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A PETITION TO SELL.
BOndhOIders Want the Allegheny
Valley Road Disposed OF.
LAWYERS FEE BILL LAID OVER.
Big Bids for Property Made by the Heirs
of Hugh Forester.
OTHER GENERAL NEWS OF THE COURTS

A petition was fled in the United States
Circuit Court yesterday asking for the sale
of the Allegheny Valley Railroad. The Pc
titioners are James B. Ross, George B. Hill,
Robert S. Hays, James Laughlin, Jr., and
B. F. Jones, executors Of James Laughlin,
deceased, and William 81. Kemble, holders
of income bonds of the road to the extent of
of $74S, 200. They state that bondholders TO
the extent of 81, 800 900 are interested. The
litigation was commenced in 1884 by bill
in equity filed by the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company against the Allegheny VAL
lev Railroad Company to determine the
rights of the income bondholders and the
validity of the liens of mortgages of March
81 1862 tor $40, OOO,OOo and of September 1874,
for like amount
When the bill was filed the defendant COM
pany was indebted SSl, III, ,829, and on December
S38 459 O9S The Indebtedness has been steadily
increasing ever since the receiver took hold.
The petitioners believe it impossible to operate
the road as adVanSageously with a receiver as
though IL was in control of the owners and
operated by them, There is no chance OF re-
ceiving anything on their bonds or coupons
while 1t is in the hands of the receiver and they
wish it sold at public sale, freed and
discharged from all liens except the first
mortgages dated March l, 1885, to secure "a, OOO.-
QUO. After the sale the proceeds shall De nrst
applied to the payment of the first mortgage,
and the balance distributed by Court.
The Court made an arrangement liking Fri
day, March IA, at 10 o'clock A. NJ. for hearing
in the
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sketch are samples of the work of Hugh
Beaver, whose efforts in the line of amateur
photography have made him known to the
country. As General Harrison and the
Presidential party passed through Harris.
burg on their way to Washington, the train
stopped for few minutes at the depot. II
was the chance that young Beaver had been
waiting for.
Pushing through the crowd, he made his
way into the car of the inaugural group,
and, introducing himself, asked the Presi-
dent-elect if he would step on the platform
and give the amateur photographer q flash.
Mr.. Harrison was delighted and brought
the entire party, who posed on the steps and
platform while the youth caught an excel
lent view OF the distinguished party. A
copy of the negative now hangs in the
White House. The lad remains at Belle
fonte at school during the winter.
1t was during the term of Governor
James Pollock that the idea of the pur-
chase of house for the Governors use was
agitated. The Governors up to 1862 had
rented their residences, as the State, previ-
Gus to that year had no Executive Mansion.
What is more, they paid the rent out Of
their salary, which was only 1000. Gov
ernor Bigler resided on Front street near
Pine, in a little brick house that is still
SLdQQluJ.
tentious, and rented what was at the time
considered one of the finest houses in Har-
risburg. 1t stands on Second street below
the public square, three-story mansion of
Philadelphia pressed brick. When he
retired from Office Governor Packer
rented the same house and occupied it
during his term, and he in turn was sue
ceeded by Governor Curtin. In 1862 the
citizens of Harrisburg decided to present the
State with an executive mansion In the fash
ionable part of the city, and an ordinance
was passed in Council making an appropria-
tion of the purchase money. After consid-
erable dickering they succeeded in buying
the three-story brick residence of Wells
Coverley, on the corner of Front street and
Barbara avenue. Mr.. Coverley was noted
hotel proprietor, the brother-in-law of Will
lam Calder, General Simon Cameron's busi-
ness partner in many enterprises. In build
ing his mansion he made it on what was then
considered an exceedingly commodious plan,
and at the side was large yard. The entire
property was bought for 500, 900, paid for by
the city OF Harrisburg, and decided to the
State for all time to be the residence of the
Governor.
After Governor Curtin took up the lines
he continued for several years to occupy the
Second street mansion, and he was the first
Governor to occupy the CoverIy mansion
after it had been decided to the State. Some
Of the old furniture and hangings remained
in the house when the great war Governor
moved in, and so engrossed was he in the
stirring times of the war that little attention
was paid to the adornment of the interior.
Despite his activity during those exciting
times, and Notwithstanding his almost con-
slant presence at ''the front" amid the din
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petition in the Orphans Court asking for the
appointment of Mrs Elizabeth Myers as guar
dian of her grandson, George W. Wagner.
Mrs Myers states that in 1881 John Wagner,
the boys father. and his family lived with her.
The whole family were taken down with small
pox and she nursed them. Wagner died, but
the others recovered, and Mrs. Myers took
charge of her grandson, then l year and 8
months old, and has cared for him ever since
Mrs. Wagner four years ago married again, be-
coming Mrs. Glassbrener. She, it was alleged
seldom visited the boy and seemed to have but
little affection for MIN.
On last Tuesday, while the boy was at
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kitchen and pantry doorways are hidden
behind a huge sideboard laden with dainty
glass, but nothing resembling wineglass is
found among its crystal burden.
The Governors snuggery is everything its
name implies. 1t is his home Office. Its
contents show the traits of the occupant, and
everywhere one sees indisputable evidences
of the Generals confessed characteristic,
'1ove of country" During his administra-
ton he has gathered together great numbers
of books and other records Of the great strife.
They have all been crowded into his "snug-
gerry" In the corner is a triangular flag,
the mark of his old corps, on the wall is
picture of the great soldier, Winfield Scott
Hancock, and everywhere is found some
emblem of patriotism staring the visitor in
the face.
Nowhere has the hand of the decorator
and artist been more apparent than here.
The room had always done service as an
office, but until few years ago was sort
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LIVELY BIDDERS.
Heirs Run Up Property S11.6O4 Higher
Tbun the Sheriff. VaIuatIon

Heirs Run Up Property S11.6O4 Higher
Than the sherifF's Valuation.
There was some lively bidding in the Or
phans' Court yesterday in the proceedings to
partition the estate of the late Hugh Forester.
The estate consists of real estate in Bellevue
borough, and the heirs commenced proceed
ings to have It partitioned. The Sheriff acting
as commissioner divided the property into
eleven purparts, and placed a valuation on each
The heirs were given the privilege of bidding
for the different purparts, and yesterday was
the return day for them to elect to take or re-
fuse at the valuation. Sealed bids were received
for every share, and when they were opened in
court yesterday it was found that for every
share the price offered was from $500 to 81, 800
higher than the fixed valuation.
The property was awarded the highest bid
der and when all had been sold it was found
that it had brought S23, ,004, or Sl1 6H more than
the valuation fixed by the commissioner.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02

of dumping ground for the discarded
furniture from the rest of the household,
and the ill-matched and much-worn furni-
ture shown out in strong contrast. 1t is now
a poem.
The north half of the second story is the
living room, as the Gubernatoria1 group
choose to call the sitting room. 1t contains
all we'll equipped sitting room should con-
tain.
The manv excellent qualities found in
Mrs. Beaver have made a warm place for
her in the hearts of conservative Harris
burg society. The people of the River
row are slow to make new acquaint-
ances or friends, but the mistress of
keystone Hall walked right into their
good graces, and now holds them firmly
around her. Modestly and gracefully she
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02

presides over the household, keeping care
ful personal supervision over all the details
of great household. Everywhere one sees
the traces of the fingers of watchful mother
and careful housewife. Mrs. Beaver is fond
of flowers, and daily she scatters through
the house punches of orchids or other simple
blooms
Although there has been but few brilliant
social events during Governor Beavers oc-
cuDansy, there has been an immense amount
of informal entertaining. Almost constant
lY during the winter season some of the
guests rooms" on the third floor have been
occupied, and not infrequentIy they are all
filed.
The interior views which accompany this
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02

the yoke of duty drags bim from the dancing
and Pickering light of the log fire in his
''Snuggery" he obeys the summons with
prompt but unwilling steps.
He loves his home as only one who has
experienced the diseomfOrts and hardships
ofwar can, and as every stone Of the re-
modelled Gubernatorial Mansion was land
under his personal supervision he feels
closer tie binding him to the mansion than
most Governors, who merely looked upon it
Rs temporary stopping place.
Hardly q vestige of the old mansion re-
mains to-day. The old walls have been cut
aud charming windows inserted, and the in
Eide covered with artistic wainscoting and
handsomely carved woodwork, so that what
was once lot of dingy, ill-draped rooms
have been Transformed, like by fairy fingers,
into charmingly arranged set of apart
menIs, faultlessly adorned, curtained and
upholstered. The alterations made by Gov
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
Mondays Trial Lists.

Common Pleas No. 1-Huckenstein & Co. vs.
Kelly & Jones Co.; same vs. same; Hillman vs.
Pennsylvania Company; Cornelius vs. Hambay;
Dicken VS. Holland ct ux; Michaels admins
TRAITOR VS. Pittsburg, McKeesport and Youghio-
gheny Railroad Company, 1.-TWO cases); Evans
Bros. vs. Bunting.
Common Pleas No. 2-Fleming vs. Dawson;
Rugh VS. Speer; Bender VS. Dignal; MIersch ct
al VS. Motfatt: Foster VS. Marvin & Co.; Mat
thews VS. Campbell & Dick; Bagaley VS. Ireland;
Heilman Bros. VS. Retter ct al; same vs. Hous-
ton.
Criminal Court-Commonwealth VS. Andrew
Reige, Frank Markia, 2; Charles Beck, 2; John
Peterson, John Sturgen eJ al, Sadie Kane, 81.
uel E. Calhoun, Harriet Kemp, Joseph Weiss,
E. SIrough ct al, Mollie Camp et al, Andrew
Hall ct al, II. s. Brooks, ]. e. Speck, Patrick
McGrogan, Alex Winters.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
AN ANSWER FILED.

Attorney lmcCOOk Denies Any Fraud In
Procuring a Judgment Note.
W.. F. McCook trustee for the Duguesne
National Bank, yesterday filed his answer to
the petition of Gumbert & Huey asking for a
stay of the execution issued against them for
over $4,000 Mr.. McCook denies that there
was any fraud in procuring the judgment note
in the case. On the contrary, the defendants
executed the judgment in the presence of and
with the consent of their attorney, M. A.
Woodward. They afterward asked TO have it
cancelled. but it was plain Judgment for the
actual amount owed the bank, and he refused
to return the note. There is no reason to stay
the execution, and he asks that the petition be
dismissed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02

tary and W. s. Pier for Treasurer Nomina-
tions for the Executive Committee were made
as follows: E. z. Smith, John D. Shafer, w. K.
Wilson, J. A. Evans, F. c. McGirr, ]. H. Mel
lor and D. f. Patterson.
The new members elected were the Hon. F.
II. Collier, ]. s. RObb, Jr., D. c. Reardon, Will
liam Hunter and A. 81. Mercer, and new mem
bers proposed were the Hon. E. Il. Stowe. John
s. Robb. William M. Watson, John X. Harbl-
son, S. p. Donaldson, l. N. White, ]. II. Johns
ton, w. C. Anderson and John M. Friedman.
The committee having in charge the matter
of a fee bill made their report, which was dis
cused at some length, and finally the whole
matter was disposed of by resolution to lay it
on ha fahIa
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02

ernor Beaver probably cost $500, 900. ''But,"
says his Excellency, 'I'm bit of builder
myself, and calculate that the State got
81 25 worth for every dollar expended"
The old Gubernatorial mansion was built
in the days of straight-up- and-down archi-
lecture, and was an excellent specimen of
the most conservative up-and-down STYLE
From the front it had every appearance of
pair Of very ordinary dwelling houses, dis
tinctly separated from each other. There
were two doors and two sets of windows, and
a great spout down the center of the front
more than emphasized the prevailing idea
that one end of the mansion was exiled from
the other.
When Governor Pattison took up his resi-
dence for four years on the banks of the
placid Susquehanna river he beautifed the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02

parlOrs and adjoining smaller rooms. "Per-
haps," laughingly said the present Chief
Magistrate of the Commonwealth in showing
q visitor over the house, perhaps he in
tended to finish it when he came back, but 1
got in ahead of him and saved him the
trouble. If the people of this glorious State
see fit TO send him here again he will find a
perfect home awaiting him.
After Governor Beaver assumed the hand
ling OF the Gubernatoriai carving knife and
fork be started at once to make a dining
room worthy of the keystone State. Such
extensive alterations were found necessary
to perfect the sanitary arrangements of the
house that it was included to carry the al
terationE further. The old brick front was
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02

torn out, and a new brownstone one took its
place, one of the doorways was made into
most charming hallway for private use,
while the other one, palmer affair, does
service on other occasions. The old spout
which so effectively divided the structure
was torn away, and in its place double
bay-window was reared, bond of union
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
of Lochiel held out its hand to the denizens
r u

of Lochiel held out its hand to the denlzens
of Capitol Hill.
Standing, as it does, flush with the build
ing line, the beautiful structure does not
show to an advantage. With spacious
grounds around it, the structure would make
a much greater impression on the sightseer.
But from the inside no more sweeping or
more desirable view could be desired than
the picture which presents itself from the
Executive homestead. The broad Susque-
hanna flows almost at the very door, and
with the undulating lines of Cumberland
eounty's romantic scenery for a back
ground a most enhancing picture is pre-
sented.
In order that there might be more spacious
grounds around the place Il has been sug-
gested that the properties adjo1ng the build
ing on the south be purchased and demol-
ished. Then the erection of small wing of
design similar to the front could be erected,
and the State would own a mansion sur
passed by that OF none Of its citizens.
III, H. @,
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school, Mrs Glassbrener and another
person went to the school and coaxed
and persuaded the boy TO accompany them. He
did not know it was his mother, but went
short ways. They then attempted to carry him
away by force, dragging him some distance, but
he finally escaped from them and ran home.
Mrs Myers states that she believes that the
boys mother wants to steal him away and take
him out of the Jurisdiction of the Court. She
doesn't think his welfare would be improved IL
he was with his mother, and asks that she be.
appointed the guardian Of his person 80 as TO
haYa lepal charRa of him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02

ENTIRE satisfaction can come only when
the best is used. In making beer the Iron
City Brewing Company employ the choicest
ingredients and their patrons are always
pleased. All dealers keep their celebrated
Iron City, Pittsburg and Pilsner brands.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
You,n Need One carps. rhi. sprrnr.

And if you move, perhaps more. Better
take advantage of the low rate we are
making on short lengths Cong enough for
any room) in brussels and ingrains. A few
dollars will cover good-sized floor. Just
half price now.
EDWARD GRoETzINGER,
SGT and $40 Penn avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
A Difficulty Surmouuted,

1t is often very difficult to tell what kind of
laxative to give to very young child who is
suffering from constipation. The only medi-
cine which is at the same time perfectly safe,
effective and pleasant to take. is Hamburg
Figs. 25 cents. Dose. one Fig Mack Drug Co.,
NY. TTSU
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
DOMESTIC INFELICITY.
More Suits for Divorces Entered By Unhappy


Men and Women.
Suit was brought for divorce yesterday by
Elizabeth He'll against her husband, Charles
Hell. She alleges that shortly after their mar
riage her husband became cold and Indifferent
toward her, and then followed a period of Vio-
lent language, when he swore at her, then beat
her, finally pointed a revolver at her, threaten
ing TO shoot her and drove her out of the house,
when she hadto go back to her parents home.
Other suits for divorce were brought by Mary
Jones against John Jones; Samuel Palfreyman
against Mary, his wife, and Harry B. Heisley
against Dora Potts Heisley, all of whom allege
desertiOn.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02

And if you move, perhaps more. Better
take advantage of the low rate we are
making on short lengths (Iong enough for
any room) in brussels and ingrains. A few
dollars will cover good-sized floor. Just
half price now.
EDWARD GRoETzINGER,
627 and 629 Penn avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02

Remnants Of Velvets
Moquettes and Body
Brussels, out to rug
sizes. Half and full
odd pairs Of Lace Our
tains, at one-fourth
their value for the
next 30 days.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
THE DISPATCH AND TIMES

Two Papers That Have Been Selected to
Do the County Printing.
The County Commissioners met yesterday to
elect the daily papers to do the county print
ing for the ensuing year. Commissioner Nc
Kee was not present, and after deciding on
THE DISPATCH and Times. a deadlock as to
the other two papers ensued. One other En-
glsh and German paper were to be selected
but the matter could not be decided, and it was
deferred for the present.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02

which firmly Joined into one beautiful
structure what had to all appearances been
twain.
"Salve," in letters unmistakable, is the
greeting one gets from every side in the
dining room. 1t is, indeed, model apart
ment-in every way what a dining room
should be. The morning sunlight comes
through great bow-window which occupies
a space where once no windows were. The
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
CANDIDATES NOMINATED.
.e Lawyers Fee Bill Was Postponed In

The Lnwyers' Fee Bill Was Postponed In
definitely by the Bar Association.
The regular monthly meeting of the Bar As
sociation was held yesterday. At the next
meeting an election of officers for the ensuing
year will be held and the nominations were
made yesterday. Major Negley, who has filled
the past year, positively declined to again run
for the position. S. A. McClung and M. A.
Woodward were nominated for the place. Mr..
Woodward was also placed in nomination for
the Vice Presidency, along with ]. s. Young.
Captain E. Y. Breck was nominated for Secre-
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and his books in the enticingly planned
Eitting-room of the Executive Mansion,
Governor Beaver is never happier, and when
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
A ROYAL RESIDENCE,
Views of the Governors Man.
sion at Harrisburg.
THE RECENT ALTERATIONS.
Hospitality First Dispensed From 1t
by the War Governor.
PEEPS INTO THE VARIOUS ROOMS,
THE RECENT ALTERATIONS.
PEEPS INTO THE VARIOUS ROOMS.
TwRTTTEN FOR THE DrsPATcH.I

IKE the administra-
tion at Washington,
that at Harrisburg is
a domestic one, but
Governor 3 Ell Yer's
love of home ar d kin
have never led to
charges of nepotism.
as have been laid at
the door of BABY Nc
KEGS grandpa. Sur
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
You'll Need One Carpet This suriut.

BEECHAM's Pills cure sick headache
PEARS Soap. the purest and best ever made.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
WANTS TO BE HIS GUARDIAN.

Mrs. Myers il Afraid a Boys Mother Will
Take Him Away.
Attorney ]. C. Haymaker yesterday fled
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02

Three hundred pairs
of Blankets at from
81 90 to 80 so per
pair, all-wool and ex-
ira large size. This Is
free wool with a ven-
geance. Call early for
bargains.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02

New spring stock Of
Carpets now ready for
inspection. New Rugs,
18, 30 and 36-inch
and 4x7 feet sizes.
Ingram Art Squares,
all-wool, cotton chain
and cotton.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02

Big Sacrifice Sale
this week in Turco-
man Curtains. Goods
that formerly sold at
81 so, now SO so per
pair. Gall soon and
get the best Of the
selection.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-01-17
Underground Palaces.

The Imperial Cave IN New South
Wales, Australia, is considered one of
the most magnificent of the series now
opened. 1t is described as "graccd with
myriads of lovely objects, which shine in
chambers whose walls are clad i'm beauty
of a thousand stars. There are under
ground gullies terrible enough to be the
home of Apollyon with legions of COB.
Inns, and strangely cltin palaces where
Titania might be supposed to reign and
Robin Goodtellow carry on his frolic-
some pranks."
BY the entrance Of the Imperial Cave
is an excavation some seventy feet long
and twenty feet wide, which is called
the "W ooIshed" because the formation
over the walls and roof resembles the
tleeces of sheep hanging about and
spreading over the shelving of rocks.
From this descent is obtained into
the "Architect's Studio" cavern which
is marvel of beauty, with large masses
of stalactites hanging from the roof and
along the walls, column after column
profusely decorated with coral and
tracery and natural carvings. Most of
the formation is white or gray, but some
some of it is richly colored
Then in the Imperial Cave there are a
succession of marvellous apartments,
called respectively either after some
famous Colonial lady or from some special
characteristic. The Imperial Cave, in
deed, is full Of enchanted grottoes and
fairy palaces which it is practically i'm
possible to describe.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-01-17
The Cooks Revenge.

A very curious case has just been de.
cided in Frankfort police court. 1t
appears that cock, no longer quite
young, was courted by tailor some
what younger than she. On Sundays,
and occasionally during the week, the
gallant lover was in.the habit of taking
his lady for extended promenades and
visits to restaurants, where the latter
sded si%s{i h% Raid ans ass1 snpep pe
Presently, however, the awful truth
was brought home to the cook that she
was not the only "friend" on whom the
man of scissors and the needle lavished
his affections. Nothing loath; she went
I'd the nearest rolice court, suing the
faithless Que for the expenses Of all the
clandestine meals provided by her, and
all the money srent when walking
out" with him. Berlin letter.