Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-01
FOUR GAY CHANGERS.
They Are the heirs of the Late Presi-
dent Fillmore, and
THEY PAINTED BUFFALO RED.
Celebrating the Securing Of Comfortably
Sized Fortune
WHEN THE ESTATE Is DIVIDED TO-DAY
ESPECIAL TELEeRAM TO THE DrsP ArcH.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsP ArcH.
BUFFALO, April 3O.-Those who passed
in or out OF the barroom at the Tiff House
this afternoon couldn't have helped noticing
a little party Of four men. They would
have attracted attention In any place in this
city, for they were typical farmers, and of
the most pronounced "Hoosier" stamp.
There were four in the party, and
they were all happy drunk, yelling
and shaking dice for drinks. They
were having big time. but their mission
here is one calculated to make anyone
jubiiant. 1t was a sort OF family reunion
of the heirs of President Millard Fillmore.
but this meeting means more than family
reunions usually do, as it will be the means
Of bringing to each one of the heirs nice
little fortune.
The Fillmore estate is worth about $780,
600, and 1t is to be divided among IL per-
sons, five of whom live in Michigan, three
in Indiana, two in Washington, and one in
California. Those who are here are George
M. Benjamin, F. Almon L. and Millard c.,
all nephews of the dead President. The
other heirs, with the exception of one, are
expected here before to- morrow, for at that
time the final settlement of the estate will
take place in the Surrogate's Court.
Blowing in Their Wealth.
They had everything their own way at the
Tiff and spent lots of money, which they
have borrowed on the strength of their pros
pective fortune. and tonight rney were in an
uptown saloon shaking dice, telling stories
about their great uncle and buying drinks for
the crowd. "Pll have another cocktail; SO will
!, and soil and SOIL l."
Time and again this order went round TO-
QRnloWe hpadQd
making fun for the spectators. They are as
perfect specimens of Hoosier farmers as could
easily be produced They al wore billed
were of that kind that have pleats and buttons
up In front with a neckband wide enough to
make collar If necessary.
Almon Is smooth-faced solid old chap, So
years old. and is said to resemble the President
more closely than any other of the living de-
scendants. Millard c. is sturdy man Of 56.
ab ana oTss wears gsay mussaehe Benjamin is
OF age, and with his tuft of gray chin whiskers
and sharp features makes good Uncle Sam.
They arrived to-day. and Immediately pro-
ceeded to paint the town. AlmOn was the
spokesman of the party. and seems to take
greater pride in the memory of his famous old
uncle than any other of the family.
A Famous Old Watch.
"This was uncle's watch" he said, as he
drew from his trousers pocket an old-fashioned,
open.faced gold watch. 1t was an English
lever, and 70 years ago was probably one of the
most valuable watches in America. On the
back of the case is this inscription in q circle:
"Millard Fillmore, 1884"
ut Is a good timer yet" said the old farmer.
land many a time have been offered $1,000
for it." A large gold seal that also belonged to
the President is attached to the fob. Being
filled with wine tonight farmer like the old
boys got TO Dragging about their strength-nor
exactly about their own strength, but about the
physical superiority of their boys. Almon be-
gan it with: Say. I've got boy
that can turn any Fillmore on his back
broke in Millard. "I'll just bet that he can"
"Tn just bet you that he can't; takes pretty
soggy man to turn me on my back" But AL
mon insisted that his boy was the strongest in
"old 1ngeanny," and SO they had another glass
and let the matter drop.
The estate will be settled up tomorrow, and
then the heirs will 20 to Niagara Falls for
short time.