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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
EGAN Is STILL HATED.
CHILEAN NEWSPAPERS VERY BITTER
AGAINST HIM.

The Government Preparing to Prevent the
Carrying Out Of Any Piot-A Story Told
That Frank Eean Now FIatly Denies
Spanish Legation Troubles.
SANTIAGO, Dec. 49, [Special. ] The
Spanish Charge d'Affaires, who has just re-
lieved the Minister, has agreed to assume
the same attitude in regard to the refu-
gees as his predecessor and as Egan
The Spanish Legation is closely
watched The night before last Vicente
Balmaceda and Joaquin Walker Martinez,
two very prominent men, were arrested
for leaving the legation. Last night
Vente Mills, ex-President of Ecuador, was
arrested and confined to Jail for two hours.
He had called to say good-by to the Spanish
Minister.
The Chilean press is very bitter against
Egan. The influence of the press is doubt
less the cause of the plots against the lega-
tion. Fourteen soldiers are now on duty
in the block about the legation. Three of
them are whiting ten yards of the door.
They have possibly been put on by the
Government to prevent the carrying out of
any plot.
Concerning the article published in New
York, from new Chilean newspaper, stat
ing that Frank W. Egan had accepted a
power of attorney for North and
South American Construction Com
pany, the truth is the company
wrote to Mr.. Egan requesting him
to accept power of attorney, stating it
could get permission from the State De-
partment. Egan replied that neither with
or without the consent of the State De-
partment would he accept the power, The
company then sent power Of attorney
made out to the name 'of Frank W. Egan
without his knowledge or consent.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
ELKINs WAS HARD TO GET.
He Twice Refused the War Portfolio Be.
cause Goff Wasn't Provided For.

He Twice Refused the War Portfolio Be.
cause Goff Wasn't Provided For.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE Post to.
morrow, in commenting on the nomination
OF Hon. Stephen B. Elkins to be Secretary
of War, will says:
Mr.. Elkins was offered the war portfolio
last spring, at Cape May. He then declined
1t. Later in the summer the President again
1ntimated his desire to have Mr.. Elkins sue.
coed Mr.. Proctor. Again the position was
refused. Mr.. Elkins stated that he could
not accept it while Mr.. Golf was unprovided
Tor, his reason being that Mr.. Golf should
be recognized for the time and money spent
by him in endeavoring to promote the in
terests of the Republican party in
West Virginia. When a few weeks
ago Mr.. Elkins visited Washington
and lunched with the Presinent at the
White House, he was asked for the third
time to accept the place. With the tender
at this time was coupled the assurance that
General Goff would be given one OF the Cir
cult Court judgeships Mr.. Elkins replied
that under these circumstances he would
consider the offer. He went at once to call
upon the Secretary of State, with whom he
had a long and pleasant interview
what effect" asked Mr.. Elkins, in the
course of the talk, would my appointment nt
have upon your Presidential chances next
Year,"
absolutely none," was Mr. Blaine's reply.
AS feel at present, shall not be q candi-
date for the nomination. IT. however, there
should come to me from the Republican
party an overwhelming expression demand
ing that accept the nomination, may feel
constrained to put aside my personal feelings
and accept the nomination. In that case
MIR. Harrison Will be for me, and there will
be no impropriety in your being my friend
also. On the other hand, should Mr.. Harri-
son be the nominee, l will not be in the
race, and, therefore, you will be his friend.
1 cannot see how your acceptance or
decllnation viii change the condition of
things in the slightest degree, and would
advise you to accept the appointment"
Nhereupon Mr.. Elkins accepted.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18

here. Tbs contest lay between Cleveland,
Cincinnati and st. Louis and it took IL bal
lots to decide. Either Cleveland or Gin
cinnati could have been chosen if the Ohio
delegation had been at any time solid for
either, but the division in the ranks of the
State gave the choice to St. Louis. Thirty
three votes were cast and II were necessary
for choice.
At one time Cincinnati received the re-
quired number and was declared the
choice of the convention, but, on
Investigation, it was found that "a ballots
had been cast, while there were but 33
voters in the room. The vote was conse-
quently declared off, and on the succeeding
ballots Cincinnati lost until the twelfth bal
lot she received but three votes. The basis OF
representation was made double the Con-
gressional representation, according to the
new appointment, two delegates for the
District of Columbia and one for every
1000 votes cast for Fisk in 1888.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18

strengthen the Republican party in West
Virginia, which, it is claimed, is on the eve
of breaking away from the solid South.
The appointment of General Golf to one Of
the new Circuit Judgeships, and the selec-
tion of Mr.. Elkins for Cabinet position
coming on the heels of it, is taken by poll
ticians of both parties as an indication that
the President desires to encourage the party
in West Virginia, which it is acknowledged
will be the great fighting ground next year
in contest on the part of the Republicans
to break the bond of sympathy which has
held the South together for SO many years.
That these appointments has strengthened
the President among West Virginia Repub-
cans is beyond doubt But most of them
see in it Mr.. Blaine's hand, since bJth
Elkins and Goff are personally strong friends
of the Secretary of State. They say the
party is thoroughly united, and the en-
couragement they have just derived will be
of incalchlable benefit.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
A DAY OFF RUINED HIM.
How a Bank Bookkeepcr Who Embezzled
$4,000 Was Detected.

@SU,UOO was DeCecteQ.
KANSAS CITY, Dec 17.-John L. Fer
guson, bookkeeper in the National Bank
of Kansas City, was arrested this morning
and sent to Jail for embezzling 5000 from
the bank where he was employed. Fergu-
son was i'll last Tuesday and remained at
home, and when he went to work Wednes-
day, in order to carry ahead his fraudulent
account, he had to change the figures made
by his temporary predecessor. This was
discovered, and the investigation which
followed revealed the embezziement. Fer
guson, being called before the officers of
the bank, made full confession.
His method was somewhat peculiar. He
opened fictitious account and raised the
figures on the receiving teller's bIotter so as
to show deposits accordingly. Then he
credited the account accordingly and drew
checks in the fictitious name in order to
keep up with the deposits. Not cent is
left, but the National Bank of Kansas City
will get $4,000 from the American Surety
Company, which had indemnified Ferguson.
Ferguson refuses to say where the money
has gone, but declares he has spent 1t ali;
some on poker, some in other designations
He is single man.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
Santa Claus Visit

Won't be complete unless he leaves some of
Marvin's nick-nacks, animal cakes, Christ
mas toys and cocoa bon-pon macaroons for.
the little folks Christmas toys have rings
attached to them, and make beautiful Christ
mas tree decorations. Order them from your
grocer. Don'tlet anybody make you believe
that other crackers and cakes are as good as
Marvin's. Make the test yourself and be
convinced MWF
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
FIRST BUTCHERED THEN HANGED.

A Hebrews Suspended Body Found Several
Days After the Tragedy.
HUNTINGDON, Dec. 1.-THE body of a
finely-dressed man, aged about 30 years,
with his throat cut from ear to ear and
severing the jugular vein, was found sus-
pended by the neck in Touring mill at
Petersburg this morning. From naturaliza-
tion papers found on the body, the man was
doubtless Maxwell Castine, a Russian
Hebrew.
No instrument with which the cutting
could have been done was found, which in
his body afterward suspended. Twelve
feet from the body was large pool of blood
The man had evidently been dead four
days.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18

An open meeting of union workmen was
held at Saller's Hall, under direction of the
Building Trades Council, last night, to dis
cuss the existing labor situation. There
was large attendance of the striking
printers. W. G. Ripple presided, and ad.
dresses were made by H. A Goff, Theodore
Stoucrod, w. T. Wetzel and Frank Nc
Closkey on the printers strike and other
labor topics. This meeting will be fol-
lowed by others of a similar character, hay
ing as an object the education of the
members
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
A MURDERER GETS OFF LIGHT
His Life Sentence Commuted to Seven Years
by Governor Campbell.

by Governor Campbell.
COLUMBUS, Dec 17.-[Special 1-Gov-
ernor Campbell has commuted the life sem
tence of Alfred R. Mccoy to seven years,
which releases him at once. 1t is in the na-
ture of a surprise, as the Board of Pardons
had rejected the application of the man for
clemency.
The crime for which Mccoy was con-
victed has hardly parallel in the history
of the State. The victim of the tragedy,
DIR. Northrup, OF Haverhill, who was assas-
sinated in cold blood on the streets of the
village in broad daylight by Mccoy and his
son jesse, after regular fusilade from the
assailants. Northrup, who was not armed,
fell literally shot to pieces. The Mccoy
family was prominent one, and this alone
saved them from the scaffold.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
CHRISTMAS MUSIC BOXES
At II. KIeber & Bros,

Cheer up your home by buying one of
Kleber Bros. beautiful music boxes. You
cannot find present which will produce
half the delight and pleasure for both old
and young as will the charming music of
these boxes Kleber Bros. are the exclu-
sive agents for the old and well-known
Mermod Freres make. and they are selling
them at lower prices than such fine goods
can usually be bought for Prices range
from 50 so to S175. Store, No. 5O6 Wood
street, now open every evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
The Colorado Miners Strike Fails.

CRESTED BUTTE, Dec. 1.-THE coal
miners strike was virtually ended tonight,
when 40 Austrian miners went to work
loading coke on the cars. The men were
protected by an armed posse of 80 men.
The next step by the operators will be an
attempt to work men in the mine A move
of this kind will be opposed by the Italians.
and may result in another fatal fight.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
MRS. scorT.s1DDoNs' FLAT FAILURE;
She Proves No Better an Actress Than She
Was Years Ago.

"dS IcSES hBO
NEW YORK, Dec. 17.-[Special. IA new
version of Emile Anglers "L'Aventu.
riere," adapted by Harry St Maur, was
performed this afternoon at Palmers Thea.
ter. The title given to the play was,
"What a Woman" and the audience
seemed to be in a mood to reiterate it as an
explanation prompted by Mrs. Scott-Sid-
dons.
Probably few persons in the theater re-
called this lady as beautiful and accom-
plished elocutionist of 20 years ago, when
her dramatic readings were greatly ad-
mired. At that time she essayed several
parts in Shakespearean comedies also, but
lacked force and skill to become great
actress. Her return to the stage to-day
proved to be mistake. She evinced no
proficiency in acting, but was as awkward
as any novice, and her impersonation of
the adventures was composed of frequent
alterations between absurd attempts at
buoyant gaiety and almost as ridiculous
essays at emotional expression.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
ST. LOUIS GETS A CONVENTION.

Net One Of the Big Ones, but the Gather
ing of the Cold W ater Crowd.
CHICAGO, Dec 17.-St Louis will enter
tain the Prohibition National Convention
June 1880. This was the decision reached
to-day by the National Committee in session
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
Diamond Rings.

Mounted single or with combination stones,
hundreds OF styles to select from, so per
cent cheaper than the same quality goods
can be bought for elsewhere, at Kings
bacher Bros. special diamond sale, SIG
Wood street
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
Christmas Glove Sale!

All best makes OF misses and ladies' kid
and suede gloves and mousquetaires-75c to
So so pair. Jos. HORNE & Co.'S
Penn Avenue Stores.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
0HTENTS.]
Q:D.LEvIS SOLICITOR
STEAMERS AND EXCURSIONS
WHITE STAR LINE
wv For Queenstown and LirernoOl.

NV
w For Queenstown and Liverpool.
Royal and United States Mail steamers.
Britannia Dec. o. IL am sTeutonic Jan. 10 10 :3Oam
Majestic. Dec. 30. 3pm Britannia, Jan. q, Ppm
Gern1anc. Jan. 6. IL IN Majestic. Feb. 3. 10 IN
Adriatic. Jan. IL p m Gernanic, Feb. 10. m
From White Star dock, foot of West Tenth St,
New York.
Second cabin on these steamers. Saloon rates.
$50 and upward. Second cabin $40 and t45. Excur-
sion tickets on favorable terms. Steerage, from
to old country. $50.
principal banks throughout Great Britain. Apply
to JOHN J. MCCORMICK, 639 and i0l Smithfield
ST., Pittsburg, or H. MAITLAND KERSEY, Gem
eral Agent, y Broadway. New York. de9-D
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
WHITTIER "a YEARS OLD.

His Birthday Passed Quietly at the Home
of His Cousin.
BoTsoN, Dec. 17.-John Greenleaf Whit
tier, the ''Quaker Poet" is S4 years old to-
day, and received numerous congratulations
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
A MIDNIGHT EXECUTION.
Ohio's Troublesome Murderer at Las'
Successfully Disnnsed Of

successfully Disposed OF.
COLUMBUS, o., Dec Nv. E. Fitzger-
aid, the Youngstown murderer, was exc
cated at the penitentiary annex tonight.
He was brought onto the scaffold at 1903
A. NJ, and pronounced dead Is minutes
afterward. He had nothing to say on the
scatfold except to forgive his enemies.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18

A dispatch from Wheeling, w. Va, says
the news Of the appointment of Hon. S. b.
Elkins as Secretary of War was received by
Republican politicians with expressions of
satisfaction. 1t is conceded BY men of all
parties that the appointment will greatly
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-04-28
THE CASHIER IS SLY.
Disappearance Of a
Cashier and $4,000.

ST. LOUIS, April 27.-Capt. H. w.
Covington, cashier of the Farmers and
Traders bank, of Montgomery City.
Mo-, has disappeared, and the citizens
of that town are puZzling their minds as
to whether he is responsible for the
mysterious shortage of So, 300in the bank
accounts or whether the loss of the
money has so preyed upon him that it
has unbalanced his mind. Last Thurs
day at noon Capt. Covington and his
nephew closed and locked the bank and
went to dinner, as was their custom.
When they returned they noticed
nothing out of the way, but at closing
hour, when the cash was balanced up.
$4,000 was found missing. An invasti-
CATION disclosed the fact that the back
window had been broken open and:the
vault door was scratched as though 1t
had been tampered with. But the lock.
strange to say, had not been broken.
The town marshal was notified. but not
the slightest clue could be found. Capt.
COvington was nearly distracted and
came to st. Louis. Upon his arrival
here he reported the robbery to the DO
lice authorities. After telling all he
knew he departed, promising to return
later in the day, but since his first call
he has not been seen. His brother ar
rived here yesterday, and an active
search for the missing man is now in
progress. but up to 9 O'Clock he had not
been located. Capt. Covington has been
well and favorably known among a
large circle of business and social ac-
qaintances in this city. AdviceS from
Montgomery City this morning state
that the bank has closed its doors owing
to the uncertainty as to the banks con-
ditiOn
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-04-28

a resolution requiring the president,
Edwards, and the secretary, Flint, to
produce the stock certificates and the
transfer books of the company at the
meeting then in progress, which
was duly carried. Edwards and
Flint thereupon, as such president and
secretary. by advice OF their counsel.
refused to produce said books. Nom
nations were then made for directors to
serve until the next annual election,
and until their successors should be
elected. The ballot taken resulted in
the election of Capt. Griggs. E. o.
Faulkner, w. A. Stephens, III. G. Plum
ley and NJ. R. Flint as such directors.
Maj. Edwards did not attempt to vote
any stock not OF record in his name, but
protested each time against Mr.. Faulk
ner voting the stock standing in the
name of the latter. The stockholders
meeting then adjourned. and the newly
elected directors at once proceeded to
hold meeting, and elected the follow
Ing officers: Capt. Alex. Griggs, of
Grand Forks. president; Edwin o.
Faulkner, of Chicago, vice president,
and w. A. Stephens, of st. Paul, sec
retary and treasurer,
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-04-28
EDWARDS VOTED OUT.
The Fargo Argus Company Puts
the Major Out.

FARGO, n. D., April 27.-The meet
ing of the stockholders of the Argus
Printing company was held at the COM
pany's Office this morning, pursuant to
the order of the district court. Capt.
Alexander GriggS was unanimously
chosen chairman of the meeting. The
holders of the majority of the stock put
forward w. A. Stephens to act as sec
retary of the meeting. while Mai. Ed
wards wanted NJ. r. Flint to act in this
capacity. After patiently hearing all
the arguments OH both sides. the chair
man ordered vote taken. just at this
juncture, Mr.. Roberts, counsel for Mai.
Edwards, introduced the deputy sheriff,
who served injunction papers OH Capt.
Griggs and Faulkner and Stephens, re-
siraining Faulkner or any of his as
signs. proxies or assistants from voting
anv of the stock standing in Faulkner'S
name. This order was issued by Judge
Rose. Of the Fifth judicial district.
Faulkner. upon the advice of his coun-
sci. decided to disregard the injunction.
aid the proceedings. of the meeSsng
were continued. Il ballot having been
taken resulted in the election ofStephens
as secretary OF the meeting. Mai. Ed
wards thereupon fled protest against
Faulkner voting the stock III his (Fauik-
ner' 81 uame. Faulkner then presented
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-04-28
Dave Robinson, of Saltwater,
Has His Skull Crushed in
a Runaway.
His Employe Luckily Escapes
by Having His Foot
Caught.
A POliceman's Head Pounded
to a Jelly by Wisconsin
Toughs.
Plenty Horses, the Murderer
Of Lieut.. Casey, Is on
Trial.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
SALTWATER. April 26.-One of the
fiercest and most appalling ruhaways
ever occurring in this city took place
this afternoon. AT about 5 o'clock Dave
Robiason, resident of this city, who
has for many years been engaged in
moving safes and heavy machinery, had
just loaded an engine at D. NJ. Swain's
foundry and was starting for Oak Park,
where he was to deliver the engine at
the new saw mill. When the team
reached the corner of Third and Chest
nut streets, CHAIN on the whiffletrees
parted, allowing the whiffletrees to
strike against the horses heels. The
team became frightened and start
ed down the Chestnut street
hill at break-neck speed. and near the
intersection of Chestnut and Second
streets Robinson fell from the low Jig
ger and was dragged along on the pave
ment short distance, when the heavily
loaded jigger passed over mis- head, body
and legs, killing him instantly. The
left side of his head and face was terri
bly, crushed and cut up. Il. Guyer,who
H"o OA plOJ III ny IOUluSOil, was dlSO Oll
the jigger, steadying the engine, and
escaped similar death miraculously.
When the team began running, GuYer's
foot became fastened in the wheel, and,
luckily for him, he was unable to extri-
cate it. He remained cool and col
lected and held fast to the sides of the
Jlgger. firm, as he says, III his resolve to
stay with the rig whatsoever happened.
The team continued their terrible flight
and when. at the intersection of Main
and Chestnut streets. ran onto the side
walk, striking two telegraph poles oppo-
site Mosier,s cigar store. Several by
ISLANDERS rushed to the horses
heads and held them until they
were freed from the jigger.
Guyer escaped without a scratch. Rob
inson'S remains were taken to the I'M
dertaking rooms of Wing & Simonet,
where they will be prepared for burial.
He was considered one of the safest
horsemen in the city, and always drove
a fine span of horses. His family re-
sides near the corner of Myrtle and
Harriet streets. Deceased was about
1ifty-five years of age, and was we'll
liked as resident of this city by all
who knew him.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-04-28
HAND OF THE DEVIL.
Eighteen Fires Occur Within
Three Weeks in One Office.

SCRANTON, Pa. April 27.-N. II.
Sbafer, an insurance agent of this city,
whose Office is in the Odd Fellows
building on Wyoming avenue, is evi-
IDENTIFY the object of the vindictive
hatred of some person or persons. Not
fewer than eighteen attempts have been
made in the last three weeks to set fire
to his Office. These incendiary efforts
were preceded by three attempts at
burglary. The first of these resulted
in loss of only SIS to Mr..
Shafer. The safe was opened by
the combination lock in the same
way as in the case of most
remarkable series of robberieS that
have recently occurred in this city. A
short time after the burglars had visited
the office the incendiaries made their
appearance, and their operations have
been so mysterious as to set the town
talking. Eleven times in one day fire
was discovered in MIR. Shafer's office,
and had not strict watch been kept
and buckets of water kept ready for
use, the building would have been de-
stroyed. The fires started up mysteri-
ously among Mr.. ShafeI's papers, even
while the office boy and himself were
the only occupants of the room. Both
WIZ eie q lOoo " oCCOuuG AOl luC Gull lOuo
phenomenon. At intervals of about an
hour throughout the day flames would
leap up as if kindled by magic. A
watch was then set upon the Office
night and day, but strange occur
renceS still torment the place.
The keyhole was found blocked few
times with wire. and the windows were
fastened as if to mock all the precau-
tions taken. On the 18th inst. five fires
were started and eXtinguished, and Sat
urday evening at about o'clock an
other fire was found. The flames this
time came from three coats that hung
on rack in the rear of the room. The
fire was eXtinguished before any seri-
Gus damage was done. The mystery of
this strikihgly curious chapter OF Oc-
currenceS is not yet solved, and the
whole affair is still made more puZZling
from the fact that Janitor Hitler,
who was arrested last Monday on sus-
picion of having something to do with
the fires, has not been in the building
since, except for few minutes on Fri
day to deliver up his keys. He was not
then in Shafer's Office. Chemists Cox
and KOempel have investigated the
matter, and have come to the conclusion
that the fires have been caused by some
fluid, the composition of which they
have not made public, which has
been sprinkled on different objects in
the room. Janitor Miller was given a
hearing before Judge Archibald this
morning. There was no evidence in
dicating his guilt, and. accordingly, he
was discharged.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-04-28
Navigation Is Omen.

DULUTH, Mimi, April 27.-Naviga-
tion has opened. The ice in Lake
Superior was broken up by a heavy
northwest wind which prevailed dur
ing last night. This morning the lake
b barges ie laden With with wheat w viii leave @ this is
port for Buffalo Friday.
WEST SUPERIOR, Wis, April 81
This evening a severe wind and rain
storm wrecked several buildings.
Robert Biggerstaff, working on a
frame building that was demolished.
was fatally injured. Barr Brothers
two-story brick building, on corner of
Section and Ohio avenues was almost
wholly destroyed, as was a three-story
brick building on Iowa avenue,