Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-08
HILL is THE WINNER.
The Management Of Claremont Falls
10 Him by Unanimous Vote.
WARNER FORMALLY RESIGNED.
Brilliant Record of the New Superintend'
ent Of the Workhouse.
CONTROLLER MORROW HAD REFUSED


Treasurer of Allegheny county, was yester-
day unanimously elected Superintendent OF
the Allegheny County Workhouse at Clare
mont, on the West Penn Railroad. The
election of Mr.. Hill was made without
any trouble. In fact, the position was in
formally rendered to Controller Morrow sew
eral weeks ago, but he refused to accept it.
The salary connected with the Office is 81, 900
year.
William Hill, the new Superintendent
at Claremont, is one Of the best and most
favorably known citizens of the county. He
is man of striking appearance, little
above the average height and has full,
broad forehead. He also wears heavy,
black beard. Mr.. Hill is about 30 years of
age, even though he appears younger. He
was born of Scotoh-Irish parents, and nearly
all his life was spent in Allegheny county.
For many years his residence has been at
Mansfield. For three terms he served in
the State Legislature from that district. He
first entered the field for County Treasurer
with Sheriff McCandless, but both were de-
ieated by Mr.. Witherow.
Withdrew for Another Man.
For the following term he withdrew, and
DR.. McCandless received the nomination,
but Mr.. Hill secured the Office Immediately
after him. Previous to that time he had served
. number Of times as Justice Of the Peace at
Mansfield. He accepted the present Office with
reluctance, mainly because he had just CON-
pletely remodeled his residence on the old Fos-
ter farm, ana expected to spend the remainder
of his days there.
The nrst matter taken up. by the board yes
terday was the resignation OF Superintendent
Warner, who 10 to accept the management OF
the Pittsburg Plate Glass Company. II was
CLAREMoNT, Pa, May, 1891.
To the Honorable. the Board or Managers Of the
eExTLEMEN--I hereby resign my ofioe OF
house and inebriate Asylum. This resiEnation
TO take effect from and after the election and In.
nssalssy q % fspsat tn. of tn.
msh ws nS e ssr a
taking official leave OF the trust have 90 long en-
}Syea, ds,re to express my sincere gratitude ae
ne. and for The Sonstsns sha Uniform sSyidsScss
eeisi Irisnaship ' AND also fs Tor - he Sarufed
harmony that has prevailed In the management
With the best wishes for the future success Of
the prison and for yourselves personally and
ShasAhHyt.
HENRY WARMER.
The resignation was accepted and the fol.
lowing memorial adopted;
High Tribute to Henry Warner.
The voluntary resignation OF Hon. Henry War
ner from his position, held for over nine years.
Superintendent OF the Allegheny County Work.
house and lneoriate Asylum, calls for an ex-
preston Of the feelings OF the Board Of Man
ayers on his retirement as to his services
on behalf OF this institution. We take great
pleasure, therefore, in bearing cheerful testi-
onicer: his upright character as man and his en-
tire efhciency. In all Of his labors connected
and 70 our entire satisfaction. Therefore, 1t is
with feelings Of much regret that we are called
upon TO part with our superintepdent kn9wing
vacancy with one SO unusually endowed with all
the qualifications to command the same measure
oficial and as a master hand a: conducting the
varied details OF the business affairs OF the work.
house.
Few persons San have any conception Of the
labors of the position, to feed to clothe and keep
employed, an army Of men and women, and In
as to insure tranquility and perfect 81 Dordinstion
to the rules Of penal institution calls for the
Of aS ddaSgdng
dom which must not permit OF the slightest error
or injustice to the army Of unfortunates which
crime or error has placed In confinement under
the rigors of the law and made them wholly de-
pendent.
ure work, and we know that his methodical hab-
its and practical mind will always command sue
cess in whatever position in life he may ind him
He carries with him our warmest thanks for his
many courtesies to this board.
c. Z. HAx, President,
C. q. DoNNELL,
w. A. MAGEK.