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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27
Report by INSPECTOR LAYTON

WASHINGTON, March 26-The Secretary of
the Treasury has received report from Immi-
grant Inspector Layton. dated at Pittsburg, in
regard to the case of the Hungarians employed
in the construction of a railroad at Pocahontas,
near Elkton, w. Va. He said the men were
secured through Mayer & Katfock, of New
York City. by R. L. D. Rosenthal. as agent of
the railroad company, but that he, the In
spector, had found nothing in the transaction
that could be construed as violation of the
alien contract labor law. He said it was very
evident that the agent had deceived the men in
regard to the hours of work and the character
OF the food to be furnished, but that he him
self had observed no cruelty or indignities. He
ADDED that the restraints imposed on them
were for the purpose of compelling payment
OF indebtedness on board and transportation.
reports from other sections indicate that the
laborers in question were badly treated and had
been beaten on the slightest pretexts; also that
they were compelled to remain and work out
their Indebtedness under penalty of death
should they escape. Assistant Secretary
Spaulding said this afternoon that as there had
been no violation of the alien labor law, the
case was beyond the jurisdiction OF the United
States and the men must look for redress to
the State authorities or the courts.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27
SEVERAL STATE CASES.
The Law Department of the Pattison Ad-
ministration Makes Its Debut in Court
A Favorable Impression Created-Steam
and IFS Manufacture Legally Defined

The Law Department of the Pattison Ad-
ministration Makes Its Debut in Court
A Favorable Impression Created-Steam
and Its Manufacture Legally Defined.
rFRoM STAFF CORRESPONDENT,
HARRISBURG, March 26.-The law depart
ment of tine present administration was in
court for the first time this week. There was a
long list of Commonwealth cases, which are by
law made triable in the Dauphln county courts,
most of them growing out of disputes over
taxes on loans, capital stock and gross receipts
Attorney General Hensel and Deputy At
torney General Stranahan appeared for the
State and were highly commended for the able
manner in which they handled their. cases.
They received valuable assistance from ex-
Deputy Attorney General Sanderson, of Pitts
burg, who was present to aid in cases left over
by the late administration.
Among the cases was one against the Della
ware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad for
about 100000 tax. The State has settled
tax against the company on its entire equip
ment, cars, engines and all rolling stock on all
roads in Pennsylvania and on Its roads and
branches in New York and New Jersey where
the equipment belongs to the Pennsylvania
corporation, contending that the status for
taxation is the domicile of the corporation
The company contends that the taxation should
be apportioned on the basis of the property
used in the State.
In the case of the State vs. Arrott Steam
Mills Company, of Philadelphia, a claim of
mills tax on SlS7,00O of loaps the
company claimed exemption on the
ground that it is a manufacturing cor
poration. It owns four establishments
which it sublets to 20 different corporations in
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and rents themspaee
and power. The State conteuded that the
manufacture of steam was merely furnishing
an energy, or power or force which were not
product, and that power and not steam was
furnished, consequently it was not manufac-
turing corporation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27
Logan,s Fence Bill Killed.

HARRISBURG, March 26-The Senate Rail-
road Committee at last hatched out Senator
Logan's railroad fence bill, and brought 1t in
this morning with a negative Recommendation
Mr.. Logan promptly moved to put it on the
calendar, which the Senate as promptly voted
down by a vote of l9 to II.
This bill, which is a local one, to require rail-
roads in Crawford county to fence along their
tracks, has had an eventful history and played
no unimportant part in political affairs. At tn 9
last session it was presented, and defeated
through the efforts of Senator Delamater.
This greatly incensed the farmers of Crawford,
and was potent factor in causing his own
county go against Mr.. Delamater at the
late election. The Eouse Railroad Committee
also negatived the bill this session, and mo-
tion to put it on the calendar failed there.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27
Population and Atmosphere.

WASHINGTON, March 26-The Census Office
to-day issued bulletin upon the subject of the
distribution of population in accordance with
mean relative humidity of the atmosphere.
The reason for publishing these statistics is be-
cause OF climatic influences on diseases. 1t
shows that nearly all the population of the
United States breathe an atmosphere contain
ing to to rs per cent of its full capacity of
moisture; that is, the atmosphere is from two
thirds to rhree-fourths saturated In 1890 ST. =.
O360O0 out of 62,622 25O were found in this
region; in 1885, 46 $50 600 out of so l55 1888, and
in 1870, 36.273.000 out Of IS, ,55S,37l The number
OF inhabitants living in drier atmosphere was
at each census comparatively trifiing, number
ing in 1870 less than 500 00 and in 1880 less than
1000, 600.
In the moister atmosphere were found large
numbers scattered along the Gulf coast and
the shores of Washington and Oregon The
most rapid increase, says the bulletin, has been
found at the top and bottom of the scale. and
particularly in the more arid region, where the
population has nearly doubled during each OF
the last two periods.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27
Physicians in Insane Asylums.

HARRISBURG. March 26-Dr. Curwen, Super
intendent of the Warren Insane Asylum; Hon.
S. R. Mason, of Mercer one of its trustees. and
DR.. Alice Bennett, of the Norristown Asylum,
appeared before the House Judiciary General
Committee, the lady supporting and the gen.
tlemen opposing the bill requiring the trustees
of all insane asylums to appoint male physi-
clan for the male and a female physician for
the female patients and giving to the latter
official the exclusive care and medical treat
ment of her department.
Messrs. Curwen and Mason are not opposed
to female physicians, but argued that they
should be subordinate to the Superintendent,
run successfully. Action upon the matter was
postponed until Tuesday, April 7, at o'clock.
when other deputations from the Warren and
Danville asylums will be heard.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27
Commerce of Mexico.

WASHINGTON. March 26.-The recently Or
ganized Bureau of Statistics of the Mexican
Republic has just published tables, showing
the commerce of Mexico during the fiscal year
1882 The total value of the imports for 1889
were s4O,0 S94, and the duties collected there
the machin cry imported paid no duties, and is
included under free goods.
The United States heads the list of countries
whence goods were imported. with S22, 689, 420 in
value of imports, and s9, 16S 1SI duties paid.
England ranks next, value Sc. 337. $50, duties,
S., ,0S3 $40; France, value. S4,95S 56S, duties,
S3,S46 252; Germany, value, 81, S42932 duties,
$780, Spain. value. 81, 800 942, duties. S. IT.,
IT. Italy, Belgium, Switzerland. Austria and
other countries follow with great falling off in
the volume of trade.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27
Rules for Cattle Inspection.

WASHINGTON, March 26.-AdditionaI rules
and regulations are prescribed the Secretary
OF Agriculture for the inspection of live cattle,
hogs, and their carcasses. The proprietors of
slaughter houses, canning, sailing, packing or
rendering establishments, engaged in the
slaughter of cattle, sheep or swlne the carcasses
or products of which are to become subjects of
Interstate or foreign commerce, will make ap-
plication in writing to the Secretary of Agri-
culture for inspection of animals and their
products, stating the location and address of
the slaughter house or other establishments,
the kind of animals slaughtered, the es-
timated number of animals slaughtered per
week, and the character and quantity of the
products to go into Interstate or foreign COM
merce from the establishment.
The applicant shall agree to strictly conform
to all regulations or orders that may be made
by the Secretary of Agriculture in carrying on
the work of inspection at his establishment.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27
Amending the Road Bill.

HARRISBURG, March 26.-The road bill
passed second reading in the House to-day. Mr.
Johnson's amendment to add the townships
Indebtedness for road purposes to the basis for
the distribution of the State appropriation was
pending when the bill came up, and Mr.. Weber,
of Clearield. began to speak on it, whereupon
Mr.. johnson very thoughtfully withdrew his
amendment
Section Is was amended to provide that when
Supervisors "willfully neglect or refuse to
make roads in conformity with this law, the
township shall lose its share of the State appro-
priation, and section q was so changed as to
make Supervisors liable to penalty only when
they "willfully" fail in their duties.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27
Pittsburg Streot Bills.

HARRISBURG, March 26-1he Pittsburg
street bills were read IN the Senate a second
time to-day, and Senator Neeb offered a
number of amendments, all of which, with the
exception of the one providing that the adver-
tisements provided for may be printed in one
German paper were unimportant and only ia-
tended to correct or improve the phraseology
of the measures.
The provision relative to one German paper
was in the original bill, but was omitted by the
printer.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27
Drawing the Line.

Mrs. Nurich-I hear that Mr.. Olefamily is a
Mason. Is he?
Mr.. Nurich-Yes; he is very prominent
Mason.
Mrs. Nurich-Well l don't care how promi.
nent he is. am going to erase his wlfe's name
from my visiting list. After while bricklay-
ers and hodcarriers will be pushing themselves
into society.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27

HARRISBURG. March 26.-The joint commit.
tee to investigate the Soldiers Orphans
Schools met to-day and elected Representative
Baker, of Delaware. Chairman; George Barton,
of Philadelphia Secretary. and 1. E. Johnson,
of Media, stenographer and typewriter The
first meeting for the transaction of business
will be on Tuesday, April Z.
Meanwhile, certified copies of all accounts
and amounts appropriated will be obtained
from the Auditor General together with such
sother facts relative to contracts and the mode
of dealing between the department and the
schools as will assist the committee in their
work,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27
TESTING SHIPS IN A TANK.
Trials to Determine How Projected Vessel
Will Behave.

Will Behave.
Exchanged
One of the most interesting and valuable
features in the ship building yard of the
Dennys, on the Clyde, is what is known as the
experiment tank, which is 800 feet long and 10
feet deep.
In this tank are expe-imentally determined
the speed, resistance and other similar quail
ties of all vessels to be built before the designs
are completed. This tank and the models
which are used are by no means toys but are
of valuable assistance as mathematical meth
DDS of scientifically determining facts of the
utmost Importance.
The models employed are made from paraffine
wax, and by an ingenious machine are cut from
this material to the exact form of the ship
they represent upon any desired scale. This
mechanism is largely automatic and self-regis-
tering, and works with remarkable accuracy.
1t Is due to the experiments which are carried
on in this tank and other methods of similar
character that such successful results are OBJ
tanned in the construction of vessels wi tn ex
celIent speed and seagoing qualities.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27
RESURGAM.

Resur0dml Flowers that were sleeping
Through sweating sun-bathej sods are peeping.
Resur0am! Happy birds are singing
On branches bare where buds are springing.
Resurgdm! Brooklets that were hiding
Past grassy fields and deIs gliding.
ReSurgdm! Nature grave clothes Vending
Tells faithful hearts OF life unending.
Resurgami o, Death! where is thy stingp
Dost thou not the life eternal bring!
PITTsBURG, March rs. WILLIE WINKLl.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27

THE intimation that the Washington
National Bank of New York suspended be-
cause Its President loaned a Mr.. Silver money
without security evokes the remark that too
much silver is sometimes harmful
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27
Silver Brick Suit Revived.

WASHINGTON, March ga petition was
filed in the Supreme Court of the District of
Columbia to-day in behalf of George g. Mer-
rick and his associates, praying for manda-
mus on Secretary Foster, to compel him to re.
ceive a silver bar for free coinage. This is re-
newal of the silver brick suit which was here
tofore brought and died with the death of Sec
retary Window.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27
ALump of Gold Turned In.

WASHINGTON, March ga lump Of gold
was received at the Treasury Department to-
DAY from New York and placed to the credit
of the conscience fund. Accompanying it was
a note signed Honor" which stated that the
sion for some time. AS he believed that the
gold belonged to the Government he now
turned it over to the Treasury.
The lump of gold will be sent to the mint, its
vaIne ascertained ana Honor informed through
the press of Its value.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27
DEATHS OF A DAY.


CHICAGO, March 26.-Norman 7. Gas
sette, through whose labors the new 2o-story Ma
sonic Temple was made possible, and who stood
almost pre-eminent in Masonic circles in the
United States, died at his home in this city this
morning, of pneumonia, after a brief illness. MIR.
Gassette was born at Townsend, VT, in 1889. He
served during the private in the Nine
teenth Illinois Infantry. AS Mason he was
highly hon ored in the bestowment of positions of
trust ami authority. At the time of his death he
was Grand Senior Warden of the Grand Com
mandery of Illinois.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27
PEOPLE who lose their grip now are to
be congratulated.

WHILE Governor Pattison may be co.,
graduated upon not having to officially recog-
nize the Gubernatorial muddle in Connecticut.
the impression prevails that if he had had any
dealings with the Nutmeg States Chief Execu-
tive he would not have made David B. Hill of
inns
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27
Christiana Bauer.

Christiana Bauer. mother OF Charles and
Frederick Bauer, died last evening at the resi-
dence of her son-in-law. Henry K. E. Arnold, 172
Colwell street. aged so years. Mrs. Bauer had
been a resident of this city for number of years,
and was highly respected 1y a large circle OF
friends and acquaintances. The funeral will take
place from the residence Of her son-ln-law Sun
day afternoon at O'Clock,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27
Settled the Controversy.

WASHINGTON, March 26-This afternoon
General Grant, the Assistant Secretary of
War, settled the controversy over the proper
disposition of Tasunke-Ote, the Indian accused
of numbering Lieutenant Casey. of the army at
Pine Ride Agency during the recent trouble,
over to the civil authorities at Sioux Falls,
6
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27
James O'TooIe.

James O'Toole died yesterday at his late
residence, 2O6 Ferry street, aged SO years. He
was well-known in the First ward, where lie has
resided for number Of years. Six sons survive
him one of whom is Harry O'Toole, ex-Counci-
man from the First ward. and at present in the
JIelinouent Tax Collectors office.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27

THAT representative of the Austrian
Government now visiting Pittsburg to secure
information should not be SO shy of reporters.
Reporters are not proud and really have no
objection to interviewing the gentleman.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27
George Lambert.
,sprc1An TELEGRAM To THE DISPATCH.

!EPECfAG DfSPATCH.I
LANG AsTER, March 26.-George Lambert a
well-known character of this city, died last even
ing, at the home of Peter Sensenderfer. He was
weak-minded. and everybody knew him. Years
ago he was the owner of a very tame goose. which
followed him about the streets like dog and
could not be chased away from him. About
eight years ago his eyesisht began to fail and he
became totally blind. He knew people by their
voices, however, add persons with whom he was
acquainted he knew whenever they spoke to him.
He was between 45 and 50 years old.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27
George f. Russell.


YOUNGSTOWN, March 26.-George f.
Russell, wel-known travelling salesman of the
Youngstown Iron and Steel Company died at the
Tod House this afternoon, The deceased was
As years old, and was prostrated with the grip
during tire holidays, from which he never fully
recovered. though he resumed the road. The de-
ceased leaves 4 wife, two sons and daughter liv-
ing in Toledo. Prior to travelling for the COM
pany here Mr.. Russell was engaged in the iron
business at GAINESVILLE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27

The story that Bismarck ever proposed
an alliance between France and Germany can
be safely pronounced canard. Two starving
tigers fighting over prey are just as likely to
suddenly cease their battle.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27

WE are not asked to believe that Talley-
rand did not write his own memoirs, but that
the persons who had charge of them altered
such portions as did not suit them. The loss
is small, anyway. as Talleyraud was too much of
a diplomat to have much respect for the truth
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27

THE coupling of the Due d Orleans name
with that of an opera singer shows how far
some theatrical people will 60 in their efforts
to get free advertisement 1t also proves that
the scion of the Bourbons Is even bigger fool
than he was popularly supposed to be, or he
would call the manager who makes unwar-
ranted use of his name to time.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27
Captain Thomas Reid.


.sPECIAL TELE9K1M DrSpATCH.:
ROCHESTER, Pa, March 26.-Captain
Thomas Reid died at his home at 0 O'Clock this
morning, IN his 10th year. MIR. Reid has been a
resident of this place. and at the time of his dea til
was engaged in the music and wall paper busi-
ness with his Youngest son, Frank. Several years
of his life spent In the stea boat business,
He was married in 1910 to Miss Francis Irwin sister
of the late ex-State Treasurer W. W. Irwin.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27
A FEW ORIGINALS.
Breach of Promise.

Though he who fights and runs away
May live to draw a soldiers pay
And get pension,
The man who courts and runs away
Big damages may have to pay
At laws contention.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27

THE evidence brought out in the Sugar
Trust investigation shows that the CHIEF d esirs
of the promoters of that monopoly was to Sc
cure considerably more than fair share Of the
sweets of life for themselves.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27

IF some one would tell the public just
what the usual way" of Furnishing men who
refuse to work is, the public will no doubt re-
turn thanks. Inspector R. D. Layton might
volunteer.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27

RAILROAD agents should be used to rid
ing on a rail. but the treatment received by
representative of the Canadian Pacific at
Bottineau the other day was undoubtedly un-
pleasant. His tormentors used a fence-rai.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27
Joseph M. Page.

Joseph M. Page, promising young stu
dent at the High School from the Twentieth
ward, died of pneumonis yesterday after brief
Illness His death has cast a shadow over the
school, in which he was generally liked.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27

PRESIDENT HARRISON is not jealous be-
cause the Gar presented the Order of st. An
drew to President Carnot. The Chief Execu-
tive OF this nation has an idea that he takes
orders from no one.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27
One Reason for Belief

Biggens-Ihea that old Red Cloud, the In.
dian chief, is rich, but don't believe it.
Diggens-I do; every cloud, you know, has a
silver lining.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27
FOLLOWED TO THE GRAVE,
Pupils Attend the Funeral of Miss Simpson
at Christ Church.

The remains of Miss Evelyn Simpson, of the
Pittsburg High School, were buried yesterday
afternoon from Christ M. E. Church, Penn
avenue The Rev. E. ]. Knox. of Beaver con-
Quoted the funeral ceremonies. He was as
sisted by the Rev. Mr. Jennings and the Rev.
w. ]. Reid, D. u.
The music was furnished by a choir chosen
from her former pupils. The palbearers were
also members of her class. There were number
of handsome floral tributes from her pupils.
Music was also given by Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
SrevenSOn.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27
ASK FOR A sHALLOWER DITCH.

A Ten-Foot Canal VIII Garry All Vessels
That Navigate the Rivers.
CHICAGO, March 26.-The Chicago Drainage
Canal trustees to-day adopted resolutions vir-
tually requesting the Illinois Legislature to
amend the law SO that the canal need only be 10
feet Deep instead of from IA to Is feet.
President Prendergasr. In an interview after
the meeting declared the idea visionary that
lake vessels might ever 60 down the Mississippi
river or to the Illinois river.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27
Chicago Editors, for Instance.

Chicago Tribune.1
"Give u.s." loudly and emphatically exclaims
the New York Mail and Express, "more water
and less beerr' The Colonel knows what he
wants and is not afraid to say So Some persons
would have kept on ordering beer rather than
have any fuss about it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27

THE unexpected publication of a we'll
nursed railroad scheme has called forth denials
from interested as well as disinterested sources
But time will tell.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27

THAT proposed billiard club is not
needed. There are now entirely too many men
who think that billiards should De played with
club.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27
CONDEMN THE BOYCOTT.

The New York Board of Arbitration Report
on the Rochester Lockout.
ALBANY, N. Y, March 26-The State Board
of Mediation and Arbitration to-day submitted
a special report to the Legislature on the lock-
out of cutters by the Rochester Clothier Ex-
change.
They condemn the boycott. and suggest that
the laws should be amended with view to
harmonizing the relations of and disputes be-
tween employers and the wage-earning masses.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27
They Have None.

Gillers-Manx cats are the brsyest Of felines.
Billers-Why do you say sof
Gillers-Because they never turn tail to 9
foe.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27

The snow reached Iowa yesterday en-
route East. II it receives warm welcome
here look out for rain.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27

VOL 46 No. 4s.-Entered at Pittsburg Postofice,
November Il. 1884, second-class matter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-27

NEWFOUNDLAND may yet be the new
lost land to England.