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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23
A NEW PARDON LAW.
Instead of AbOlishing the Board,
Ohio SOlOns May Improve 1t.
LAST SESSION BILLS DEFEATED.
The Nicely Boys Receive the News Of Their
Death Warrant.
HOPE FOR THE TWO SUSPENDED BANKS
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE D1srArcH.i

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.i
COLUMBUS, Jan. 22.-Owing to the large
number OF persons who have been turned
out of the penitentiary Oh the recommends
tlon of the State Board of Pardons, there is
a strong disposition on the part of the Legis-
lature to abolish the Board, and bill was
offered for that purpose. The Governor,
however, demands relief from the annoy
ances of pardon seekers, and it is now pro-
posed to patch up the present law SO that
the Board may have additional power and
responsibility. A measure presented to-day
provides for the payment to each member an
annual salary of 81, 900, and require them to
give all the time necessary to thoroughly in
vestigate the cases presented, and prescrib-
ing rules and regulations for the govern
ment of their proceedings. So far as it is pos
sible under the present Constitution, the bill
will relieve the Governor and place the respon-
sibility for granting pardons upon the State
Board. making their recommendations binding.
In order that the Board may arrive at a correct
decision, they are to be clothed with power to
subpoena and compel the attendance of wit
nesses, and examine the same under oath.
A large number of bills which came over
from last session were killed in both branches
to-day, among them the Senate bill giving
boards of education power to purchase and
place on all school houses American flags. The
vote was strong against il, and the representa-
tives of the Patriotic Order Sons of America
are up in arms at the defeat of a measure which
they have championed and worked for many
years.
A bill TO advance the salary of the State
School Commissioner from S, 900 to S., 1000 was
defeated, and bill for a commission. to be ap-
pointed by Common Pleas Judges on petition
of Is citizens, to examine the bonds of county
treasurers and auditors was also laid away
The Senate was in hot pursuit of the bribers
to-day, and spent the greater part of the day
on bill which exempts from prosecution the
one accepting the bribe. The object is TO use
Iuch persons as witnesses. The measure went
ever to next week
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23
A NIGHT wATcHMANs FALL.
He Is Caught in the Act of Robbing the
Postoffice at Erie.

He Is Caught in the Act of Robbing the
Postoffice at Erie.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.i
ERIE Jan. 22-The arrest of an Erie police
mnn in the act of robbing store is followed
closely by the detection and arrest OF Night
Watchman Elmer E. Wade, Of the Erie Gus
tom House, in the act of opening and taxing
letters from the Erie postoffice. The arrest
was made at an early hour this morning by
Postoffice Inspectors McCalmont. OF Warren.
and Dickson, of Pittsburg. and, owing to the
high standing of the young man in political
circles, the matter was kept as quiet as pos
sible.
For several months registered letters and
orders had been disappearing mysteriously,
and after long and diligens search the operations
were traced to the Erie Office. The inspectors
secreted themselves in the office, and saw the
accused take letters from table to closet,
where he opened and destroyed them. The
voung man broke down under the accusation.
His father, a very prominent Republican
County Commissioner, is prostrated over the
affair. The Young man will have a bearing to-
morrow. He is a man of family; has always
borne an excellent reputation. and has held
position of trust for two years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23
Tri-State Brevfties,

Two Beaver Falls original package joints
will be prosecuted.
THE keystone Gazette. Of Bellefonte, will
issue a daily edition hereafter.
Two colored journalists have been admitted
into the State Editorial Association.
The Peoples Lgh: and Gas Company has
Just struck their best gasser at Washington,
Pa
APOLLO will be lighted by electricity fur
nished by the iron and steel company Of that
place
THE Latin & Rand Powder Mills at Cressona,
Pa, exploded yesterday morning. Loss $4,000
No one injured.
The hospital at Scottdale for the use of dis
abled miners of the Connellsville region will be
dedicated Tuesday
FIRE ate hole in the business part of Mingo
Junction near Steubenville, yesterday. Loss.
about IS, coo; insurance, $1,000
THE former residents of Butler county who
are now residents of Beaver county, held re-
union at Beaver Falls last night.
THE large barn and ice house of William
Hughes, of New Castle burned yesterday,
origin unknown. Loss, s. 600; insured for $500.
THE Troy Laundry. at Youngstown. was dam
aged bv fire to the extent of 5000 yesterday;
partly insured. Three thousand shirts were
destroyed.
A TERRIFIC gas explosion badly burned
George Leor hart at Warren, Pa, Wednesday.
and the brick walls OF a boiler house were
blown down.
ARMSTRONG BROTHERS Boiler Factory at
Springfield, O.. which assigned last week, will
reopen under trustees to-day. Assets, sl4S. 900;
liabilities. slOl, 900.
OVER 40 physicians have been summoned to
testify in habeas corpus proceedings in Wheel
ing in the case of patient Quarantined on ac-
count of smallpox.
BURGLARS distracted $500 worth of goods
from store at Manor, Pa, Wednesday night
They had also broken open the safe. when they
were frightened away.
SADIE MORGAN, of McKeesport. chased a
recreant lover named Sherry, 600 miles to
Clarksburg, w. Va, where he gave her the
slip. He is supposed to be in Pittsburg.
THE Fayette Fuel Gas Company at Union
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23
THE TWO BROKEN BANKS.
The Directors and Depositors of the Sand
Lake Concern Hold Meeting.

The Directors and Depositors of the Sand
Lake Concern Hold a Meeting
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM To THE DISPATCH
MEADvILLE. Jan. pat the call of DR.. Per-
rin. President of the Sand Lake Bank. which
recently failed, meeting was called yesterday
morning for the depositors and directors Moth
ing has been learned yet as to the outcome, but
il is known that full statement of the banks
assets and liabilities was to be made. and If
they were satisfactory to the creditors, and
they decide to leave their deposits in the bank
until they can be paid. the understanding was
TO have the bank Immediately open for busi-
ness. A new cashier is TO be elected Mr..
Lahnlzer. the late cashier. promised to be pres
ent and have something of interest to saw 1t
is thought $4,000 will cover the liabilities of
the Sand Lake Bank, while its assets are be-
heved to be much higher.
R. P. Carr, John P Kennedy and Hugh Gam
bic, appraisers, began an investigation into the
condition of the Citizens Bank, of Stoneboro.
Yesterday. In consequence of the closing of
these banks executions have been issued on the
following persons: j. F. Baskin, Stoneboro; j.
I. Allen, w. L. McBurney and A. Barnes, Sand
Lake
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23
THE NICELYs SUSPENSE OVER
Their Counsel at Last Breaks the News of
Their Coming Fate.

-ShA NOehscA at Last oTedhs lIlc INt"s VI
Their Coming Fate.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH,1
SOMERSET, Jan. PA H Cotfroth one of
the counsel for the Nicely boys, visited the Jail
yesterday and informed them for the first time
of their fate. They were alone with the ex-
ception Of Cotfroth, and how they received the
news is not yet known According to the tele-
gram, they are to be hanged in the common Jail
on the second day of neXg April. The Sheriff
has not yet received the warrants, but as soon
as they arrive the death watch will be set over
them, and they will be closely guarded until
their execution.
The past week has been one of great mental
suffering to the condemned men, as they have
awaited the action of the Governor with the
greatest fear, which grew with each succeeding
day that failed TO bring the news they feared.
They had thought he would not sign the war
rants before he went out of office on the
10th, and if he did not sign it, they felt their
hopes Of escaping the death penalty were rea-
sonable. They both watched the faces of every
visitor and turnkey with the closest attention.
Mhen told there was nothing new each day
last week, they frightened, as to them no news
meant good news. The condition of both the
men is serious. as they are both suffering
greatly from frozen ankles and feet Neither
can walk yet, Dave moving about on crutches
while Joe crawls around on his knees, holding
his feet from the floor. After their weeks of
suspense the people acquainted with them say
the news may drive them insane.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23
In SECRET CoNCLAvE.

But Little Known of the Proceedings of the
United Mine Workers.
SPECIAL TELEGRAG TO THE oIsPArcH.i
SCoTTDALE, Jan. 22.-At to-day's convention
Of the United Mine Workers it is reported that
the action of Tuesdays session. in deferripg
the election of district officers until next April
was resclnded, and motion passed to have the
election on Saturday, in accordance with the
district constitution. Peter WISE R. +. Ker-
foot and James kergan are candidates for the
Office of Master Workman, and C. Nj. Parker
and Dan Darby for Secretary
Nothing further could be learned of the nro-
ceedings, but it is known the convention is de-
nberating on some very important questions.
The question OF asking a wage conference with
the operators will hardly be reached at this
meeting.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23
EXCITEMENT IN GAS CIRCLES.

The Productive Gordon Sand Struck in the
GrapeviIle Gas Field.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO TIE DISPATCH
GREENsBURG, Jan. 2a-Considerable excite
Eent was created among the gas people here
to-day by the announcement that the second.
or Gordon, sand had been struck in the Grape
vile field at depth of 800 feet below the pres
ent sand. The sand was struck late Saturday
night, but was kept secret. Both sands are
producing, and it Is difficult to tell what the
result will be. Leading gas men here have
been called to the field. Mellon Brothers, of
Pittsburg. are interested In the well.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23
Causes of SCrOfuIa

First of all, Scrofula is inherited. The large
majority of people suffer more or less from i'm
pure blood given them by their parents.
Second, Scrofula may be acquired by trying
to live on insufficient and poorIy-cooked food.
which fails to supply the blood with enough Of
the elements of life and health.
Third, confinement in poorly ventilated
rooms, workshops or factories, or living in
damp, unhealthy localities, will poison the
blood and develop Scrofula.
For all Cases
OF scrofula. whether inherited or acquired, and
in whatever form, Hoods Sarsaparilla is the
most successful medicine known. 1t thoroughly
expels every trace of impurity, gives the blood
those elements of health and vitality which it
Graves. and helps the liver and kidneys. the
great sewers Of the system, to perform their
natural duties.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Sold by all druggists. 81: six for IS. Prepared
only by C. L HOOD & CO., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23
QUARRYMEN KNOCKED OUT.

The Recent Paving Decision Causes Con-
tractors to Shut Down Work.
TPKcIAL TELEGRAM TO THE pIsPArcHl
LATRoBE, Jan. 2.-Messrs. Booth & Finn,
who had large contracts for paving in the city
of Pittsburg seem to have been somewhat
knocked out by the recent decision in regard to
the paving laws of thar city.
They own and operate quarries on the Ligo-
nier Valley Railroad, and at Blairsville inter-
section and Packsaddle. Owing to the cessa-
tion of work they have shut down their quar-
rIes in this vicinity thus throwing out of en-
ployment several hundred men. Superintendent
McCance hopes to resume operations about
April !.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23
MINERS AND OPERATORS MEET.
No Results Yet From a Conference Ar
,..naoli h,- a RinI, hIino.s, Iriand

No Results Yet From a Conference Ar
ranged by Rich Miners Friend.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.t
CLEARFIELD, Jan. 22-The miners and
operators of Divisions A and are having a
conference here. which was brought about by
Mr.. Dill, the millionaire and miners friend.
The conference was called on account of a
threatened strike for an advance of cents per
ton.
Harry Berwynd and J. s. Mitchell were the
only operators present to-day. Messrs. Rae,
Watchorn and Mcbride. officers of the United
Mine Workers of America, were also present.
The operators are obstinate though this does
not indicate a strike. Nothing definite can be
learned of the situation or outcome of the
meeting tonight.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23

into Inseusipility from the effects of cold and
fright
He would have died had his wife not re-
turned, and seeing a pole projecting from the
cistern, investigated ana found her band at
the bottom of the we'll The man was taken
out, his clothes being frozen stiff, and it took
two doctors several hours to resuscitate him.
he is still in bed, but will recover.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23
RULED OUT OF OFFICE.
An Odd Regulation of a Church Deprives a
Member of the Deaconship

an Odd Regulation OF Church Deprives a
Member of the Deaconship.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.;
New CASTLE, Jan. 22-There is a curious
State of affairs in the Presbyterian Church at
New Bedford, in this county, and all because
the book of regulations governing this congre-
lie the husband of one wife and having his
children in subjection.
AT the annual meeting of the New Bedford
congregation. which took place recently, Will
lam W right was elected a deacon. After the
Installation of the deacons took place it was
discovered that according to this rule, he was
NOT eIlglDle to election, he having neither wife
nor cnlldren- Wright, who is fine old gentle
man, is greatly vexed over the Situation. and
will likely resign.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23
A DISHONEST ART MERCHANT.
He Piles Up Debts, and When Released
From One He Disappears.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH
AKRON. Jan. 22-Quite a sensation was
created here this morning by the announce
ment of the disappearance of d. K. Bergman.
who has been operating here on a large scale
for the past year under the name of the Akron
Portrait Company. Yesterday Bergman made
Dill of sale, conveying all his stock OF frames.
studios and fixtures TO S. Renthal & Co. of
Cleveland, to whom be owed over 81 OOO Other
creditors including 20 studio employes. were
up in arms AZ once and one of them caused
hergman's arrest on the charge of attempting
TO defraud creditors.
The hearing went over until TODAY and IL
was supposed that Bergman was safe in jail,
Last night however, he settled with the cred
ltor VINO caused his arrest and then fed. He
left unpaid claims to the amount of So 600 the
victims including number of lady canvassers
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23
TIE WILL OF a SUICIDE.
He Leaves All His Property to a Friend, and
Not Penny to Relatives.

ESPECIAL TKLEeRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.I
YOUNGSTOWN, Jan. ga copy of the will
of John Curran. who committed suicide at Car
bon by cutting his throat was filed here to-day.
He wills all his property TO Robert Graham,
and explains the cutting off Of his relatives by
saying: being an unmarried man, and having
no one dependent upon me, and never having
received aid or support from my heirs or any OF
them, it is. therefore. my will that all my heirs
be forever debarred from inheriting any of my
property whatever"
The will was executed last June, properly
witnessed and will probably stand. Graham,
who secures the property. valued at 5000. was
a personal friend of Curran, and the only one
with whom he was personally intimate.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23
On Table in Center of Store.

Lookout to-day for some great bargains In
ladies and children's knit underwear; ladies'
vests as low as 15c each and children's cot
ton-ribbed vests and drawers at 25c each, re-
duced from 50c. Jos. HORNE q CO.'S
Penn Avenue Stores.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23
b. q B.

Large lot black and colored brocade silk
velvets thrown away tomorrow at velvet
department-35 cents yard.
BoGGs & BUHL.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23

town, is in the hands Of the Sheriff under an
execution in favor of A. w. Mellon, OF the
Southwest Company. the Fayette Company's
predecessor.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23
IMPRISONED IN A WELL.

A Beaver Falls Man Nearly Perishes From
Fright and Freezing.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH:
BEAVER FALLS, Jan. 22.-Mark MARQUIS. a
stnaemason of this place. went to his home last
night and found his wife absent and the door
locked. He attempted to raise the window.
when his feet slipped on the Ice, and he fell
into an uncovered cistern nearby. After
making every effort to get out, he cried Justify
fer help but 10 one heard him, and he sank
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23

CRoUP. whoopipg cough and bronchitis i'm.
mediately relieved by Shiloh's Cure. SOLD py
JOS. Fleming & Son, 412 Market st.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23
b. q b.

Upstairs in curtain room, 500 yards
printed pongee drapery, 61c yard.
BoGGs & BUHL.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23

ANTHONY MEYER.
Successor to Meyer, Arnold q Co., Lim.,)
UNDERTAKEN AND EMBALMER.
Once and residence 1l34 Penn avenue. Tele-
phone connection. my1l-l40-MwFsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23
FOUL PLAY Is FEARED.

Wealthy Farmer Near New Castle Sud-
denly Disappears.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE prsPArcH.,
NEW CASTLE, Jan. 22-David Steele a
wealthy farmer of this section, who lives about
pine miles from here, has disappeared in a very
mysterious way.
Two weeks ago he started from his home in
tending to call on neighbor. since then he has
not been seen or heard of by his family and as
he was known to be rich they fear foul play.
The Jersey City news., 1891-03-25
THEY Will NOT CLOSE
HobOken Theatres Find an
Old Law Which Defeats
the Local Authorities.
GERMANS AND The CONCERT HALLs
If These We're Closed in the Sum.
mer. There Would Be a Howl
Those Posters.
GERMANS AND THE CONCERT HALLs

There is no doubt but the theatres fn
Hoboken viii be open on next Sunday.
and it is entirely probable that they viii
be open every Sunday thereafter until the
present season Is brought to close.
II the effort 70 close the theatres should
be successful, however, it is possible that
the management Of Jacobs Theatre viii
take advantage Of an old law uhicn has
never been repealed and which allows
performances on Sunday without the per-
mission Of any municipal board. The
law gives the Supreme Court power -
grant permission for the same
had talk with Manager Moore Of
Jacobs theatre this morning. The man
ager was seated in bis cosy Office poring
over correspondence when / entered.
When asked how the meeting OF the Po-
lice Board impressed him, he smiled and
said:
"Well, can't see that the ministers
said anything extremely awful about our
house OF course they talked in a gem
eral way OF the Generalization of YOUTH
This Of course does not effect our theatrs
in the least Anyone who attended hers
knows perfectly well that our shows are
moral My Sunday night audiences ara
composed of a most respectable class OF
people, and defy any one 10 say any
tuluG 10 the contrary.
Then one Of the ministers stated that
only five per cent. of the population Of
Hoboken attended the theatre on sun
day. This is, indeed, a great showing
There are 5000 people In this city, and
five per cent. OF them could not crowd
into this theatre.
II notice that Father Corrignn. in the
course of his remarks. dwelt more on the
dangers arising from the saloons being
open on Sunday than any BARN from rhe
theatres, and believe that II the Sunday
theatres are closed the movers IN this agi-
tatiou viii be so elated that they viii
never rest easy until every saloon in the
city is closed tight as drum"
CONCERT SALOONS
Besides jacobs theatre there are in Ho-
boken several concert saloons which are
called theatres and where liquor is sold
These places are great resorts for Germans
and are crowded on the Sabbath in the
summer. II these are closed there would
be a nowl of Indignation. At jacobs
Theatre no liquor is sold on Sunday, al
though there is bar room adjoinin the
theatre which has liquor license.
THE AWFUL POSTER.
There is liable TO be some more fun
over theatrical posters in the near
future. The Palisade Amusement
the bluff at Weehawken and IN
which the Kiralfy brothers are interested
intend to give grand spectacular shows
To make this venture pay, liberal adver-
tising is necessary, and the company
will endeavor to piacard Hoboken with
the pictures Of girls in tights Police
Captain Hayes says ho viii not allow any
pictures of the ballet TO be posted, and the
war goes merrily on.
The Jersey City news., 1891-03-25
A DRUNKEN DglYER.
He Runs Over -xear-oId Child in
the Gutter.


the Gutter.
This morning about half-past ten
O'Clock three-year-old girl, while play
ing in the gutter in front Of her home on
Fifth street, was run over by a brewery
wagon, the driver of which was beastly
intoxicated.
Little May Hayes, three years Of age,
and her brother sam, aged six years
were playing in the gutter in front Of
their home. No. 327 Fifth street. They
were not two feet away from the side
walk. Suddenly one OF the wagons of
the Feiganspan Brewery Company of
Newark, driven by Fred Krugelberger,
dashed around the corner from Mon
mouth street. The driver sat upon his
wagon as If asleep.
Suddenly there was a scream, and a
look in the direction from which IL came
showed a sorrowful spectacle. Little May
had been run over by the wagon and
writhed in agony on the cold cobble-
stones, while little Sam leaned over her
endeayoring to lift her up to carry her
into the house, all along calling:
Mamma, mamma"
In a minute the mother and neighbors
hastened out, and the child was borne
tenderly into the house and DR.. Reeve
summoned. To all appearances the
wagon passed over the little ones body
up toward the head and just glanced off
the head.
Policeman Abram Van Derzee saw the
accident aud jumped at the horses of the
wagon. The driver attempted 10 drive
ahead, but Van Derzee stopped him short
and took him 10 the Second precinct po-
lice station. He was so dumb that he
was unable to give an intelligent account
of himself. He was placed in cell, and
soon fell asleep.