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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-19
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH 1


WASHINGTON, April Ex-senator Hoar
has expressed the opinion that Congress will
be in session until about the 1st of Septem'
Der. Speaker Reed sees no reason why an
adjournment cannot be had by the 1st oi
June. These two opinions represent fairly
the difference between the views of the Sen
ators and the members of the House.
As soon as Speaker Reed had secured the
adoption of the new House rules he started
in to use them for all they were worth in an
attempt to rush through legislation at a
break-neck pace. Being able to count a
quorum whenever he sees fit, the Speaker,
with the aid of the few Republicans who
control matters in the House, is able to
break down all opposition and enact legis-
lation at will.
HIS IDEA OF POPULARITY.
Mr.. Reed is of the opinion that the most
popular thing this Congress can do is to
put through the several measures that have
the Endorsement of the party and the peo-
pie, adjourn as soon as possible and go
home. An understanding has been arrived
at between the leaders of the House on this
programme, and an attempt is being made
to carry it out.
A different feeling prevails IN the Senate,
however, and that body will present serious
opposition to the programme of the House.
A group OF Senators were discussing the
situation to-day, and one of them spoke of
the evident desire of Speaker Reed and his
colleagues to force an early adjournment.
This Senator, who is one of the few Repub-
lroa LEADERS of fha hndv id that he n id not
agree with Mr.. Reed, but thought that the
Republicans had better stay here and enact
legislation so long as they had things all their
own wav. The Senator then went on to ex-
press the opinion that the next House of Rep
resentatives would surely be Democratic and
that the best thing for the Republicans to do
is to remain here and make hay while the
sun shines.
NOW is THE OPPORTUNITY.
There are a great many important schemes
oflegislatien to which the party has repeat
edly given Its endorsement, and which would
never be enacted into laws if the Democrats
would get majority in both houses. The
Senators for the most part agree
with him, and within the past few days in
formal conferences have been held at which
the question Of final adjournment has been
discussed. The prevailing opinion of the
Republican Senators is that they should
make haste slowly and enact into laws all
the proposed measures TO which they have
given their allegiance in order to have a
platform of their own making on which to
60 before the country in the coming elec-
tions.
The knowledge that this informal de-
cision had been arrived at among the Sem
ators probably has much to do with Sen
ators' prediction that the dog days Will
have come and gone before the first session
OF the Fifty-frst Congress is adjourned.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-19
TO FILL HIS SHOES.
Any Number of Patriots Want Rnndalps
Sent In the House-State Senator
McAIeer Seems to be n Little

Sent In the House-State Senator
McAIeer Seems to be n Little
In the Lead.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE D1sPATcH.1
PHILADELPHIA, April 18.-The question
OF the selection of candidate to succeed the
late Congressman Samuel J. Randall is up
permost in the minds of the Democrats of
the Third Congressional district. Already
several aspirants for the honor have been an
nounced. The name of S. DAVIS Page, of
the Fifth ward, was to-day added to those of
Senator McAleer, James M. Beck, John M.
Campbell, Adam Conway, John E. Faurce,
Matthew Dittman, John H. Fow and Will
lam f. Belsterling. Few of the local lead
ers of prominence have as yet expressed a
preference for any of the candidates named.
Governor Beaver has not yet issued writ
to have the vacancy filled and little will be
done by those having control of the party
machinery until notice for the election
shall have been publicly given. Some
friends OF the respective candidates, how
ever, have been at work and there is e
Likelihood of strong contest for the nomina-
tion.
II am in favor of the nomination of Sem
ator McAleer to fill the vacancy caused by
Mr.. Raudall's DEATH" said Select Council
man Monroe to-day. 81 regard him as the
most available candidate His record in
the Senate of the State and his other public
acts are the best guarantee of his capability.
His nomination, in my judgment, would be
wise act on the part of the Democrats of
the district, and I shall earnestly work in
favor of it.
II favor the nomination of Senator Nc
Aleer," said Martin Killacky, OF the Sixth
ward tonight. 'He is in line for promo
ton, and L think that the nomination
should be rendered him. While 1 have op-
posed him in the past when he was a candi-
date for public honors L am ready now to do
my little to assist him because of nv belief
that he would properly represent the dis
trlct''
Select Councilman William McMullen,
when spoken to tonight upon the subject,
said: 81 have not given the matter any consid-
Grafton for the reason that think it too soon
to say anything on the subject. am going to
Washington for a few days and will be home
some time next week when 1 may be in
position to say what will do in the mat
ter"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-19
THE ORDER GROWING.
General Secretary Hayes Reports Greas
Accessions TO the Ranks of the
X. of L.-New Life in the


ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcHi
PHILADELPHIA, April 18.-The growth
of the Knights of Labor is attracting gen.
eral attention throughout the country.
Since the Atlanta convention in November
there has been continual organization Of
new local assemblies, and a general re-
organization of old ones, which, at some
time or other, had left the ranks. In speak
ing of the affdirs of the order and of the
work accomplished, General Secretary John
w. Hayes said this evening:
The work that the knights of Labor has
been doing for the past few months has been
OF greater benefit to the laboring classes
than anything that has been accomplished
at any time for the past five years. We are
organizing new assemblies, and reorgan-
izing old ones as rapidly as possible. Not
too fast, though. We are not organizing so
fast as to gather into our ranks the turbu-
lent and unsatisfactory element that entered
our order during the rush of 1886, and who
wrought such damage to the organization.
Afte. our indianapolis assembly our Off
GERS, in accordance with instructions re-
ceived, prepared ballot reform measure for
the different States, and up to date the
measure has been adopted by the Legisla-
lures OF all States. When first introduced
the politicians cried it down, and even re-
fused to consider it, but the strong agitation
which has been made in the different local
assemblies in the whole country has forced
them to take it up, and in the instances
above referred TO, adopt it, and it will not be
long before we will have ballot reform in
some shape or form throughout the country.
"Now, then, as an instance of the rapid
organizations, 1 will state one case. At the
Atlanta convention the miners were entitled
to seven delegates. one to every 5000, and,
if we were to hold u convention to-day, they
would be represented by IL delegates, and
again, at the present rate of growth, they
will be entitled to Is delegates at our Cen
eral Assembly in Denver next November"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-19
A CHAMBER OF HORRORS.
Detective Robinson Tells Terrible Tales
About the Birmingham Prison.

Detective Robinson Tells Terrible Tales
About the Birmingham Prison.
Detective Robinson last night returned
from Birmingham, Ala, with George Nelpel,
who is wanted here for robbing boarding
houses on Twenty-itth street. He also
brought back with him nearly all of the
stolen property. ''The man was actually
glad to see me, said the detective, last night.
"He was locked up in the Birmingham
prison, in little cell, with hardly any ven-
tilation and no light. The man was willing
to go anywhere SO he could get out of that
place. They had regarded him there as a
dangerous man, and would not allow him
to even come out of his cell. The place was
crowded with negroes and whites, and the
stencil was horrible.
"When I was leaving, one of the prison
ers gave me his name and asked me to notify
the Cincinnati officials where he was. He
said he was wanted there for crime, and ne
would rather stand trial than be kept any
longer in the Birmingham prison."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-19
WHERE LAWRENCEVILLE WANTS 1T.
A Meeting To Decide Where the Carnegie
Library is TO be Located.

-~~N'.fNNs
There was another meeting last night of
the citizens of Lawrenceville to adopt the
best means OF recommending the most suit
able location for the Carnegie Branch Lii
brary. Mr.. J. S. Seaman presided and
stated that he belived the former committee
of five should be increased. Upon this sug-
gestion the names of William Price, George
w. Irwin an6 James Scott were added to it.
Instructions were given to the committee
to draw up further resolutions advising the
location of the Lawrenceville library to be
situated between the arsenal and the semi
nary and to be on Butler street. A map of
the district is to prepared showing the loca-
tion of the schools and mills, and to contain
data with reference to the number of school
children, miIlmen, general population and
vacant lots or buildings that could DE
utilized for library purposes. A meeting
will be held next Friday to hear the report
of the committee. If it is satisfactory. it
will be forwarded to Mr.. Carnegie and a
copy given to the Library Commission.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-19
STILL WAITING A REPLY,

MIR. Carnegie Has Not Yet Answered the
Request for Conference.
No reply was received from Mr.. Andrew
Carnegie, in regard to the proposed confer
ence between him and the Library COM
mittee. When John S. Lambie was seen
yesterday, he said: "Mr. Carnegie did not
leave Washington until this morning, and
therefore could not get the telegram until
late this afternoon. With the immense
business interests he has it would be i'm
possible for him to fix a date for conference
at once. There will be conference, how
eyer, and beside that Mr.. Carnegie's offer
will be accepted on some terms. The thing
is too big to lose, and the man who would
be instrumental in shutting the city out
from such gift would never need to ask
Pittsburg for a favor"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-19
KEMMLER QUITE PENITENT.
He Will Reform Entirely If Governor Hill
Will Pardon Him.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DTsPArcH,
AUBURN, April 16.-Rev. o. A. Hough-
ton visited Kemmler to-day aud gave him
his usual lesson in things pertaining to re-
ligion. Mr.. Houghton said to THE Dis
PATCH correspondent tonight: II had an in
teresting talk with the doomed man this after
noon. Among other questions 1 asked this:
'Kemmler, if you were liberated, would you
go back to your old associates He
replied: I don't want any more
of them or anything to do with
them After moment Kemmler
continued with mach emphasis: I had
rather go to that chair than live as have
been living. That's great deal to saw, but
1 mean IL. That's right. If Governor Hill
should pardon me, and I must, to get nv
pardon, consent to live among those old
associates, would rather die
The reverend gentleman was asked if
Kemmler still, with this change of heart,
held resentment toward Hospital Keeper
Miller. Mr.. Houghton said he preferred
not to answer, but aiterward expressed the
opinion that Kemmler and Miller would
not make frst-rate bed fellows.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-19
SCHUYLKILL IN A TANGLE.
Two DcIeGnIesI,Vho Absolutely Refuse to
Support \Senator DeInmatrr.

ESPECIAL rELE GRAM TO THE D1srArcH.1
Porrsv1LLE. April 1s.-The schuylkill
delegates to the Republican State Conven-
ton held another meeting to-day, and after
an hours wrangle adjourned without taking
any action. The row began when Delegate
Edwards announced that the meeting had
been called to indorse the State ticket.
Price, of Ashland, kicked like steer on
both Delamaser and Passmore, and Kantner,
OF the Third district, Joined in the kick.
Ex-Congressman Brumm then got angry
and lectured all hands, finally leaving the
room in rage. The other delegates talked
over the matter awhile, but cold arrive at
no understanding, and adjourned in bad
temper. Two OF the delegates say they
will not vote for Delamater.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-19
PUDDLERS WANT SIX DOLLARS.
Ii Is Said They Will Recommend nm Increase
ut the Convention.


at the Convention.
The programme for the next convention of
the Amalgamated Association of Iron and
Steel Workers is in the hands of the printer
and will be mailed next week to the sub
lodges. The programme will contain all
the suggestions received from members of
the organization in regard to the changes
they wish made in the scale.
The most important Recommendation comes
from the puddlers. A great many of the
men, it is said, will ask the convention to
change the scale for pudding from s. so to
S6 per ton. The old trouble of the roughers
and catchers with the rollers will also take
up considerable time at the convention.
The bar mill of Oliver Brothers & Phillips,
at Tenth street, on the Southside, has closed
down on account of lack of orders. The
mill will probably start up next week.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-19
LEGISLATOR ARRESTED
Charged With Perjury and Conspiracy In
Connection With Pension Frauds.

INDIANAPOLIS. April 1s.-At Shelby
Vile to-day Lee f. Wilson, Representative
in the Legislature, with his father were ar
rested on indictments from the United
States Court here charged with pension
frauds.
II is charged that by fraudulent means
they have secured the anulment of mar
riages entered into by soldiers widows, and
then having them reiEstated on the pension
rolls. In connection with these cases Ed
Majors was arrested for perjury and Charles
j. Fastlapen for conspiracy. Ali gave bail.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-19
UnI,ceu,ed Insurance Agent Arrested.

BRIDGEwATER, MASS, April 1s.-W.
s. Church was arrested to-day for procuring
insurance without license from the Insur-
ance Commissioner. He claims to repre-
sent the Peoples Mutual Live Stock So
ciety of Chicago and has done quite a busi-
ness in this and neighboring towns. His
case will be heard in court tomorrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-19
The Postal Cards are Saved.

BIRMINGHAM, CONN, April 18.-It is
expected at this writing that the troubles Of
AL Daggett are settled, temporarily at least.
To-Day Byron Andrews and John C. Cole
man, of New York, said to he capitalists
who are backing Daggett, and George L.
Lemon, of Washington, another capitalist.
have been in conference with William
Wilkinson. The stock which was held
yesterday has been released.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-19
A COAL FAMINE IN AUSTRIA.
The Miscrs' Strike f. Spreading and Serious
Results nrc Feared.

VIENNA, April 18-The strike has ex-
tended to all the industrial centers in East
Silesia. Sixty persons who were arrested
at Fittkowitz attacked and wounded two
sentries during the night.
The strikers are without leaders, and ne
gotiatious with them are impossible. Coal
is becoming scarce and there are lears of a
famine.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-19
Sending to Franco for Pointers.

SAN JOSE, April 1S.-The Costa Rican
Government has dispatched a special repre-
sentative to attend the coming telegraphic
conference to be held in Paris, on May 15.
for the purpose of ascertaining the best
means to improve the telegraph service Of
Costa Rica.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-19
Over the Fort Wayne Tracks.

The Spruce street viaduct from Werner
avenue to Porter street over the Fort Wayne
Railroad tracks is now under construction,
and will be completed without delay. The
viaduct will be built of iron and steel with
masonry supports, and will be 600 feet in
length.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-19
SALTS SHANGHAIED.
Twenty-four American Sailors Car
ried Off 10 Hayti to
FIGHT FOR HIPPOLYTE'S CAUSE.
Placed on Board q Man of War and Sub
jected to the Enemys Fire.
FRUiTLESS APPEAL TO THE CONSUL.
Suits for Heavy Damages TO be Entered Against the
Hayten Government.

Twenty-four sailors have returned from
Hayti and declare they were lured by false
promises from New York and forced to serve
on Hippolyte's men of war. They will sue
the Haytien Government and the shipping
agent for damages.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-19

Albert Griffen, of Poplar alley, made an
information before Alderman Bell yes ter
day, charging Philip Smith with assault
and battery. 1t is alleged by Gritten that
Smith threw hammer ut him, striking hi M
on the head and knocking him down.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-19
REED WANTS TO RUSH
All the Party Legislation Through
Congress and Adjourn.
SENATORS OPPOSE THE SCHEME.
They Believe the Next House Will be
Democratic, and Are Eager
TO MAKE HAY WHILE THE sun SHINES.
seu,ember Will Probably Find the Statesmen Still
in Their Seats

Speaker Reed thinks that all legislation
should be rushed. and that Congress should
adjourn about June 1. Many Republican
Senators. however, believe that the session
should be prolonged, and that the party
should make every possible use of the pres
ent majority in both branches. Senator
Hoar names September as probable date
for stopping the wheels.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-19
A CONGRESSMAN DEAD,
He Dies Abroad From the Effects of nm
Arlaclr af In

He Dies Abroad From the Effects Of nm
Attack of the Grip.
NASSAU, N. P, April 14.-Hon. Eugene
NJ. Wilson, formerly a member of Congress
from Minneapolis, Minn., died in this city,
on the 10th inst, of pneumonia. His re-
mains were forwarded to New York to-day,
on the steamer Cienfuegos.
Mr.. Wilson had been suffering from a
severe attack of la grippe and came here
some weeks ago tor the benefit of his health,
but the effects of the disease clung to him
and eventually caused his death. Mrs.
Wilson and two daughters were with him
when he died.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-19
THE FIGHT FOR THE FAIR.

Hard Work to Induce the SENATE TO Con.
slider the subject Mt All.
WASHINGTON, April 1S.-To-day, on
motion Of Mr.. Plumb, the Senate voted to
take up for consideration the Senate bill 10
forfeit certain lands. Mr.. Dolph moved to
proceed to executive business.
Mr.. Hawley-I have given notice two or
three times that 1 would call up the bill
concerning the International Exposition.
i am bound to press it, because it is simply
justice to the people of Chicago, who are
waiting an1iousiy to begin work, aud not
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-19
KINGS GUILT FIXED.
A Verdict of Guilty Against the E1-
Prefect of the Blind Asylum,
THE JURY AGREEING In AN HOUR.
all the Essential Points of Young Gains
Story Uncontradicted.
MOTION FOR A NEW TRIAL REFUSED,
Though New Testimony is Adduced and the Sentence
Deferred.

The trial of Prefect King, of the Philadel-
phia Institution for the Blind, ended yes
terday, the jury returning verdict of guilty.
Steps were taken looking toward new
trial.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-19
The Decision Not Given Our

The decision in the case of W. F. Cook,
of the Anti-Oleo Association, against W. F.
Scott for violating the sumptuary laws, was
held over by Alderman Grip, yesterday,
but will probably be given to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-19
Charlie. Turbef Mny nia.

Charles Turbet, of No. 366 Wylie avenue,
who attempted suicide on Thursday night
by shooting himself in the left breast, was
very low last night, and it was thought he
could hardly live until morning.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-19
WHAT PEOPLE ARE DOING.
Some Who Travel, some Who Do Not, and
Others Who Talk.

Others Who Talk.
j. Morton Hall returned yesterday from
Columbus, where he attended the conference
of operators and miners by which big strike
in Pennsylvania and Ohio was averted. The
miners secured an advance of 5 cents per ton.
-Messrs. G. W. Hahn and George Nor
ris, of Hartford, Conn.,, and j. Dunn and E.
Gawthrop. of Boston electric fame, are visiting
in PittsDurg.
, DIR. A. T. Rutledge, of Blairsville, is
paying friendly visit to DR.. T. P. Conway, Of
the Mercy Hospital staff.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-19
A Victim of the New Rule.

Daniel McClawrey was locked up in the
Twelfth ward station house last night for
conducting speak-easy on Sixteenth street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-19
HELPED BY THE BRITISH CONSUL.

"We all suffered greatlyifrom exposure;
many of the men had chills and fever.
Two went to the hospital upon our arrival
here. have myself been nearly disabled
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-19

LAcEs and Drapery Nets-Many new and
handsome effects have been added to the as
sortment this week. HUGUs & HACKk
TTSSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-19
READY FOR BATTLE.
Continued from First Pane.

of Labor has voiced the will of an intelligent
hour day Is gained no other question wiz
divide or distract its attention from the main
issue. SAMUEL GoMPERs,
President American Federation of Labor.
FEARS OF TROUBLE.
As the first OF May approaches the in
dustrlal situation tends to become more and
more troubled. That this uneasiness is not
local is amply shown by the number and
character of the disturbances reported. In
Europe. as in the United States, there is
discernIble general tendency on the part
of industrial employees to secure a re-
adjustment of conditions and hours of labor
and of compensation therefor. In this
country the building trades undoubtedly
monopolize attention owing to the move
ment for an eight hour day, to be put in
force May 1. Already the movement has
taken actual shape at Chicago, indianapolis
and other smaller centers.
Chicago thus far is apparently the center
of the greatest disturbance. So far this
month OF days) there have been 76 strikes
reported to Brddstreet'S, involving q, ,542
strikers and 1000 rendered idle in conse-
quence, whereas last year the total number
for the entire month was 81, and the num-
Der of men involved was II, 1913. Since
January 1 the total number OF strikes re-
ported to this journal is 253, involving
SO, 321 men on strike. whereas last year,
from January to May 1, there were only
221 strikes, and 4S. 924 men on strike.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-19

Satin Striped Crepe de Chenc PnrasoIs.
In White, Cream and Light Blue.
Jos. HORNE 8 Co.'S
Penn Avenue Stores.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-19

MEMS medium weight underwear, al
James H. Aiken & Co. s, 100 Fifth ave.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-06-18

1t is early indeed to speculate on the
outcome Of the Senatorial and Assem-
bly, elections in the fall, and so far
as details are concerned it is as inn
possible to prophesy as it would be
regarding next December's weather.
But there are one or two elements
entering into the contest which call
for earnest consideration right now.
Both of these elements centre in
Hudson county, and they are of OPP.
posite tendencies. In the first place,
it is fair to assume that the expulsion
of Senator Mcdonald fromethe Senate
will have a tremendous effect
in strengthening the Democratic
Legislative candidates. The sense
OF outrage will rally every person
Of Democratic Ieanings to the party
standard, and will besides muster ii
many neutrals.- and Eno small mum
Der Of Republicans who con