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THE MONEY ASSURED.

Mr.. Brewer Says the Worlds Fair Will be a
Success-The Various States Preparing
Their Exhibits-Sources of the Fund
Supply.
E. Brewer of Erie, a member of the Erie
Canal Commission. is also Assistant Secre-
tary of the Worlds Fair. Mr.. Brewer has
been at work in Chicago for the last three
months. He was here yesterday attending one
of the regular monthly canal meetings, He
will return to the Windy City on Saturday.
Mr.. Brewer states there will be plenty of
money to run the Fair. The city of Chicago
has issued bonds for s., 900, ,000 and the credit
OF the town is such that they will be taken AZ
par. The buildings of the Paris Exposition
cost So O0O, ,000 and Mr.. Brewer thinks all the
necessary work at Chicago can be done for
Sll, 900, 0O0 which amount of money is forth
coming.
At present the commission is busy organizing
the various States. At least $40, 600 600 with the
exhibits are expected from this quarter. He
says the Chicago people look for much from
Pennsylvania, because the Centennial was held
at Philadelphia. Iowa has already subscribed
$4,000; California several hundred thousand,
and Texas is being organized These three
States propose TO make magnificent exhibits,
and the others are expected to follow.
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COULDN'T BEAT HIM.

Congressman Atkinson Tells How He Was
Re-Elected-Hard Fight Made Against
Him by Disappointed Postoffice Appli-
cants-Quay an Abused Man.
Among the guests who arrived yesterday
morning to attend the meeting of the Loyal
Legion was Congressman Louis E. Atkinson,
OF Miffiin. Mr.Atkinson has round, smooth
race that beams with intelligence. He is a
cripple and walks with crutches. Speaking of
late political events, he said: II was among
the Congressman reelected. I have been in
the House since 1882, and had fully made up
my mind to retire, but 1 will never retreat
under iire. When my political enemies began
to assail me. then was ready for the fray, but
even after l was nominated 1 hesitated for
some time before 1 accepted it.
Some of my opponents went home and
stlrred up a night against me; every disap-
pointed applicant for q postoffice, and there
were many OF them, was rad, but with it all,
here am elected, and don't think anybody
viii VIII Try 70 throw me out of my seat. see Dali
zell had good majority / notice that where
men had few postoffices to dispose of they had
an easier time OF it. There is not n, ,uch danger
OF this House carrying out their threats to un-
seat members The leaders will have their
hands full to line up the present majority, and
careful to do nothing that will invite criticism
u think Senator Quay has been a much
abused man. At one time he was yery influen-
tial before the assaults were made on his
record. whether true or false man is never
as strong as he was before the attacks think
here, but Quay told me that the Congressman
had selected an enemy of his and he wouldn't
submit to that. l don't believe the late
elections will have any effect in 1927
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Stewards majority was 123.
A Tribute to DIR. Renham.
OFFICE CENTRA1. Roam n

OFFICE CENTRAL BOARD OF
EDUCATION, PITTsBURG, Nov. II, 1890. I
At regular meeting of the Central Board
of Education held Tuesday, November II,
1890. the following minute on the death of
DIR. S. n. Benham was unanimously adopted:
On Monday evening, November 8, 1890,
DIR. S. n. Benham reached the end of human
sorrows-bade farewell to his earthly labors,
and passed away to the enjoyment of their
immortal fruition. Remembering with a
Just pride his interest in the cause of educa-
tion, his fidelity to his iellow-men, his love
for all that was noble and grand, we recog.
nize the loss sustained by the death of our
friend and fellow-member. and, wishing to
express our love and respect, we record this
minute of our appreciation of his sterling
worth and noble virtues.
DR.. s. n. Benham became q member of
the Central Board of Education October 9,
1883, representing the South sub-district
and from that time until the hand of affiic-
ton was laid upon him fulfilled his duties
with zeal and ability. In his death the
board loses a valuable member, the COM
munity good citizen, and his associates a
true and genial friend.
We extend our deepest sympathies to his
family in their great bereavement, and COM
mend them to the protection of Him who can
ever give rich compensation Tor the broken
ties OF earth.
Resolved, That this tribute be made part
of the minutes of the board, published In
the daily papers, and a copy, suitably en-
crossed, presented to the widow of the de-
ceased. W. H. MCKELvY,
CHAs. REIsFAR, JR., President.
Secretary.
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LOYAL LEGION FEAST.
First Meeting of the Organization
Ever Held in Pittsburg.
INVITED BY THE LOCAL MEMBERS.
A Large Number of Applicants for Admis'
sion Were Elected.
WELCOMED Blythe MAYOR OF THE CITY

A very distinguished body of men sat
down at the banquet of the Loyal Legion at
the Duquesne Club last evening. 1t was
the first time in the history Of the organiza-
tion that the State Commandery met in
Pittsburg, and it was in response to an invi-
tation from the local members.
A special train from Philadelphia arrived
about o'clock, bringing in a hundred or
more of prominent men from the eastern
part of the State. In the party were Gov
ernor Beaver, Commander Gregg, Captain
Green, Second Vice President OF
the Pennsylvania road, and many
others. The banquet was to have COM
menced at 9 o'clock, but it did not begin
before 10. The gentlemen were attired in
full dress. The banquet hall had been
tastily decorated with the Stars and Stripes,
and beautiful drapcry hung on the walls.
PLEASANT AND DAPPRoPRIATE SPEECHES.
Judge Slagle presided at the feast.
Colonel j. NJ. Schoonmaker made short
and appropriate address of greeting. Mayor
Gourley spoke on behalf of the municipality.
Commander Gregg responded for the Loyal
Legion In felicitous manner. Speeches were
also made by Governor Beaver, Colonel Nichol-
son, DIR. Murdoch, Major Lambert and others.
The military order of the Loyal Legion of the
United States was organized in Philadelphia,
April Is 1865 The membership at present con-
sists of over Il, 600 called companions. These
are of first, second and third classes. The first
embraces those who, as officers, saw actual
service from 1861 until 1865; the second the
eldest son of original members; the third of
citizens who aided the Union cause in 4 dis
tinguished manner during the late war.
There are ly communicates, only one in each
State At present there are about 70 COM
panions in Western Pennsylvania. For their
encouragement the present meeting was liked
for Pittsburg.
Previous TO the banquet meeting was held
at which number of new members were
elected. Contrary to all precedents, Rev.
Mathew B. Riddle and Henry Werner, who
were among the elect, were present at the ban
quet. The members chosen are these:
ADMITTED TO THE LEGION.
For Original First CIass-SamueI L. 2. Ayres,
Charles j. Barclay, Daniel W. Bland, Alexander
5. Buchanan. Henry b. Buehler, John K Bricker,
John H. Cain. Charles Cosslett, Guyan |. Davis,
Benoni c. DuPlaine, David NJ. Fulmer, Joseph
W. Garrett, Frederick Grill. John II. Grove,
David B. Green, Charles B. Hall,
George X. Holt, Andrew g.. Happier,
Chillion W. Hazard, Samuel b. Horne,
George z. Kimball, James Lewis, Charles g.. Nc
Thomas Monroe, Joseph ). Osterstock, William
H. Pfahler, James Z. Postles. Edmund Randall,
Thomas V. Ream, Matthew b. Riddle Charles W
Roberts, George Schall, George l.. Senat, 1nomas
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any immediate danger. lie has been suffering
from Bright's disease for several years and had
made several trips abroad on this account He
was thought to be in very good health when he
last left the city, in JULY. A recent letter from
him stated that he was feeling extremely well,
and the announcement of his death was un-
looked for by his most intimate friends.
Mr.. McCandless was u native of Ohio, having
been born at Hanging Rock on August 2, 1910.
His father came to Pittsburg about a year
later, and Mr.. McCandless lived here ever since
He started life for himself when he was II
years old as messenger in the Allegheny Ma
tional Bank, and rapidly became known az a
youth to be depended upon in any extremity.
His advancement in bu siness was all within the
walls Of the bank IN which he first was mes
senger, and at the end Of his life he had gained
the highest position to be had. that of Presi-
dent.
His was the character of a genial, whole
souled, noble man in every sense of the word.
To know him was to admire him. and to all,
rich or poor, he was the same kind hearted,
philanthropic gentleman. The announcement
yesterday that Wilson McCandless was dead
caused general feeling of sorrow among all
who had known him.
The funeral of the dead banker will doubt
less occur in this city as soon as the remains
can be brought from Europe.
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WILL INSPECT CATTLE.

Uncle Sam Locates a Man at East Liberty
Under the New Law.
DR.. F. l. Armstrong, of indianapolis, a men,
Der Of the United States Veterinary Corps, ar
rived in Pittsburg yesterday. Under the act of
Congress, which goes into effect next Monday,
he will be the cattle inspector at the East
Liberty yards. INSPECTORS will also be
placed at all the points Of export along the
Atlantic seaboard and In London, Glasgow and
Liverpool, whose work will be to see that no
diseased cattle are shipped abroad. The act
was passed to satisfy the complaints of for
eigners. Their business will not be to inspect
cattle for local consum ptlon.
IIDr. Armstrong status that the cattle raised
in Texas below what is called the fever line in
variably communicate the disease to the North
ern cattle if they are shipped together. Ar
rangements have been made with the
railroads to ship the Texas cattle
separate from other oxen. The English have
complained that American cattle suffering
from pleuro-pneumonia have been shipped to
that country in great numbers. but Mr.. Arm
strong does not believe it.
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THEIR WORK FINISHED.

A Great Deal of Work Done on the Last Day
of the Session of the Fraternal Congress
The Next Meeting to be Held In WASH
ington.
The morning session of the Fraternal Con-
gress was taken up yesterday by COMMITTEES
reports. An invitation for the congress to
appoint committee to attend a meeting of
the Open Business Society in Philadelphia was
declined. In the afternoon a resolution was
adopted directing the Legislative Committee to
endeavor to secure the passage of uniform laws
governing societies represented in the congress.
A resolution was also passed declaring that the
distinct features of beneficial societies are: The
lodge system; representative government,
ritualistic work; fraternal assistance to mem
Ders in sickness or destitution; the payment OF
benefits to members for total physical dis
ability; the payment of benefits at the death of
members, to the families. blood relations heirs
or dependents of such deceased members.
NJ. II. Hackert, of Washington, Pa, read
paper Oh the subject, rs the Creation Of a Re-
serve Fund in Any Form by Secret Fraternal
Organization Advisable? The election of Off,
GERS resulted as follows: A. r. Savage, Esq,
Lewiston. Maine President; Adam Warnock,
Boston, Vice President; D. NJ. Shedd POugh-
keepsie, N. Y, Secretary and Treasurer.
1t was decided to hold the congress of 1881 az
Washington, D. e.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-13
THE LADIES WINNING.
LAST NIGHTS BALLOT ON THE WOMAN
QUESTION

Emory and st. PauPs Churches Vote on the
Subject With Some Surprising Results
Not Very Much Interest Being Taken in
the Matter.
The Methodist ladies surely captured the
day in the ballot on the "woman question"
taken yesterday. All along the line it was
favorable to the fair ones, though the line
was not very long. With all the voting pre-
cincts heard from the ladies won by the very
handsome majority of 26 out of 132 votes cast
The contests were only held at two churches.
the Emory and st. Paul churches in the East
End At the Emory Church, on Penn avenue,
Rev. C. V. Wilson, pastor, the polls were kept
open from 7 to 9:l5 p. M. and SO votes were cast.
OF these Sc were ladies and they nervously
picked out their ballot, It being an uncommon
thing for them to vote, while the 81 gentlemen
did up the work like master hand. The ma
jority of the ladies voted on age. .
Pm SO glad my birthday was yesterday"
remarked one Of the charmers. II was SO
anxious to vote and was afraid they would hold
the election too soon.'
my birthday came last week" said another
al Just want to show the men that can vote as
well as they" and she deposited her ballot In
the box.
The ladies stayed around the church a while
after having done their duty in the election.
OF course they talked, but in the majority OF
cases the question under discussion differed
somewhat from the one voted upon. some
times the men Clipped in few words and thus
the conversation got mixed. For instance:
II trimmed mine with blue ribbons" said
very young lady.
What your ballot?" inquired a young man
who happened to join the crowd at that instant
and didn't know that fancy work was the sub
ject then under discussion.
And when the result was announced! One
young lady had been in the room where the
count was made and came running out eXclalm-
ing: Guess how it came outi"
I'VE won" and I'VE lost" were the replies
from every hand, and then when the little mes
senger announced that 1--WE really did win
there wasn't so much as the faintest applause.
There were a few long-drawn-our "a-h-h's" and
that was all
The result was pretty much the same at st.
Paul's Church. on Liberty avenue, Rev. B. f.
Beazell, pastor, though not quite SO many votes
were cast. There are about 200 i'll the church
eligible to VOTE and only 80 voted the result be-
ing "a for and Is against lady representation.
The vote was taken after the regular weekly
prayer service.
One of the laymen said last night while the
vote was being taken at the Emory Church
that the question was not very interesting, and
that it would require twothirds vote at the
Conference to allow the ladies a sitting. For
this reason he thought that the vote would not
have very much weight no matter how 1t goes.
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TO GET LAKE TRADE.
A Canal Sure to be Constructed Be-
tween Pittsburg and Erie.
THE WAY TIE WORK is TO BE DONE
State Canal Commissioners Meet to Discuss
the Subject.
W. L. SCOTT MAY BUILD 1T HIMSELF

The Ship Canal Commissioners met yes
terday at the office of the president, Captain
John A. Wood. All the members were
present and they were in session about two
hours. Though nothing definite was done
toward preparing a report in regard to the
proposed canal, full and free discussion
relative to the project was had.
"You must understand" said Colonel 7.
P. Roberts, one Of the commissioners, that
we are simply a board to lay out line for
the proposed canal. We simply make sug-
gestions. Our report must go to the Legis-
lature; that is, it will 60 to the Governor
and by him it will be sent to the law
makers at Harrisburg.
What have We done? We have simply
gone ahead under the act of Assembly so
far as we can. We have made Topographic
cal maps and have gone over the route of the
canal we propose to dig. Colonel Goodwin,
the engineer, told us just how we stood, and
illustrated his meaning with set of maps.
SHOWING THE OBSTACLES.
"In those maps are shown the entire line
OF the proposed canal by the way of the
Beaver river from this city to Lake Erie. They
contain all the obstacles that would be en-
countered, or likely to be encountered, by the
construction of the line. These maps show
the railroads, rivers and creeks, elevations and
depressions, towns and villages, together with
all the coal land developed and undeveloped,
that is tributary to the water way.
"These MAPS" continued Mr.. Roberts, show
the distance by this route to be 102 miles from
Rochester to Erie, a very short route and al
most an air line. This fact can better be ap-
preciated when Il is considered that the State
line from the Ohio river to Lake Erie is 80
miles"
Colonel Brewer, one of the members Of the
commission, said he thought their system of
slack water would increase the stage of water
here by at least feet, making it 8 feet. If the
State or the national Government refused to
make appropriation for the work, he
believed that it could be done and wonld be
done by capitalists of Pittsburg.
CHANCE FOR CAPITALISTS.
A year ago William l. Scott said that if the
State did not build the canal he would guaran-
tee to organize a company that would do the
work. In Colonel Brewers opinion the invest
ment would be good one. Colonel Roberts
agreed with Colonel Brewer in this statement,
believing that there must be an outlet to the
lakes for the trade that centers about Pitts
burg
The commission meets once month and the
President Captain John A. Wood, expects to
be able at the next meeting to have his report
ready for the signature of his fellow members.
When approved it will be sent to the new Gov
ernor and by him turned over to the Legsla-
ture for such action as they may see fit to take.
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE DOING.
Some Who Travel, Some Who Do Not, and
Others Who Talk.

Some Who Travel, Some Who Do Not, and
Others Who Talk.
Henry w. Hartman, of Beaver Falls,
went East last evening" He states that since
the election no less than three tin plate projects
have been hung up that would have been es-
tablished in America. He adds that no man
will invest money in this industry with such a
free trade majority in the House.
Newton w. Simmons passed through
the city last evening with United States fish
car. He had on board black bass taken from
the Mississippi and Illinois rivers to be distrib-
uted in New York streams.
Treasurer j. B. Needs, of the Dollar
Savings Bank, who was striken with apoplexy
on Tuesday, is now thought to be in a fair way
to recovery.
Merritt Green, General Manager Of the
Pittsburg Company, started for North Carolina
yesterday for the benefit of his health.
Henry Hall, of Mercer, left for Easton
last evening to deliver lecture before q
teachers institute.
Florence Miller went to Indianapolis
last evening on private business.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-13
A BROKERS' SCHEME.

Stirring Up a Temporary Panic to Make
Business for Them.
1.-THE panic in New Y Ysrk is furry stirred up
by the brokers'" said r. Thompson, Wall
street banker. at the Duquesne yesterday in
explanation of the recent financial storm
when things run smoothly there is no money
in the business for the brokers' and the fellows
on Wall street have been high and dry for three
months. To kick up dust and make a noise
and take advantage of the scare is always their
game. and this is what the boys are doing now.
"The temperance of Jay Gould on the
street was the signal for operations. They
going to drop, and succeeded IN soaring a good
many people. When the proper time comes
they retreat and carry off with them the spoils
The money market is solid, and there Is no
danger of a panic. Legitimate business will
not be affected"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-13
ALONE IN. A GREAT CITY,
Central Station Proves a Haven for
Stranded Miners Family.

Central Station Proves a Haven for a
Stranded Miners Family.
Mrs John Farmer and five children ranging
in age from ! to 13 years, came from her home
at Morrell, near Connellsyiile last evening, and
was in great distress of mind. She expected
her husband, who is a consumptive and her IS
year-old son to meet her at the depot but they
failed to do so and she has no idea of their
whereabouts.
John Farmer has been employed in the mines
at Morrell for IA years, bus recently developed
consumption, which compelled him to stop
work. His eldest daughters kept the family by
working out as domestics, and at the request of
one of these, employed in a restaurant in this
city, they decided to move here. Mrs. Farmer
sold the household effects on Monday and sent
her husband to Pittsburg, with instructions to
meet ner at the train yesterday afternoon,
when she arrived with the rest of the family.
She did not find them at the depot and could
not find them elsewhere. She turned then to
Inspector McAleese, who gave the family a
bed for the night, and will endeavor to find the
missing husband to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-13
FELL INTO A TRAP.
Superintendent Stephen Collins Tells Why
His Resignation Was Accepted.

Superintendent Stephen Collins Tells Why
His Resignation Was Accepted.
The resignation of Mr.. Stephen Collins
Superintendent of Mails at the Pittsburg post
office. was accepted yesterday by Superin-
tendent Bell of the Railroad Mail Service at
Washington. Mr. Collins sent in his resigna-
tion when Democratic administration went
into power, but at the earnest request of Post
master Larkin, who appreciated the value of
Mr.. Collins efficient services, the postofice
officials took no action and pigeon-holed it.
1t is stated unofficially that the acceptance of
the resignation now is due to Mr.. Collins ab-
sence from his post without leave. 1n-speak-
ing of the matter, Mr.. Collins said: Il attribute
the action mostly to the fuss raised over the
Jr. o. U. A. NJ. matter in the late election. A
trap was laid for me- and unwittingly fell into
it. l did not send the circulars out as an Off
cial. They were regular campaign documents
and had to send to headquarters to get them
when they were applied for. l could, if had
thought just as well have sent the applicant
to headquarters for them. This think, is the
chief cause for accepting resignation l sent
in four years ago. have not been sQuarely
treated
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WHAT THEY THINK OF IT.
Local Labor Leaders Talk About Mr..
Powderly's Address.

Local Labor Leaders Talk About Mr..
Powderly's Address.
General Master w orkman Powderly's annual
address, as printed in yesterdays DISPATCH,
created considerable discussion in labor circles.
1t can hardly be said that the address was con-
sidered very wonderful product, but it con-
tanned enough to set the people talking any
wav.
Ex-Master Workman Ross of D. A. 3. said:
"As whole don't think much of the speech.
His suggestions about opening up the way for
discussion of tariff and free trade is all right,
but it will not result in any good. Three-fourths
of our people are free traders anyway and all
the discussion that might be indulged in for ten
years will not change them. He did not throw
much light on the Central strike. and do not
believe he said anything that will help the
cause"
Cal Wyatt said Mr.. Powderly should have
left the Central strike alone. Every time the
subject is brought up it brings to view defeat
to our organization and every defeat means a
greater struggle next time"
Another labor leader said: "If Mr.. Powderly
were to express his honest opinion he would say
he is protectonist, but he has not the courage
to stand up before the General Assembly and
say that
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COULDN'T KILL THE DOG.

John Martin Sued for Shooting Twelve Times
Without Completing the Job.
John Martin, of Hazelwood, was arrested
yesterday on charga of cruelty to animals
preferred against him by Humane Agent Berry
man.
Martin is charged with having shot dog II
times without killing him and then leaving
him to die. 1t is also alleged that the owner Of
the dog, a woman who is a neighbor of
Martins, was frightened into Mysteries by his
treatment of the dog, and has been confined to
her bed since last Monday, when the occur
renee took place.
Martin entered bail for a hearing before Al
derman Moore of Hazelwood.