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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-27
TRAIN wRECKERs ON TRIAL.
The Prisoners Are Accused of Operatin
During the Great Strike.

The Prisoners Are Accused of Operating
During the Great Strike.
TROY, n. Y. Dec. 26.-In the trial OF
John Reed. one of the alleged train wreck
ers, this afternoon, Detective Robert o.
Pinkerton testified that Reed made state
ment to him after his arrest, without any
inducements or threats. Counsel for the
defendants objected to admitting Reeds
statement to Pinkerton on the ground that it
was not voluntary. Judge Griffin allowed
the defendants counsel to cross-examine the
witness to show that it was not involuntary.
Pinkerton denied that he ever told Reed
that he would get Mr.. Bissell to come into
the room to assure Reed that whatever in-
ducements might be made would be lived
up to. He also denied that Bissell had
given any such assurance.
Counsel for the defense. questioned The
witness in regard to the grand jury proceed
ings, attempting to show that Reed was then
regarded as witness and not as de-
fendant, and an objection to this line of
cross-examipatio was sustained. Pinker-
ton denied having told Reed that he did not
need counsel, because the attorney for Reed
would look after his case. He also denied
any knowledge OF Reed having received
whisky from tine detective. The crime with
which Reed and others are charged, is the
displacing Of switch on the Central Hud-
son Railroad. The alleged crime was COM
mitted on the same night that the express
was robbed. near Castleton, during the
strike.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-27
UNIoNTowN Is sNow-BoUND.

Trains of Two Railroads Imprisoned in a
Marrow Cut.
isrEcIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcB.t
UNlUSTowN, PA, Dec. 26.-Uniontown
is snow-bound. Great drifts line the streets.
and the sidewalks have been cleaned barely
enough for pedestrians to pass Travel was
blockaded on portions OF Main street nearly
all day. Trains on the Southwest branch of
the Pennsylvania and the Baltimore and
Ohio railroads, have had trouble 10 get
through the cut at Percy and at points
south. The Southwest has been blocked all
day. The wreck train went up at noon to
dig out the train which leaves here at6:l0A.
NJ. for Fairchance. and which was stuck in
a drift at Redstone. Late this afternoon the
track was cleared and the train was able to
proceed.
Last nights storm, although one of the
severest ever known, has not done great
damage as far as reported. At Lemont the
brick boiler and engine house OF Mcclure &
Co. were wrecked. The new Jail here was
slightly damaged, some of the slate being
blown from the roof and some glass in the
sky-lights being broken.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-27

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 26.-It is announced
pahy, of st. Louis, will within the next two
weeks, enter suit against the Thomson
Houston, the Sprague, the Short and other
electric railway companies whose
systems are now in successful
operation, Tor infringement of patents
covering the fundamental principle
Of propelling cars with electricity as the
motive power. The claim upon which these
proceedings are to be based Is the official
record of the Patent Office Department in
Washington, backed by legal opinions from
the most eminent patent lawyers in this
country to the effect that the Adams Com
pany holds the patent under which every
successful electric railway system Of the
country is now being operated.
DIR. Wellington Adams, of this city, the
inventor of the electric motor used in one
form or another on every street car now
being run by electricity, and the patent for
which is owned by local company bearing
his name, has Just returned from Washing
ton. He brought back with him certified
copies of all patents OF any description
granted for devices applying to electric street
railways, together with letters from patent
Lawyers in tho National Capitol, stating
that the st. Louis Company, as the pioneer
in the electric railway field, holds the one
patent that covers the vital principle now
being used by all great systems, such use
direc ly infringing upon the Adams patent.
The suits will involve claims against the
various companies aggregating millions of
dollars. and should the cases be decided in
the Adams Company's favor, will make that
corporation the greatest electric monopoly
in the world. 1t is expected the litigation
will be second only to that between the Bell
Telephone Company and other companies in
opposition to it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-27
FOUR FEET OF SNOW.

Reports Sent From Little McKeesport Cap
the Climax.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcHl
MCKEEsPoRT, Dec. 26.-There are about
four feet of snow here, and the railroads,
particularly the Baltimore and Ohio, are
in bad shape. Reports from the top of the
mountains say there are from four to six feet
OF snow at Sand Patch. and that but one
train has come in from the East.
1t requires from three to four engines TO
take train up the mountains, and little, if
any, freight is being handled to-day. The
street car line here is completely showed up,
and many people are unable to leave their
houses.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-27
TWO STREET CARS COLLIDE.
As a Result of the Storm the Horses of One
Run Away.

As Result of the Storm the Horses of One
Run Away.
PROVIDENCE, Dec. 26.-The violent
snow storm which set in here this morning
resulted in bad accident on the Plainfeld
street end of the Union Railway. The
snow covered the tracks on a steep grade on
that thoroughfare. and when car was
coming toward the city at IL o'clock the
brakes failed to work, and the horses stam-
peded down the hill toward the city. An
other car was just turning into the switch
at the junction crossing, and collision
could not be avoided.
The conductor, named Alex. Waterman,
cut his horses loose. The horses on the
west-bound car were both ground under the
wheels OF Waterman's car and were ip-
stantly killed. Waterman was thrown from
his car and had his head split open. There
is little chance that he will live. Con-
ductor Atwood, of the west bound car, had
both his arms broken, was injured in
ternally and will probably die. None OF
the passengers were injured.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-27
A PLEASANT EVENT.
Governor Beaver Presented With Hand
some Silver Service.

Governor Beaver Presented With Hand
some Silver Service.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPAToH.i
HARRISBURG, Dec 26.-Governor and
Mrs Beaver celebrated the twenty-f tn an
niversary of their marriage this evening by
giving an elaborate dinner, in which the
members of the Governors Cabinet and
their wives participated. A magnificent
silver service, costing about $500, was pre-
sented to the Governor by ex-Secretary
Stone, Attorney General kirkpatrick, Ad-
jutant General Hastings, George Pearson,
Private Secretary to the Governor, and John
Lockhart, Executive Clerk.
Mr.. Stone made the presentation speech,
which dwelt largely on the pleasant rela-
tions which had existed between the Gov
ernor and his official family. Governor
Beaver made felicitous response
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-27
FALL RIVER RE ACHING. OUT
After an English Plush Manufactory and
Thinks 1t Has 1t.

After an English Plush Manufactory and
Thinks 1t Has 1t.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPAroH.I
FALL RIVER, Dec. 26.-It is not i'm
probable that factory for manufacturing
will be established in this city in the near
future, at least that is the impression of
many capitalists. George F. Mellen, of
this city, who is in London, sent marked
copy of the London Herald of De-
cember 10, to a local manufacturer,
in which is statement that the
firm OF Sir Titu. Salt & Sons, Limited,
of Bradford, England, has decided to estab-
lish factory in America. Mr.. Mellen read
the articl' and Immediately wrote to Sir
Titus, informing him of the advantages Fall
River offered for the establishment; of such
factory. Several letters have passed be-
tween them, and Mr.. Mellen, in a private
letter to a friend in this city, says he has
every reason to believe that Sir Charles
Stead, one of the firm, will visit this city,
after his arrival in New York next week.
Local manufacturers and tradesmen and
citizens generally are much interested in
the affair, and when Sir Charles visits this
city he will be we'll received. 1t is said that
site will be offered for the new company in
case it decides to locate here.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-27
A SCHOONER IN PERIL.
Her Captain and Crew Pulled Safely Ashore
on a Buoy.


on a Buoy.
DEAL BEACH, N. j., Dec. 26.-The
three-masted schooner Yale, bound from
Boston for Baltimore, tried to enter Sandy
Hook Bay last night for shelter from
the terrible storm. but to avoid
coming ashore here she anchored
just outside of the inner bar. Her officers
displayed no distress signals this morning,
evidently believing that she would outride
the gale. Captain Edwards, OF Life Saving
Station No. 8. at the foot of Deal lake, tele-
phoned to the Captain OF Life Saving Sta
tion No. 5, at Elberon, and he came down
with his crew.
The sea ran high and pounded and bat
tered away at the schooner with terrific
force. A big wave tore off the vessels rud-
der, and then one of her two anchor chains
parted. A life line was shot over
the rigging. and soon a buoy was
bringing the crew ashore. Captain
Alexander Simpson and the crew of seven
men were drawn ashore. Tonight the
schooner was still on the bar, but she had
been terribly racked by the terrific on
slaughfs of the sea, and the huge combers
were breaking over her upper deck. She is
owned by Captain Hutchinson, of New Ha-
ven, Conn.,, and is valued at about $50, 900.
She left Boston zine days ago.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-27
GRASPING AT A STRAW.
Kean's Creditors See Chance of Saving at
Least 81, 900 or $1,000.

Kean's Creditors See a Chance of Saving at
Least s12, 900 or $1,000.
CHICAGO. Dec. 26.-This afternoon par
ties representing the depositors and creditors
of S. A. Kean & Co. left for Newark, N. j.,
to see if there may not be slight chance Of
redeeming something more from the ruin.
The bank had bargalned for $3.50. 900 worth
of bonds in the Newark Railway in con-
junction with the Philadelphia Title and
Trust Company. The deal was not COM
pleted, and of the bonds soIhe S4S,0 900 worth
remain unsold.
It is the desire Of the unlucky creditors to
have the deal completed, if possible. and
realize what money they can out of the
profit accruing from the speculation. It is
but slim chance, and at the most the re-
turns will not be more than $500 or
$4,000. ...-..
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-27
TRAGEDY OF THE WIRES.
The Dreadful Death of an Electric Lineman
at Denver.

The Dreadful Death of an Electric Lineman
at Denver.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.l
DENVER, Dec. 26.-Charley McDonel, an
electric lineman, was instantly killed this
afternoon while at work at the top of pole.
The man had worked for some time, but by
some accident part of his person came in
contact with a live wire, and he instantly
experienced the fatal shock. He was seen
to reel by his fellow workmen and clutch at
the air with one hand, the other grasping
the iron pincers with which he worked. In
an instant his body fell forward, and his
disengaged hand grasped live wire. Soon
thousands of curious eyes were gazing upon
the dreadful spectacle. The inanimate form
leaned forward and pressed down upon the
wires, but before assistance could be rem
dered the most sickening feature of the
whole tragedy was presented to view.
A smell as of burning flesh was distin-
guishable, and when a blue smoke, caused
by the burning flesh, arose from the mans
hand, there was scarcely an eve that did not
turn from the scene, and a shudder swept
over the crowd, and in the presence of
thousands the poor man was burned before
assistance came.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-27
A TROUBLED CONSCIENCE

Leads Burglar to Return From South
America to Justice
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPAFcH.l
OMAHA, Dec. 26.-Tbe conscience of Bill
Newton troubled him SO much that he came
all the way from South America to Omaha
TO give himself up. He told the County
Attorney to-day that on the 22d of last
March he burglarized Samue! Snyder's store,
at Tenth and Harvey streets. He told how
he had suffered mentally for the crime, and
that it was the only theft he had ever COM
mitte6.
He first went to California, from there to
Texas and Mexico and then to South
America. He says he wants to go to the
penItentiary, where he can learn a trade.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-27
Other Reports Condensed.

CHIcAGo-This city is not in it.
CINCINNATI-Snow ten inches deep.
ST. PAUL-Thermomete $50 above zero.
ST. LoUIs-Snow one foot deep on a level.
NEwBERG, N. Y.-A blizzard is in progress.
WILKEsBARRE-Traffic is blocked on all
sides.
PIERRE, s. D.-A 40-mile chinook wind is
raging.
LoUIsvILLE-Sleet and snow took possession
of the city.
LYSDoNvILLE. vT.-ThKmometer 400 be-
low zero Christmas night.
BUFFALo-Thursday night the coldest Of
the season-l0o above zero.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-27
THE KING IN CALIFORNIA.

Kalakaua Will Visit Numerous Pacific
Coast Towns on His Way.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 26.-King Kala-
kaua will leave here tomorrow afternoon
for Southern California, to be gone ten days
or two weeks, when he will return to San
Francisco and take his departure for Homo
lulu.
=, During his absence he will be accom-
panied by Colonel McFarlsne, Royal
Chamberlain; Colonel Baker, of the suite;
Lieutenant Blow, Of the Charleston, and
one or two others. A special car has been
placed at the Kings disposal by the rail-
road company. Among the places he will
visit are Los Angeles, San Bernardino, San
Diego and Santa Barbara.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-27
MADE A PARTIAL CONFESSION.
The Partner of Hughes, the Bogus Divorc
Lawyer, Makes Disclosures.

The Partner of Hughes, the Bogus Divorce
Lawyer, Makes Disclosures.
NEW YORK, Dec. 26.-William II. Butt
ner, the former partner of W. Duryee
Hughes. the bogus divorce lawyer, made a
partial confession to Inspector Byrnes to-
night at police headquarters. where he has
been kept since his arrest He said that he
was guilty of larceny, but not of forgery, he
merely receiving the money under false rep
reservations.
His partnership with Hughes was formed
on June IA, 1888, but was subsequently dis
solved. While the partnership lasted they
distributed advertisements throughout the
country. 1t brought them hundreds of
clients and their records were kept accu-
rately in books adapted to the pur-
pose. He related how, in several
instances, some of the firm s
clients, after receiving the decree of divorce.
learned the utter worthlessness of the de-
cree, and made so much trouble that he and
his partner were compelled to refund their
fee. which was never less than S100. He
SAID that one of the victims was Rev. Mr..
Harper, a colored clergyman of Jersey.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-27

vice between the United States and Aus
tralia. The Union Steamship Company has
another steamer, the Mararoo, which, to-
gether with the Monowai, would be we'll
suited for the service.
Phe Oceanic steamship Zelandia, which
was to have left Sydney December 20, is
stated to be the last vessel OF that line to
perform service between the two coun-
tries. She will touch at Honolulu on the
trip here
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-27
NO SALT ON THE TRACKS,
A Beaver Falls Street Car Line Prevented
From Clearing Its Road.

A Beaver Falls Street Car Line Prevented
From Clearing Its Road.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.l
BEAVER FALLS, Pa, Dec. 26.-When
the Beaver Valley Street Car Company be-
gan to salt their tracks In New Brighton to-
day in order TO remove the snow which fell
SO freely last night, Mr.. Reeves, the Super
intendent of the line, and the entire crew
operating the salt car, were arrested for vio-
lating an ordinance prohibiting the placing
of salt on car tracks. They were placed
under bail awaiting hearing. and the car
has been returned to the stables, and prob
ably no further attempt will be made in that
way.
This will shut off all travel between this
place and New Brighton by the line until it
is cleared by other means. Business in con-
sequence will be greatly retarded, and the
people are kicking.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-27
CYCLONIC AT SEATTLE,

Several Vessels Break Away, Two Men
Killed and Houses Demolished.
SEATTLE, WASH, Dee. ga violent
wind storm prevailed on Puget Sound yes
terday. Several vessels were broken from
their moorings. Telegraph lines were pros
trated last night by falling timber, and JOS
eph Bell and Magnus Nelson, two laborers.
were killed by trees striking them.
A number of plate-glass windows in this
city were broken, and several frame build
ings were blown down.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-27
RAILROAD BONDS IN LITIGATION.

A Suit Against Texas Road and a Trust
Company Remanded.
NEW YORK, Dec. 26.-The suit OF Jennie
Mayer and Edward Milius against the
Denver, Texas and Fort Worth Railroad
Company and the Mercantile Trust
Company. OF New York, which was
begun in the Supreme Court and
removed to the United States Circuit Court,
was to-day, by a decree. remanded to the
State courts. Judge Wallace decided that
the case had been removed without author
ity of law.
The suit is for the recovery of money on
bonds issued by the construction company,
and temporary injunction was granted by
the Supreme Court restraining the defend
ant from disposing of the bonds.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-27
LIGHTER AT SPRINGFIELD,
But All Trains Are Delayed and Snow-PIow

But All Trains Are Delayed and Snow-P1ows
Are IN Use.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS, Dec. 26.-The
storm here, while not particularly severe,
reached such a point as to delay travel
greatly, all the railroad trains being late
and the electric street cars rendered almost
useless before the end of the afternoon. The
New York, New Haven and Hartford
Railroad suffered most.
By means of the snow-plows the street
railway tracks were kept open. The fall
averaged about ten inches up to P NJ,
with no signs of abatement
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-27
BLOWN UP BY DYNAMITE.
A Scapegrace Husbands Revenge on Hi
Deserted Wife,

A Scapegrace Husbands Revenge on His
Deserted Wife.
WASHINGTON, IND, Dec. 26.-James
Mcbride has been arrested, charged with
blowing up the jenkins Hotel and store at
Plaiusville. this morning, with dynamite.
After long absence he returned to Plain
vile on Thursday and learned that his
wife was working at the Jenkins Hotel
He went to see her, and was refused admit
ance, she running upstairs. This is sup
posed to have augered him and led to the
deed. He is tough character, about 40
years of age, The explosion took place at 2
o'clock this morning. Jenkins total loss, in
cluding the store, will be 81, 500; insurance,
5000. A number of guests were in the
hotel at the time, but all escaped with slight
injuries.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-27
ANOTHER PACIFIC RAILROAD.

The Great Northern Extending Its Line
Across the Rockies.
ST. PAUL, Dec. 26.-That it is the inten-
tion of the Great Northern to push its line
through to the Pacific Coast there can be no
doubt.
The contract for building the extension
from the summit of the Rockies to q point
bevond the Kootanie river has been let.
This makes the extension from the main
line at Havre, Mont, about 800 miles, the
first 125 of which has been completed and
turned over to the operating department.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-27
TRAINS STALLED IN MAINE.

Street Cars Almost Blockaded In Portland
by Drifts Forming.
PORTLAND. Me. Dec. ga heavy gale
is blowing from the northeast, with the
mercury 100 above zero. The snow has
fallen fast since noon and drifts badly. The
horse cars are running with four horses.
The trains from the West are out of time.
The western division Boston and Maine
p. NJ. train from Boston, the $3.50 train from
Portland, and another train are stalled at
Wells, and it is not known when thev will
get in. The express train over the Grand
Trunk from Montreal, due at 5:45 is said to
be stalled at Montreal
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-27
MURDERED BY THE COOK.

A Prisoners Christmas yiands Were Unpal-
atab1e and He Protested.
ALBUQUERQUE, N. NJ, Dec. 26.-Yes-
terday afternoon Samuel MCGOWAN, CITY
prisoner, was stabbed to death by James
Mullen, the Jail cook.
While the prisoners were eating their
Christmas dinner MCGOWAN objected to the
cooking. at the same time dashing hand
iul OF salt into Mullen's face. A fight en-
sued, during which MCGOWAN was stabbed
in the heart with butcher knife in the
hands of Mullen. The murdered man was
bully and was arrested as a vagrant.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-27
THE CLARK MILL STRIKE.

One Department VIII be Opened and Em.
ploy About 1000 Girls.
NEWARK. N. j., Dec. 26.-Notice has
been posted on the gate of the Clark Thread
Mills that work will be resumed in the
twisting mill on Monday. This will give
temporary work TO. o.about ], 900 girls for two
or three weeks, until the supply of cotton
Oh hand gives out.
This does not affect the condition of the
striking spinners or the locked-out corders
or trainers. The girls will probably accept
the work. Generous contributions are pour
ing in for the striking employees.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-27
A TEXAS BANK FAILURE.

The Maverick Bank of San Antonio Makes
an Assignment
SAN ANTONIO, TEX, Dec. 26.-The
Maverick Bank, of this city, closed its doors
this morning after heavy run that has
lasted three weeks. Sam Maverick, sole
owner of the bank and its business, made an
assignment of all his property, real and per-
sonal. to Reagan Houston.
The liabilities, according to the schedule
filed in court, amount to SS44, ,164, and the
assets are footed at 81, ,7S9, 915.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-27
HAwAIrS DELEGATE CHOSEN.

He Will Represent the Island Kingdom in
the Monetary Conference.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 26.-The steam
ship Australia arrived to-day from Homo
lulu.
On the 18th inst, the appointment was an
nounced in Honolulu of Hon. Henry
Garter, Minister to the United States, as
delegate from Hawaii to the International
Monetary Union, to be held in Washington.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-27
Dress Goods Remnants.

The accumulation of short ends, from q
single pattern down. the choice goods of the
season, that collected during the great
Christmas season.
Putout to-day
AT mere fractions of former prices.
A great opportunity for watchful buyers.
Such low prices on such choice goods
were never known before.
Jos. HORNE 3 Co.'S
Penn Avenue Stores.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-27
NOT A WEDDING, BUT a FUNERAL.
An Occasion of Happy Festivity Turned to
Oraa of

An Occasion of Happy Festivity Turned to
One of Mourning.
MINNEAPoLIs, Dec. 26.-The proposed
happy Christmas celebration of the golden
wedding of MIR. and Mrs. Robert Evans,
Sr., parents of Robert Evans, Jr., has be-
come one of mourning instead. The mother
died suddenly on Wednesday. Mr.. and
Mrs. Evans had been stopping with relatives
in Owatonna, Minn., for several months,
and it was in that city Mrs. Evans died.
The remains were brought to Minneapolis
yesterday, the funeral occurring this morn
ing IRON her sons residence. Eleven chill
dren came from different points to celebrate
the anniversary, but are left to mourn in
stead.