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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-17

Sons, of Philadelphia, is about to expand
its field by undertaking the manufacture of
guns 1t was with this end in view that the
Morris machine shops were recentlv pur-
chased. Their first work in this direction
will be in the manufacture of the briggs
Schroeder rapid-fire guns. These guns are
now made bv the Colts Arms Company, of
Hartford, but as that company has not q
sufficient plant to turn them out rapidly,
Charles Cramp, who is President of the
Driggs-Schroeder Company, proposes to
have the guns made by his own firm.
The Cramps will not limit their ordnance
work to these small guns, however, but
will soon be in position to make larger
calibers It is part of their plan to build
up an establishment in Philadelphia that
can build war vessel from her keel up, and
send her to sea with her guns aboard and
ready for service. They will then be in
position to take lucrative contracts for
naval vessels from nations not possessed of
facilities for building them at home
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-17
A CASHIERS SUICIDE.
HE WAS DEsPONDENT OVER THE SUs-
PENSION OF HIS BANK.

The Fatal Bullet Fired in His Room After
the Bank Attornev-The Cheyenne
House Probably Solvent.
CHEYENNE, wYo., Nov. 16-George A.
Beard, cashier of the suspended Cheyenne
Nationvl Bank, sent bullet into his brain
about 8 o'clock this morning. The suicide
occurred in the mans room in the Kent
block, across the street from the institution
he had served so ably and faithfully, only
to meet disaster and death through no fault
of his own.
Examiner Griffith came yesterday, and he
and the cashier and bank attorney were in
consultation the greater part of the day.
During their interview Beard seemed very
respondent He asked advice as to the
denial of rumors that he had ever avoided
friends among the depositors, and was told
TO let the stories go, as time would vindi-
cate his course.
He spent the evening at his club, and
when he left it for his rooms at II o'clock
he appeared to have forgotten his troubles.
The attorney and examiner we're to meet at
o'clock this morning, when the latter was
to execute the assignment papers and the
investigation was to begin. A. c. Camp
bell, the lawyer, called at Boards room
twice. The second time the door was
forced and Beard was found in bed in his
night dress. The wound was behind the
right ear, shattering the skull and lodging
inside. In the right hand the contracted
muscles tightly held heavy six-shooter
Beard came here seven years ago, and
after year with Morton E. Post, banker
who subsequently failed, he went to the
Cheyenne National with John w. Collins.
There are now beginning to be fears about
the condition of the bank, which appears,
however, to be solvent. Some of the paper
is very weak. Collins owes f25, ,000 but
Beard indorsed this.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-17
THE FIRE RECORD.

AT Carlisle early yesterday morning the
large barn, outbuildings, farming imple.
ments and this years crops, the property of
the Ahl estate, were totally destroyed. Loss
estimated at - 600; insured Origin in
cendiary.
AT Cherry Hill, Pa, Sunday, fire burned
the large store and hall of w. wyms and
his dwelling. Mr.. Wyms and family made
narrow escape with their lives. At one time
it was thought the whole square would be
burned to the ground. Mr.. Wyms' loss on
the two buildings will be more than sl7, 900;
partly insured.
AT Northeast Erie county, Sunday night,
fire broke out in the manufa cturing section
The novelty works, owned by Hon. Alfred
Sharl, were entirely consumed. Loss about
s25, 600. The plant employed 200 men. The
fire spread from the novelty works to the
Chris Wagner Basket Factory, sweeping it
away. During the winter the factory en-
ploys large number of men and boys. The
plant was worth $4,000. The residence OF
Phil Mentz, costing So 600 WAS also destroyed
in the conflagration. At one time it looked
IT'S if the entire borough would 60 Total in
suTance $ll,c0o
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-17
THE KAISER TALKED WAR.
In Spite OF Denials, the Tsgeblstt Insists
That Its Report l. Accurate.

In Spite OF Denials, the Tageblatt Insists
That Its Report l. Accurate.
VIENNA, Nov. 16.-Notwithstsnding the
denials by high officials of the state
ment published in the Tdgebldtt Saturday,
that the Emperor had declared that the
European situation was critical, that paper
to-day insists that its report was strictly
correct. 1t was this report that was at the
bottom of the panic which prevailed on the
Bourse Saturday. The Abend Post, having
received instructions from the Prime Min
lister, issued a statement declaring that
there was no truth whatever in the Tdgebldt's 8
story, and this denial had the effect of Civ
ing backbone to the market, not, however,
until many of those who had thrown their
holdings on rapidly failing market at any
price, had lost large sums.
The Tdgeblatt, il, its article to-day, says
that the language of the Emperor was
drawn forth upon the occasion of an audi
ence granted by His Majesty to the Pres
ident of the Polish club. It reiterates that
in the conversation that then took place the
Emperor used the words: 1.-THE famine which
now prevails in Russia has greatly increased
the chances of war;" So confident is the
Tdgeblan in the truthfulness of the person
who furnished the information, that it has
asked the Public Prosecutor to make close
and searching investigation as to the truth
of the article, and as to the papers good
faith in printing the statement.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-17
LEGALITY OF LOTTERIES
UNDER FIRE ON A FINE POINT OF
CONSTITUTIONALITY.

A Test Case in the Supreme Court-Two
Southern Publishers Trying to Find
Out il They Can't Print Advertisements
of Lotteries.
WAsH1NeroN, Nov. 16.AArgument was
begun in the United States Supreme Court
to-day in the anti-lottery cases, in which
the constitutionality of the recent anti-lot-
tery law is involved. The suits are
those brought by the United States against
John N. Rapier, publisher of the Mobile
Register, and George w. Dupre, publisher
of the New Orleans States for violation of
the law prohibiting the sending through the
mail of newspapers containing lottery ad-
vertisements. Counsel have already SUBJ
mitted briefs giving the line of argument
The first question came up when Mr.. Car
ter, well-known New York lawyer, asked
the pleasure of the court as to the time to
be allowed for argument. The court sug-
gested three hours for the lottery people
and two for the Government. This was not
satisfactory to Mr. Carter, who wanted five
hours. and Attorney General Miller said
the United States and the people had as
much interest in the case as the other side,
and thought one side should not have more
time than the other, though he probably
would not want more than two hours. The
court, on consultation, directed argument
to proceed, and it would, if necessary, ex-
tend the time.
Mr.. Hannis Saylor, of Mobile, opened
the argument for Mr.. Rapier. Mr.. Carter,
who followed, declared the sole object was
to put obstacles in the way of conducting
the lottery business 1t had been so openly
avowed in Congress, and was avowed here.
Attorney General Miller, when this last
statement was made, interrupted the
speaker with denial that such an avowal
had been made by Government counsel
Mr. Carter retorted then, why had it been
argued that lotteries were nefarious bust
ness, and why had the police powers of the
State been invoked? While Mr.. Carter was
arguing on this branch of the case an ad-
journment was taken until tomorrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-17
SALOONS WIDE OPEN
Sundays and Election Day in a Little
German Buckeye Town.
THE MAYOR WANTS THEM CLOSED.
Thirsty Teutons Threaten to Impeach Him
Because He's Firm.
TRI-STATE TOPICS TERSELY, TOLD

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH,
ST. MARY's, o. Nov. 16.-The little
town Of Minister, ten miles South of this
city, is greatly excited over the partially
successful attempt of the Mayor to enforce
the Sunday saloon closing ordinance.
A few weeks ago he issued proclama-
tion to that effect W hich was at once bit
terly opposed by the citizens who are nearly
all Germans and accustomed to spend their
Sabbaths by lingering in the saloons from
morning until night. Indignation reached
its height, however, when the saloons kept
open on election day and no arrests followed,
the temperance element of the people nat
urally thinking it was done to spite them.
Yesterday petition was circulated and
signed by the leading citizens praying that
the saloons be allowed to keep open on
Sundays, but the Mayor failed to recognize
it. The people are so worked up that they
threaten to impeach the Mayor
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-17
DRAW THE LINE ON FASHION.
The w. @. T. o. Delegates Favor All soci,
Reforms Except That of Dress.

The W. G. T. o. Delegates Favor All Social
Reforms Except That of Dress.
BOSTON, Nov. 16.-At the session of the
National w. c. T. o. to-day Mrs. Hunt
described what scientific text books were
being put into schools of the nation. Miss
Lucy Kimball reported on Sunday school
work. Miss Julia Coleman presented her
fifteenth annual report on temperance liter
ature. Miss Julia A. Ames reported on
work through the press. 1t is, she said, the
great educator of our people, and unless
controlled by the liquor element, is always
ready to lend some of its space to the tenn
perance cause.
Miss Mary A. West spoke on the work of
the School of Methods. Mrs. E. H. Ingalls,
reported on the work against narcotics.
One dealer told her that he sold more Gig
! arettes to girls than to boys. The work
this year will look toward the passage of a
national law for forbidding the manufacture
of cigarettes. The use of opium is to be abol-
ished, if possible. Miss Lilly Reynolds spoke
on the kindergarten work. Mrs Mary Z.
Levitt reviewed the work of the Depart
ment of Mercy. AS one result of her re-
port, rising vote, condemning the plum
age of any Birds or any parts of birds, un-
less obtained without pain, was moved, but
the motion did not prevail, and was referred
to the Committee on Resolutions. 1t was
announced that beginning had been made
for temperance temple in Boston.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-17

Massillon, was struck and killed by train
Sunday night.
WILLIE DUNLAP. aged 10 years. was fatally
injured in q runaway in Derry township,
Westmoreland county, Sunday.
Miss MARY HOPKINS, of West Elizabeth
was badly injured and narrowly escaped de
capitation by q merry-go-round Saturday
evening.
AS Conductor Young's morning express
neared the Webster crossing near Mononga-
hela City yesterday morning Engineer Haw-
kins noticed several rocks on the track. He
was able to stop the train and the crew re-
moved the distractions. This was a delib-
crate attempt to wreck the train.
DR. RuSYoN. Of Canonsburg, was exper-
imenting Sunday with an apparatus used
for the purpose of generating oxygen The
machine exploded. The people rushed to
the scene of the accident anc found the doc
tor lying on the floor insensible with an ugly
cash on one side of his face. He will be laid
up for some time.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-17
FAVOR THE CONVENTION.

Members of the Chamber Of Commerce See
No Trouble In Having National Gather
ings in Pittsburg-The Citizens Com
mittee viii Meet Saturday Afternoon.
A meeting of the Board of Directors of
the Chamber of Commerce was held yester-
day afternoon with President George A.
Kelly in the chair. John F. Dravo, of the
Committee on Rivers and Harbors, report
ed resolution indorsing the recommenda-
tions of the delegates to the international
Marine Conference, and praying that Con-
gress might take such action as to secure
the Recommendations made. The resolu-
tion also recommended that the several
marine bureaus be placed under one gen.
eral head, the same as had been done in the
agricultural interests. This resolution was
adopted.
George II. Anderson, of the Committee
on Legislation, reported on a communities
tion received from Washington relative to
the establishing of a permanent Census
Bureau, that if the same facts could be
cleaned by the Bureau of Statistics there
was no necessity for q permanent Census
Bureau. This was adopted.
Colonel T. P. Roberts offered a motion
that the Executive Committee appoint q
proper committee to cooperate and work
with the State Committee on the Colum-
bian Exposition or Worlds Fair. This was
adopted and the meeting adjourned.
John F. Dravo, of the Special Committee
on Presidential Conventions, reported having
had conference with Mayor Gourley on
the subject. There was no doubt if the citi-
zens would wake up, this city would get one
or possibly two conventions. The idea of q
great city like Pittsburg, with its vast man
ufacturing industries, not being able to ac-
commodate such gathering was nonsense.
The people should get to work and make ar
rangements to entertain large bodies.
Hon. Morrison Foster said that he had
been delegate to several national conven-
tions, and, in his opinion, Pittsburg could
entertain the crowds as well as any other
city. The main Exposition building could
be used as lodging house, and nearly every
delegate could be accommodated there. If
the committee goes properly to work they
can secure hotels and lodging houses enough
to accommodate 200, 900 people. Mr. Foster
cited the County Centennial celebration,
where, he said, there were nearly 200, 900
visitors in the town, and they were cared
for, and no one complained.
Mr.. Dravo offered a resolution that the
board heartily approve and indorse the ac-
tion of Mayor Gourley in the appointment
of committee and the enlisting of the
public sympathy in favor of the conven-
tions in this city. This was adopted.
Chairman Robert Pitcairn, of the Citizens
Committee appointed to act on the conven-
tion matter, has fixed Saturday for another
meeting of the committee. It will assemble
in Common Council at p M At his
request Mayor Gourley will issue notices to
the committeeman to that effect A report
will be heard from the subcommittee
appointed at the last meeting to investigate
Pittsburg's resources for entertaining such
large body of men.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-17
ALL ARMoR PLATE OF NICKEL STEEL
No Other Kind to Be Used for Uncle Sans
War Vessels.

No Other Kind to Be Used for Uncle Sans
War Vessels.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-[ Special. THE
two remaining plates of the eight ordered
for the comparative armor trial will not be
tested, owing partly to defects in the plates
and partly to the fact that the Bureau OF
Ordnance secured sufficient data from the
six plates fred as to enable it to go on with
the manufacture of armor for the ships The
results of the trial have strengthened the
faith of the bureau in nickel steel, and it is
now settled that all armor hereafter made
will be of that material The adoption of
the Harvey process is still an open ques-
ton, to be settled after further study of its
application and cost. If, however, results
uniformly equal to the best obtained in
these trials can be secured, there is little
doubt of its adoption.
The next armor trials will be acceptance
tests of armor delivered for actual use on
the new ships. The first lot, the 111z-inch
all-steel armor, for the barbettes of the
coast defense vessel Monterey, is now ready
for shipment from Bethlehem. The Mon
terey will be the next armored vessel to be
put in commission. The two ten-inch guns
for her after-barbette are now ready for
shipment from the Washington ordnance
factory. One of the 12-inch guns for the
forward barbette is finished, and is at Indian
Head for test. The other is now being rifed
in the ordnance shop, and will soon be COM
plsted.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-17
A PECULIAR LIBEL SUIT.
John Brooks Wants $4,000 for Being
Called Christian.

John Brooks Wants $4,000 for Being
Called . Christian.
NEW YORK, Nov. 16.-[ Specid. i
Messrs. Sarasohn & Son, editors and pub
fishers of the Jstcish Gazette, have been
served with summonds and complaint
by John Brooks, in q civil suit in %, 500
damages for libel The complaint alleges
that March 27, 1891, the editors of the
Gazete called Mr. Brooks a Christian,
whereas, in reality, Mr.. Brooks is Russian
Hebrew, and that this action on the part of
the newspaper caused Mr.. Brooks to '1ose
the respect, confidence, love, esteem, and,
last but not least, the patronage Of his
brother Hebrews" Mr.. Brooks lives in
Syracuse, and is by trade cobbler. Not
long ago he married Miss Rachel Dickheiser,
a fair young Hebrew. Soon after the mar
riage the cobbler decided to his young wife
house which was very soon afterward de-
stroyed by fire. An investigation resulted
in the conviction of Mrs. Brooks, who was
sentenced to Is years in the Auburn Peni-
tentiary
The cobbler had spent all his money for
counsel during the trial, and when he had
no more the Israelites circulated petition
urging the Hebrews of the State to con-
tribute to a fund which was being raised to
enable Brooks to appeal to a higher court.
The circular was sent to the Je,oish Gazette,
and the editors printed it in their issue of
March q. They also added a few words Of
comment. taking it for granted that man
named Brooks could not be a Hebrew.
They said that in their opinion Rachel,
having evidently deserted her creed by
wedding Christian, was not entitled to the
full measure of sympathy which she might
claim as an orthodox Hebrew, The case
will come up in the Supreme Court at Syra-
cuse, November 20.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-17

blowing in through the doors on the Smith
field street side of the building extinguishes
the gas lamps, even when the globes are
used, and the provision of other lights is a
necessity. Mr.. Mexican has written for
permission to put up temporary system of
lights in the corridors and mailing rooms
and expects an answer from the Treasury
Department in day or two. 1t will be
from Congress to wire the building properly
and an effort will be made for that purpose
at the coming session.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-17
A Milkman in Trouble.

The Allegheny police are looking for a
man minus coat, and whose name they do
not know. The man wanted has been In
the employ of William H. Braun, Su-
perior avenue milk dealer. Yesterday
morning Mr.. Braun started his man off to
Eberhardt & Ober's brewery with 50 80 in
his pocket and instructions to bring back a
load of malt. The hired man on starting
secreted in the wagon, so it is alleged, set
of buggy harness. which he is supposed to
have sold. Last evening the wagon was
found in the vicinity of the brewery, but
the man had disappeared, leaving his coat
in the wagon. The police authorities are
of the opinion that the missing man has
gone off on little batter. The man has
only been in MI. Braun's employ for three
days and his name was unknown.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-17
cHILE'S NEW COUNCIL.
Its personnel and Its Political Complexion
Described.

Described.
SANTIAGO, Nov. 16.-The Council of
State for the new administration is now
complete. the II members have been
chosen, five by President Montt, three by
the Senate and three by the House of Depu-
ties. The Council consists of the Ministry
(ex-officio), a member of the Courts of
Justice, an ecclesiastical dignItary, a gen.
eral or admiral. chief of the Admins
tration OF Finance aud one ex-treasurer
or diplomatic agent, all chosen by the
President, and six others selected equally
BIZ the Senate and the Deputies. The
Council is supposed to advise the Presi-
dent and 70 act as check upon him. The
President inducts the higher and judicial
func;ionaries, but the nomination of these
officers as well as of ecclesiastical dignitaries,
must proceed from the Council of State.
The Council of State, as now organized,
consists of two Conservatives or Clericals
and nine Liberals. 1t was because the Con-
scrvatiye party bad no representation on
the Council of State that Ministers Irraraz-
abal and Walker Martinez handed in their
designations the other day. Now that two
of their party have been chosen the Min
listers will probably consent to remain in the
Cabinet
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-17
BILLY BARRY SUED FOR 5000.
AGNES HALLOCK, SOUBRETTE, DEM
ANDS THAT AMOUNT

For Blow She Says the Comedian Struck
in 1ss9-Conficting Testimony at the
Trial in New York-verdict to BE
Rendered To-Day.
NEW YORK, Nov. 16.-[ Special ]-Agnes
Hallock, a soubrette. has sued to recover
S. 900 damages from William Barry, of the
hate Irish Comedy combination of Barry and
Fay, that appeared in Pittsburg last week,
as the result of blow alleged to have been
struck by Barry. The case was tried by
Justice Beach, in the Supreme Court, to-day,
and the jury was ordered to bring in sealed
verdict in the morning.
Since the action was brought the actress
has married Tom Barry, manager of the
Gaiety Theater, at Albany, and he was with
her in court to-day. In her own behalf,
Mrs. Barry said she was engaged for the
season of 1SsS-1ss9 by Barry and Fay, and
had acted with them for nine weeks,
when, on January 6, 1889, she was ordered
out because she demanded part of her salary
of $40 week. They were playing enc
Kenna's Flirtations" at the Bon Ton Thea
ter at Chicago Barry told her to leave,
and said that as she went down to the dress
ing room he would knock her down. She
went down stairs, and was struck by Barry,
she testified, in the breast so hard that a
gold button of her underclothing was pressed
into the flesh. She was injured in her bust
ness for three months, because she was
unable to wear decolette dresses. She said
she had shown the injury she received that
night to William Brown, the electrician;
Charles S. King, the machinist, and Joseph
Murphy, the property man. She admitted
on cross-examination that she had called
Barry ga dirty loafer," but said he had ap-
piled stronger term to her.
Barry testified that 20 minutes before the
curtain was to be rung up on the evening
flee and demanded 500, saying her board
had to be paid that night Her money was
not due until the following Tuesday. She
declined to act without the money, and he
ordered her to leave. She went down to
the dressing room and ran for him with her
parasol uplifted. She was in street cos
tune. He waved her away, but did not
touch her.
Hugh Fay sent deposition from Colo
RADIO Springs corroborating Barry's story of
her demand for her money before the per-
formance.
Emily Keane, of the same company, said
that Mrs. Barry admitted to her that night
Barry had not struck her. Barry had
described her action as that of sfbarn-
stormer." When asked to define "barn-
stormer." Miss Keane said that it was in
the theatrical profession what "shyster" sig
nified among lawyers.
A deposition of Machinist G. s. King
stated that he had seen Barry rush at her,
after scolding and swearing. He and
William Brown deposed that they had seen
the marks of her injury that night.