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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-02
MR.. SHIRAS CANDIDACY.
A Philadelphia Editors Opinion of the
Coming Contest.

A Philadelphia Editors Opinion of the
Coming Contest.
From the Philadelphia Times.1
Beyond the bare announcement of his can
didacy the public as yet knows but little of the
political forces represented by Mr.. Shiras
Colonel Bayne has represented the district for
a dozen years. That he has done so acceptably
is best attested by his frequent reelection. He
has not been entirely without opposition in his
party, but has managed to allay or override it
so often that the public mad come to regard
him as his own successor so long as he might
desire to remain IN the lower House of Con-
gress. There are strong elements of opposi-
tion still existing in his district, however, and
if Mr. Shiras has been brought out by COM
bination of these elements Bayne's seat may be
in danger
If Mr.. Shiras only represents his own ambi-
tion to be Congressman he is young enough
to wait awhile, and will probably be allowed
to do So
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-02
THE COLOR LINE IN CHURCH.

One Negro Clergyman Likely to Cause n Big
Commotion.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.1
CHARLESTON. S. C.. April 1.-The Diocesan
Convention which will meet here on May
will have again to wrestle with the negro prob
lem In 1856 nearly one-half OF the delegates
seeded from the convention because the
Bishop admitted negro Clergyman. Various
efforts have been made 20 effect compromise
but without much success. The congregation
of st. Philips Church i'll this CITY promises to
divide the congregation.
Two manifestoes were issued to-day by the
contending factions The conservative faction
are ready to admit the Rev. l. Fl. NJ Pollard
the colored rector of ST. Marks Episcopal
Church, with the proviso that no other colored
clergyman shall be admitted. The other fac
ton declined to make even this Concession.
The fight promises to be warm and bitter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-02
Chinese and the Census,

a the meeting of the Senate Committee on
the Census to-day the House bill providing
for furnishing certificates to Chinese residents
on the 1st of June, 1890, by enumerators of the
census, with a view to prohibiting further i'm
migration of Chinese to the United States, was
considered and amended. AS reported to the
Senate the bill, in addition to the provisions
heretofore given. provided that Chinese chill
dren born in the United States subsequent to
June l, 1890, shall not be held to be Chinese
persons within the meaning Of the act Another
amendment makes the provisions of the act ap-
ply only to those Chinese who refuse to give
the information required by the census enumer-
orators at the time.of taking the census in June
when so called upon, and who shall then fail or
refuse to obtain the certificate of Identification
provided for. By another amendment Chinese
merchants, tourists and students are exempted
from the operations of the act. provided they
have the certificates required by the act of
July 3. 1884. An additional section to the bill
enables y Chinese resident who fails to obtain
the required certificate of identification to
prove by competent testimony his right tn pos
session. which is his sole evidence of being law
fully in the United States. 1t is made mis-
demeanOr for i census enumerator to willfully
neglect or refuse to give the required certificate
of Identification to a Chinaman. In its present
shape the bill will be wholly unacceptable to
the Representatives of the Pacific coast.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-02
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Dr.. Isnnc Wiener.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.l
NEW YORK. April 1.-Dr. Isaac Wiener. 100
years old, died this morning at the house of his
6O-year-old son. Philip Wiener. He celebrated his
Tooth birthday on February 10 last. He born
in Prussia, and was teacher of languages there.
He came to this country % years ago, and lived
with his son Philip. He was one of the members of
the Hebrew Congregation Adath Israel, and was
commonly called ''doctor'' on account of his
learning. He was a man of great physical vigor,
and preserved his health and vigor to the last
week of his life. He never used spectacles, and
his eyesight was always very keen. His hand
writing was in the smallest and most beautiful
characters For a year or so his hearing was
slightly affected. but was never seriously i'm
paired. Recently he took part in very jolly
merrymaking at a wedding at the house of a
friend. His sickn took the form of particu-
lar ailnent but was simple .'gong to pieces, -
one of the family said to-day: The old man
went to bed and slept quietly until he died.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-02
FUNERAL OF ARCHBISHOP HEISS.
Cardinal Gibbons Himself Celebrated the
Pontiicai Requiem Mass.

MILWAUKEE, April 1.-The obsequies of the
late Archbishop Michael Heiss of the diocese
of Lacrosse. took place this morning at ST.
Johns Cathedral, where the remains have been
lying in state since Saturday. Admission to the
edifice was by ticket, but every portion of the
sacred structure was crowded. Inside the
chancel. clad in full yestments, were Arch
bishop Ireland, of st. Paul. and Archbishop
Feehan, of Chicago: Bishops Zardetti, of n ortiz
ern Minnesota: Marty, Sioux Falls, OAK; Nc
Golrich, Duluth; CotIer, Winona; Spaulding
Peoria: Hennessy Dubuque; Jannsek, Bell
viIle ILL.,; Foley, Detroit; Richter, Grand
RaFids; katszer, Green Bay, Wis; Severtin,
Marquette; He!ss, Lacrosse, and Ryan, Alton,
Ill. over 300 priests were also present.
The funeral services were of the usual i'm
posing nature. Cardinal Gibbons celebrated
the pontificaI requiem mass; Bishop Hen
Messy of Dubuque. preached sermon in En-
glish, and Bishop katszer, of Green Bay, one
German.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-02
A REMARKABLE VISION.
A Supernatural Visitor Predicts n Mans
Death 21 Years in Advance.
lsPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.,

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH,
MooREFIELD, W. VA, April 1.-The follow
ing remarkable story is that in connection with
the late Daniel Thompson, of Hampshire
county, who died few days ago. One morning
q years ago, Mr.. Thompson was lying wide
awake in bed after daybreak. when as he
claimed, he had vision in which Christ ap-
peared to him and told him he had IA years
longer to live A short time before the IA years
expired, he said the vision appeared to him
again, and said if he so desired he would be
given seven years longer to live. Mr.. Thomp-
son replied that his visitor should do as he de-
sired, though he did not wish to live and be-
come a burden to his family
Mr.. Thompson often talked to his friends of
these visions and always said he would die
March IL, 1890. not exactly on that date, but
somewhere near it. He died II days later. A
singular fact in connection with the vision was
that he always referred to Christ as wearing
beautiful rose in his breast, and the flower SO
impressed him that he made drawing of it for
each of his children
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-02
Alexander Crawford.

NEW CASTLE, PA. April 1.-Aleaander Craw-
frod, Lawrence county's wealthiest and
many times millionaire, died at his home in this
city at an early hour this morning, aged IS years.
The deceased, at the time of his death, was Vice
President of the National Bank of Lawrence
county, a director OF the Beaver Valley Railroad
President of the Crawford Iron and Steel Com
pany, of New Castle, President of the St. Louis
Salem and Little Rock Railroad, Treasurer of the
Nashville and Knoxville Railroad, and one Of
the foremost men of the country. 1t was through
New Castle (the Beaver Valley, now portion of
the Pennsylvania system) and he was the founder
of the Crawford Iron and Steel Company. He was
father-in- law of L. $. Hoyt. of the Clinton Coal
Company. The funeral will take place Sunday
afternoon.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-02
SPURIOUS JURY NOTICES.
The April Foot Trick Played on n Number
of New Yorkers.

The April Foot Trick Played on Number
of New Yorkers.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.i
NEW YORK, April 1.-The monotony of the
office OF the Commissioner of Jurors was varied
to-day by the appearance of drove of solid
citizens, most of them in stage Of rage, and
each of them with little white slip of paper
upon which was printed what purported to be
a notice from the commissioner to appear
before him ION Tuesday, the first day of April
1880, at 10 o'clock A. NJ" to show cause why
their names should not be put upon ''the roll of
Jurors" Tho notice was signed Charles +.
Reilley." The commissioners name is Charles
Reilly.
On the back of the notice was printed the in
formation that the Mayor had no power to
excuse any person from jury DUTY" and a
threat of fine of SlOO for noncompliance with
the notice. OF course the Mayor has nothing
to do with the jurors. Several hundred of the
spuriousnotices have been sent out, and large
proportion of them caught the fish.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-02

THE attitude of the two parties on bal
lot reform is the subject of demonstration
by the New York World, that more votes in
State legislatures in favor of ballot reform
have been cast by Democrats than by Repub-
licans, and that more Republican votes have
been cast against it than for it. That is point
for the Democrats. beyond doubt; but it is
wofully dulled by the prominent fact that the
typical and leading Democrat of New York,
David Bennett Hill, neatly plants his veto
knife in the reform measure every time that
be gets chance to do it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-02
THE sLAvE-HUNTER's LOGIC.

The famous slave-trader and WarNic
of Central Africa, Tippoo Tib, is on
his way to Zanzibar where he will be con-
Committee has brought against him for his
breach of contract with Stanley. 1t is
hinted that Tippoo will make an interesting
fight over the suit, and as he doubtless will
have the sympathy of the people of Zanzi-
bar, he may not prove an easy antagonist.
The argument by which the old potentate
and slave hunter demonstrated to Lieutenant
Becker that the slave trade is philan-
thropic and beneficial enterprise, leaves no
doubt that he will be able to present very
plausible, and from his standpoint con-
yincirg, array of reasons why he failed to
fit out and send forward the second expedi-
tion to follow Stanley to Wadelai.
This statement represents Tippoo lib as
logician of the samequality as our eminent
managers of trusts and monopolies, who are
able at any time to produce abundant
reasons, which prove to their own satisfac-
tion that the means which they have taken
to freeze out competitors, put up prices and
increase the cost of life, were philan-
thropic and praiseworthy as resulting for
the highest good. Humanity is the same in
Central Africa as in North America, and in
both places men are generally very prolific
of reasons to prove that the course of con-
duct which enlarges their personal wealth
and increases their power, is the most justi-
fable and beneficial thing that can be DONE
Nevertheless the real reason why Tippoo
Tib broke faith with Stanley and continued
to ravage the Upper Congo basin in pursuit
of slaves, like tine reason why our money
kings continue to form trusts and impose
burdens on the people, is that it paid him
the greatest profit to do so.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-02
THE GARFIELD MEMORIAL.
The Structure Erected in His Honor to be
Appropriately Dedicnted

CLEVELAND April 1.-The following has
been addressed to the public Ly ex-President
Rutherford B. Hayes and Hon. Amos Town
send, President and Secretary of the Garfield
Memorial Association: The Garfield Memorial
Association purpose to dedicate, by appropriate
public services, the memorial structure erected
in hoEor and memory of the late President
Garfield, at Lakeview Cemetery, in this city,
on National Memorial Day, May 80. next. The
trustees of the association respectfully solicit
and cordially invite all organized bodies in the
United States, including military, masonic and
civic, and ex-soldiers and citizens generally to
honor the occasion by their presence and to
participate in the ceremonies
Arrangements are being perfected with rail-
road companies for reduced rates of fare, in
formation of which may be obtained at princi-
pal stations.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-02

the State library of this State has been shame
fully neglected by the State. shabbily treated
by the Legislature, badly housed. ill kept and
not over we'll cared for'' The esteemed Press
might also have added that so long as the
alleged State library is made an asylum for
hack politicians this state of affairs will con-
tinue. When our State politics reach suffi-
cient stage of enlightenment to appoint libra
rian for the purpose of keeping a library instead
of setting up county conventions, then the
State library may contain at least complete
set Of State publications.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-02
THE portion of our population which h,

THE portion of our population which has
got its household effects under shelter to-day
might sit down and ask itself what is the use
of having any general moving day at all. If
leases were permitted to terminate at any time
throughout the year. would not demand and
supply be equally distributed and the popula-
tion be freed from the nightmare of general
chaos and the tyranny of expressmen, that pre-
walls under the present regime?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-02
STANTON COUNTY, PA.
A Name Suggested for the Proposed New
Civil District.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer
The suggestion of the Inquirer that the new
county which it is proposed TO form out of
parts Of Allegheny, Butler, Armstrong and
Westmoreland counties should be called STAN
ton county has been passed around by the State
press with comment favorable and unfavor-
able. The BellefOnte Democratic W0tcIlnIdn
refers to it, but naturally prefers that the new
county should be called Jackson county, in
honor of the great Democrat who put into
practice the theory that to the yietors belong
the spoils.
The reasons for naming the proposed county
Stanton are that from 1S47 to 1857 Edwin NJ.
Stanton, Lincoln's War Minister, was the
leader of the bar IN Allegheny county, Sec
tion of which it is intended to include in the
new county, and That his great labors in be-
half of the Union are we'll worthy of COM
memoration in so patriotic State as Pennsyl-
yania.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-02
THE fact that the Mississinn; when

THE fact that the Mississippi, when it
reached the highest point at New Orleans sent
a little water over the levees while its volume
was much diminished by the outflow through
the breaks higher up the stream. proves that
the warning of danger from the flood was not
wholly out of place. What is New Orleans
gain, is the loss OF the lowland districts that
are overfowed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-02
Social Chatter.

THE Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators
of America, Union No. Is, Of Allegheny City.
will celebrate their third anniversary Wednes-
day evening. April g. at Masonic Hall, corner
Washington street and Madison avenue.
THE ladies of the lakewood NJ. E. Church
gave supper, combined with musical and
literary entertainment last evening. Prof
Jones and Prof. GrIffiths, of this city, assisted
the talent of the church.
Mr.. AND MRS. A. B. WEST, of Wylie avenue,
gave euchre party last evening in honor of
Miss Florence McLain, OF Washington, D. c.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-02
TimOrIly ID. Lincoln.

CINCINNATI o., April l.-Mr. Timothy d. Lin
coln one of the foremost members of the bar in
this county. died this morning from a disease of
the stomach. He was in court one week ago, He
was between 60 and 20 years of age.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-02

REALLY, considering the destructive
work of wind and water in the Mississippi VAL
ley, the fact that neither whirlwind nor flood
has cleaned out the Louisiana lottery is calcu-
lated to raise doubts as to the correct
ness of the principle of natural selection.
Cyclones and flooded rivers do not select their
subjects for wrecking with sufficient discrim-
ination.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-02

A ALIEUTENANT GOVERNOR of Manitoba,
who refuses to sign bills because they will
make him pay his own taxes, is an indication
that other countries are troubled with politi-
clans who run the Government for their own
profit. Misery loves company.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-02

SENATOR Quay is strictly neutral in the
Governorship contest; but if General Hastings
will draw ont, the intimations are strong
that he can have that very pleasant position re-
Gently created, the duties of which will be to
help the Secretary of War do nothing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-02
TERMS OF THE DISPATCH,
PITTsBURG. WEDNESDAY. APR. 2, 1880.

Patrons Of THE DISPATCH Who haze
changed their residence should promptly notify
their carrier or agent, either in person or By
letter addressed 10 the business office. This
Ictu insure uninterrupted delivery Of THE
DISPATCH.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-02
WEARY OF PROHIBITION.
After Three Years Trial Alliance Will
Give Up Cold Water.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH,
ALLIANCE. o., April 1.-The local option or
dinance which has been in operation here more
or less for three years is now almost certain to
be repealed, or at least made practically a dead
letter. In the Republican primaries Mayor
Chapman, who has been champion of prohi-
piti0n was defeated by John Stillwell, who is
committed to liberal policy. As the local
Republican organization has always hereto
fore sustained prohibition, this is signal vic
tory for the vets.
There were some other very curious results
of the primaries including the nomination of
. n number of persons suspected of being more
inclined to Democracy than Republicanism,
who were victorious over their straightout op-
poneptS.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-02

F1FTEEN-TRIP tickets on the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad to East Liberty for a dollar,
prove that the big corporation is not giving up
competition with the cable road so much as
some people thought. The public will gladly
give its patronage where the best inducements
are nffarad
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-02
A Rond From sroneboro TO Franklin,

SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH,
NEW CASTLE, April l-Plans, maps and
specifications for the extension of the Western
New York and Pennsylvania road from Stone.
boro to Franklin are completed and will be pre-
sented Tor consideration at the next regular
meeting of the directors, at which time il will
be decided whether the road is to be built or
not
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-02

IT will be interesting to watch the fate of
that steamboat in the Oh1o river, reported to
have been lifted bodily from the water and
blown out on the land a quarter of mile" 1t
is to be hoped that when the next cyclone
comes we shall be informed that the steamer
was blown back again to the regular channel
with fires lighted and full cargo on board.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-02
NEVER WORE SPECTACLES.
West Virginia Woman Who Reached
Her 10Oth Year.

SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcHI
WRIT c. H., w. VA, April L-Mrs. Hickman,
who died recently at Burning Springs, this
county, was probably the oldest resident of the
State, as she lacked but % days of being a
century old. She was woman of remarkable
vitality, never used spectacles, and was in COM
pleUe possession of all her faculties up to the
dav of her death.
Up to the time she was 80 years of age, she
always visited her friends on foot and she has
been known to walk ten miles per day after
She was 90
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-02
Cuulkers' strike Ended.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArca.t
ELIZABETH, April 1.-The caulkers' strike
along the Monongahela river has ended and
work has been resumed at all the docks in the
three lower pools. The issue was for an in
crease in the rate of wages and the strikers
we're awarded the terms which they demanded.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-02
Knows n Good Thing When He Sees 1t.

T
OF all the daies that come to our table, none
is more welcome than THE DISPATCH Its
news is crisp, pointed, and up to the last throb
of the electric wires. Its market reports are
the most reliable and it is always clean, fresh
and well printed. Its Sunday edition has a
bona fide circulation of 530C0 and its daily out
put but little short of these figures; and above
all its unbiased independence and intelligent
fairness of its editorials, makes it valuable
commentary upon the leading events of the
whole Whrld.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-02
New Postmaster in Charge,

,sPEciAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.l
WASHINGTON. April l.-William H. Under
wood assumed the duties of postmaster to-day.
Mr.. Brady retires with the record of a faithful
officer. The postmaster has formulated no
plans as to possible changes in the arrangement
of the office business.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-02
KNIGHTS OF THE GOLDEN EAGLE.
Fifteenth Annual Session of the Order Now
in Session at Allentown.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH.l
ALLENTOWN, April 1.-The fifteenth annual
session of the Grand Castle of the knights of
the Golden Eagle, of Pennsylvania. convened
here in Music Hall at 10 o'clock this morning,
and will be in session three days. The attend
ance is large, delegations being present from
all parts of the State. When the convention
opened to-day Mayor Allison delivered an ad-
dress of welcome, which was responded to by
Past Grand Chief A. G. Lyttle. of Philadelphia.
Addresses were also made by James L. Schaadt
and c. A. Groman. of this place. The Grand
Castle then adjourned until Wednesday morn
ing when the routine business will begin.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-02

WASHINGTON, April 1.-Representative David
Wiber of New York, died at his home in
Oneonta Otsego county, N. Y, this morning.
Mr. WILDER was one of the three Congressman
who was elected to the House who have not taken
their seats. The other two are eX-Speaker RAN
dali and Mr. Whitthornc. of Tennessee. 1t is
derstood that MIR. W1lber's funeral will occur on
Thursday next. A Congressional committee will
attend.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-02
TWO BRIGHT PAPERS
Read by Members of the Woman's Club Mt
Yesterdays Meeting.

Quite large attendance of ladies made the
regular meeting of the Woman's Club a very
enjoyable one yesterday afternoon. Mrs.
Charles 1. Wade, in her usual happy manner.
presided, and was assisted by Mrs. Irvine Rey-
nolds, the recording secretary. Two very
bright and instructive papers were read one by
Mrs. Ayers, on isabella" and one by Mrs. Dr.
Blumberg on Ancient Spanish Literature" :"
The subjects after being ably treated by the
ladies, were fully discussed.
Some business WAS transacted, and a COM
mittee was appointed to investigate designs for
badge and floral emblem to be adopted by
the club.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-02
Mrs. SRllie Weaver.

Mrs. Sallie Weaver former school teacher in
the Eleventh ward died yesterday morning in
Columbus of typhoid fever Her husband and
daughter are both lying very low with the same
terrible disease. Mrs. Weaver is well known in
Pittsburg, having lived for many years in the
Twelfth ward She was a fine teacher and a
highly respected lady. The body will be brought
to this city for burial.