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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
TWO PRESIDING OFFICERS.
Two Rival Claimants to the Chair Sit Side
by Side at Lincoln.


by Side at Lincoln.
LINCOLN, NEB., Jan. THE proceed
ings in the Nebraska Legislature this after
noon have been of an extraordinary char
acter. At o'clock the Senate and
House assembled in joint session
for the purpose of canvassing the vote of
State officers. Lieutenant Governor Mick
lejohn advanced to the chair to preside,
claiming his right under the Constitution,
the Statutes and the UNIFORM practice of the
State. Speaker Elder, OF the House, re-
fused to vacate, and the two officers occu-
pied chairs side by side, each claiming tine
gavel. The Speaker attempted to call the
body to order, but was himself called TO
order by the Lieutenant Governor.
The Speaker was directed by the Lieuten-
ant Governor to open the package and read
the returns He began the work, but was
advised by the attorney for the Independent
party not to do so. He then refused to 20
oa,with the work. The Lieutenant Gov
ernor ruled that no business could be trans
acted until the returns were canvassed, and
this brought on deadlock. Tue joint con-
vention sat for nearly four hours, the time
being taken up by oratorical fencing. The
Independent or Alliance party is contesting
the election of the Democratic Governor
and the remaining State officers, all Repub-
licans They wish 10 prevent the announce
ment of the election of these officers, evil
IDENTIFY preferring to seat the contestants di-
rectly
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
SENATOR TELLER INDORsED.
He Is Given a Most Gratifying Assurance
of Reelection.

He Is Given Most Gratifying Assurance
of Reelection.
WASHINGTON, Jan. Z-Senator Teller re.
ceiyed dispatch from Denver to-day, signed
by every Republican in the Legislature of;Colo-
rado, which met to-day. and of which the fol-
lowing is copy:
1--WE, whose names are hereto appended are
members-elect of the Eighth General Assembly
who are charged with the duty of voting for .
United States Senator to be elected by that
body. Whatever differences may exist on
other subjects in the minds of members of the
Republican party IN Colorado. there is but one
sentiment throughout the State respecting the
Senatorship. Your splendid services to the
country and to Colorado are recognized and
appreciated by every good citizen within the
limits of this Commonwealth, and we voice the
voice of every loyal Republican in Colorado
when we cast our votes for you to succeed your
self in the Senate of the United States. You
have public duties to perform and it is our
earnest desire to relieve you of any possible
uncertainty as to our position.
1--WE, therefore. take pleasure in assuring
YOU that we shall each of us consider 1t our
privilege as well as our duty to cast our ballot
FOR you for the Senate when the Legislature
shall meet. and to ask you to accept the ex-
preston of our cordial and hearty friendship
and Of our personal regard and esteem"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
HERE'S A POINTER.

A Local Magnate Tells What Mr.. Prince, of
Boston, Means.
While everything is quiet among the local
baseball magnates there is still considerable
guessing gong on. A very well informed man
said yesterday:
Now let me tell you that President Prince,
of the Players League. or anything that it may
be called. is shrewd man. and, in all his efforts
in making deals, he is not trying to obtain an
Association franchise. He is trying to convince
the directors of the Boston National League
club that the stock of the Boston Players
League club is worth a good price. Mr.. Prince
knows that every time he mentions Association
franchise the Boston triumvirs lose two ounces
of blood. Mr.. Prince is trying for a price. not
for franchise"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
THE SHIPPING BILL.
Speeches For and Against the Measure in
the House.

SpeeCneS fOr anu Against the measure In
the House.
WASHINGTON, Jan. THE House to-
dav went into committee of the whole, Mr.
Burrows, of Michigan, in the chair, for the
further consideration of the shipping bill.
Mr.. Herbert. of Alabama, opposed the
measure because it proposed to grant an in
discriminate subsidy to vessels of every
character engaged in the foreign trade. The
pending measure was a natural result of the
Mckinley bill, and was driving an ad-
ditional nail into the Republican coffin.
Mr.. DingIey, OF Maine, reviewed the de-
cadence of the American shipping interests,
and said that in such condition as the
country now found itself, with Great Britain
entrenched on every ocean route, it was
obvious that it was utterly out of the power
OF private individuals, without assistance in
some direction, to dislodge the shipping OF
Great Britain.
Mr.. Dockerv went into discussion oil
the relation between the tariff and the carry
ing trade, declaring that the Republican
policy of exclusion Of imports was at war
with the interest OF tie American carrying
trade
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
BLAINE SHOULD ACT PROMPTLY.
Congressman McCreary Advocates a vigo1
Gus Policy Toward Salisbury.

Congressman McCreary Advocates vigor-
Gus Policy Toward Salisbury.
rFRoM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7.-Representative
McCreary, who was formerly Chairman of
the House Foreign Affairs COMMITTEE and
is now head of the minority of that commit
tee, thinks it is pretty near the time the seal
fishery dispute is approaching settlement.
81 think" he said to-day, shat the time
has arrived for Mr.. Blaine to apply his Wig
orous policy. The matter must be settled
between now and spring.
1.-The preservation OF the seal depends
upon prompt action now. Mr.. Blaine
sh ouId take firm stand and let this daily
ing 90 no further. He must adopt vigor-
Gus policy, or else back down altogether. If
he is going to maintain our right to protect
the seal, right which was never disputed
when Russia exc, cised it, he must announce
to Great Britain, in terms not to be misun-
derstood, that she must arbitrate upon the
questions which he presents, not that pro-
posed by Lord Salisbury, or that the United
States will quit negotiations and enforce
their rights.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
MORTON EXPLAINS HIS ABSENCE.
Why He Was Not in the Chair at Mondays
Critical Period.

Why He Was Not in the Chair at Mondays
Critical Period.
IFRoM STAFF CORRESPONDENT
WAsHIN GToN, Jan. 7.-Vice President
Morton feels called upon to explain why he
was absent from the chair at the critical
moment on Monday when the Stewart fnan-
cial motion was sprung. He feels unneces-
sarily hurt by the criticisms that have been
heaped upon him by a portion of the Re
publican press. Before he left the chair as
usual for his lunch, after the morning busi-
ness had been concluded, Senator George
had been recog nized to continue an unfin-
ished speech on the elections bill, and had
commenced his speech on that bill. The
Vice President had not the most remote
idea that any other business would be con-
sidered during the day.
1t is considered matter of courtesy to
ask Senators on both sides of the Chamber
to take the chair when the presiding officer
has occasion to vacate it temporarily, and
on this occasion Mr.. Harris was called to
the chair. No other ruling could have been
made by the Vice" President or any other
Senator than that made bv Senator Harris.
Upon receiving from Senator Hoar the first
intimation that Mr.. George was not con-
tinuing his speech, and that a vote was
being taken, the Vice President Immediately
resumed the chair.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
A CHICAGO VIEW OF IT.
1t Costs More to Kill Horse in Mississippi
Than a Man.

1t Costs More to Kill a Horse in Mississippi
Than Man.
lFRoM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT
WASHINGTON, Jan. TT costs more
to kill horse than it does to kill man In
the State OF Mississippi" remarked Chi
cago Republican this afternoon. "One of
our newspaper men-Mr. Glenn repre-
sentative of the Tribune. went down to
Carrollton to investigate the killing of Post
master Matthews by Druggist Mcbride.
The exigencies of the correspondents
situation, and desire to get his news off in
a hurry. resulted in the decease of horse.
The correspondent had achieved sudden
unpopularity by the matter which had been
printed, so he was Immediately arrested. It
was an easy possibility that he would be
seriously injured. if not lynched, because
he had availed himself Of the freedom given
him by his paper. A good deal of influence
was brought to bear on the Carrollton
authorities. and Mr.. Glenn was released on
bail. He has since paid tor the "plug'-a
matter of $40 or S50-and was fined 81. It
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
THE WEATHER.

The United States Signal Servics officer in
this city furnishes the following:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
EDMUNDs GROWS SARCASTIC.
He Pours Out a Little Bitterness on the
Financial Bill.


WASHINGTON, Jan. THE financial
bill was taken up in the Senate to-day and
Mr.. Daniel spoke in favor of the absolute,
free and unlimited coinage of silver. Mr..
Plumb followed Mr.. Daniel. He credited
the silver act of last session with having
had the effect of preventing universal
financial panic. but he could not give his
support to the present bill.
Mr.. Sawyer moved to go into executive
session.
"Oh," said Mr.. Edmunds, "let us take a
vote on this bill now"
MIR. Stewart expressed the desire that an
early day should be fixed for taking the
vote.
Mr.. Edmunds-What is your idea of an
early day?
Mr.. Stewart-Let us say Saturday next.
Mr.. Edmunds, Gin tone of bitter sar-
casm)-The session is drawing to an end and
this most important and immaculate bill
ought to be got into the form OF law at the
earliest possible moment. The country, OF
course, is suffering for it. Disaster and
bankruptcy are said to be impending, and
therefore we ought not to leave stone un-
turned to get an immediate vote upon it.
After brief executive session, the Senate
adjourned.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
didn't cost Mcbride even a dollar to kill
Matthews"
PUSHING MATTERS ALONG.
Director General Davis Busy With Worlds
Fair Business.

Director General Davis Busy With Worlds
Fair Business.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7.-Director General
Davis, of the Columbian Exposition. is here
to transact various business with the Gov
ernment. He has arranged with the Secre-
tary of State to have sent to foreign Govern
ments, with the Presidents proclamation,
the regulations of the Treasury Department
in respect to the importation of exhibits;
those parts of the act of Congress concern
ing exhibitors. and much other information
regarding the fair and the best routes for
reaching Chicago from all parts of the
world. An extended statement of the time
and distance by the several routes from the
seaboards to Chicago is to be translated into
all languages and sent abroad as an official
communication by the State Department
The Director General will some day this
week go before the House Committee on
Appropriations and make a statement con-
cerning the second 1nstalment of the general
appropriation of S1,5OO,0O0. He-will prob
ably ask for s5OO,000.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
River Telegrams.
ESPECIAL TELxGRAM TO THE DIsPA1

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArCH.1
noRGANTowN-River feet 10 inches and fall
inp. Weather cloudy. Thermometer go at Pm.
BROWNSVILLE - River feet and falling.
Weather cloudy. Thermometer. 20 att P. NJ.
WARHEN-River 2.9 feet and falling. Weather
clear and cold.
ALLEGHENY JUNCTIoN-River feet inches
and falling Weather clear and pleasant.
NEW ORLEANs-Weather partly cloudy and
pleasant.
HUNTSVILLE = River falling; % feet inch in
canaI. 10 on falls ALL at foot of locks. Business
good. Weather moderatins, threatening rain or
snow.
CAIRO River IA feet and rising. Weather
clear and cool.
MEMPuIs-River rose inches. Weather damp
and cloudy.
WHEELISG-River 10 feet and falling. Weather
cloudy and cool.
C1SCrNNATI-River4 46 feet inches and falling.
Weather clear and cold.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
Winter Private Car Tours
To the Genial Climate
of California,

The passenger department of
the Pennsylvania lines west of
Pittsburg is prepared to rent
private cars-including neces-
sary attendants and supplies Tor
living" in the car-and furnish
transportation to families or
parties OF from five to fifteen
persons, for special tours of
from 80 to 90 days duration to
California, over any route
which may be selected. You
may go or return via Denver,
Salt Lake, Santa Fe, St. Paul,
Portland, San Francisco, Los
Angeles, San Diego. Ell Paso,
New Orleans, st. Louis, Chi
cago.
A most delightful health and
pleasure trip can be accom-
plisbed in 60 days or less, and
at moderate cost-considering
the superior and exclusive ac-
conimodations afforded. Cor
respondence on the subject is
invited.
Please address E. A. Ford,
General Passenger Agent,
Pittsburg, Pa.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08

western part OF the State and, from what he
had heard, that Mr.. Hollingsworth would
have a strong Endorsement from the eastern
part of the State. There were other candi-
dates as well, and he would do the best he
could to decide without prejudice for the
best interest of the district and the courts.
Leaving the Presidents house, the delega-
tion called at the Department of Justice and
had brief conversation with Attorney Gen.
eral Miller. The Pittsburgers departed for
home this evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
TO HELP THE MONUMENT.
Arrangements for a Fair in the Central
PinI Navt MoptI,

Arrangements for a Fair in the Central
Rink Next Month.
The Past Officers Association of the Daugh-
ters of Liberty held a meeting last night
and arranged for fair on large scale to be
held in the Grand Central Rink for
three weeks beginning Saturday evening.
February. The fair will be under the aus
pices of the association, but both Senior and
Junior orders of American Mechanics. as well
as the Daughters of Liberty. will be interested
in 1t, as part of the proceeds are to be devoted
to the fund for the erection of the Washington
monument in the Allegheny Parks.
Details have not yet been completed, but it
is intended to conduct the concern on higher
and better plane than the ordinary fair. There
will be several handsome displays of goods ar
ranged tastsfully and attractiyely. besides ex-
cellent music which will be engaged for the
occasion.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08

Welsh by her parents. but while the parents
OF Miss Welsh were absent at church, Rose
visited the house and induced the young
woman to take walk with HIM.
They had proceeded but short distance
when he asked her if she was willing to die
for him. She replied, Eyes" and there
upon he drew pistol and fired, the ball
taking effect in the girls face, inficting a
probably fatal wound. Young Rose then
returned, locked himself in a room and
blew out his brains.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
A MODEST REQUEST.

Colored People Want Fifty Million Loan
From the Government
WASHINGTON, Jan. IA rather unique
measure was introduced to-day in the Senate.
in the shape of bill by Senator Teller, at the
request of the Colored Peoples Association of
this city.
1t directs the Secretary of the Treasury to
nav to certain agents, to be named hereafter,
S5O,OOO 0OO to secure land in Lower California
for the permanent settlement of colored per-
sons of the United States who wish TO estab-
llsh a colony there the money to be returned
to the Government, with interest, in 40 years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
STILL ON THE TURF.

Captain Brown Said to Have Entered Senor-
ita for the Suburban.
A gentleman who claims to be on 'the in
side" stated yesterday that Captain s. s.
Browns colors will still be flying on the turf
this year. notwithstanding Mr.. Browns sale re-
Gently The informant said:
THE Captain has Senorita entered in the
city and suburban and Defaulter is entered in
several races. The Captain also has several
good youngsters that he wants to see on the
turf, and he is making arrangements to get
them there. Oh, no! Captain Brown has not
retired from the turf, and believe what say"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
The Local Scorer

There is always an interest in knowing who is
to be the official scorer of the local ball club.
So far there is only one applicant, viz, John
Kennedy. 1t was expected that others might
apply for the Office. Mr.. Kennedy, as stated in
this paper more than II months ago, is a quail.
fed young gentleman; well informed in base.
ball law and without doubt he can hold his
own, at least, with any scorer in the country.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
SPECIAL WEATHER BULLETIN.
A Decided Fall in Temperature Is Booked
for TO-DAY.
FPREPARED FOR THE DISPATCH ]

rPREPARED FOR THE DIsPATcH.J
An area of high barometric pressure, which,
extended west to the Pacific and east to the
Atlantic, had its center in Southern Wisconsin
yesterday. This large area was formed by tho
uniting of several small areas, which have pre-.
vailed in the West. Fair weather. with a tenn.
perature ranging from zero in some places
to 269 above in others, attends theT
high area on its Journey eastward and will cause
decided fall in the eastern lake region and
New England to-day. A storm was developing
in the extreme Southwest and rain was falling
in Arkansas and Mississippi; elsewhere the
weather was fair. The wind blew from the
northwest on the North Atlantic coast with in.
creasing force and caused the fog on the coast
of Maine to disappear.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
MONETARY CONFERENCE MEETS.

The Mexican Minister Is Chosen the Tenn
porary Chairman.
WASHINGTON, Jan. THE Inter-
national Monetary Conference met at the
State Department this afternoon. 1t was
called to order by Secretary Blaine, who
made brief address of welcome. Senior
Romero, of Mexico, was made Temporary
Chairman.
There was large attendance of delegates,
but as all had not arrived an adjournment
was taken, subject to the call of the Tenn
porary Chairman.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
THE PEOPLES STORE,
FIFTH AVENUE, PITTsBURG.
OUR JANUARY CLEARANCE SALE

fetching
well their purchases
one and BARGAINS FACT
TO
and
Bargains in Made Up Suits,
Bargains in Dress Goods,
Bargains
Bargains in Calicoes, Musins and GnOhams
Bargains Winter UnderWear,
Baygnins i'm
Bargains Hosiery GLoUes,
Bargains Boys Clothing,
Bargains ~ Carpets LaceC Curtains.
Iyou spend just
storeb inve
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
AFTER GENERAL BOOTH.
London Journals Looking Up His Disposal
of Certain Funds.
lpY pUNLAp's CABLE coMPANY.I

London Journals Looking Up Bis Disposal
of Certain Funds.
lpY pUNLAP's CABLE CoMPANY.f
LONDON, Jan. IA determined effort is
being made to obtain some light on General
Booths financial administration of the funds
at his disposal. The newspapers are on his
track to discover that and 20 prove the sin
cerity of the pledge he made, thal every
shilling of the money the public subscribed
would be kept sacredly and separately and
devoted to the social purpose for which it
was given.
The General went through the formality
of enrolling a deed in chancery. II is now
pointed out that the deed gives the SUBJ
scribers no security whatever ior the 81 000,-
600 he requires. Another deed was regis
tered, which simply and purely revoked the
old deed. and constituted General Booth the
sole trustee
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
AN INcoRRIGIBLE wAIF.
He Confesses That the Story He Told Before
Is q Fairy Tale.

CHICAGO, Jan. lit turns out that
George E. Mailer, the little waif who foated
into the Central station last week with a
story that he was abducted and sent away
from Canada, has confessed that his entire
story rs told to the reporters was fairy
tale
Instead of coming from ST. Thomas, Can
ada, and being an orphan, he came from
Perrysburg, o., where his father is engaged
as farm tile maker. The father telegraphed
that he did not want his son, as he could do
nothing with him. The little fellow has
been sent to the industrial school at Glen
wood
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
RUSHING ACHEsON'S CLAIMS.
Pittsburg Attorneys Urge His Appointment
on President Harrison.

on President Harrison.
lFRoM STAFF CORRESPONDENT
WASHINGTON, Jan. THE representa-
tives of the Allegheny County Bar, Messrs.
Shiras, Robb, Negley, Christy, Watson,
Schoyer and Scott, accompanied by Repre-
sentative Dalzell, called upon the President
this morning for the purpose OF urging the
appointment of Judge Acheson to succeed
Judge McKennan on the bench of the
United States Circuit Court.
The distinguished gentlemen were intro
duced to the President BY Mr.. Dalzsli, and
were received with the greatest cordiality.
After hearing the encomiums of Judge
Acheson. the President expressed himself
as we'll satisfied of the Judges fine abilities,
but, of course, gave no indication of what
course he would take in the matter. He
suggested smilingly that he supposed Mr..
.Acheson would have the support of the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
Kean Held to the Grand Jurv.

CHICAGO, Jan. THE preliminary trial
of Banker Keap, for defrauding creditors by
receiving deposits after the insolvency of
his bank was apparent, was concluded to-
day. Mr.. Kean was held to the grand jury
in bonds of So, 900.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
Died Dancing an Irish Jig.

tBY DUNLAP's CABLE coMPANYl
BERLIN. Jan. THE Burgomaster of the
village of Engers in Rhenish Prussia, tele-
graphs that Henry w. Schneider, of New
York, who had just married farmers
daughter of Engers, died suddenly dancing
an Irish jig there, while on a visit to his
uife's narents
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
SICK AND STARVING.
Terrible Suffering Among the Idle weavers
of Silesia.
rBY puNLAp,s CABLE coMpASr.,

rBY DUNLAP's CABLE CoMPANY.I
BERLIN, Jan. THE extreme cold
weather, the Mckinley bill and small wages
combined, have created new famine il the
Euglengebirge district of Silesia. Hunger
typhus is reported from several villages in
the Duke OF Ratisbon's territory and the
domains of other mobiles.
The Government is doing nothing to bring
aid to the suffering people, as the official in
vestigation into the resources of the weavers
is not finished. The starving people assert
that their petitions to the Emperor for help
have been intercepted. A lady of high rank
started to-day from Schweidnitz for Berlin
to place another petition personally in the
Emperor's own hands. The pastors are
publishing heartrending appeals for aid.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
Ocean Steamship Movements.
AT least one ruler of the minor stats. ~

AT least one ruler of the minor States Of
Germany has the courage to show his continued
regard and love for Prince Bismarck. The
Grand Duke of Mecllenburg-S sent a
life-sized portrait of himself to the ex-Chan.
cellor as Christmas gift. This display of good
will significant in the face of the fact that the
Emperor did not send his usual coagratula-
tions and good wishes to the Prince on New
Years Day. The neglect of friends in Ger
many to congratulate one another on the first
day of the year is tantamount almost to a com.
plete severance of their relations
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
A Local Horse Sale.

An interesting horse sale took place in the
CITY yesterday. Mr.. W. w. Kerr sold to Mr..
j. Jones, of Allegheny, the young trotter, Fred
Waverly, for $500. Mr.. Kerr just recently
bought the horse and he is OF a very promising
kind He will start in some of the 10 ,al races