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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-11
A SOCIETY ON TRIAL.
The Initiation and Other Secrets of the
Mala Vita Disclosed.

The Initiation and Other Secrets of the
Mala Vita Disclosed.
ROME, April 10.-Mala Vita, the name
borne by the secret society the members of
which are on trial at Bari, is the title of a
once popular novel. The trial was con-
tinued at Bari to-day, and during the pro-
cesdings the informers disclosed the curious
initiation rites of the order, and the dialect
peculiar to members of the society.
The applicants for membership
must first satisfy the officers of the
Mala Vita that they have never been
policemen, gendarmes or excisemen. When
the oath is administered to the novices they
are required to stand with one foot In an
open grave. They are sworn in the most
solemn manner to abandon all ties OF kim
dred for the interests of the order, and the
neophytes are informed that the most fear
ful penalties will be imposed upon them for
any betrayal of the societv's secrets, or for
any disobedience of its decree, especially
when they visited<judgment on an intended
victim.
The booty which the soeiety secured
through brigandage and ransoms was to be
divided among the members according to
rank. Fantastic and obscene tattooings
mark the members of the grade" "Camorista,"
the chief of which still contrives to corre-
spond with the prisoners.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-11
Mr.. BARNUM'S WILL.
Oyer $5,000,000 to Be Parceled Out
in the Various Bequests.
GIFT TO A UNIVERSALIST CHURCH,
Providing for the Preaching of the Doc
trines of That Faith.
QUITE A NUMBER OF CODlCILS ADDED

BRIDGEPORT, CONN, April 10.-The
will of the late P. T. Barnum was read at
Maranna Immediately after the funeral to-
day in the presence of the family and repre-
sentatives of the press. The wealth OF the
great Snowman is estimated to amount to
over S., OO0, 900. The first will was written
by Mr.. Barnum in 1882, since which time
eight codicils have been added at various
times.
Bya codicil dated July, 1890, he gives
his wife 5000 absolutely and $40, 900 an
nulty. He bequeathed to the First Uniyer-
salist Church, of this city, $4,000 for pro-
viding preaching and other services recog.
nized by the United States Convention as in
conformity to the faith of Universalism.
He bequeaths Caroline G. Thompson, Of
New York, 500, 900. To Clinton H. Seeley,
his grandson, S34. 900.
In the same cOdicil be states that ne has
no male heir named Barnum and provides
that if Clinton ii. Seeley will change his
name to Clinton Barnum Seeley he will give
him S25, 900 more. The contract between Bar
mum and Bailey shall be enforced and three
per cent of his share in the show is given to
Clinton Barnum Seeley, providing he will
devote sufficient time in the interest of the
sHO" 10 carry IL on successfully. II the
sum reaches over $40, 900 year, the balance
goes to the estate.
To Mrs. Henry Buchetelle, Denver, COL,
he gives 765 acres of valuable land in Den.
yer.
To Treasurer Fish, of the great show, be
bequeaths 2 per cent of the profits, provid-
ing ne remains at the end of five years, in
addition to his present salary.
The residuary estate, after the payment Of
bequests, is divided among his children and
grandchildren. To Tufts College he be-
queathes 10000.
To Universalist societies and institutions,
to hospitals and asylums in various cities
about $50, GOO is left. He leaves S., 900 for a
statue of himself at his grave.
Any contestant of the Will is to be cut of.
The last .codicil, dated March 80, 1891,
provides that his executors shall complete
the new Historical and Scientific Society
building in this city, the same to cost
$125, 900.
William B. Hincks, Treasurer of the City
Savings Bank. and Treasurer Fish are
named as executors, to serve without bonds.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-11
CAUGHT A RUNAWAY BOY
Who Says He Robbed His Uncle and Then
Came to Pittsburg.

Who Says he Robbed His Uncle and Then
Came to Pittsburg.
Detectives Robinson and Fitzgerald last
evening arrested Ivan Clark, a 13-year.old
boy, in company with an old man, who has
every appearance of being tramp and who
gave his name as Peter Horan, while trying
to pawn a gold watch chain and Masonic
charm on Smithfeld street. The old man
and the boy told conflicting stories as to the
ownership of the chain and as to their
identity, the boy telling the pawnbroker his
name was Smith and the old man his father,
while the old fellow said his name was
Wilson and denied being parent of the
lad
When Inspector McAleese got the boy
alone the little fellow owned up, saying he
had run away from his fathers home at Oil
City, and had gone thence to Shannopin,
where he had an uncle living. He stopped
with his uncle few days and then ran
away, taking the chain and charm from his
uncle's trunk. On the way to this city he
fell in with Horan, who was tramp and
who took the jewelry from him to pawn.
The case will be investigated to-day and the
boys father, liveryman at Oil City,will be
communicated with.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-11
FAIR WOMEN AT WAR,
MISS C0UZINS STILL HOLDS THE FORT
IN THE DISPUTE.

A Quarrel Between the President and Sec
retary of the Lady Managers of the
Worlds Fair-The Former Retains Ben
Butler for Suit.
CHICAGO, April 10.-Miss Phoebe Couz-
ins, Secretary of the Board of Lady Mana
gers holds the fort at the headquarters of
the Worlds Columbian Commission. She
declared herself to-day more than ever de-
termined in her stand to assert her rights as
Secretary of the Executive Committee. She
says she has received kilograms from many
of the lady members of the commission,
taking sides with sher She desired it ex-
pressly stated In the public prints that this
unfortunate difference between herself and
Mrs. Palmer is merely one of principle, and
not personal in any sense. She loves and
thinks lots of the lady President of the
Board.
From other sources it is learned that for
long time differences have existed between
the President and the Secretary. The lady
Secretary, it is said, has on several oc-
casions refused to sign communications un-
less the pronoun I'VE" was used, referring, of
course. to the President and herself Mrs.
Palmer, it is reported, has also stated to
friends, talking of Mrs. Couzins:
81 cannot quarrel with her, and can only
close the door in her face"
This trouble is viewed rather seriously BY
certain Worlds Fair officials. Should Miss
Couzins make legal fight through Ben
Butler, whom she claims to have retained,
it will seriously injure the influence for
good of the board; or should, as Miss
Couzins also claims, the courts decide the
Executive Committee and its powers to be
illegal, thus nullifying its previous action,
the worry may be SO great as to cause the
resignation of many of the officials and
practically disband the board, thus holding
up women to the ridicule of those opposed
to woman suffrage. This is the first time
that women were invested with such extra
ordinary powers, and the outcome, it is
thought, may bear much upon the future of
the advocates of woman suffrage.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-11
WATER IN THE DESERT.
An Enormous Reservoir of Water Found In
the Heart of Sahara.

An Enormous Reservoir of Water Found in
the Heart of Sahara.
ORAN, NORTH AFRICA, April 10.-An
enormous reservoir of water, 100 feet below
the surface, has been discovered at El
Golea. a small caravan station in the midst
of the Sahara Desert. The reservoir was
discovered while a number of workmen
were engaged in sinking we'll at Ell Golea.
The shaft sunk already gives 40 gallons of
good, clear water a minute. and it is ex-
pected that this amount can readily be in
creased should it be found that a larger
quantity is necessary.
The discovery is of the highest import
ance, and will undoubtedly tend to develop
the caravan trade of Ell Golea, which is one
of the stopping places in the Sahara Desert
of caravans which travel across that region.
This is the first time that water has been
found at so slight depth in the Sahara.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-11
HAGGARD AT HOME.
He Lands in England After a Pleasant
Visit tn, M

He Lands in England After a Pleasant
Visit to America.
TBY DUNLAP's CABLE coMPANY.l
Rider Raggard landed to-day from the
steamship Germanic and went home to
Earls Court, London. In an interview
with reporter Mr.. Haggard said that he
regretted having to return to England and
to abandon his visit to the West Indies and
Peru.
He had had pleasant time in the United
States and in Mexico, and was delighted
with his first visit to the great American
continent The kindness and welcome he
had received everywhere had impressed him
deeply, and he had very pleasant voyage
home
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-11
MUM AT MADRID.

Believed That America Made Broad Con-
cessions on Sugar.
LONDON, April 1.-THE Times corre-
spondent at Madrid says that complete re-
serve is maintained in regard to the treaty
with America, but it is believed that Amer
lea grants the broadest concessions in re-
gard to sugar and other Cuban products,
excepting tobacco, which, for the present, is
outside of the negotiations.
Any further treating necessary will be
made directly with the Washington Gov
ernment. 1t is believed that General Eos
ter made advances for Spanish treaty.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-11
TO MEET ON MONDAY.

The Library Building Committee VIII Do
Nothing This Week.
1t is hardly probable that the Building
Committee OF the Carnegie Library Com
mission will do anything toward getting up
the plans and specifications desired by the
commission this week. Chairman Scott
said yesterday:
81 do not expect meeting of the commit
tee until next Monday. This week is too
far gone for us TO do anything, but if it
of the committee we will get down to busi-
ness bright and early next week.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-11
The FIRE RECORD.

THE fire in the Pewabic mine, near Hough
ton. Mich, is increasing.
THE loss at the Cincinnati stock yards fire
of Thursday night will not exceed $4,000.
AT Toronto, Thursday night Heintzman's
piano warerooms was damaged by fire to the
extent of $4,000.
AT Memphis, Thursday night the cotton
sheds of Hill, Fontaine & Co. burned. Cause,
locomotive sparks. Loss, ss25, 600; insurance
unknown.
AT Fullerton, Pa, the forge department Of
McKee, Fuller q Co.'s car shops burned Thurs
day night The fire was caused BY sparks from
hammer. Loss, go Q0o; insurance, $1,000.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-11
SHAMEIKEN THE SUSPECT.

The Plotter Against the Cars Life a Mem
Der of a Murder Society.
ST. PETERSBURG, April 10.-Shameiken,
the man who was arrested Monday
on suspicion OF being about to make an
attempt on the Cars life, belonged to the
Scaevola club of kharkof. the members of
which are bound to make continual efforts
to murder the Gar. Most of the
members of the club have since been ar
rested. A number of students have also
been arrested at Kharkoff. 1t is also feared
that riot will break out at the University
there.
Another sensation has been caused here
by the suicide of a Hussar officer who, it is
rumored, was involved in the plot against
the Gar. The case is shrouded in mystery.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-11
MONTHLY RELIGIOUS SERVICES.

The French Exercises Tomorrow to Be of
an Unusually Interesting Character.
The monthly French services in the
chapel OF DR.. Purves' church, on Wood
street, to be held tomorrow. will be un-
usually interesting. Prof. Rollin Parker,
of the society, has issued over 1000 invita-
tions, and a large attendance is looked for.
The Western University G!ee Club has
prepared an appropriate programme Of
music, and in addition there will be several
soloists. Carl Retter will preside at the
organ. Rev. DR.. Holland, the newly
elected Chancellor OF the University. will be
present, as also DR.. Woodburn and Rev. w.
j. Robiusou.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-11
INCREASING THEIR PAY,
Bill That the Governor VIII Very Likely
Disapprove.

A Bill That the Governor VIII Very Likely
Disapprove.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH,
HARRISBURG, April 10.-The sum of
S1O $50 is wanted by the Committee on Ap-
preparations to pay the necessary and gen.
eral expenses incurred in investigating and
preparing appropriation bills" A bill to
this effect was introduced to-day, and before
the Ink used in numbering it was dry, the
committee had it reported afirmatively.
This bill will be lucky if it receives the
Governors approval. So large an expense
could not have occurred except by charging
mileage, and the Governor will not counte-
nance this indirect way of increasing the
compensation of members of the Legisla-
ture.
The members of the Committee on Appro.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-11
Stirring Up Absentees.

Samuel Wertheimer, of Allegheny. went
East last evening. Mr.. Wertheimer de-
clares he will push his resolution to have all
seats on committees declared vacant when
members do not attend meetings without a
good excuse. He says Councilmen are very
anxious to be elected, and then fail to at
tend to their duties. He believes the delin-
quenIs should be called down.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-11
Recalling a Disastrous Wash Day.

Mrs. Soanlon's, bonfire in 1916, which re-
suited in burning down the major portion of
Pittsburg, was recalled yesterday by striking
1-8-4-5 on the big City Hall bell. For few
moments old residents paused to talk about
"the great fire." and then the flood of recol-
lections was overwhelmed IN the rushing
tide of business.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-11
GRIP AGAIN CAUSES MADNESS.
Mrs. Huebner Loses Her Mind During an
Attack of the Disease.


Lieutenant johnson, of the Southside
police force, was called upon Yesterday
morning to aid in quieting woman who, il
it is said. had become temporarily insane
from severe attack Of the grip. The woman
is Mrs. George j. Huebner, who resides at
1921 Sarah street. About two weeks ago she
was forced to go to bed by an attack of the
grip. About a week ago her husband
noticed that she was suffering from tempor-
ary insanity. At times she would be over
come bv convulsions and had to be held to
her bed. Yesterday morning she became
much worse, and the police were sent for to
have muffs placed upon her. When Lieu
tenant johnson went to the house Mr.. Hueb-
ner was eIerting his utmost strength to keep
his wife in bed. When Mrs. Huebner saw
the officer in iull uniform she quieted down,
and remained SO until he left, when she was
overcome again by the commissions.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-11
CENSUS TROUBLES.
Registrars Having Trouble With Brftons
Who Refuse to Answer Questions.
Try nIrNI LP,s cLRIE cnMpLNn1

TBT DUNLAP's CABLE coMPANr.l
LONDON. April 10.-The police courts
are busy reprimanding and Furnishing peo-
pie for refusing to fill out the census papers
that are left with them. At the West Lon
don police court to-day the Registrar of the
Kensington district stated that he was di-
rected to apply for summons against Lord
James Douglas under the census act for not
making correct return of his papers.
The Registrar thereupon handed the
magistrate letter, with which was the re-
turned paper complained of. In this paper
his lordship described his wife as crossing
sweeper and lunatic, and his SON as shoe
black, both born in Darkest Africa. The
magistrate granted the summons for his
lordship's arrest.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-11
A BAD WRECK IN IOWA.

Many Persons Badly Injured and Two Lo-
comotfyes Demolished.
WASHINGTON, Ia, April 10.-In col
lision between a passenger train and a
freight, eight miles west of this city, on the
Rock Island to-day, both engines were
badly wrecked and number of persons in
jured.
The collision was caused by misunder-
standing of orders.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-11
The Governments Majority Reduced.

LONDON, April 10.-In the House of
Commons tonight the annual motion
against allowing the opium traffic in India
was made and carried by a vote of 16O to
130, the members of the opposition greeting
the Governments reduced majority with
loud cheers
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-11
Pulled q Stiletto on the Wrong Man.

FuIIeu d StIIettO On tne WrOhS Man.
Tony Julia, an Italian, was arrested by
Officer Boyd last night for threatening to at
tack woman in Rafferty's Court. Julia
pulled stiletto on the officer. The latter
used his mace, and the Italian needed re-
pairing when he reached Central station.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-11
The INQUEST Confined,

Coroner Mcdowell impaneled jury last
night to hold an inquest on the death of
Joseph Resco, one OF the Hungarian victims
of the Braddock explosion on Tuesday last.
The case will be continued next Monday
afternoon,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-11
Hunting Quarters for the Chiefs.

An architect has been employed to arrange
offices for the new Allegheny chiefs in City
Hall Chief Murphy will probably have
the rooms now occupied By the postofice.
As vet none of the chiefs have been given
quarters
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-11

CARPENTER tells in TO-MORROw's
DISPATCH how President Harrison was
captured on the street the other day by a
family from the wild and wooIly West. He
has also interviewed Ex-Governor Curtin on
Russian affairs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-11
Examining Allegheny Policemen.

Police Surgeon DIR. Thomas Hazard will
conduct the physical examination of the
applicants for places in the police and fire
departments in Allegheny. The examina-
tons will be held each afternoon, from 2:15
To O'clock
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-11

Cured to-day in the powder magazine ad-
joining the Sultan's palace. Thirteen were
killed and 20 wounded.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-11
The Grip on Shipboard.
rBr DUNLAP's CABLE COM

rBT DUELAP's CABLE CoMPAHY.l
LONDON, April lO.-There was a serious
outbreak OF influenza on the Himalaya
troopship on her homeward voyage from
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-11

PETROLEUM has often been suggested as
a means of coast defense. THE DISPATCH
tomorrow will contain a description of
practical plan of defending New York har-
Dor against Italy's famous navy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-11
KILLED HER HUSBAND.
A Colored Murderess Who Thinks so
Fine Would Cover Her Case.

Fine Would Cover Her Case.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH
JACKSON, MISS, April 1O.-Ann Baker,
a negro woman from Terry, Kinds county.
was brought here to-day by Deputy Sheriff
Burnett, charged with numbering her hus-
band. She admits her guilt and says she
did it because her husband compelled her
to get breakfast before be went blowing.
She is about 21 years old and offers to
work one month for anybody who will get
her out of the scrape, as she does not think
it should cost over 81 0 to get free.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-11
ANOTHER FAILURE AT LANCASTER.

1t Grows Out of the Assignment Made Last
Monday.
LANCASTER, April 1O.-Baumgardner,
Eberman s. Co., coal and lumber dealers, of
this city, haye made an assignment. Their
liabilities will be several hundred thousand
dollars.
Edwin Eberman. of the firm, assigned
Monday, with liabilities of S400, 900.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-11
Lamps! Lamps! Lamps!

Lamps! Lamps! Lamps!
A complete assortment in
Dresden,
Onyx,
Wrought Iron,
Silver Relief,
Old Ivory,
In designs we have never had before,
at
HARDY & HAYES,
Jewellers, Silversmiths and Art Dealers,
529 Smithfeld street.
Visit our Art Rooms on second floor.
USE
Iron City
Brewing Co.'S
Lager beer. Phone 1856.
Magnificent Specimen Vases.
Large, varied, beautiful and new piece>
in
Royal Worcester,
Royal Stafford,
Royal Rosebrook,
Royal Bonn,
Crown Derby,
Granger Worcester,
Copeland,
Belleek.
These goods are being picked up quickly,
so we would advise you to call early. AL.
ready some parties have been disappointed
who delayed. HARDY & HAYES,
jewelers., Silversmiths and Art Dealers,
529 Smithield street.
Visit our Art Rooms on second floor.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-11
THE VICTORY CONFIRMED.
Fourteen of the British Killed and "a
Wounded at the Battle,

LONDON, April 10.-A dispatch from the
viceroy of India confirms the news that
Lieutenant Grant, on April 6, repuIsed 4, 900
Manipuri natives armed with guns.
Fourteen OF the British we're killed and
q wounded,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-11
PARNELL WON'T PAY.
Unless He Settles With O'Shea Bankrupt
PrnCaadfnus VNin

Proceedings Will Begin.
rBY DUNLAP's CABLE CoMPASr.1
LONDON, April 1O-Since the decree of
the divorce court, mulcting Mr.. Parnell in
the sum of $500 (S4, ,OoO), o'Shea's solicitors
have repeatedly applied to him for settle
ment, but in vain.
Unless he furnishes the amount he will be
served with a writ, and proceedings in
bankruptcy will follow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-11
Great Loss of Life.

ZANZIBAR, April 10.-An explosion oc-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-11

USE
Iron City
Brewing Co.'S
Lager beer. Phone 1856.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-09-11
No euslNE,s TRANSACTED.

Council Meets But Clerk Messick Did Not
Appear-Adionrned Until This Evening.
When the members OF City Council
met Last evening, they could transact no
business as Clerk Messick was absent,
and the minutes OF the previous meeting
had not been written out. John Bough-
man was elected clerk pro tenn. Mr.
Oolton asked for a suspension of rules
and then offered the following petition:
WILMINGTON, Del. Sept 10, 1891.
.sro the President and Members Of
Council:
nGENrLEHEN: It has become neces
sary TO charge the clerk of Council with
neglect OF his duties and to ask for a
special committee to examine into the
same aud report at an adjourned meeting
BY resolution"
Disqualification 1.-The clerk has been
absent from his office this past week
without reasonable cause and entirely
neglected to enter the minutes Of our
last stated NEE citing has also neglected all
other public business pertaining to his
Office.
"2-This has occurred twice since July
aud is seriously jeopardizlng the public
interests +. b. COTTON
De also moved that committee of five
be appointed to investigate the clerk $
conduct. He called for a yea and ma
vote,
Mr. Murray called attention to rule
No 33, which governs the case, and re-
minded Council that two-thirds vote
was necessary to appoint special com
mittee. on a division the yeas were
Messrs. Cotton, Dannenberg, Ratledge,
McVey and President Benson-5; nays
Messrs. Pagan, Critic, Magee, Murray
and White. The motion was declared
lost
Mr.. Cotton moved to adjourn until
this evening Mr. Murray opposed, but
Mr.. Magee favored adjournment and
said that the clerk had been away on a
short trip aud would probably return to-
day. Council then agreed to adjourn un-
I'll this evening.