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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-10
TOO WICKED FOB UNCLE SAM.
Western Town Declines to Have q Di-
vorced Man for Postmaster.

Western Town Declines to Have Di-
vorced Man for Postmaster.
CoNCoRDIA, KAN, Aug. 9.-For the last
over rumors concerning divorce and mar
riage of Postmaster Taylor, of Superior.
Last night an indignation meeting was
called that the whole matter might be made
public Over 600 of the best citizens at
tended this meeting at the Briggs Opera
House, and Mayor Cotton was called upon
to preside. The facts are briefly as follows:
On July 16, Mr.. Taylor and wife started
pany his wife to Denver. The arrival of
the Taylors had been preceded by D. A.
Baxter, who engaged rooms at respectable
house for Mrs Taylor and her four children
Shortly after MIR. Taylor arrived in Den
yer he, with Baxter and stranger,
visited house of ill-repute, and on
the next day a complaint was filed by
LAWYER McCabe for Mrs. Taylor, asking for
a divorce from her husband. Taylor waived
all defense, and on July % divorce was
granted.
On the next morning Mrs. Taylor, with
her children, boarded the train for Callfor-
mia.
Mr.. TAYLOR lost no time returning to Wy
more. Neb., and from there took the train
for Maryyiile, Kan, where he was married
to Miss Lawrence July 81, after which Mr..
TAYLOR, with his new-made wife, returned
to Superior to conduct the postoffice for
Uncle Sam. The citizens gave expression
to their indignation at the mass-neeting by
passing this resolution:
Resolved, That in view of the scandalous
proceedings of Superior's postmaster, Victor
TayIor we do most respectfully and
earnestly ask his Excellency, President
Harrison, to at once remove Victor Taylor
from the position of postmaster of Superior.
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WILL SMOKE HIM OUT.
INDICATING HIMSELF.
Ex-Bank Examiner Drew Makes State
ment of His Work With Keystone


PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 9.-Ex-Bank E1-
aminer William p. Drew tonight forwarded
TO Secretary Foster a detailed account of
his work in connection with the Keystone
National Bank. The statement is in vindi-
cation of himself and deals with the sel
tion of Comptroller Lacey in asking
for his resignation, owing to his omission
in his January report of the condition of
the keystone Bank, in connection with the
Clearing House loan. Mr.. Drew says 1t
was an oversight in transcribing and cal
culsted in itself to greatly mislead.
He was not aware of the omission until
June %, when he received his papers in the
case, but the Clearing House loan GER
tificates were liabilities of an extraordinary
nature, and known to the Comptroller's
Office to have been issued to the Keystone
National Bank in November, 1890, and to
have been greatly increased in amount
in December following by reason of a 'run"
on the bank. His January report, Mr.. Drew
SAYS was marked preliminary" in
timating that fuller and more trustworthy
report was to follow, and which did follow
with the omitted item in full. The state
ment further comments upon the fact that
the omission was not discove cred until i've
months had passed, and that the unsatis-
factory condition of the Keystone and
Spring Garden Banks was called to the at
tention of the Comptroller in 1889.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-10
MURDERED HIS FATHER.
A Youth Shoots Because He Was Pushed
Downstairs Into the Yard.

A Youth Shoots Because He Was Pushed
Downstairs Into the Yard.
CINCINNATI, Aug. 9.-About o'clock
this morning Charles Nieman, aged 20, shot
and instantly killed George Nieman, his
father. George Nieman is a cobbler. He
had been divorced from his wife, but still
lived in the same house with her and her
children. He had frequent quarels with his
divorced wife and family, and this morn
ing's tragedy was the elimination of one of
these disputes. He had come downstairs a
little after the boys had risen and while
they were yet dressing and demanded that
the door be opened, which was done.
Just before he opened the door, the son
Charles took a loaded revolver from the
mantel and put it in his pocket so that his
father might not get it. The old man en-
tered the room, began to abuse his son and
finally assaulted him. The boys mother in
terfered, but was roughly pushed aside by
her divorced husband, and she fell to the
floor in swoon. The old man then pushed
his son out of the room and backed him
down stairs At the foot of these stairs is a
yard. As soon as he reached the bottom of
the steps Charles stepped back and drawing
the revolver fired, killing his father in
stantly. The boy was arrested and his
fathers body was taken to the morgue. The
boy takes his arrest very quietly.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-10
SHOT WHILE SEEMING.
THE MIDNIGHT CAPTURE OF AN OHIO
FISH AND GAME WARDEN.

A Fisherman Breaks q Lantern Over His
Head and Sets Fire to the Grass-In the
Battle One of the Marauders Was
Wounded.
DAYTON, O., Aug. 9.-State Deputy
Game Warden L. X. Buntain, of this city,
fatally shot David McIlvain, who he caught
with four others seining in the river near
Harshmanville about midnight Buntain
had heard that party had gone up the
river to seine, contrary to State law, and at
the request of Ben F. SeItner, member of
the County Fish and Game Protective Soci-
etv, who accompanied him, he went to the
spot, both being disguised.
Four miles up the river they came upon
the party in the act of drawing the seine,
and Buntain, stepping into view, said:
"Hello, boys, we got here Just in time to
see you make haul" Instantly one of the
fishermen struck Buntain heavy blow in
the left eye with stone. David McIlvain,
who was in the river with the seine, drew
his revolver and began shooting at Buntain
and Seitner. Another of the fishermen also
pulled his revolver. Then Buntain fired
twice at McIlvain, hitting him in the arm
and sending second bullet through his
body Just below the heart, the ball ranging
from the left side to the right.
One of the fishermen struck Seitner over
the head with a lantern, bursting the
lantern and setting fire to the grass, light
ing up the scene. This gave the officers
command of the situation. Buntain COM
PEELED the four men to bring the wounded
McIlvain to the bank, then range in line
in the light of the fire until he identified
all: John HAZEL, David Await, James
Percy, William Richardson and the wounded
man McIlvain.
Buntain took the seine and other property
and the party brought McIlvain to town.
Buntain Immediately called at the police
office to give himself up, but as he was a
State officer and did the shooting in self
defense, as admitted by the wounded man,
no arrest was made, nor have the fishermen
been arrested.
Cyrus Osborn, ex-President of the State
Fish Commission, called at the police office
to say that the County Fish and Game Pro-
tective Association will stand by Buntain.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-10
MAYER's SIDE OF IT.
The BridgeviIIe Team Manager Explains
His Clubs Position Very Clearly.

The Bridgeville Team Manager Explains
His Clubs Position Very Clearly.
To the Sporting Editor of The Dispatch:
BRIpeEvILLE, Aug 9-I hereby submit to
you the first and only authorized statement
in regard to our standing in the County
League. 1t is true that the Bridgeville club
had considered the advisability of with
drawing from the league. The refusal of the
East End Gyms to appear in Bridgeville
caused much dissatisfaction among our
patrons of the game and, in fact, threatened
to hurt the club so much in a financial way
that the directors did not think it advisable
to remain and suffer the loss.
The reconsideration of this position of
the Gyms" manager, as shown by his card
in The SUNDAY DISPATCH of course takes
away Bridgeville's cause of complaint.
therefore accept the proposition of Mr.. Bar
bour TO play on Wednesday in Bridgeville,
the Gyms to receive expenses; but GER
tainly will not allow Bridgeville to be dis
criminated against and 1 will not put up an
extra forfeit NJ $50 unless the managers
of the other clubs do the same. Bridgeviile
is a member OF the County League in good
standing, and it would be the height of in
justice to require us to make such deposit.
/ would further say to Mr.. Barbour that the
expense of the Bridgeville team does not
concern him. Also, l emphatically deny
that said the League was run in the inter
est of the East End Gyms, but did say that
they mad decided advantage over the other
clubs in the League in the way OF expense.
They can put their team in the field in their
home grounds at a cost of practically moth
ing, and they play II out of the 20 games at
home.
However. we have no right to feel grieved
over a natural advantage possessed by the
Gym club. l have always opposed the cry
which arose against the East End Gyms run
ming the League. give them the credit of
being the most active and useful club in the
League. do not want them to believe that
/ inspired all the articles which they have
seen in the papers during the past few days.
Let us be harmonious and make the League
long-lived. c. P. MAYER,
Manager Bridgeville Club.
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guns, with 270 men, is also in the barbor.
The United States ship Alliance is anchored
near LIE Villars. A Spanish four gun cruiser,
with 12O men, is also on hand.
Her Majesty's ships the Redpole and
Swift, the former with six guns and 70 men
and the latter with five guns and 93 men,
are ready for any emergency. Italy is rep
resented by the Volturno, OF eight guns and
1872 men, Japan has the Yamata, with seven
guns and 13O men, In good order and eager
for the fray. Two Russian cruisers, the
Koreyetz and Mandjour, came recently from
Nagasaki, made short stay at Shanghai
and proceeded up the Yangtse river to JOIN
the United States ship Palos, the Alacrlty.
Admiral Richards, flagship, and the French
gunboats La Vipere and L'Aspic.
AMERICAN APATHY.
Admiral Richards is most severely criti-
cised by the local English press here for
his apathy during the recent outbreak. 1t
is now understood that all the vessels will
act in concert in case of an attack, and will,
if the necessity arises, land marines and
blue jackets to act in conjunction with the
volunteers at Shanghai or any accessible
ports on the Yangtse, such as Tchang, Han
kow, Ku Kiang, Wuhu, Njanking, Chin
kiang, etc.
The revolutionists have posted placards
on the shops of the native cities and towns
and on those of all the European conces-
sions, even in Shanghai, announcing the
town will be burned and pillaged. The
taotai, of Shanghai, has replied to this by
posters stating that every rebel captured
shall have his head chopped off.
1t is relatively calm here now, but this
cannot last. 1t is feared that the quarterly
examinations at Nankin will be made pre-
text fo- general outbreak. AT the lowest
estimate 10000 students will assemble in
the ancient capital of China on this occa-
sion. Each student brings with him serv-
ant. All the merchants collect there, and
upward of 100000 able-bodied men will thus
be in Nankin in addition to the normal
population. These examinations begin the
first week in September, and it is the liter
att who constitute the most dangerous ele-
ment of the Kalaohwei; the hotbed of it is
in the province of Human.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-10
A BIG POSTAL UNION.
Delegates From Almost Every Country at
The Vienna Congress.

Delegates From Almost Every Country at
The Vienna Congress.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-Captain Brooks,
Superintendent of Foreign Mails, has just
returned from Vienna where he was in at
tendance as delegate to the
International Postal Convention.
There were he says delegates
present from every civilized country except
Natal and the Transvaal He believes that
by the time of the next convention, which
meets here in 1897, every civilized country
will be in the Postal Union. The principal
event of the Vienna convention was
the admission of the Australian coun-
tries. They agreed to come in on October
l this wear, provided the international
postal rates were not reduced. They claimed
they could not stand a reduction. The
present rate between this country and Aus
tralia is II cents and from that country to
this the rate is pence half ounce. This
country will at once reduce the rate to 8
cents. Australia may keep its rate at 10
cents, but it is likely it will reduce it at
once to cents.
Another matter of interest is the change
in the size of sample packages of mer-
chandise which may be sent through the
mails to and from countries in the union.
The present treaty limits such packages to
3x4x2 inches The new treaty increases the
limit to 12xsx4 inches.
Yet another measure of public interest is
included in the new treaty. That is clause
requiring each country in the union, after
July 1, 1892, to issue a double postal card
for the foreign service. A double postal
card for foreign use will cost 4 cents.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-10
THE FIRE RECORD.

FIRE Saturday night destroyed the large
pattern works of Sherlock, Elmer Sher-
lock, at Canton, entailing heavy losses,
which are Dut partially covered by in
surance.
THE Touring mill of A. P. Kistler, of Car
roll, Fairfield county, burned yesterday
morning with loss of $40, 900. Four thousand
bushels of wheat were burned. The fire was
incendiary.
FRoHsINN HALL, a large and handsome
structure owned by the Frohsinn Sing
ing Society, of Altoona, was almost totally
consumed by fire yesterday morning. The
building, together with fine library and
costly stage settings, was made a total
wreck They we're valued at about $4,000,
and held an insurance OF about ne-half
that amount. The fire was OF incendfary
origin, and only one Of the many that have
lately occurred there.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-10
Something Is Up, Sure.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE pIsPArcH.1
CINCINNATI, Aug. 9.-Something is up.
Seven clubs Of the American Association
have requested Edward Renau to resign the
presidency of the club at Pendleton. He
was at the game this afternoon, but refused
to be interviewed. In his paper to-day,
Secretary johnson, of the Cincinnati club,
declares 'the American Association officials
may protest as much as they please, but
their club will be removed from Cincinnati
before the season closes. When Manager
Barnie was here he was bursting with sensa-
tions which he couldn't keep to himself. He
declared that the Association had already
secured Ward, Connor and Dannie Richard
son for next, season, and that capitalists had
been found to back teams to play cheap ball
in Brooklyn, Chicago and Pittsburg next
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-10
he WHIPPED THE CROWD.
They Turned the Tables and He Barei.
Escaped Hanging to Lamp Post.

They Turned the Tables and He Barely
Escaped Hanging to a Lamp Post
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 9.-Daniel Burman
stopped at the house of Michael Becker at a
late hour last night, where number of
people were gathered for social purpose,
and, being belligerently inclined, offered to
whip any person present. The challenge
was followed by blows from the whip Bur-
man carried in his hand upon the head and
shoulders of number of those present.
So many persons seemed unwilling to re-
ceive punishment that it required a squad
of police to rescue Burman from the hands
of what soon became mob, whose inten-
ton was a lynching, for he was being
dragged to the nearest lamp post by the
mob, several of whom were clubbing and
hitting him in the face and on the body
with their fists. Burman was badly hurt,
but will recover.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-10
The Association Record.
TIM MAY RETIRE.
Keefe States He May Not Sign to Pitch
Again This Season.

heele STATES ne NAY NOT sign " itcn
Again This Season.
NEw YORK, May 9-Considerable has been
written OF late of the probability Of Keefe
wearing a Brooklyn uniform. President
Bylne said yesterday: "Wbat do we want
keefe for? Have we not enough pitchers
already? OF course L would sign him under
certain conditions If he can show that his
arm is all right he can sign with the Brook
lyn club at his own terms. The trouble is
that Keefe would probably want cast-iron
contract calling for big salary without it
being known whether he could earn that
salary. Young ball players are aching to get
a chance to show what they can do and that
they are worth something. Now if keefe
would be willing to jump in and show what
he is capable Of doing and prove that he is
not back number, he stands in a good way
to receive the largest salary paid to any
pitcher in the country. But l am not sign
ing players on what they have done in years
past; it is what they can do at the present
time"
Manager Ward said that Keefe told him
that he visits the Polo grounds every morn
ing to practice and find out conclusively
what kind OF trim he is in. If he finds that
he is not in flrst-class condition he will not
sign again this season, but will wait until
next year.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-10
COLONELs FIGHT A DUEL.
Mexican Offcers Fight With Swords Until
One Becomes Exhausted.

One Becomes Exhausted.
CITY OF MEXICO, Aug. "a duel was
fonght at Piedad, near here, Thursday
morning, between Colonels Francisco Nevoa
and Manuel Blanco. The duel was brought
about by dispute, the two colonels using
language to each other of the harshest ma
ture Nevoa had for his seconds General
Flores and Colonel Rodrigo Valdes, and
Bianco was supported by Deputies Fran
cisco Romera, celebrated duelist, and An
tonic Tovar, the author of the dueling code
of Mexico. The arms chosen were swords.
The assaults after the signal for attack
was given were ten. In these ten assaults
Blanco was wounded in the right arm,
again in the throat and was laid out by a
thrust in the liver, he only giving up after
becoming so weak that he could not stand,
when the seconds ordered the duel to come
to close. Nevoa had several scratches,
none, however, worth mentioning. In view
of the fact that President Diaz forbade duel
ing in the army by special decree some
months ago it is probable that the Colonels
will he placed under arrest and punished.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-10
To Grenadier Island.

The members of the Pfttsburg Rod and
Gun Club left for Grenadier Island, Ont, on
Saturday. The club is one of the most
prominent in Western Pennsylvania and
the summer excursions of its members are
looked upon with general interest. The trip
will last about four or five weeks and by
the time that this week is expired all the
members of the club will be at the camp.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-10
A SUSPICIOUS FIRE.
Max Hart and His Foreman Are Thought
to Have Started 1t.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.l
PHILADELPHIA, Aug "a fire, sup
posed TO have been the malicious work OF
the proprietor, occurred in the pantaloon
factory of Max Hart this morning. Hart
and his foreman, Adolph Burnside, are now
under the care of Lieutenant Burke, at the
Fourth district station house, pending an
investigation by the fire marshal The loss
is estimated by the department at 81 800,
but the proprietor claims he has lost stock
alone to the value of s., 900.
The story of the fire, as related by those
on the spot at the time of the. occurrence,
gives it very suspicious appearance.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-10
British Ships Demand Compensation.

LONDON, Aug. 9.-The owners of the
ships Strathearn, Birdston and other British
vessels demand compensation from the
Chilean Government for harboring refugees
during the attack of the Congressional forces
on Piasgua.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-10
FOUR YOUNG PEOPLE DROWNED.
They Were Sailing When squan Struck
Their Little Boat.

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 9.-Four young peo-
pie, children of prominent business men,
were drowned at Lake Pewaukee, 20 miles
from here, to-day. They were out in a
small sail boat with other young people. A
soualI struck the boat, capsizing it. 1t sunk
almost Immediately, leaving seven persons
struggling in the water.
The names of the drowned are: Albert
and Emma Barth, Martha Kindling and
Clara Siegler. Their ages ranged from 10
to 20 years. The young people had been
spending few days at Lake Pewaukee,
which is favorite resort for Milwaukeeans.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-10
A Good Contest.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.1
GREESsBuRG, Aug9.-Thegame between the
Quicksteps of this city and the Goulds of
McKeesport yesterday, was hotly contested,
both sides played well. The Quicksteps
made a great squirt and won in the ninth on
their fine base running and hitting. The
feature of the game was the battery work of
jain and Copeland who had the Goulds at
their mercy. The score.
QuickS. i 2-7
CIoulds. l l 0-6
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-10

time to look into the conditions of the big
race. The race, however is nowise affected
by the above change, and weather and track
permitting, the most notable equine battle
in the West will be decided at Garfield Park
on August D. The association assures the
public that either Kingston or Longstreet,
Tenny, Marion c and Michael will start with
Racine, Verge Dor, Kingman, Ban Chiefand
Eon as their companions. Other starters
are also probable.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-10
The News From Below.

wHEELISG-River6 feet and failing. Departed
Courier, Parkersburg, P. M; Keystone state,
Pittsburg. noon; Bachelor, Cincinnati, A. NJ;
Lizzie Bay. Pittsburg, A. N. Weather clear.
CINCINNATI-River IL feet and rising. Fair and
warm.
VICKsBURG-Riverr rising. Passed down-Future,
CITY and barges, "a. NJ. Up-C1ty of Providence,
A. NJ. Arrived-Arkansss City, 5P. NJ.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-10

BERNE, Aug. 9.-The Mayor of this city
gave an official reception to-day to the dele
gates to the International Geographical
Congress Among the delegates present
are Mr. Stout, of New York; Prince Henry
of Orleans, and Prince Roland Bonaparte.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-10
The Big Western Race.

CHICAGO, Aug. 9.-The entries for the sl0,-
900 race, which is to be run at Garfield Park
August %, did not close yesterday as was at
first announced. Instead, Saturday, August
I5 has been set as tho day for closing. This
change was made at request of certain
owners OF high class racers who desire more
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-10
DIED FROM HIS INJURIES.

His Assailants Arrested and Charged With
Numbering Him.
rsPEcIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH.
HUNTINGTON, Aug. 9.-About two weeks
ago William Childrey, of this city, was
struck on the head with an iron bolt by
Thomas Scott, who was arrested and fined
for assault and battery.
Cbildrey died last evening, and an au-
tonsv showed he had suffered a fractured
skull Scott was rearrested and now stands
trial for murder
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-10

low the erection of larger church building
in the future.
The foundations are completed, and to-
morrow work will begin on the brick work.
very interesting and attracted large crowd
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-10
DEATH OF EDITOR CR0AsDALE.
He Occupied Number of Prominent Pos
tions During His Life.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.1
NEW YORK, Aug. 9.-William I. Croas-
dale, editor of the Standard, the weekly
paper established by Henry George, died to-
day at Mernewold Park, Sullivan county, of
peritonitis. He was born in New Castle
county, Delaware, in March, 1874. His
parents were Quakers, whose ancestors
settled in Pennsylvania in 1852.
Mr.. Croasdale was educated at the
Friends Academy in Wilmington. He
came to this city in 1886 and became man
aging editor of the Star and afterward an
editorial writer on that paper Mr.. Croas-
dale supported Henry George for Mayor in
1885, and in the following year was Chair
man of the Committee on Credentials of the
United Labor Convention at Syracuse.