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Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-01
REwAHDoF MERIT.

Omcer Selleck Placed on the Retired
 List-His Long Term of Emctent
 Service-Dfgest of the Superintend-
 ent,s Report. The three officers, George F. Selleck, l Charles E. Stokes and George w. Waas, appeared before the board of police com missioners last evening to show cause why they should not be retired from active duty. No action was taken in the cases of the last two named, but Officer Selleck was placed on the retired list with $45 pay per month. This was in recognition of his f twenty-four years of efficient service. He l is about sixty years of age and served in the civil war. This action will go into Af feet May 1. The following applications for positions on the force were ordered on file: W. J. Fry, H. M. Daley, W. H. Whittday, Mat thew Powers, Q. L. ,Marlowe, Martin Nc
 Allin, James J. Grady, Thomas McHugh. | The vote for @ matron resulted in three l for Mrs. Ireland and two for Mrs. Coogan.
 The following were promoted to grade A. Officers John T. McGrath, J. A. Dip
 pold, John H. Moore, Louis J. St. Claire,
 John Stanford. These officers to grade D: Officers E. J. Lewis, c. A. Lessler, Jere- | m1aQ MCtTaGQ anu U. w. Oue0udu
 A vote was taken to distribute shields to
 the newly appointed sergeants.
 Following is an extract from the superin-
 tendent's report for the year:
 Arrests for the year 5,s69, (of these 5156 were
 Drunienness a ae Susos s,aas l Breach of the neace e.,,,,,,,, 9S4 | Theft and theft from person: .,..,,. 224 l Vaorancy or Neeeing g,.:..,,.,, PA l iasciyio;1s carriage and fornication, ,..,, 1O6 l Violating city ordinances. Sl | Criminal trespass on cars and otherwise. 3s
 Violation of l1quoriaws by selling Sundays. g, Ss ! Non s,innorf of family y. 4o
 Burglary and attempt at. ................... aA
 Houses of illfame, residing in and fre- :, ! QuoutluSs.
 Gaming and Keeping gambling houses. s....'. v Total ................ 5,s6s
 This makes for the past year less mum ! Der of arrests than the average for the past
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-01

JUDGE PICKETT WILL CONTINUE
 The city court will continue to hold sessions and Judge Pickett will continue to dispense jus tice at the old stand. Yesterday morning upon his arrival in court he read the following decla- ration:
 In view of the fact that there has been no ap- pointment of my successor as judge of the court, to take effect from April 1, and that there is some uncertainty as to the future on the part of the attorneys and others having business and inter- ests with and in the court, deem it best to say that the usual sessions and business will continue under authority of the provision of the city charter, which empowers and re- quires the judge to hold office not only for the term of two years for which he is appointed, but also until his successor is appointed and sworn in his stead The court is organized un- der the city charter, which has all the force of any legislative act, and it is well established precedent in this state that the validity of a law cannot be questioned at the bar of private judgment it is not the purpose of the principal officer of the court to assume that the deliberate act of the legislature is unconstitutional in there is no other tribunal having jurisdiction in criminal cases, arising in this city and town, which furnish on the average 330 trials per month. For the only judge of the court now in this jurisdiction to nullify the law, under the fear that it may possi opinion of the court be gross and cowardly neglect of duty which the law requires him to perform, until that law is declared to be uncon- stitutional by the supreme court of the state. City Attorney Daily announces that be- too, will be found doing business at the usual stand tomorrow morning. His appointment does not expire until the first Tuesday in June, or as he until my successor is duly appointed'
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-17
QUAY MAY RESIGN.
AN IMPROBABLE TALE CONCERNING THE
SILENT SENATOR.
1t Is Asserted That He Will Seek a vindica-
tion Along With Cameron on Tuesday
Very Little Evidence Given to Support
the Story.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH.

HARRISBURG, Jan. 16.--The following
report tonight that Senator Quay is going
to seek vindication by resigning his seat In
the Senate and have himself reelected by
the Legislature. He is known to be using
every e1ertion to secure the reelection OF
Cameron, and has been writing letters, send
ing kilograms and agents to strengthen
doubling members. Some of his friends
here have been greatly surprised
by this fact, because Chris Magee,
who helped to defeat Delamater, is Mr..
Cameron's righthand man. The explana-
tion now given is that Mr.. Quay. who
failed in his purpose of securing vindication
at the last election, has secured enough
pledges from members OF the Legislature to
secure his re- election, and that he will lml-
tate Roscoe Conkling by dramatic reslg-
nation of his seat and an appeal to the
Legislature
AS there will be only two or three days
lett before the election at Harrisburg, Sena-
tor Quay thinks that there will not be time
enough to work up opposition to that, and
that he can rely on his pledges and then go
back vindicated. Senator Cameron is said
to have advised Quay to take this course.
Allegheny delegation. Magee is devoted to
Mr.. Cameron, but opposed to Mr.. Quay.
and there is some doubt how the Pittsburg
delegation would vote under the circum-
stances, should there be any in
his support in the Legislature.
Senator Quay will probably abandon this
method OF seeking vindication, but word has
been received here that it is his pres
ent purpose to resign and have himself re-
elected. A close friend OF Senator Quay to-
night to whom the correspondent told the
facts in his possession said: 81 know the
Senator has been contemplating very bold
and brilliant stroke, but premature publica-
tion of his plans will interfere with them" !"
You believe, then, that Senator Quay
will resign and ask for q vindication?"
"He contemplates doing so the first of the
week, but if the papers publish the news to-
morrow think he Will change his mind" !"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-17
MINNESOTA LEGISLATION.
INCREASED STATE EXPENSES MAY BE
INVESTIGATED.
The Railroads Receive Their Due Share of
Attention "A Proposition for State
Board of Immigration = Several Gov
ernors Nominations Are Hung Up.

ST. PAUL, Jan. 16.-In the State Senate
to-day, Mr.. Sanborn introduced a resolu-
tion providing that the standing Committee
on Finance be directed to investigate and
report to the Senate what changes in the adj
ministration OF the State Government, and
what conditions and policies have made it
necessary to increase the amount of money
raised by taxation from S399, 766 70 in 1885,
to 81 49,, $50 81 in 1890, as appears by the
report of the State Treasurer, and whether
the government can be properly admins
tered without creating a deficit in the
treasury.
A bill offered BY Mr.. Lienaum makes the
Governor, State Auditor, State Treasurer
and Attorney General a State Board of
Immigration. The board shall cause to be
published pamphlet treating of and de-
scribing the developed and developing agri-
cultural, mining, manufacturing and CON-
mercial resources ST the State, and also other
literature 10 go with specimens to be dis
tributed at the Worlds Fair.
bill sent up by S. D. Peterson requires
the Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners
to report the actual cost of construction per
mile of each railroad within the State, the
amount actually paid the person or corpora
ton constructing such railroad for the right
OF way, depot or terminal grounds, the
amount OF municipal or county aid, the
lands granted by Congress or the State. and
the amount realized from the sale of such
lands and the present value of the lands.
The matter required by the bill shall be re-
ported to the Governor on or before the 1st
of December each year. The Commissioners
are given the power TO employ suitable
parties to obtain the information.
In Executive Session the most of the Gov
ernor's appointments were confirmed. but
two important ones are temporarily undIs-
posed OF. The appointment of Colonel W.
NJ. Liggett as Railroad Commissioner was
hung up because the Alliance men wanted
a representative OF the farmers on the COM
mission. The appointment of Captain w.
P. Dumlngton as trustee of the Soldiers
Home was hung up on account of aggressive
partisanship. Neither has been rejected as
vet.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-17
THE EIGHT-H0UR RULE
Introduced in the Upper Branch of the Leg
islature by Senator Neeb.

introduced in the Upper Branch of the Leg
islature by Senator Neeb.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH,
HARRISBURG, Jan. 16.-In the Senate
to-day the following bills were introduced:
Penrose, Philadelphia, authorizing railroad
companies to fix the day for their annual
meetings; Hines, Luzerne, increasing the
number of deputy factory inspectors from
to II, and prohibiting the employment of
women in factories over go hours week;
Williamson, Huntingdon, authorizing bor-
oughs to manufacture electricity for CON-
mercial purposes; also. requiring appoint
ments by the Superintendent of the
Huntingdon Reformatory to be confirmed
by the managers; Robbins, Westmoreland,
authorizing incorporated cemetery COM
panies to remove their dead; also, authoriz-
ing the Governor to appoint commission
to adopt and complete uniform series of
text books; Neeb, of Allegheny, to consti-
tute eight hours days labor in all institu-
tions controlled by the State; Grady, Phil
adelphia, providing for publication OF legal
notices; Ross, Bucks, to prevent waste on
real estate
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-17
BUTTER OR BLOOD.
The Fiendish Crime of q White Man on q
River Steamer.

The F1endjSh Crime OF q White Man ON q
River Steamer.
TExARKANA, ARK, Jan. 16.-Yester-
day at Fulton, Green Watson, white man
and a watchman on the steamer Belle
Crockett, shot and instantly killed Frank
Watson, colored cook on the same boat.
The story OF the affair, as received from the
Marshal of Fulton, who came here in
search of the murderer, is as follows:
Green Watson, with other white employees
of the boat, which was at anchor. was taking
dinner. The deceased. in addition to his
duties as cook, was waiting on the table.
Green Watson demanded butter, and the
deceased sal that the article was out. The
unreasonable man, without a moments hesi-
tation, then arose from his seat, and placing
his hand in his hip pocket, said: 81 am in
special need OF that particular article. and I
am going to have butter or blood" The
negro swore he did not have any butter and
begged for his life, but the merciless ruffian
shot him down in cold blood, death ensuing
at once. The negro's age is placed at 45,
while the murderer is only about %.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-17
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LONDON, Jan. 16 A very exciting
scene took place this afternoon at the shop
of halter named Henry Bussey, in the
Liverpool road, Islington, in which he lived
with his wife and children. At noon, while
one of the assistants was carrying bundle,
wrapped in paper, through the shop, loose
piece of paper caught fire at gas jet that
had been lit on account of the darkness of
the foggy morning, and the whole bundle
burst into flames The man, after vainly
trying to extinguish the fire, threw the
bundle down and rushed into the street.
Bussey ran upstairs to warn his wife and
children.
The flames spread with frightful rapidity
and the shop was in blaze of fire, so that
it was with the utmost difficulty that any
person up stairs was rescued. A large
crowd assembled and several people volun-
teered to enter the burning building, to en-
deavor to save the inmates, and the excite
ment became intense. Mrs. Bussey, with
her daughter Teresa, aged Is, and Lizzie,
aged Ii, were got out. Then Bussey, carry
ing his 4-year-old boy Philip in his arms,
appeared at the second-foor window. The
fire was burning 6ercely below and the
flames were leaping and swirlIng high above
the roof.
1t seemed impossible that aid could reach
the wretched pair. when suddenly Bussey
sprang out of the window, still holding his
child in his arms. 1t was terrible leap.
Both man and boy fell upon the pavement
and were severely injured. They were
taken to the hospital, where they lie in
great agony. The fire engines arrived on
the scene at o'clock and at 1:30 had got
the fire under control, but the house was
completely gutted.
In front room the fremen found dead
body, charred to a crisp. 1t proved to be
the remains of Clara, niece to Henry
Bussey
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-17
AMENDING THE BILL.

Simplifying a Section of the Interstate
Commerce Law.
WASHING GToN, Jan. 16.-The Senate
Committee on Interstate Commerce to-day
added some finishing touches to the bill to
amend the Interstate commerce law, and
amended the language of the third section,
relative to establishing through routes over
connecting railways, by striking out part OF
the rather complicated provision on that
subject and substituting therefor the follow
ing:
''The facilities to be so afforded shall in
clude the due and reasonable receiving, for
warding and delivering by one common
carrier at the request of any other common
carrier, or shipper, or consignee of through
traffic at through rates of fare"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-17
THE POLICE DRAG NET.

Anderson to jail to answer a charge of larceny,
preferred by Nancy Flowers. of 27I7 Penn
avenue.
JOHN LAPsoN. Adam Cureber and John
Bogalo were committed to Jail yesterday on
charge of stealing coal from Latimer's coal
yard, Soho.
JOHN THOMAS who assaulted severa
women at S6 Second avenue, had hearing be-
fore Magistrate Gripp yesterday, and was held
in q, 900 bail for court.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-17
HUGE MILLS BURNING.
A Group of Six Large Structures in Phila-
delphia Suburb Scorched.

A Group of Six Large Structures in a Phila-
delphia Suburb Scorched.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 16.-Fire broke
out at 1880 o'clock tonight in the carpet
mill of John and James Dobson, at Falls
of Schuylkill, a suburb of this city.
The carpet mill is located in the
center of a group of six mill build
iugs. each from five to seven stories high,
and comprising one of the largest estab-
Iishmerts of its kind in the United States.
At this hour q A. NJ. reports by tele-
phone say the large mill has burned to the
ground. and that two other mills are on fire.
People living near the scene are NOV
ing their furniture, and Dobson's s
employees are carrying goods from
their other mills. The loss will
be very heavy, being estimated at at least
$500, 900. At 1:30 A. NJ. the six-story carpet
and plush mill was completely destroyed,
as was also the wool storage warehouse and
brussels carpet mill. The fire is still burn
ing iercely, but is thought to be under
control.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-17
THE SILVER INVESTIGATION.

Bower Conferred Upon the Committee to
Secure Necessary Information.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-In the House
Mr.. Dingley, of Maine, from the Silver
Pool Committee, reported a resolution Civ
ing that committee leave to sit during the
sessions of the House and granting it power
to conduct the Investigation outside of
Washington if deemed desirable. 1t was
adopted.
The question of conducting the investiga-
tion with open doors was decided by the
adoption of a motion offered by Representa-
tive Oates that reporters be admitted to
future sessions.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-17
AN ICE-BOUND COAST.

Great Havoc Wrought by Frost in Kent
and Essex.
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LONDON, Jan. 16.-During the past week
the shores OF Whitstable and Herne Bay, on
the north coast Of Kent, have been ice
bound in a manner unprecedented for Sc
years. The severe frost has wrought havoc
with the oyster beds, thereby reducing the
value of fishery stocks by thousands of
pounds sterling. $50.
Huge flocks of wild ducks are daily ar
irving from colder ATTITUDES on the coast of
Essex, AMI more than !, 900 of these birds
were killed on Mersea Island during the
past week.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-17
STANDARD TIME WANTED.
Bills in Congress on the Subject Follow Up
a Memorial.

Bills In Congress on the Subject Follow Up
Memorial.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-Dr. Egleston,
Of Columbia College, delegate from the
American Society of Civil Engineers, called
on Senator Evarts and Representative
Flower to-day and presented the memorial
of the society, urging legislation by Con-
gress TO legalize the adoption of standard
time throughout the United States Later
in the day bills for this purpose were intro
duced in Congress. A number of other
scientific bodies will send in resolutions
urging action by Congress.
1t is desired 10 secure Congressional action
in order that il may form the basis of SINH
lar action by European Governments and
the adoption of standard division of time
throughout the world. At an international
congress held in this country in 1884,
standard division of time was considered
and for diplomatic reasons the governments
represented desire the United States to take
the initiative.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-17
GIVEN FIVE YEARS.
Heavy Sentence for an Attempt to Shoot an
Employer.
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Employer.
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LONDON, Jan. 16.-At the Old Bailey
Court, Henry Attwell was indicted for shoot
ing at Robert Burn sometime ago The
prosecutor had some reason to complain of
the conduct of the prisoner, who was a
workman under him. Sometime after
making the complaint. Attwell fired at
Burn, but missed him.
In summing up the jury Justice Smith
said that this wss another instance of the
danger and wrong of people carrying those
abominable pistols, which are absolutely
useless to anyone and dangerous to ALL The
prisoner was sentenced to five years penal
seryitude,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-17
THE SUBMERGED TENTH.
Another Project for Its Relief Attracting
Much Attention.

Another Project for Its Relief Attracting
Much Attention.
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LONDON, Jan. 16.-A further movement
is contemplated in dealing with the Sub
merged tenth" on lines that command gen.
eral confidence. A wealthy member of
Parliament has expressed his willingness to
start subscription list with handsome
donation. The idea is to form a National
Council, TO carry the scheme into effect.
This was suggested bv a nobleman, we'll
known for his philanthrophy. Commander
Smith, late of the Salvation Army, has
been asked to take the management of the
affair.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-17
EXTRA SESSION THREATS.

Very Little Progress Being Made on the
Appropriation Bills.
WAsHIN GToN, Jan. 16.-At adjourn
ment this evening the District of Columbi
appropriation bill was no further advanced
than ever, and the House is still on the first
paragraph.
A Democratic member OF the Approprla-
tions Committee said to-day that no busi-
ness would be transacted while the elections
bill was pending, and that the Republicans
might have to consider how they would like
an extra session OF Congress.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-17
PARNELL VOTED DOWN.
Exciting Scenes Follow the Defeat of Mo-
ton in Tralee.

Exciting Scenes Follow the Defeat of Mo-
ton in Tralee.
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DUBLIN, Jan. 16.-A meeting of the
local National club at Tralee was held last
night, for the purpose of preparing a recep-
tion to Parnell on Sunday. Edward Har-
rington pleaded Parnelrs case, but the mo-
tion to support him was rejected by 40 votes
20 SO. Then many exciting scenes followed,
and Mr.. Harrington, on being refused q
hearing, addressed the crowd from the win
dow OF a neighboring house. The priests
were al the head OF the victorious party.
A writ was issued this evening, at the
suit Of Timothy Harrington against Mr..
Tabor, the publisher OF the Nation and the
Irish Catholic, and reported to be the
printer of the InsuppreSSaJle. The action
is for damages in a libel contained in the
latter paper, charging Harrington with de-
laying the publication OF certain funds,
thereby causing check for the evicted
tenants to be dishonored by the banks.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-17
LINCOLN IN LONDON.

The American Minister PrudentIy Silent on
the Bering Question.
By Associated Press.1
SOUTHAMPTON, Jan. 16.-Jasper P.
Bradley, the United States Consul at this
port, at o'clock this morning boarded the
North German Lloyd steamer Saale, having
the United States Minister, Hon. Robert T.
Lincoln, on board. Mr.. Lincoln received
Mr.. Bradleyin the kindest manner possible.
but refused to he interviewed by any one
of the number Of newspaper representatives
who had come from many parts Of England
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-17
A MAGNANIM0Us PEDDLER.

He Withdraws a Criminal Charge on Pay
ment of So so.
Joseph Taper and Charles Hand, two 12-
year-olds. attacked fruit peddler on Wylie
avenue yesterday and stole bunch of figs.
Complaint was made; the boys were arrested
and taken before Magistrate Gripp.
With great show of magnanimity the
peddler agreed to settle the case if the boys
parents would pay So so for the figs, which
was agreed to.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-17
TEACHERS SUSPECTED

of Sending That Strange Christmas Box to
Emperor William.
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BERLIN, Jan. 16-The inquiries insti-
tuted by the police respecting the Christmas
box forwarded from Madgeburg to En-
peror William, afford grounds for suspect
ing THAI the school teachers themselves were
the senders of the parcel. which contained
reports of the proceedings of the teachers
congress of very libelous and outspoken
nature. What the result of this bold and
daring manner OF setting. forth grievances
will be, remains TO be seen.
1t is thought that His Majesty will thor
oughly investigate the charges contained in
the reports.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-17
DREADFUL DOUBLE TRAGEDY
Sister Kills Her Brother and Then Ends
Her Own Life.
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LONDON, Jan. 16.-W Warren Farm, situ-
ated in the outskirts of the town OF New
bury, was the scene of dreadful tragedy
last night. John Chamberlain, cattle dealer,
who occupied the farm, Mrs. Chamberlain
and her brother. Sidney Heath, were sitting
together, when Mrs. Chamberlain requested
her husband to leave the room, as she
wished to speak TO her brother in private.
Scarcely had he quilted the apartment when
he heard the report of firearms, and hasten
ing back found his wife still holding the
gun with which she had shot her brother
He closed with her and tried to wrest the
weapon from her grasp, when, either by acci-
dent or intention, she shot herself and ex-
pired on the instant dropping dead in the
passage. The brother, Heath, was shot in
the back part of the head, and his brains
were scattered over tine plano, which he was
probably PLAYING at the time. Mrs. Cham
berlain was % years of age, and no motive
for the mad act has been discovered.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-17
Bradlaugh Seriously Ill

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LONDON, Jan. 16.-Charles Bradlaugh,
the Agnos:ic and Radical, is suffering from
severe affection of the heart and lungs,
which forces him 10 cancel all the engage
ments he had made TO lecture for the benefit
of people out OF employment.