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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-26
Lewis Island Crofters viii Battle
for the Homes WreSted
From Them By
A HEARTLESS LANDLORD,
Who Aims TO Convert the Farms
Into a BOundless Deer Park.
MORE UTOPIA BODIES RECOVERED.
Captain NeKeague Is Found Guilty of an
Error of Judgment.
ANM.R. MUBBED By ANTI-PARNELLlTES

EDISBuRGH, March 25.-Cousiderable
interest," is taken in the present doings and
in the possible future OF the determined
crofters Of Lewis Island, who are in state
of open rebellion against the local and other
authorities.
Ga Monday night, it will be recalled, a
band of 100 crofters of Lewis lsland, of the
west coast of Scotland, marched from one
point of the island to the other, and arrived
Yesterday morning al Orissay Park forest,
from which they had been evIcted by the
owner of the land in order to enable him to
convert the forest into deer preserve.
Upon reaching the forest the croft
ers intrenched themselves in the ruins of
their former homes and prepared to stand
siege. They formed a camp, posted seuti-
nels, who will announce the approach Of
any strangers, and have announced that
they intend to cultivate the land which they
formerly held as tenants OF the landlord who
turned them out of their homes in order to
crafty his pleasure in hunting; and in
addition, the crotterS said that they were
prepared 10 resist by force any attempt that
may De maze 10 OuSk Inem from Tile 1duu VI
which they have regained possession.
The rebellious crofters to-day have been
engaged in doing their utmost, with the linz
tied means at their disposal, to rebuild the
ruined, demolished homes which they form
erly occupied in peace and contentment
with their families. While the majority of
the cro,ters are occupying themselves in
this manner, others Of the same party have
been out hunting in the forest, ami have
had the good luck to find plenty of game.
A large force of police has been collected
and is already en- route to Orissay Park for
est, with instructions TO drive the crofters
out of their intrenched camp at any and al.
costs. If the crofters resist, as they have de-
family announced that they will. there is a pos
sibilIty of some bloody work being done within
a day or so beneath the shades of the forest of
Orlssay Park. The sympathy of the people in
general Is with the crofters. Unfortunately for
them, the stern laws of the land cannot be
trined with in the manner in which they were
trihed with in the days of Prince Charlie and
Robin Fl
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-26
a POINT IN THE HENNEssEY CASE.
The Electric Light Company's Books Al
legged to BE Tempered With.

The Electric Light Company's Books Al
legged to BE Tempered With.
NEW ORLEANS, March 25-An interesting
story was published this morning in support of
a charge that the receipts of the Louisiana
Electric Light Company were deferred in order
to make it appear that the light at the corner
of Basin and Girod streets was burning
dimly at the time Henuessey was slain.
Martin Cash was an employe of the CON-
pany. and recently discharged. He was among
the witnesses summoned before the grand
jury. Cash said he was clerk appointed by
the city. but paid by The Electric Light Com
pany, to compare the police reports of lights
with the company's reports, investigate discrep-
ances and make corrected light report He
was thoroughly posted as to the work of the
rimmers and inspectors. The light near his
house is on the same circuit as the GirOd street
lights. He gOt home after II o'clock the night
Hennessey was killed; when he passed the cor
ner Of Girod and Barn streets. the lights there
were burning brightly. In looking over his re-
ports next day he found that from 1920 to IL
the light had been burning dmly, but that SUBJ
sequent to ii O'Clock 1t was bright
About the beginning of March Cash observed
that the October book had bee> tampered
with, the wire seal being broken. MIR. Cash
examined the book and found that the figures
40 had been added after II IN the report of cir
cult No g. ION which The Girod and Bash
streets light is located) for October l5 making
it appear that the light at Girod and Basin was
burning dimly between lO:SO and ll:40 the time
of the shooting
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-26
MURDERER MOSS HANGS TODAY.
The Sad Story of the Abuse and Killing of
His Wife Retold.

The Sad Story of the Abuse and Killing of
His Wife Retold.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIspATcH.l
WILKEsBARRE. March 2a-The Board of
Pardons has refused to take any action on be-
half of George w. Moss the condemned wife
murderer, and he will, therefore, be hanged to-
morrow. On August 10, 1889. G. w. Moss shot
and killed his wife. and then tried to commit
suicide, but only inflicted a flesh wound He
was tried for murder. and after many delays
was found guilty, and tomorrow pays the PEN
atty. Owing to the many quarres, Mrs. Moss
was finally obliged to fee from her home and
take refuge with her married son. She re.
turned to his home, to again be obliged to seek
aid. Moss was sent to Jail a second time ON
the charge of attempting the life of his wife.
He was hardly released by his forgiving wife
before he again abused her on account of im
aglnary wrongs. and finally, on the morning of
the 10th of August, he went to a pawnshop and
bought revolver. He then went into saloon,
He called his wife into an inner room, and
when she obediently approached the coward
drew revolver and fired at short range, the
ball entering her breast and killing her in
short time.
The line of defense was chiefly on Moss past
record and plea of insanity. This plea did
not carry, and he was found guilty, and SEN
fenced to be hanged March 20. Moss seems to
be willing to die, and says he will do anything
he can to assist the Sheriff.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-26
FAILED OF PASSAGE.
Columbus Federal Bill Defeated for Want
of Sufficient Majority.

Columbus Federal Bill Defeated for Want
of Sufficient Majority.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO TIE DIsPArcH.l
COLUMBUS, March 25.-The Buchanan bill,
providing for the selection of Presidential
electors by Congressional districts, was called
up in the Senate to-day and referred to the
author with leave to report at any time. A
party vote was observed in the proceedings,
and it is believed the bill will pass before the
session closes. A bill became law which re-
quires telephone companies to place their
wires under ground by the direction of munich
pal authorities. A bill also became law re-
Qulring railroad companies to keep in repair
and build highway crossings. The lower branch
spent the day in consideration of the general
appropriations bill, which was passed this
evening.
The Columbus Federal bill was defeated and
reconsidered. Party lines were drawn, the
Democrats being opposed to the measure on
account of holding the offices under the pres
ent system. After the April election an effort
will be made to pass the bill. The author had
warrants issued for a number of Senators who
persisted in absentinC themselves from the
chamber. They could not be found. The bill
was defeated for want of constitutional ma
iOrity.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-26

WHAT is 69i?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-26
River Telegrans.

SPECIAL TELEGRAMs TO THE DTsPArcHl
WARREN-Rver g. . feet and stationary. Weather
clear and cold.
BRowNsvILLE-River 8 feet s inches and fall
ing. Weather clear. Thermometer, $50 ut 6
r. NJ
MoRGANTowN--River6 feet inches and falling.
Weather clear. Thermometer, $50 at4P. NJ.
CINCINN TIT River 81 feet inches and rising.
Cloudy and cool.
cool.
WHEELING River IL feet and falling Clear and
cool.
ST. LoUIs--River up I6 feet 6 inches Rainy
MEMPHIS--Rlyer "a feet and stationary. Cloudy
and warm.
LoCISVILLE-Riyer on stand: IL feet inches in
canal. 10 feet falls aud 81 feet at foot of locks
Business good, Weather cool and cloudy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-26
O'CONNOR'S POSITION.
1t Is Fully Defined in Speech Before Hi,
Liverpool Constituents

1t Is Fully Defined in a Speech Before His
Liverpool Constituents.
LONDON. March 25-Thomas T. O'Connor,
in a speech explaining the position to mis- Liver
pool constituents. adopted tone of affecting
regret that he was compelled on political, and
no: on personal, grounds to oppose Mr.. Parnell
He severely announced the non-conformist
social purity sKirmishers who had forced Mr.
GladStoue'S hand when he desired to wait for
Mr.. Parnels lips to be unsealed. Had Ireland
Cnaded resolved to stand by her leader and
The Tories forced an election, the Liberal party
might have been demolished and the hopes of
innocent people frustrated. They might have
eXtOrted home rule from a weak Tory govern
meut. but they would not be justified in in
hCtIng perhaps years of delay On Ireland.
They had implicit confidence In Mr.. Glad.
stone.
Mr.. 0'Connor. in concluding his fine speech.
said shat nothing would dim the glory of Mir
Parnelrs past. The meeting unanimouslr
adop ed an expression of confidence in MI
O'COnDor.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-26
Sporting Notes.

ALBERT MAUI has arrived in the city.
ENTRIES for the Homewood shooting handicap
closed last evening.
H. A. B.-The firm you mention are quite honest
and responsible people.
THE magnates passed through the city on their
way to Cincinnati last night.
A.. G.. SPALDING states that he does not intend
to retire entirely from baseball, but only par
TALLY.
J. W. SPALDING confirms the report that his
brother. A. G., is 10 retire from baseball next
month.
s. X. CHURCH OF San Francisco. has forwarded
to this office handsome picture of the San Fran
cisco and Oakland bail teams engaged in con-
test OH the California League grounds The pic
ture Is indeed an excellent one.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-26
AGAIN POSTPONED.
Won Der Abe Still Not Ready to Face Bald

Won Der Abe Still Not Ready to Face Bald
win in Court.
Pitcher Mark Baldwin wired the sporting
editor of this paper last evening to the effect
that the conspiracy case in which he is the
defendant was again continued yesterday by
the ST. Louis court. The case has been con-
tinued until April this time. and the general
opinion is that Won der Abe does not want the
case to go to trial.
1t is quite apparent that the st. Louis Judge
is not dealing fairly with Baldwin, as tho case
has been postponed three times merely to suit
Won der Abe, who has no case at all against
Baldwin. In the meantime the Pittsburger is
running up quite a bill of expense, and is also
being caused a deal of Inconvenience. There
ought to be some way by which Baldwin can be
Compensation all this.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-26
THE NEW ALLIANCE.
President CarnOt Will BE Formally Deco
rated blythe Russian Minister To-Day.

EtblNenl NdTnOl w III De DeCO-
rated blythe Russian Minister To-Day.
PARIS, March @5.-Baron de Mohrenhem, the
Russian Minister. VIII tomorrow formally pre-
sent President Carnot with the grand Gordon
the Order of 81. Andrew. the Russian dec -
tiOn which the Car, by recently signed de-
cree. conferred upon the President of the
French Republic. This ceremony, according
TO impressions prevailing in Berlin, marks
important epoch in the history Of
France and in the history of Russia,
and is supposed to point to the actual
conclusion of a formal treaty of alliance be-
tween France and Russia.
The precise terms of this important conven
ton are SAID to be unknown to the powers
forming the famous Dreibund, bat it is eX-
pected that NJ. de Giers, the Russian Minister
of Foreign Affairs, will not long keep the mat
ter a secret and that he will cause the Govern
ments forming the Dreibund TO be made aware
of the main features OF the compact. Whether
the Russo-French understanding will result in
Cemenung the peace of Europe, or whether il
Will tend 10 aggrayate the Dreibund powers,
are matters which the Cabinets of Europe are
auXiOuSly discussing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-26
The United States Signal Service officer in
this city furnishes the following:
SPECIAL WEATHER BULLETIN.
The West Gets Taste of Good Old Winter
Temperature.


Temperature.
iPREPARED FOR THE DISPATCH.
The high pressure yesterday moving east
from Minnesota over the lakes, spread an era
of dry weather throughout the Atlantic States
and lake regions. II was attended by cooler
weather, the temperature in the vicinity of the
lakes ranging from freezing point to six below.
The storm that was in Texas moved
into the Lower Mississippi Valley, with
high winds on the Gulf coast. Rain
was falling in Arkansas and Tennessee and
showing in Nebraska, Sonth Dakota Colorado
Missouri and Kansas. The fall in the latter
States measures ~ feet and about half foot
in the other States IN "a hours. A cold wave
was drawn south over the Rocky Mountain
States to Texas The temperature stood 50
above zero at Cheyenne, 40 above at Denver
and slightly below freezing In New Mexico and
Texas. There was "norther" in the latter
State. To-day promises to be fair, becoming
cloudy at night and rain Friday; generally
cooler.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-26
ANOTHER IRISH ROW.

A ParneIIite NJ. z. IIobbed and Forced to
Return Home.
DUBLIN, March 23-While Alexander Blame.
Parnellite member of Parliament for South
Armagh, and a number of other Pdrnellites
going to Dunamure to-day to attend
meeting of their own and ParnelI supporters
they were mobbed by crowd OF NationaIists
The latter turned the heads OF the horses at
tached to the carriages conveying the Par
nellites from Cookstown to Duuamore in the
direction of the former place, and finally CON-
uelleu the Parnellites to return there followed
by storm of hooting and jeering upon the
part of the Nationallsts.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-26
CONTRACT LABOR IMPORTERS

Will Be Arrested for All Infractions of the
New Law.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH,
NEW YORK, March 25.-Arrests are here
after to be made of alien labor contractors
who violate the new law for the regulation of
immigration, that was adopted by Congress on
the day before its adjournment Though there
has for over six years been a law on the statute
books prohibiting the importation of laborers
under contract. such laborers have been sur
reptitiously brought to this port every year,
chiefly under the guidance of Italian padr0nes.
Such men will be in danger of arrest and pun.
ishment from "Wednesday next.
The new law provides penalties for the viola.
tion of Its terms, or of the terms of laws
previously enacted for the regulation of I'M
migration. Under its provisions the importer
of alien laborers under contract may, upon
arrest and conviction, be subjected to years
Imprisonment and the payment of a fine of
$1,000.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-26
WILL TAKE A REST.

Rumor That A. G. SpaIding VIII Retire
From Baseball Business.
CHICAGO, March ga statement was pub
lished here this morning that A. G. Spalding,
the baseball magnate. had completed all of his
arrangements for retiring from baseball and
business cares on April 8. and take up his resi-
dence in New York, spending his summers at
Long Branch, where he has purchased a cot
tage.
His financial interests, it is said, will be left
in the hands of capable leutenants. while Cap
tain AnSon will have entire control of the ball
club. Mr. Spaldlng was not at home, and no
one at his home would undertake TO speak for
him. 1t is believed in well-informed circles,
however, that the statement is substantially
true, though somewhat premature.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-26
EARNINGS AND EXPENSES.
The Directors of the Pennsylvania Reflect
the Old Officers.

The Directors of the Pennsylvania Reflect
the Old Officers.
PHILADELPHIA, March 25.-The following
Is Il statement of the business of all lines of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company: All lines
east of Pittsburg and Erie for February, 1891,
as compared with the same month in 1890, show
a decrease in gross earnings Of Sill, al; 4 de-
crease in expenses OF SIS. Go9; a decrease in net
earnings of $50 l62 All lines west of Pittsburg
and Erie for February. 1891. as compared with
the Sama month in 1890, show decrease in
gross earnings of S3iO937; decrease in ex-
nenses of $2l5, ,067: decrease in net earnings of
Sl25S70.
The directors of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company met for organization to-day. The
present officers we're reelected. The directors
ordered minute of the death of Wisiar Nor
riS who had been director for many years, tn
be prepared, and agreed to attend the funeral
in a body. President Roberts will now appoint
the executive staff of the company. 1t is
understood that lie will make NO important
changes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-26
HEAVY IMMIGRATION.

The Present Year Is Expected to Eclipse All
Former Ones.
spEcIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcHy
NEW YORK, March 25-This is going to be a
great year for immigration. 1t is probable.
Judging from the magnitude of the figures for
the present, that the record of the best pre-
yious year will be eclipsed. Colonel Webber,
the Federal Superintendent of Immigration,
said today that the arrivals of March this
year would exceed by from 1000 to 1000 the
arrivals for the same month last year.
1t is likely that the influx OF Italians will be
pnprecedented, and that the incoming of the
Irish will be greater than last year.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-26
To-DAY's MEETING OF MAGNATEs.

They VIII Gather at Cincinnati and Decide
the Clubs Future.
AS stated in yesterdays DISPATCH affairs in
Cincinnati are such that a meeting of the
League magnates must be held to take action
on the matter.
President Young bias called 4 meeting for to-
day and the future of the club there will be
fully determined. j. P. O'Neil left for CincIn-
natl last evening and he thinks matters will be
speedily fixed up and that the League club will
he thoroughly organized before the week is
over. AL Johnson will De very important per-
sonage 1T the meeting.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-26
Hustling at Oil City.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DisPArcHl
OIL CITY, March 25-MesSrs. Depinet, of
Erie, and Stiflier. OF Meadville. representatives
of the New York and Pennsylvania Ball
League, have spent the day in the city trying
to learn the sentiment with reference to Or
ganizing n club in Oil City. They find many
who favor the project. and in connection with
some of the local enthusiasts have arranged for
a meeting to be held on the matter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-26
Billiards IN THE WEST.
A Binding, Drifting Snow Storm Obstructs
Traffic in Nebraska.

Traffic in Nebraska.
OMAHA, March 25.-Reports from all sections
of the State show that the snow storm to-
day was very severe. In the Southern part of
the State the snow is reported to be from Is to
90 inches deep the level and drifting badly.
The storm was almost blizzard in the north
western part of the State.
Colonel Guy V. Henry and four troops of
the Ninth Cavalry reached Fort Robinson this
afternoon from Pine Ridge. Many troopers
were snow blind and exhausted from the long
march during the storm. Railroad traffic Is
badly DELAYED, the most trouble being on the
Burlington.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-26
Declared the Fight Of.

The glove contest between Ed Smith and
Charles Gillespie, that was arranged to take
place this evening, has been declared of. Gill
lespie insisted that eight-ounce gloves be used
to try aud knock man out IN SIX rounds with
"bg feather pillows"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-26
ILLUsTR1oUS HONORARY MEMBERS.
Russia win be Represented at the Worlds
Fair by n Grand Exhibit.

-
CHICAGO, March 25.-Letters have been re-
ceived accepting honorary membership in the
Worlds Congress Auxiliary of the Worlds
Fair from Hon. Andrew d. White. ex-President
of Cornell University and ex-Minister to Ger
many; Judge Seymour d. Thompson. of the ST.
Louis Court of Appeals; Lord Chief just ice
Coleridge. of England; Prof. +. Max Muller, of
Oxford University. England, and Walter Be-
SAINT. Lord Coeridge and Prof. Muller do not
expect to be present, but will act as corre-
spOndents.
A foreign correspondent of L'ArE Dams Les
Deur Wondes. of Paris, writes under date of
March "a: Regarding the participation of the
various states of Europe in the Worlds Colum-
bian Exposition at Chicago. L can safely an
nounce that Russia will send very complete
exhibit. and that Chicago will see all the prod
ucts of Russia presented in better manner
than ever before. A syndicate of the bankers
and merchants of St. Petersburg have Just SUBJ
scribed 1000 francs. and the Russian Gov
ernment will probably subscribe much more.
The exhibit will contain an photographic dis
play giving the social condition, the religions
and the natural products of the different peo-
Piles composing the Russian Empire."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-26
TWO REPUBLICS AGREE.

An Arbitration Convention Between This
Country and Switzerland.
VIENNA, March 21-The Governments of the
United States and Switzerland have concluded
a convention 10y which the TWO countries agree
to submit TO arbitration any disputes which
may arise between them.
Pr 'sident Harrison, in returning the draft of
the convention to Switzerland, appended the
suggestion that other nations might adhere TO
the agreement by signing and depositing a
copy Of the convention at Washington.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-26
A BANK CHANGES HANDS.

The News Starts a Run Upon an Institution
in Clearfield.
CLEARFIELD, March 2o.-The Houtzdale
Bank has been purchased by William H. Dill
and John b. McGrath, of Houtzdale.
Rumors have been in circulation affecting
the bank and run was begun. The new bank
will have a capital of $4,000.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-26
WITH A BIG IF.
German Manufacturers Attitude Toward
the Worlds Fair at Chicago.

BERLIN, March PA conference, in which
a number of prominent German manufact-
urers took part, and at which the Chicago
Worlds Fair and the prospects of Germany
being there represented we're discussed,
occurred here to-day.
The manufacturers concurred in the belief
that a representation worthy of the German
Empire could only be obtained il the Govern
ment sent a Commissioner to the United States
with power to insure the manufacturers of
Germany who might contemplate exhibiting
all the advantages which German industry was
entitled
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-26
A New Commercial Treaty.

BERLIN, March 21-Austro-German nego-
tiations for commercial treaty were con-
cluded yesterday. and it is believed that the
treaty will be signed tomorrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-26
To Meet in Pittsburg.

rFRoM A STAFF CORRESPONDENCE
HARRISBURG, March 25-The committee to
investigate the State Treasury will meet in
Pitts6urg. at the Hotel Duquesne, on Wednes-
day, Thursday and Friday of next week. when
a number of presidents and officials of the
leading banks of the two cities will be sub
p1naed to appear beforeit
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-26
JAMES P. wIcKERsHAM DEAD.

The Ex-state superintendent and Diplomat
Succumbs to the Grip.
LANCASTER, PA, March 25.-Dr James P.
Wickersham, ex-Srate Superintendent of Pub
lie Instruction and Minister to Denmark under
President Arthur, died here early this morning
from heart failure. superinduced by the grip,
aged 66 years.
DR., Wickersham was one of the originators
and President of the National and State Edu-
cational Associations, and one of the most
prominent educators in the country
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-26

GOOD lager beer is always pleasant and
perfectly safe. Bad effects must come from
impurities or carelessness in preparation.
Iron City Brewing Co. IS beers and ales re-
ceive unqualified Endorsements everywhere.