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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-13

Rail Company, Of JOhnstoWn, Pa, is in the
city on business in connection with new
electric railroad his company has just COM
pleted here. With reference to the bill
which Representative Scull proposes to
introduce in the House tomorrow, appro-
priating $500, 900 for the relief of the city OF
JohnstoEn and the dredging of the Cone
maugh, Mr.. Coolidge said:
Something of that sort ought to be done at
once, either by the general Government or by
the state. 1t is absolutely necessary for the
future safety of the town. The present chan
mel is barely sufficient to carry of an ordinary
rainfall and heavy storm always overnovs its
banks. l have heard that there will be great
deal Of objection to the bill in Congress. on
constitu tional grounds and think myself that
1t is the business of the State 70 make the pro-
posed Improvement Johnstown Is slowly re-
covering from the effects of the nood. The
relief fund has at last been distributed, and
consequently there is no destitution. 1 think
the action of the Governor in that matter was
greatly to be condemned.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-13
A RAILROAD WAR
Brought to an End BY an Arrangement
Which win Check Composition
The Central and Union Pa.
cihc Adjust Their Dif.

CHIC AgluBg TueAE III
erences.
SAN Francisco, January 12.-From the
highest authority it is learned that big
deal, involving business running up into
the millions, has been entered into
by the Union and Central Pacific sys-
tems The compact, which has been
kept in the deepest secresy, was
signed one week ago last Monday and
the war cloud which hovered for months
over these companies has passed away, leaV-
ing clear sky for the present; at least un-
til the Union Pacific builds into Southern
Pacific territory. For several months past
the Central Pacific has fought the Union
Pacific TO the extent of going into Eastern
Nevada, carrying freight through that State
down through California, and the East by
the Sunset route fast freight to New Orleans,
where it is sent to Chicago via the Illinois
Central
If the freight was billed to New York and
the far East it was carried from New Orleans
by Huntington's line of steamers. This
warfare on the Union Pacific of course took
dollars out of their pockets, and in retalia-
tion the Union Pacific bought a line Of
steamers plying between this city and Port
land, Oregon, sending wool, fruit, ETC., at
cheap rates via the Oregon Short Line thence
connecting with the Union Pacific main
line and connections to Chicago and else
where, making much quicker time than the
Central and Southern Pacific and getting
back at their rivals in a shape which
alarmed the magnates of the last named
system.
This is about the time of year when almost
all of the California fruit shipments are
made, and something had to be done to get
that trade. The Central Pacific accordingly
made a proposition to the Union Pacific
that if they (the Union Pacifc) would dis
continue the taking of any overland freight
by steamer to Portland the Central Pacific
would sign a. contract to run a through
freight from San Francisco to Ogden, con-
Meeting with the Union Pacific. Both sys-
TENS came to terms, and thus the Central
Pacific resumes its monopoly of the over
land freight business and leaves the traffic of
Nevada and adjacent States and Territories
tn fha TInioa Paaifia
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-13
BEN FANDERGRIFFS FUNERAL.
Arrangements for the Inst Services to b.
Held This Afternoon,

Arrangements for the Inst Services to be
Reld This Afternoon.
The body Of Benjamin W. Vandergrift
arrived in this city from Hot Springs at Z
o'clock yesterday morning. The remains
were accompanied by Captain Vandergrift
and his wife and the widow and
little daughter OF the deceased. A
number. of friends met the part
at the depot. The body was conveyed to
the home of Captain Vandergrift in the
East End.
Captain Vandergrift and his wife reached
Hot Springs the fourth day before their
sons death. After their arrival Ben be-
came cheerful, and for two DAYS appeared to
be growing better. Then be sank suddenly.
and for nearly a hours before death was un-
conscious.
The funeral services will be held at Q
o'clock this afternoon at the fathers resi-
dence, and viii be under the charge of Mr..
Samson. The funeral oration will be pro-
nounced by DR.. w. j. Holland. The pail
bearers will be selected from the intimate
friends of the deceased. The interment will
be private.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-13
ANXIOUS MORMONS.
Two Important Decisions Expected Soon
From the United States Supreme
Court-Idaho's Statehood In.
vOIved in the Result.

COurt-Idaho's Statehood In.
vOIved in the Result.
TsPEcIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPAruE.I
WASHINGTON, January 1.-THE Su-
preme Court of the United States will soon
hand down, possibly tomorrow, opinions in
two Mormon cases of importance. The cases
involve constitutional questions of great
gravity and vital interest to the Mormons.
They grow out of laws recently
passed by Congress and intended to
give a death blow to Mormonism.
An adverse decision in these two suits
would seriously cripple the power of the
Church of Latter Day Saints. The cases are
being closely watched by the Mormons, and
each Monday Delegate Caine, of Utah, the
best known representative of the Mormons
in the city, appears in the Supreme Court
room promptly at noon and waits until the
last decision is rendered. Senator Edmunds
is also much interested in these cases,
though his interest is not SO apparent as
Delegate Gaines.
The Vermont Senator is the father of
these laws, and is therefore anxious to have
their constitutionalIty upheld, and the argu-
ments he made In the Senate at the time of
their passage sustained The lower courts
have all rendered judgments against the
Mormons, but thev are in hope that the Su-
preme Court wall reverse them. The Oldest
OF the cases is q suit brought by the Church
OF Latter Day Saints against the United
States, and comes here on an adverse
Judgment of the Supreme Court of
Utah. 1t grows out of the Edmunds
anti-polygamy law passed by the Forty
ninth Congress. This law, among other
things, dissolved the Mormon Church cor
poration, annulled its charter, directed the
appointment of receiver to wind up its
affairs, and directed that all the real estate
owned by the Church of Latter Dav Saints
in excess of $50, 900, which was not on the
18Th Of February, 1887 (the date of passage
OF the aet). held and occupied for the pur-
pose Of worship, or as parsonage, or as a
burial ground, should be escheated to the
United States
II is probable that the decision of this
question will cut very large figure in
1daho's prospect for Statehood.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-13
Boggs&BuhI,
us, III ll@ l2l
Federal Street, Allegheny

N.B.-E mbroideries- 1890
importations are on sale to-
day, and the extent of this
offering in entirely new and
novel styles has never been
approached. All last seasons
Embroideries out on center
counter at such remarkable
"cut" prices that sometimes
the store has appearances of a
holiday rush. The new En-
broideries, in their magnif-
cence and the low prices for
such fine goods, will greatly
increase the interest this week,
iais-D
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-13
THOUSANDS OF MEN IDLE.
Continued Warm Weather PreVeutlnG Work
in the Anthracite Region.

COntnued warm "eatnef EroVeuttnG WOfA
in the Anthracite Region.
gsPEcIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.I
. POTTsvILLE, January 12.-It is strange
TACT that 10000 hard coal miners in this an
thracite bason, nearly half of whom are now
idle, should be studying climatic changes
and wondering whether cold weather has
forever disappeared for this latitude, in
stead of being at work mining coal. Warm
weather continues, the miners keep idle,
and the reports come up from tidewater that
there is enough coal there to last for q year
If there is no more cold weather. A feeling
of gloom pervades the entire region.
A well-authenticated report prevails at
the coal mines that Mr.. Corbin has been
rushing coal to market for a special pur-
pose, and that he intends cutting prices
right and left. By undertaking the Ie-
high Railroad Company he succeeded in
getting the contract to furnish the Maahat-
tan Elevated supply of 225, 900 tons for the
coming year, and it is said that other large
contracts will be issued in a similar manner,
thus forcing a market, and keeping a few
collieries running bY selling coal at bare
margin, in order to keep the rolling stock of
the Reading Railroad Company moving.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-13
ASKING THE FLINTS TO JOIN.
The Central Trades Council Inviting Them
IN Send nelaHnkaa.

The Central Trades Council Inviting Them
To Send Delegates.
At the meeting of the Central Trades
Council on Saturday night Delegate W.
S. James. of Rankin, made a special request
that an effort be made to induce the Ameri-
can Flint Glass Workers Union to send
delegates to that body.
A member of a reporters union was ad-
mitted. for the first time, as delegate in
the person of Robert Schroeder, of the Ger
man Journalists Assembly, knights of La
Dor.
1t is said that Joseph Evans will be re-
elected as president of the council, but that
there may be a change in the other offices.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-13
IEDORSEB BIZ PRINTERS.
The Germans PrOner Sympathy to GriDmsn

Ihe UeFmnns FrOner sympathy 20 GrIDmeI
and Carbon Settlers.
At q meeting of German TypographicaI
Assembly 6661, &. Of L., yesterday the fol
lowing resolutions were adopted:
WHEREAS, The gripmen and conductors Of
the Pittsburg Traction Company and the carbon
settlers Of the Allegheny County Light Com
pany were forced by Colonel E1kins and Super
intendent Blaxter into compulsory idleness and
only because they organized fo- their mutual
benefit; therefore be it
Resolved, That we realize that the lockout
was forced upon them, and that il is a direct
blow at the principles of organized labor.
Resolved, That we promise the gripmen and
carbon settlers our full sympathy, and request
an citizens to Withdraw their patronage Hom
these two lines.
The new officers Of the assembly were in
stalled yesterday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-13
TIE ROADS IMPAssABLE.
Farmers in WestmOreland County Are On.
able to Sell Their Produce.

Farmers in WestmOreland County Are On.
able TO Sell Their Produce.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE D1sPArcHI
GREEEsBURG, January 1.-THE public
roads generally in every section of the
county are impossible and business, as a
consequence, is virtually suspended. The
farmers are unable to bring their products
to market, and the merchant is compelled to
depend upon the city commission merchants
for provisions. This, to a degree, creates
dissatisfaction among the customers, and On
unwbolesome> state of things is the result.
AT various points on several roads leading
out of here, excepting the Philadelphia
pike, it is dangerous to attempt to travel,
even in daylight and by those familiar with
the roads.
No one ventures out with team of horses
after nightfall. AT two or three places on
the West Newton and the Mt. Pleasant
roads the road bed is sinking and the yellow
clay is boiling up, rendering it necessary for
travellers to take the fields.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-13
IRON A srAFF ooRREsPoNpENr. ]

NS---@--S-
WASHINGTON, January 1.-THE much
talked-of fight over the question of rules is
expected to come up in the House on Tues
day. In all probability there will be no
preliminary skirmish in committee. for Mr..
Carlisle, the only active Democratic mem
Der, has informed the Republican members
that he would not waste time by fighting
them single-handed, but would reserve his
comments on their work for utterance on the
floor. He has, however, been carefully
studying the copy of their report, which has
been furnished him, and is preparing him
self for stubborn fight.
There is no better parliamentarian in the
House than Mr.. Carlisle, and in this in
stance, at least, he can rely upon the solid
support of all the members of his party.
He will, therefore, be able to conduct a very
troublesome contest, and if Mr.. Reed were
not the very positive man he is in the
Speakers chair, there might be some reason
to believe that the report of the committee
would not be adopted in its entirety.
REEDS WILL Is LAW.
As it is, however, Mr.. Reeds will is law
in the House, and while be would not stoop
10 make mduliecLly uuIalI decision, ne VIII
not hesitate to take advantage of all the
powers which are ineontestibly vested in the
Speakers Office under the common parlia.
mentary law.
On his side Mr.. Reed is marshaling his
forces for the conflict. A pretty good gen.
erAl idea of what is proposed to be done has
got out among the members of the House,
and if there has been any Republican who
has shown a disposition to disagree with the
~
Rules, Mr.. Reed has been informed of it,
and has not failed to administer a rebuke or
drop gentle hint in the ear of the fractions
individual.
One of Reeds colleagues on the COM
mittee, Mr.. Cannon, was Inclined to side |
with the Democrats on some of the proposed |
changes, notably the one allowing general |
legislation 10 be tackled on as a rider to an |
appropriation bill. But Mr. Reed has sug- |
geSted 10 Mr.. Cannon the advisability of his |
keeping in line with his party, and although |
the arguments used have not been made |
known, the effects are quite apparent and |
Mr.. Cannon is not likely to make any scene /
by siding with the Democratic minority.
THE PARTY UNITED.
The consequence of Mr.. Reeds tactics is /
a united party on this particular question,
and although there will be some very lively
skirmishing when the report comes up for
consideration, the result will be its adoption
in every important particular. The fight /
will not be very long one, for the Demo
Gratis will not be allowed to enter upon an
extended course of fIibustering. Mr. Reed
reserves to himself the right to determine if
q motion is put for purely dilatory purposes,
and in cases of that sort he will simply re-
fuse to recognize the member who makes it.
The course of the Democrats will be to
delay the adoption of the rules as long as
possible, and then to force Mr.. Reed, if they
are able TO do so, to make some more or less
arbitrary ruling out of which they may make
political capital. LIGHTHER.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-13
OPPOSITION TO SENATOR PUGH.
Governor Seay Becoming a FormId,bI
Candidate for His Sent,

Governor seay Becoming a Formidable
Candidate for His Sent,
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsrArcz.,
WASHINGTON, January 12.-Senator
Vest, of Missouri, will not be the only one
of the Southern Senators who will have to
fight for has seat. Word comes from
Alabama that the Democratic Legislature
is by no means certain to return James L.
Pugh, who has for 50 many years
represented his State in the Senate.
At the State convention in May, a
successor will be nominated to Governor
Seay. He is a very popular man, ana could
be renominated to his present Office without
trouble, but be is said to prefer Senatorial
to Gubernstorial honors.
Governor Seay's boom for the nomination
Is quietly growing, and his friends are sur
prised at his strength and the favor with
which his candidacy is received. There are
also other men spoken of for the Office.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-13
MUST SHOW WORKING CARDS.
Men Employed I'm Wiring Buildings Mu.
Show Where They Belong,

Men Employed In Wiring Buildings Must
Show Where They Belong.
The influence of the American Federation
of Labor in supporting the Electricians
strike is beginning to have effect Members
of the building trades working on buildings
whereon are engaged men employed in set
ting light wires are beginning to inquire
into their antecedents, and to respectfully
desire to see their working cards. This is
the outcome of the representations made by
the Electrical Union to the various trades,
and instructions have been issued to mem
bers to examine the working cards of the
men engaged in wiring. If they have not
got working cards the result will be a strike
against working alongside of them. But so
far this point has not been reached, ana the
building trades do not seem to be as unit
in favor of taking this extreme step.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-13
BOLTERS NOT FIXED.
The Ohio Senatorial Plum Yet Hang
ing Out of Easy Reach.
ONE OF TIE LEGISLATORS RUINED
By q Railroad Deal Organized BY the Demo-
cratic Nominee.
BRIcE LOOKS TO THE REPUBLICANS
For Aid in Case the Contest Against Him is Not
Speedily Adjusted.

The three Democratic members of the
Ohio Legislature who did not attend the
Senatorial caucus still refuse TO pledge their
support to the nominee. One of them is
said to be in financial trouble as the result
of one of Briee's operations. The latter
depends on Republican support in case of
prolonged trouble.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-13
A FATAL INITIATION.
Death Of a Preacher From InjurIes Received
In the Ledge Roem.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM 10 THE DIsPATcH.l
HUNTINGTON, W. VA, January r.
Rev. j. W. Johnston, of the Methodist
church of this place, died this morning
from the result of injuries received at the
Masonic lodge Friday night Rev. John
stOn and Rev. n. F. Marshall, of the Epis-
copal church, were OF that evening being
initiated into the royal arch degree Of
Masonry, and while Mr.. Johnston was de-
scending a rope into pit about 13 feet deep
the rope broke, precipitating him to the
bottom.
On being removed to his home it was
found that his injuries were very painful,
but they were not felt to be dangerous until
last night.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-13
Temperance nIeerinrn.

The Gospel Temperance Union held a
meeting in Curry University Hall yester-
day. Samuel McCord presided and J.
Thesher lectured on -Four Great Powers" ="
The Sons OF Temperance held meeting at
68 Ohio street, Allegheny. The speakers
were D. Swager, j. Boyce, n. Murry and
others.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-13

A Young Mems Political Club was or
ganized in the Sixth ward Saturday eyen-
ing. They met at their newly furnished
rooms at No. 134 Forbes street, and elected
the following officers: President, A. Ban
bailen; Vice President, M. Coyne; Secre.
tary, n. Ward Treasurer, II. Mullen.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-13
A Small Fire.

A spark from a chimney set fire to the
roof Of the Hotel Rhodes, on Ohio street,
Allegheny, about o'clock yesterday morn
ing. An alarm was sent in from box SO.
but the engines did not 90 into service. as
the fire was extinguished with a bucket Of
water,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-13
Large TImbers for ,be Po.,omce

Two large timbers of white pine, to be
used in the new postofice, were received
from Forest county Saturday afternoon, and
lie on the sidewalk in front of the building.
Each is 65 feet long, 16 by 20 inches in size.
They are to be cut down until they are IL
by IA inches.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-13
In spIte Of Ten Per Ceut Advance

By the manufacturers of black silks at The
Peoples Store, they have put them down
10 per cent below former low prices. Now
is your time for bargains. Faille Francalse
95 cents and 81 25.
CAMPBELL & DICK.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-13
Bay Your yyIfs 1, s,Il. Dr....

Great reductions in silks at the January
clearance sale at The Peoples Store. Two
great drives, viz: 50 cents and 81 %, in
black faille Francaise, warranted to wear.
CAMPBELL q DICK.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-13

Dr.. Flint's Remedy is the best remedy known
for insomnia or sleeplessness, which affects SO
many persons, and which leads to so many seri-
Gus nervous diseases particularly to insanity.
Descriptive treatise with each bottle; or ad-
dress Mack Drug Co., N. Y. MWF
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-13
THE DEMOCRATS MUST TALK RAPIDLY.
Constitutional Objections to Voting Any Aid for
JohnstOWn.

The fight Of the Democrats against the
new rules of the House will be brief.
Speaker Reed has his forces well in line,
and will have the rules adopted in short
order. Government aid for Johnstown may
be hard to obtain.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-13
THROWN INTO TIE CREEK.
The Arrest of n PuddIer Causes Trouble
for the 0Rcers.
n To THE

for the 06cers.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.i
BELLEFoNTE, PA, January 12.-The
excitement was high in this place last night
Officer Folk arrested puddler. and, while
taking him out along the creek, another
puddler came up behind and picked him up
and threw him over the rail into the creek
Folk got out and gave chase. After race
of several squares one of the puddlers drew
q knife and turned on Folk. The latter
pulled his revolver and shot the man in the
legs.
Officer Cares then came to the rescue and
tried to arrest the other puddler, when a
number of friends interfered, and in the
fight which followed the officers were
severely beaten, and finally were compelled
to retreat. One of the assailants was
seriously wounded. and was taken to the
hospital. The puddlers we're all arrested
to-day and held for court
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-13

THE Iron City Brewing Co. formerly F.
& " }, are experiencing a constant increase
in the demand for their ale and porter.
Kept by all dealers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-13
Great Ipdvc.m.r,, U,,II A,,.,I.

Bring the little ones to Aufrecht's "Elite"
gallery, 516 Market st., Pittsburg. Fine
cabinets 81 per dOz. Call early for sitting.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-13
They We're Dandleg.

DandeliOns were found growing on the
lawn at Mr.. Harry divers house on Ridge
avenue, Allegheny, yesterday. They we're
bright and yellow and evidently of healthy
growth
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-13
FOR CONSTIPATION
Use Horsford's Acid Phosphate.

DR.. J. r. Fortson, Kiowa, Ind. Ter, says: II
have tried it for constipation. with success,
and think it worthy a thorough trial by the pro-
fession."