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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-21
A SOCIAL SENSATION
Caused by the Commencing of Criminal
Libel Suit In Cincinnati-A Vice.
President of the Standard Oil
Company rhe Complainant

NOmpuuy tue
CINCINNATI, March 2O.-A sensation
was created in social circles to-day by the
arrest of Howard Saxby, editor of the
Porcupine, on the charge of criminal libel
preferred by James Mcdonald, the mil
lionaire and Vice President of the Standard
Oil Company. Less than year ago
James Mcdonald was quietly married in
New York City to Mrs. Carrie Briggs. Mr..
Mcdonald is the brother of Mr.. Alex Nc
Donald, of Clifton, and is associated with
his brother in the management of the Stand
ard United Tank Line Company. Mrs.
Briggs, the daughter of Mrs. John
Rule, is from one of the oldest and
well-known families of this city, and
was temporarily residing in New York at
the time of the marriage. The marriage of
such a confirmed bachelor and popular gen
tleman as Mr.. Mcdonald naturally created
much surprise. especially as his engagement
to Mrs. Briggs had not been announced.
Then, too, Mrs. Grundy had unauthorita-
lively announced, as she usually does, that
Mr.. Mcdonald was to have married another
lady. This report, of course, caused the
gossips to prick up their ears and discuss
what they thought was a choice and dainty
morsel as shadow of breach of
promise suit looming up in the distance.
Meantime if Mr.. and Mrs. Mcdonald
happy in the utter Inconsistencies of the
unwarranted talk their marriage has called
forth, sailed away to Cuba and thence to
Spain, where, after spending delightful
honeymoon of six months or more, they re-
turned to this city.
1t was not long before they were comfort
ably at home in the old Kellogg residence
in Avondale, and, surrounded by pleasant
friends and all the Iuxuries of life that
money could purchase, they settled down to
the enjoyment of life. 1t was then that
an anonymous letter writer began his
sneaking and contemplate work. Mr.. and
Mrs. Mcdonald had hardly moved into
their new home when a lady in the neigh
borhood whose social standing is un-
questionable read a scurrilous epis-
tie attacking the characters of Mr..
Mcdonald and his charming wife.
The letter contained no definite accusation,
but it was evidently the intention of the
writer by vague insinuation to poison the
mind of the lady to whom it was directed
against her new neighbors. She turned the
letter over to her husband, who in turn
showed it to Mr.. Mcdonald. Many more
similar letters were received, and finally the
same insinuations appeared in print. This
caused the libel suit of to-day!
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-21

further response to the resol ution of that
body, relating to the floods in the Mississippi
river. copy of report from Colonel c. b.
Comstock, Corps of Engineers, President OF
the Mississippi River Commission, which
says:
sion has as much money as can be wisely used
in the protection of Government levees, works
and plant. so tar as the same may be pracu-
cable, during the present flood, unless tnere
should be further heavy rains In that case
Sl50O00 additional would be needed. Thus lar,
though the river at several points is higher
than ever before. but four serious breaks IN
levees are reported to me, and from them the
danger to life is not great But any additional
rise would cause widespread disaster, and, even
as it is, the danger of disaster is very, great
Seven steamers and many barges could be sup
piled to give aid to those in peril.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-21
TO IMPEACH A MAYOR.
The Chief Official of ST. Louis Likely TO
Get Into Trouble-The Veto oil
Gas Bill Causes
VERY Biz Row.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE pIsPATcH.i

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.I
ST. LOUIS, March 20.-The rumors con-
ce-ning the impeachment of Mayor Noonan,
which have been heard with more or less
frequency ever since the passage OF the
elevated bill, seem to have crystallized, and
it is now said that impeachment proceed
ings are to be begun within few days, and
that the occasion for it is the veto of the W
cent gas bill. The rumors do not disturb
the Mayor at all, but he continues to at
tend to his official duties with the same cool
ness and unconcern that has marked all his
official life. To what extent the opponents
of the Mayor have gone is uncertain. but
that they have been diligently working to
secure his removal is sure, and they are still
endeavoring to obtain the assurance of two
thirds of the members of the Council that
they will vote for the removal before begin
ming proceedings.
The gas bill is the provocation, and be-
hind it all are charges of Doodle. 1t is said
that before the 80 cent bill was passed over
the Mayors veto certain persons ap-
preached a representative of the gas COM
pany and said that it was generally under
stood by the "boys" that Mayor Noonan
was 100000 better off than he was before
the veto was written, and that while they
did not object to that, they wanted a portion
of it. The threat was made that if half of it
was not distributed among them they would
pass the bill over the Mayors veto. They
were met only with assurances that the
Mayor had received nothing, and that his
action was prompted only by his honest con-
Germ for the city 'swelfare.
But that they believed this, there
is room for doubt; at any rate they
passed the bill over the veto in spite of in
timations that if they did there would be a
searching Investigations into the records of
some of the gentlemen who occupy public
positions. Another charge is that the Mayor
is interested in the Municipal Electric
Lighting Company, which is violation of
the city charter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-21
NO CHANGE NEEDED.
Arguments Against the Proposed Revision
of the Immigration and NaturaIiza.
tiOn Laws-The Present Regula-
lions said 10 Be Sufficient.


of the Immigration and NaturaIiza.
tion Laws-The Present Regula-
lions said TO Be Sufficient.
WASHINGTON, March 2O.-A hearing
was given this morning by the Comm ittees
of the House and Senate on immigration
and Naturalization, sitting Jointly, to per-
sons opposed to changing the laws on
these subjects. Mr.. Edward Rosewater.
editor of the Omaha Bee. was the
first speaker. He said he represented
number of German and other
societies in the West, and he proposed 10
tell the committee of the views they hold
He reviewed the history of immigration
since the Declaration of Independence ana
stated that the question naturally follows.
To what extent shall the right of immirra-
tion be extended or abridged by the United
States? Mr. Rosewater said he believed
that the present laws on the statute books
were sufficient for all practical purposes to
keep out undesirable classes. All that was
needed was more rigid administration OF
the laws and a closer inspection at the ports
of entry. Every class that was sought TO
be excluded by the bills before the commit
tee was already excluded by existing laws.
Richard Bartholdi, who was chairman of
the conference of delegates of Geman-Amer-
lean societies, who met in Washington this
week, was the next speaker. He read first
the protest adopted by that body. Mr..
Bartholdi, in his remarks following the
protest, argued especially against the con-
sular inspection proposition.
Mr.. Simon Wolff of Washington, one of
the speakers appointed by the German dele
gates conference, closed the case so Tar as
they were concerned, speaking along the
general lines OF Mr.. Rosewater's argument,
that no change in the present laws was either
necessary or desirable. The committee goes
to New York tomorrow morning.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-21
SPARKS FROM THE WIRE.
Uill 1aavn Epvnt AnriI

STANLEY will leave Egypt April z
The Czarowitch is to have court of his own.
MUTUAL pools in Paris are to be suppressed.
ITALY will erect monument to Mazzini in
Rome.
BOSTON Italians will present the city statue
of Columbus in 1892
FOUR hundred and seventy foreigners landed
in New York yesterday.
LISBON is easier since England disavows
occupation of the Shire district
THE new White Star liner Majestic is pre-
pairing for her trial trip at Belfast
CONGRESSMAN PIDCocK's brother Fisher
has failed for $4,000 at White House, NJ.
ROBERT RICHARDSON GARDNER has re-
signed his seat in the British Parliament He
represented Windsor and is Conservative.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-21
FLED WITH HIS TYPEWRITER.
A Buffalo Insurance Official Leaves Town
With the Sheriff in Pursuit.

Buffalo Insurance O6hcial Leaves Town
With the Sheriff in Pursuit.
BUFFALO, March 2O.-A sensation was
caused in this city to-day when it was cur
rently reported that J. w. Woodruff, ex-
President of the Life and Reserve Insurance
Company, had hurriedly left town, leaving
anxious creditors behind. For nearly eight
years Woodruff had been associated with
the Life and Reserve Company, but the fact
of his running heavily in debt became
known in the office and created unpleasant
comment. An investigation was recently
ordered. 1t was found that Woodruff had
purchased lot of land and had contracted
to build IA houses thereon, the money for
which was taken from the funds of the COM
pany. The Board of Directors thereupon
deposed Woodruff from office.
Woodruff had pretty blonde typewriter,
with whom he fell violently in love, and it
is believed that the couple have fled to-
gether. The Sheriff has started in pursuit
of Woodruff. The officials of the Life and
Reserve Company say they haven't lost any
thing, having taken care to protect them
selves.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-21
CAN'T STAND THE NEW TARIFF.
Canadians Must Have Continental Free
Trade or be Ruined.

Canadians Must Have Continental Free
Trade or be Ruined.
TORONTO. March 2O.-The Globe Glib
eraD, commenting on the proposed changes
in the American tariff, says:
The effect of imposing these taxes will either
be to wipe out Canada's whole export trade to
tbe States, on animals and their produce"
and agricultural produce" or to force our
farmers to accept prices from Is to 20 per cent
less than they now obtain for some s2O, ,UOO. 900
worth of what they have to sell. Not only so,
but the surplus which we now sell to the States,
will, if thrown on the home market reduce
the prices of all products that farmers sell.
Their annual loss will thus mount up to MANY
millions, and the value of their lands and
plants, a value which decreased S, 200, 600 last
year and fully Sl00OO0,C00 during the last de-
cade, will be enormously diminished. Every
merchant, every bank, every loan company
every holder of mortgages, every mechanic
mast suffer with the farmers and all alike
should join in agitation to avert the disaster by
forcing the Government to seek continental
free trade.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-21
PREPARING FOR THE FIGHT.
'rade Unions Getting Ready for the Inau-
uurn finn nf fha Eirht. Rnnr nnunu,nnt

Trade Unions Getting Ready for the Inau-
guration of the Eight Hour Movement.
CHICAGO. March 20.-The Rights of
Labor, in its next issue. will publish a
resume the situation throughout the coun-
try in the proposed movement for eight
hours as days work. 1t will say:
At present there is much activity in the field
of Organization among the trade unions through
out the country. The work is being done
quietly. but none the less surely are the great
and little trade unions placing themselves in
position to meet the draft that will be made
upon their treasury on May when the eight
hour day for the building trades will be inau-
gurated. There is no Indication that the in
dustrial centers of the country will pass through
the labor convulslons four years ago. Employ
ers and employees have both been taught les
son by the events, tragic and otherwise of 1856
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-21
TO TAX SPECULATION.
Representative Buiterworth Spenks in
Favor of His Bill Concerning OPP
tions-He Says il is Demanded
by the Legitimate


Trade.
WASHINGTON, March 20.-Representa-
tive Butterworth TODAY appeared before the
House Committee on Agriculture in sup
port of the bill levying tax upon dealers
in options and traders in puts and calls.
He gave an accurate description of their
methods of doing business, and spoke of
the necessity of leaving unimpaired, as far
as possible, the operation of the laws of sup
healthful condition of trade and commerce.
He went on to explain the effects which
operations in the grain pit at Chicago and
other cities had upon the legitimate traffic
in farm staples. He explained why it was
that sellers mad an advantage in the pit and
why prices were beaten down as a result of
the trade in what is known as wind wheat
and other staples, these transactions having
no existence except in name. He said that
there was more wind wheat sold in the pit
at Chicago each year than was produced in
the whole world. Of course, the market
value of an article is regulated by laws of
supply and demand, and these transactions
paralyZed legitimate trade.
Mr.. Butterworth proposed to the commit
tee to so amend the bill as to leave un-
touched legitimate transactions, while those
which are merely gambling speculation
would be left subject to the law. This, he
said, would be difficult matter, but he held
that the injury which resulted from this un-
restricted gambling was so great as to JUS
tify the passage of the law which might to
limited extent inconvenience legitimate
transactions.
Representatives Peters, of Kentucky,
Henderson, of Iowa, and number OF mem
bers of the House have signifed their inten-
tion of addressing the committee in support
of the measure, and Mr.. Butterworth stated
that not only agricultural interests demand
ed its passage, but that he had received
scores Of letters from merchants, millers and
commercial traders in large cities commend
ing his course
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-21
If HIS LIFE is SPARED,
And in His Own Time, Bishop Esher Will
Refufe the Accusations Agninst Him
The Verdict TO Be Rem
dered To-day.

REA DING, March 20.-This mornings
trial of Bishop Esher, of Chicago, for un-
chistian conduct was mostly taken up with
a reading of the extensive correspondence
between the Committee on Investigation
and the Bishop, in which they invite him
to come to Reading. He curtly refused,
saying: "Of the seriousness Of the charges
1 will speak in my own time. If God
spares my life that time will come" He
sent back the copy of the charges and re-
fused to submit to a second examination.
This afternoon big batch of documentary
evidence was introduced in support of the
against the Bishop, and his
writings and public speeches were ex-
tensively quoted and numerous letters read
to sustain the charges. Testimony was also
introduced to show that he always enter
tanned i'll feeling toward Bishop Dubs.
This evening Rev. W. F. He'll, of Leb-
anon, addressed the Examining Committee
for over two hours, as attorney for the prose-
cution, after which an adjournment was
taken until tomorrow morning, when the
verdict will be made up.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-21
HERR MOST AT BUFFALO.
Five Hundred People Listen to the Words of
the Agitator.

Five Hundred People Listen to the Words of
the Agitator.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.l
BUFFALO, March 20.-Over 500 disciples
of anarchy were in attendance at the lecture
given in Harmony Hall by John Most of
New York, this evening. The dem
onstration surprised many people who
had heretofore thought that there was
an irrepressible conflict between water and
Anarchists. Most's remarks were of gen.
eral character. He began by draw
ing comparison between young
America and old Europe. He
thought it was everyone's right to
work for political, religious and social free
dom, but the rule seemed to be, make
money, make money, make money, and if
you are not smart enough to make money
then you have no place in this land"
Then he spoke against the Sunday law
and the Government, and closed by urging
laboring men to stand firm and demand
their rights. He said that the executed
Chicago Anarchists were murdered, and, in
fact, made one of his characteristic
speeches.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-21
CLOSING THE BREAK.
Working Hard to Repair the Break in the
Mississippi Levees.

GREENvILLE, MISS. March 2O.-The
Offuts break has wldened to 400 feet One
end of the break of the levee has been Sc
cured and the other nearly so and the caving
stopped. Three piledrivers will be ready
for use tomorrow and material gotten ready
for use.
Some little difficulty is being experienced
in caching the broken levee, as it is off from
the river. The Government steamers, with
their men and equipments, have gone to the
scene of the disaster to be of assistance in
the work, and a combined effort will be
made to close this break in short order.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-21
FROM NEW YORK TO OTTAWA.
Vanderbilt and Flagler Will Build Rail-
road Into Canada.

MONTREAL, March GOV. K. Wander
bilt. J. H. Flagler and DR.. c. j. Gounoe,
of New York, have been in Montreal in con-
nection with a project for a railroad from
New York to Ottawa via Poughkeepsie
bridge.
The line, it is stated, will form direct
route connecting Ottawa with the Canadian
Pacific, and will be 40 miles shorter than
any other route. From Schenectady it will
run along the base OF the Helderbergs and
and Catskills to Highland, thence it will
cross Poughkeepsie bridge and run directly
to New York City, where it is said fine ter
minal facilities have been secured.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-21
BLUFFT0N'S BIG BID.

1t Gives 100000 to Secure the Nj. E.
University of the Southland.
TECUMsEH, ALA, March 20.-Bluffton,
Ala, makes the gift of $500, 900 to the
Methodist Episcopal Church for the loca-
ton of the educational institution known as
the University of the Southland. Rev. C.
L. Mann, DID,, who has it in charge, says
that 1900, 900 will be expended on the
main building which will be 800 feet by
800 feet and seven stories in height, with an
inner court 200 feet square.
The material to be used is white marble,
granite and sandstone. Ground will be
broken on April Is, and work on the build
ing pushed rapidly.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-21
TROOPS IN THE STRIP.
The Boomers Did Not Wait for Them, But
nuf

The Boomers Did Not Wait for Them, But
Got Out.
GUTHRIE. I. T., March 20.-The troops
arrived at Boggy Creek, on the strip, at
about o'clock, and Immediately went into
camp. They proceeded about II miles
north of the line to-day but
encountered no actual settlers. Several
''Prarle schooners" were met going south,
but their occupants all said they were bound
for Oklahoma.
The troops will make Pond Creek to-
morrow, and from there scouts will be sent
to ascertain where boomers may be located.
Cattlemen from the north say that all the
boomers, without exception, have left the
eastern end of the strip.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-21
IN THE DISTANT FUTURE.


No Legislation This Session on the Pacific
Railroad Controversy.
WASHINGTON, March 2O.-At confer
ence of the Republican members of the
House Committee on Pacific Railroads it
was decided that it is not expedient to pass
any legislation at the present session for
settlement of the pending controversy be-
tween the Government and the Pacific Rail
roads.
This conclusion has been reached after
free talk with the Speaker and Republican
members of the House and conference with
Senators. No particular reasons have been
assigned for such delay, but it is very evil
dent that majority of the House Commit
tee could not be obtained for any one of the
measures before that body.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-21
Harrison Hunts Duck.

d BALTIMORE, March 2O.-President Har-
rison, accompanied by General William j.
Sewell, ex-senator from New Jersey; Messrs.
Benjamin A. Knight, E. G. Knight, Sr,
E. c. Knight, Jr, R. Dale Benson. Edward
s. Clarke and Afford Fells, of Philadelphia,
went duck hunting to-day. He shot one
red-head.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-21
BOOMERS MUST WAIT,
The Cherokee Strip Will Not be Opened for
Some Time Yet.

ARKANSAS CITY, March 20.-C. F. Da-
Wis, sent out by the Interior Department to
investigate the situation on the Cherokee
Outlet, arrived here last night. He is in
terviewing the cattlemen and others to-day.
He said to reporter: II am here to find
out the exact situation and to ascertain in
what respect the orders of the President are
disregarded, both as to the invaders of the
strip and also as to the orders to the cattle
men not to unload or drive in any more cat
tie on the strip
Mr.. Davis will tomorrow go to Guthrie
to communicate with the War Department
and learn what their orders are.
Asked if he had any instructions in re-
gard to taking the names of "Sooners," he
answered in the negative. He said that he
had no distinct idea as to when the strip
would be opened, but it would be at least
from 30 to 60 days yet under the most favor
orable circumstances.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-21
CUT TO THE QUICK.
A Colored Man Does Some Carving, and Is
Sill at large.

A Colored Man Does Some Carving, and Is
Still Mt Large.
A fight took place last night in Clark s
court off Seventh avenue, between Cal Gray
and Joseph Brown, both colored, in which
the former got stabbed il the stomach. The
wounded man was removed to the Homeo-
pathic Hospital, where his injuries were
pronounced not necessarily dangerous.
Mrs. Martha Cunning. the sister of Brown,
and lessee of the house where the trouble
occurred, said last night that she had ordered
both men to leave the house, as they had
been quarreling. Brown made his escape
in the confusion which followed the stab
bing, and up to midnight had not been cap
tured.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-21
Tennis Champion Campbell.

ST. AUGUSTINE. FLA, March 20.-Oli-
yer S. Campbell and Stuart G. Smith, to-
day, won the national tropical tennis
championship, in the doubles, by defeating
Henry Trevor and Rodman V. Beach in 8
sets OF 8.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-21
JUSTICE FOR LYNCHERS.
The Charge of the Judge to the Barnwell
County Grand Jury.
,eprcyAr TELEGRAM tn THE DrspATc

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM To THE pIsPArcH.l
AUGUSTA, GA, March 20.-The Court of
General Sessions of Barnweli county, S. c.,
convened to-day with Judge j. II. Hudson
on the bench. His Honor's charge to the
grand jury was full and forcible of the
recent lynching of eight negro prisoners.
He said:
1t is with great regret and pain that must
speak to you of the enormous. outrageous vio-
lation of law committed in this county since
the last term of this court. Eight men, safely
confined in Jail TO stand their trials were taken
from the protection of the law by body of
lawless men and shot to death. Such cold
blooded butchery is without precedent in the
history of this country. If the perpetrators of
so foul a murder can be discovered. let it be
done and the law be vindicated. Nopeople can
flourish who have organized mob law. The
harm done by such acts is incidentally severe.
The consequences cannot be calculated. When
men go to Jail and take prisoners away and put
them to death they infict frightful blow on
their State and community. Such lawlessness
should be deprecated, should be checked; and
hope there is sufficient patriotism and love of
law and order to check such crimes.