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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-01
DRAINING ROMAN MARSHES.
The Health of the People Improved and
Land Made Valuable.

The Health of the People Improved and
Land Made Valuable.
For the past six years there has been in
progress q work of great sanitary utility and
scientific value in the neighborhood of
Rome, and We now learn from the
British Consul in that city that the
draining of the largo Romano" has reached
an advanced stage of completion. The
principal object of the undertaking was to
drain the marshes of Ostin, Isola, Sacra and
Mascarese bordering the coast about fifteen
miles from Rome, and the system adopted
consists of defense. banks canals collecting
high waters with direct outlet into the sea,
embankment OF the area to be drained, and
canals within the area or polder. The water
of the polder is raised by means of machin-
cry on the turbine system, and is discharged
into the sea.
The chief difficulty experienced in carry
ing out the work has been the unhealthiness
of the place, which for some months renders
it necessary to suspend operations. Indeed,
with ordinary laborers it would have been
impossible. but as in Romagna, near
Ravenna, there exists an extensive associa-
ton of laborers for this particular kind of
work, who, having become Injured to marsh
gas, do not seem to be susceptible
of marsh fever, the Government have
availed themselves of the services of these
men. The influence of the work is already
apparent on the improved health of the dis
trict and as the drainage becomes more
complete this improvement will no doubt be
still greater. A considerable area of land,
too, which has to large extent been value
less, will at the same time be reclaimed, and
by this reclamation the Italian Government
hope to recoup themselves in some measure
for the vast sums expended on this huge
hygienic undertaking..
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-01
JUMPED FROM A BRIDGE.
Daredevil Feat by stanley, the Western
Champion.

Nuuiupious
CINCINNATI, May 31.-Meredith STAN
ley, the most noted bridge jumper in the
Western country, made a successful leap
from the Newburg bridge yesterday after
noon in the presence OF a small company of
friends. Careful preparations had been
made for the event. A couple of skilled
boatmen went out in skif to
the main span of the bridge from
which he was to drop. Before leaving his
home Stanley attired himself in a pair Of
blue tights and light undershirt, so that
there could be no delay after he had once
reached the point from which he was to
make the drop. Once on the bridge little
time was lost in preparing for the event.
The boatmen who were in waiting gave the
signal that they were ready, and Stanley
quickly threw off his outer garments
and clambered over the guard rail to the
footpath of the bridge. Selling the iron
railing firmly he let his body down at full
length, and stesdying himself for moment
released his hold. The instant he relaxed
his hold on the railing ne held his arms at
his side and shot down like an arrow to the
river. His body did not turn in the descent,
and he struck the water feet first.
There was great splash and he disap-
peared from sight, but ir was only for few
seconds, when he appeared upon the surface
and struck out boldly for the boat. He
swan distance of 20 feet in the swift cur
rent and was drawn into the boat. Stanley
said he went down 15 or 18 feet in the water.
Aside from mum mbness in the feet he did not
feel the effects of the drop in the least.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-01
rrrc1AL rrLKeRAM TO THE DrsrAroH.,

HfEC1AL fELEGRAM TO THE D1sfAfCHA
NEW BLOOMFIELD, May 31.-In many
of the districts throughout Perry county
there were stubborn contests for delegates at
the Republican primary elections to-day,
while in others the formality OF an election
was dispensed with. From the returns thus
far received the indications are that Mon
days convention will show that Il decided
victory has been won by the Hastings sup
porters.
Ten days ago Hastings headquarters was
established in the law office OF ex-Judge
Junkin and the county flooded with circu-
lars, while emissaries in the interest of the
Adjutant General were dispatched in
all directions. His boom, which sprang
up so suddenly, is under the direction
OF the Stalwarts, who intend making
an effort to have the convention instructed
for him. DR.. S. II. Whitmer, of Newport,
and John WIster, of Duncannon, are candi-
dates for delegates to the Harrisburg con-
vention. The friends of both claim they
are for Hastings. Wister appears to be the
stronger and in all probability will be
elected. He is at the head of the Dun
cannon Iron Company and both socially
ana politically is close to Senator Cameron.
Delamater, who was supposed to be strong
here, appears to have dropped entirely out
of the fight, his friends having transferred
their support to Stone. Everywhere Hast
ings men are jubilant. One OF then said to-
day: "We are in possession OF facts that
would make mighty interesting political
literature if the ban OF secrecy was removed,
and would speedily solve the question of the
Republican gubernatorial candidacy"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-01
IN CONFEDERATION OF THE FLOOD.
The Residents of Johnstowu Hold Appro-
pirate Memorial Services.

The Residents of Johnstown Hold Appro.
pirate Memorial Services.
rPEc1AL TELEGRAM TO THE pIsPArcH.l
JoHNsTowN, MAY 31.-Memorial services
were held in Grand View Cemetery to-day,
in commemoration of the great flood. An
immense crowd of people were present and
the touching addresses of the speakers were
listened to attentively. Services were also
held in some of the churches during the
day. But there was little observance in the
business part of the city. A few merchants
closed their doors and the business houses
were draped in mourning, but this was the
exception. Right in the business part of
the town the street car company had large
force OF men at work tearing up the streets.
lack of a proper observance of the day and
many denounced the work going on as a
desecration of dav which should be filled
with sacred memories. Others upheld the
course pursued, saying that in the activity
OF business and industry was to be found
the best solace for wounded hearts.
The members of the Mystic Chain held
solemn memorial service this evening, all
in attendance wearing the funeral badge.
Memorial services will also be held in
many of the churches tomorrow. On Mon
dav morning solemn high mass will be
celebrated in most of the Catholic churches
for the victims of the food belonging 10 the
congregation.
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DELAMATER NOT IN IT.
The Contest in Huntingdon County Was Be-
tween Hastings and Stone.

The Contest in Huntingdon County Was Be.
tween Hastings and Stone.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArCH.l
HUNTINGDON, May 31.-The initial in
PRODUCTION of the ballot system at a primary
election in this county was made by the Re
publicans this evening, which renders it
practically impossible to obtain definite
news of the result. During the past fort
night this county has been flooded with
Hastings circulars and tickets, and it is as
serted that this was supplemented by a con-
siderable amount of money by one of his
Center county friends.
- :, The result Of the Hastings energetic cam
paign is seen in this town, which, on a very
full vote, elects Hastings delegates from
all of the four wards. The contest through
out the county centered only between the
Hastings and Stone forces, with no appre-
ciable Delamater following. In the country
districts the sentiment is aluost a unit for
Stone for Governor, and while it is impos-
sible to give the result of the rural vote it is
confidently believed here that an almost
united country delegation will be sent to
the nominating convention next Tuesday in
support of Secretary Stone.
The vocIferous Delamater supporters of
two weeks ago have all forsaken their first
love. and tonight arrayed themselves on
the side of Stone. This has aroused the sus-
picion OF the Hastings faction and will
probably precipitate factional fight at the
county convention. Out of Is districts
heard from Hastings carries ten and Stone
five. This is exclusive of the country dis
tricts, where Stones strength lies. It is
exceedingly probable that this county will
send one Hastings and one Stone delegate
to the State Convention, uninstructed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-01
A TERRIFIC ENCOUNTER.
George Makemsou, Notorious Texas Horse
Thief Killed.

George Makemson, n Notorious Texas Horse
Thief, Killed.
AUSTIN, TEX. May 31.-A posse OF citi-
zens and a gang OF notorious horse thieves
had a terrific encounter 23 miles above
here in the mountains late yesterday
afternoon, in which one of the thieves,
George Makemson, was killed, and
his brother. Frank, captured. George, the
dead man, is the fellow who six years ago
in the very heart of this city held up and
robbed DR.. r. M. Swearingen, Rev. r. K.
Smoot, DR.. Stoddard and several others of
their gold watches and what money they
had. As he took the watches he examined
them carefully, and when he came up with
Dr. Smoot he noticed his watch was en-
graved.
You are preacher" he said. Heres
your watch. Idon't rob preachers" and he
handed the watch back. Three days after
he was captured about 80 miles above here
while asleep and was tried. convicted and
sentenced to the penitentiary for 20 years.
Some four weeks ago. upon petition of the
county officers, prison officials, and
the gentlemen whom he had robbed,
the Governor pardoned him when
he Joined his brother Frank,
who lives near the city. Since then horse
thefts have been numerous and some two
weeks ago a buggy belonging to Judge
Townes of Austin was stolen. 1t was
traced to Waco, and it was ascertained that
Makemson carried it there and sold 1t.
Last Sunday evening Frank passed through
the city in buggy and Monday telegram
from Waco announced that it had been
stolen. Sheriff White Immediately went
out to Makemson's house and succeeded in
getting the buggy, but the thief escaped.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-01

Fortunately Germany had got past that
now, and the greatest fortune for the coun'
try was peace.
THE PRINCE HoNoRED.
He did not believe that a German EN-.
peror would ever look upon the map with
the Napoleonic lust in his heart He pro-
ceeded to expatiate on the progress of tech
nical occupations during periods of peace.
Eight hundred and fifty-six teachers, repre-
senting every grammar school and scientific
school in Berlin, sent to the Prince an
effusive address, to which he made q cor
dial response. r.
The Socialists hope to celebrate on Octo-
Der / the expiration of the Socialist law
and are preparing for demonstrations
throughout the country. Herr Behel will
then assume the direction of the Tolksblatt.
Count Holstein will probably succeed
Count Won Berchem as Under Secretary OF
State to the Foreign office.
THE GREAT CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL.
Prince Hohenlohe, by order OF the
Emperor, visited ex-Empress Eugene at
Wiesbaden, bearing message of sympathy.
Prince Bismarck has an invitation from
@ Qneen Victoria to visit Balmoral. The
Marquis of Salisbury and Earl Rosebery
also ask to entertain him.
The Emperor and Empress leave Kiel on
June 26 Tor Copenhagen, going thence to
Christiania and the North Cape. The EN-
peror visits England to attend the Cowes
regatta in August.
The ceremony of placing the last stone of
the spire of Ulm Catholic Cathedral took
place at 6 O'Clock tonight amid the ringing
of bells and general rejoicing. The cathe-
dral is $50 feet high-the highest in the
world.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-01
THE CHAIR VS.. THE GALLOWs.
Plea for Electro-Execution TO be Made In
the Legislature.

Plea for Electro Execution TO be Made In
the Legislature.
PHILADELPHIA, May Sit may not
be generally remembered that in 1887 an
effort was made to secure an electrical exc
cution law in Pennsylvania. 1t is under
stood that such bill will be brought besor
the next Legislature. In speaking on the
subject prominent representative of the
medicine profession in this city has already
put himself on record in opposition to it..
DR.. J. William White in the Medical Ne,os
OF April 26 last wrote a strong paper in
favor Of electrical execution. He was seen
yesterday at his residence on Locust street.
Remarking that but for the deterrent in
fuence upon the crime class. which is one
object of judicial execution, all people would
be satisfied with as speedy and painless
death of the criminal as can be devised.
DIR. White said that this influence was more
imaginary than real. Punishment was de-
terrent in proportion to its certainty-not to
its severity. ...-,
c. Stuart Patterson, for the legal profess
sion, said: 1 am emphstically and un-
reservedly in favor of electrical execution.
Its practicabiIity cannot be for a moment
doubted by any sensible person. 1t
is undoubtedly more certain aud less
brutal than the rope. 1 believe pub
lie opinion would support such a
law. If passed would have it provide that
a murder convict must be isolated from the
time his sentence is pronounced, that there
might be no foolish scenes or newspaper in
terviews. Let there be one or two reliable
men to certify to the execution.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-01
0UTHWAITE WILL GO BACK.
He Steals n March Upon the Opposition
Candidates for Congress.
Tx,Y n N n THE map

He Steals n March Upon the Opposition
Candidates for Congress.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE pIsPArcH.i
COLUMBUS, May 81 Congressman
Outhwaite arrived in the city yesterday
and he has already perfected arrangements
for his denomination and return to Congress-
This county has a majority of the
votes in the Congressional Convention,
and Cultivate, through his friends at a
meeting of the County Committee, succeeded
in having resolution adopted by which
the candidate in this county receiving the
majority of the votes shall have the COM
bined strength OF the county in the conven-
tion. 1t is conceded Cultivate can carry
this county, and the rule adopted amounts
to shut-out Tor the candidates from the
other counties of the district, among them
Senator Van Cleaf, who is prominent in the
race.
The Thirteenth District Pension Service
Association, on account of the course of Mr.
Cultivate on pension bills in Congress, has
called a convention for July 4, when they
will name a candidate for Congress. Should
the Republicans indorse, the chances for an
election will be fair.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-01
HOLDING HIS BANNER HIGH.
The Friends of MINOR MonIooth Working
Hard in His Interests.

The Friends of MDjor MonIooth Working
Hard in His Interests.
Captain G. W. Bachelor. who is at the
head of the delegation of Major Montooth's
friends, returned yesterday, after a ten days
trip. The Captain will appoint his assist
ants tomorrow, and proposes to take off his
coat in Montooth interests. A well-known
manufacturer yesterday expressed the stu
alton as follows: "Montooth and Allegheny
county, in this fight, are one and the same,
and they will stand or fall together. This
county has declared for Montooth, and de-
mands his nomination as her right. When
we press his claims we demand recognition
tor ourselves. . Let this county show a
strong front, and If she is ignored again, the
responsibility will not rest here"
The rolls sent out ON Friday are being
rapidly filled with names, and a strong dele
CATION is already insured. 1t is proposed
to make the Montooth Pullman train the
handsomest, in point of decoration, that
ever left the Union depot. Expense will
not be spared to make the trip a success.
and the friends of the Major propose to hold
his banner high, and if the ship goes down
it will be with colors flying and every man
at bis post. "Montooth and Allegheny
county good for, 80, 600 majority" is the
argument with which the friends OF the
Major propose to work.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-01
FIRST STATE CONVENTION.
ALABAMA DEMOCRATS NOMINATE A MAN
FOR GOVERNOR.

The Platform Stands by Grover Cleveland
and Tariff Reform-Denuncintion of the
Proposed Federal Election Law An
Appenl TO the White Race. .-
MONTGOMERY. ALA, May 81. - The
Democratic convention met this morning at
10 o'clock. 1t was evident that the hour had
come for a nomination, and everybody was
on the tip toe of expectation. The balloting
commenced with all the candidates, but
there had been an agreement that all the
anti-Kolb forces would support Colonel
Thomas G. Jones for Governor at
the proper moment. The roll of
counties commenced. and every vote not for
Kolb was cast fer Jones. The result was
not announced, as Kolb's friends withdrew
his name and moved Jones' nomination by
reclamation. Great enthusiasm prevailed,
and speeches were made by all the candi-
dates, Kolb especially stirring the hearts OF
the convention and pledging his followers to
the support of the ticket and officers, and to
canvass the State for the nominee. The
utmost harmony now prevails, and the
Democracy present q united front. The
town is perfectly wild with enthusiasm, as
this is the home of Colonel Jones. Brass
bands are out and the people are cheering.
Such scene as was enacted in the Capitol
and on the streets has never been witnessed
here before. Among other things, the plat
form contained the following:
We reaffirm our answering and upalterable
fealty and allegiance to the time-honored prin.
ciples of the Democratic party as promulgated
by Jefferson, defended by Jackson and MAIN
tanned by Grover Cleveland. We hold that all
power is lodged in the people of the several
States to direct and control the administration
of their governments, subject only to constitu-
tional and self-imposed limitations: and we
further hold, any interference on the part of
the Federal Government in the selection of our
Senators and Representatives in Congress is
an usurpation Of power unwarranted by the
Constitution.
We are unalteraby opposed to the present
high tariff and Iavor such a substantial reduc-
tion and readjustment thereof as will relieve
all classes from any unjust burden, and from the
effect OF unjust determinations which may
tend to oppress the many for the benefit of the
few, and we declare that the amount of public
revenue raised by taxation should not exceed
the requirements of economical and digni-
fed administration of the affairs of the Gov
ernment at home and abroad and the proper
development of such works of public improve
menI as may, under the Constitution of the
United States, be properly undertaken by Fed
eral authority.
1t is our mature and conscientious convic-
tion that the welfare Of the entire people of
the State without regard to race or color, de.
pends upon the continued administration of
public affairs by the Democratic party which
and virtue necessary to perpetuate the bless
ings of free government therein, and that the
continuation of the power of that party is the
highest duty of all white men; and that any ef-
fort to divide them upon other issues deserves
and should receive unqualified condemnation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-01
GRANDER THAN EVER.
Fort Worth Citizens viii Rebuild Their
PaIace-Echoes of the Fire,

Fort Worth Citizens viii Rebuild Their
PaInce-Echoes of the Fire.
FORT WORTH, TEX, May 31.-The citi-
zens have decided to rebuild the Grand
Spring Palace, which was burned yester-
day, next year, making it of iron, at a cost
of $3.50, 900. No lives were lost beyond that
of Hayne. Among the exhibits in the front
of the main entrance was granite monu-
ment, tall and massive. 1t was slightly
damaged by heat and smoke, and move
ment has been started to purchase it for the
head o. Haynes grave. -.
While the burned palace cost only S23,-
900 for the structure proper the beautiful
decorations brought its cost up to over $780,
900, on which there was only S15,0 900 insur-
ance. Everything in the building, which
covered an area of co. 900 feet, was left in
ashes. The fire was so hot that 1t melted
glass aquariums and the limestone founda-
tions oil the structure.
or the 80 injured nearly all suffer from
slight bruises or burns. The flaming mass
of cotton and other material that fell from
the burning ceiling upon the women in full
dress ignited their garments, and many
when rescued were badly burned.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-01
his FROM THE START.
CONGRESSMAN sAYNE,s ELArIoN OVER
HIS VICTORY.

He Declares the Gnme Was Won From the
BegInnIng-a1r. shiras Says He Was
sunstruck-A Rumor of Fraud TO be
Investigated.
at was hot f ght and tight race, but
we got there just the same" and Colonel
Bayne's face was wreathed with smiles
when he said this. We've met the enemy,
and they are ours. The crisis has been
hanging fire for more than a week, but
we've passed through it all unscathed and
victory is perched on our banners"
The crowd at the Colonel's headquarters,
the Allegheny Central Hotel, was immense,
and from 8 o'clock in the evening until late
at night constant stream of friends and
visitors surged in and out of the building.
The sharp rivalry of the Congressional con-
test had called out the m altitude, and up to
midnight the streets and sidewalks were
thronged with busy men, rushing hither and
thither in their eagerness to learn the exact
phase OF the political situation.
''The opposition will be sent so far to the
henceforthness of the subsequently that
they won't know where they are" chuckled
the Colonel. ''They are beaten very bad;
that's as obvious as the olfactory organ on
your countenance."
The returns coming in at that moment
. showed very rosy prospect for Bayne, and
his prediction was not without founda-
tion.
WON FROM THE START.
1.-THE game was won from the very start"
he continued. 1.-THE first returns were
favorable to me, and the cloud of doubt
raised by Jew uncertain districts vanished
in twinkling before the tremendous ma
jorities in my favor that began to pour
in.''
"Three cheers for BayneP' voice broke
in at this stage, and the exultaut shouts
that followed made the windows rattle.
81 have much to thank nv numerous
friends for, who actively and earnestly
worked for my reelection, and assure
them that their kindness shall not be for
gotten. Hello. Smith, and for the
thousandth time that evening, Colonel
Bavne shook hands with another one of his
supporters.
j. H. Smith represented the largest vote
in Allegheny polled for Bayne, Third dis
trict OF the Fifth ward, 1873 votes against 90
for Shiras.
"It was hard struggle" said Delegate
Smith, "and Shiras stood good show, but
he was not in at the finish"
. WIRED TO HIS WIFE.
When the returns from Shiras' own dis
trict, Fifth ward, Second precinct, showed
that Bayne had beaten his opponent TO 1,
the enthusiasm of the Colonel and his
friends spent itself in hearty congratula-
tions all around, while Bayne himself
turned to a side table and hastily wrote out
a dispatch to his wife in Washington, in
forming her that he chad a walk over; car
ried to 1, and was going to do what he had
told her. ..-..0. ~.
MIR. Shiras said last evening: "I was sun
struck to-day. The warm pleasant weather
brought out all the old voters. Had it
rained, my young men would have stood out
all day."
Word was received last evening at the
Shiras headquarters that George III. had
been counted out there" The matter will
be investigated.