery The parties
are plassworkers, and the prosecutor claims
that Lang assaulted him with blunt in
strument, knocking him down, and then
kicked him when he was down. The de-
fendant was arrested and committed for a
hearing on Monday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-12
ARnrnlNeu.nansr Chnnrs.

Edward Straul and Charles Sloan, hav-
ing purchased half interest in the Leech-
burg AdUance, will at once assume the
Of that paper. Edward Hill,
the present editor, retires from the helm, but
retains the remaining half of the stock. Mr..
Sloan, who will occupy editorial chair, is
young in years but old in newspaper ex-
perience, and will no doubt place that here
tofore modest sheet in the forefront.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-12
An ItaIIau Ere. For AM.

A free fight among Italians occurred on
Bedford avenue last night. One Daconia,
who now lives in Turtle Greek, formerly
boarded with Malena on the Hill. He
went for his trunk last evening, but Malena,
it is said, wouldn't give it up. The fight
followed. Frame, Rose and Malena are in
iail. Daconia has sore head.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-12
A NOISY FAREWELL,
President Harrison and Party
Leave Washington For a
Sunday Out,
AMID ROAR OF CANNON.
They Take Packages of Fishing
Tackle and the Babies, But
SOOSE KNOWS RETHEY'RE GOING.

Anxiety to See No Omeescekers for Few
Hours Drives the President From the
Capitalize White House Cleaned for
the Summer Season-Personnel of the
Presidents Family of servants-Hon.
John DalzeIl Gets in Few Words for
His FrieHds-Assistant Postmaster GEN.
eral CIArlKsOn Does a Big Half Weeks
Work.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-12
A 1so-pound Fish shot.

OetrUlE N6F5sl
The residents of Diner amuse themselves
by shooting sturgeon below the dam at that
place. The big fellows get stranded in the
shallow water, and are then at the mercy Of
the shooters. d. b. Mcdonnell recently
shot one that weighed $50 pounds, and
measured 6 feet 6 inches long.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-12
HE HAD NO CHOICE.
Why Going to Church is Not Like Going -
Market.

Why GoI1g 20 Chufch ID NOT LtAe tOIHI -
Market.
Scottish AmerfcaE.1
Willie NJ, an Ayrshire farmer, was some
what remiss in attending divine service,
and his parish minister, on one Of his
pastoral visits, took occasion to refer to it in
rather pointed manner. Willie excused
himself on the score of advancing years, but
his spiritual guide would not condone the
offense on that ground.
''That will scarcely do, William, for OBJ
serve you are very regular in your attend
ance at market every Friday"
''Oh, ay, sir, replied Willie; "but that's
easy explained You see when we gang to
the toon we can get what we like; but when
we gang to the kirk we hae just to tax what
thou likes to gle rs"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-12

With much pomp and noise of booming
cannon, President Harrison and party, in
cluding the two precious White House
babies, left Washington yesterday for
Sunday out Oh the water, away from office
seekers and other capital pests. The White
House has been thoroughly cleaned for the
summer season. Hon. John Dalzen took
in Washington yesterday, casually talking
over the chances of some of the local appli-
cants for Offices, as be did so.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-12
WITHOUT WARRANT OF LAW.
Twenty Cadets Who Failed to Pass Cannot
Have Another Trial.

Have Another Trial.
ESPECIAL TELEeRAN TO THE DIsPArcH.i
WASHINGTON, May 1L-To-day's mail
from the Navy Department included letters
calculated to cause disappointment to 20
naval cadets who, after applying themselves
to study at the Naval Academy for several
years, now find themselves denied the privi-
lege Of completing the course. These cadets
failed to pass the examination in the fourth
class, last winter, and the department
granted them leaves of absence with per-
mission to try again and to join the fourth
class, which is to be examined this month.
The Attorney General has informed the
Secretary Of the Navy that this action was
without warrant Of law, and that the cadets
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-12

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DrsPArcr

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DTsPATcH.i
RALEIGH, N. c., May 11.-Rev Father
]. ]. Boyle, of the Church of the Sacred
Heart, Of this city, has been arrested on a
serious charge preferred by the organist of
the church. He is young man and has
been dissipating for some weeks past. BE
Is . native Of PennsylYania.