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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-05

teresting than it was through the day. The
finish between Mills and Crisp has
become exciting. The final effort of
the Mills men was made between
sunset and midnight. There was general
caucusing among the delegations, which
started crop of rumors that sent the
lieutenants of each candidate hustling for
facts.
1t was noticeable that the Mills managers
claimed everything. They circulated
rumors in the hotel lobbies calculated to
stampede toward Mills every doubtful and
uncertain vote. These claims were backed
up by offers to bet amounts in hundreds of
dollars that the Texan would poll 100 votes
on the second ballot. To support these as
sertions they designated men in the various
delegations whom they alleged had deserted
Crisp, and had avowed their intention to
vote for Mills. In the Northwest not a
single vote was conceded to Mr.. Crisp.
In short, it was claimed that the combina-
tion which has been in view for the past
week had been consummated, and that the
States of Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin and
Minnesota had Joined hands for Mills. 1t
was also claimed that Judge Holman was to
deliver Indiana, and Don Dickinson, Michi.
gan.
Some of the Claims Run Down.
Ihese statements were startling and had
tendency to produce the result at which
they were aimed. The supporters of Crisp,
especially, were anxious to know the facts,
and started speedy investigation. 1t did
not take long to establish the fact that there
was delay in the delivery service Mr..
Holman could not transfer Indiana solidly
to Mills, Shively, NTcClelland and Martin
to go into any deal. The claim
concerning Michigan proved equally
fallacious, Don Dickinson failing
to get the consent of three
members of that delegation to join the Mills
forces Mr.. Whiting, the senior member of
the delegation, called on Judge Crisp when
he heard the report to inform him that no
man could deliver him or his colleagues.
A break was also claimed in Mr. Crisp's
Southern support. The names of Hooker, of
Cobb, of Alabama, and Logan
of Louisiana, were given as Crisp's de-
serters. When these names were com
pared with the schedule of Crisp's adherents
it was shown that they had never
been claimed by the Georgian. At mid
night the claims of Mills managers had
been in great measure exploded, although
here is unquestionabIy a strong revival of
Mills feeling at this writing. The friends of
10Th Crisp and Mills are claiming the cleo
ion of their favorite
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-05
The Braddock Railway War Ended.

BRADDocK, Dec. 4.-[Specia,. THE
trouble between the rival railway companies
here is practically ended, and it is expected
that the two cases that are to be heard be-
fore Judge Magee tomorrow, one on an in
junction gotten ont by the Braddock Elec-
trio Street Railway to restrain the borough
officials from interfering with their
work, and the other by the borough
against them from doing any work, will be
discussed. A special meeting of the Coun-
Gil was held this morning, when an ordi-
nance granting the Braddock and Turtle
Creek Street Railway the right to extend its
tracks along Coray avenue passed the first
and second reading, in consideration that
they allow the cars of the Braddock Elec-
trio Company to run on their tracks at the
disputed point ON Braddock avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-05
A COURSE OF ACTION CHOSEN
By Democrats and Republicans on New
York's Returning Board.

By Democrats and Republicans on New
Yorlxs Returning Board.
ALBANY, Dec. 4.-[Special. THE State
Board of Canvassers to-day practically
agreed upon a course of action. The morn
ing session began at II o'clock and ended
before noon. Its work was perfunctory.
Secretary of State Rice announced to the
lawyers for the Democratic and Republican
contestants that the board had not vet
heard from counsel of whom it had asked
opinions as to the boards right to sit be-
yond the five-day limit. A recess was then
taken until evening, when it was an
nounced that the joint committee of six an.
pointed by the Democrats and Republicans
had reached an agreement whereby the
board would be asked to pass the canvass
of the returns in the contested election cases
and await the decisions of the courts thereon.
As it had been decided that the board
had the right so to do, the agreement was
approved and an adjournment was taken
until tomorrow morning. All efforts will
now be directed toward securing the
necessary court decisions as soon as possi-
BILE
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-05
A Case for Humane Agent OBrien,

BEAVER FALLS, Dec. 4.-[Specia +
Some days ago complaint was made to Bur-
CESS Piper, of this place, that family in
Chippewa township, named Ferguson, were
cruelty abusing girl in their employ. The
girls father, an old soldier, is now at the
Soldiers Home at Dayton. The Burgess
sent for Humane Agent O'Brien, of Pitts
burg, but in the meantime lady from this
place went to investigate the affair herself
She reported to Mr. O'Brien that the stories
were false. O'Brien came and he returned
to Pittsburg. Since then, however, num-
Der of witnesses say they will testify to the
charges of cruelty, and the G. A. R. here
have determined to make full inyesti-
cation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-05
Rabbis Drs. Meyer and Siwitz, of Pittsburg,
and M. Silverman, of the congregation.
FOUND HER VOICE AGAIN.

A Case of Sudden Dumbness Which Puz-
zled the Physicians of Pittsburg.
WEST NEWTON, Dec. 4-[Special. ]-One
year ago last May party of young society
people of this place went to festival at
the Sewickley Fair Grounds, six miles from
here. The night being delightfully."- pleas
ant, they were all driven there in large
open wagon. One of the gayest of the gay
party was Miss Anna Dick, very bright
and pretty young lady, daughter of the late
banker, James A. Dick Everything
passed off pleasantly.
The next morning Miss Anna Dick ap-
peared at the breakfast Rble minus her
clear, sweet voice. She had no cold, and
no trouble with her throat, except that her
voice had become faint whisper. The
skill of several home physicians and sew
eral celebrities from Pittsburg was ex-
hausted in an attempt to restore the unfor-
tunate young lady's voice, but all to no
purpose.
This morning when Miss Anna came
down to her breakfast both she and her
family were electrified when she, in clear
tones, asked for ''more cakes" Her voice
is completely restored. Her family and
friends are delighted. and banquet will be
given in the young lady's honor in the near
future.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-05
DOM PEDRO is DEAD.
The Late Emperor of Brazil Passes
Away in the French Capital.
HIS DAUGHTER AT. HIS BEDSIDE.
End of the Life of Courteous, Highly
Educated Gentleman.
A SKETCH OF HIS CHECKERED CAREER
tBY CABLE TO THE DISPATCH.

PARIS, Dec 4--Dom Pedro died here of
diabetes tonight. His daughter, Princess
Isabella, was at his bedside when he
breathed his last
The late Emperor of Brazil was called
Dom Pedro because that was his fathers
official title. If the son had never become
Dom Pedro he would have gone through
life with the burdensome name of John
Charles Leopold Salvador Biliana Francis
Xavier de Paula Leocadio Michael Gabriel
Raphael Gonzago His father was of Bour-
bon and Braganza, and his mother was
Leopoldina Caroline Josephine of Austria.
He was born December 2, 1925, at Rio de
Janeiro, and he became Emperor on the alb
dication of his father in April, 1881. He was
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-05
ALL In ONE WRECK.
A Collision of Four Separate Trains
Brings Death and Ruin.
FIRE ADDS TO THE DEADLY WORK.
Seven Persons Meet Instant Death by Fire
or in the Shock.
LAYING THE BLAME ON THE DENSE FOG

WooNsoCKET, r. l., Dec. 4.-The worst
wreck the New England road ever expert
enced occurred at East Thompson, Conn,
this morning. The steamboat train bound
east and two hours late, ran into a freight
train at a crossing and five person were
killed outright. Another was burned to
death in the smoker, which took fire, and
several others were seriously injured, in
cluding at least one fatality. The passenger
engineer is among the killed All traffic is
blocked
A wrecking train from Norwood with 100
men has gone to the scene, as also special
train with physicians from Boston. The
Long Island express was passing on the
other track at the time, and all three trains
were piled ups The engineer of the Boston
train, Tabor, and his fireman was killed.
The cars almost Immediately took fire and
doctors have been summoned from nearby
points. The wreck knocked down tele-
graph poles, thus preventing for time.
complete news from coming in.
How the Disaster Happened.
The disaster was the result of collision
of the Southbridge freight with an east
bound freight going over the westbound
track. The Long Island express was passing
on the other track at the time, and all three
trains were piled up together.
East Thompson is about 50 miles from
Boston. All the Boston hospitals have been
notified by the New England road to hold
themselves in readiness to accommodate a
number of victims of the wreck. The road
reported many killed.
Assistant General Superintendent Grant,
of the New York and New England Rail-
road, says of the accident: "All we know
up to the present is that the boat train ran
into an east-bound freight, and the Long
Island express ran into both before it could
be tagged. The only thing 1 can attribute
the accident to is that an unusually dense
fog must have so obscured objects ahead
that when the engineer of the fast train dis
covered the freight the distance was too
small in which to stop his train. When the
boat train ran into the freight the latter was
also in motion"
Four Trains in the Wreck
The cause of the wreck is given as follows:
The engine of the South Bridge special was
doing some switching on the westbound
track, when the night freight train, east
bound, Conductor Dorman, crashed into it.
Dorman received orders at Putnam to run
on the westbound track until he reached
East Douglas, and then cross over.
A number of heavily loaded cars were
thrown onto the east-bound track by the |
shock, and before and fagman could be sent
out SShe Long Island express train, bound |
east, came crashing into destruction. The |
was further increased by the |
boat express, which followed :, the wake of |
the Long Island, the engine of which |
plunged into the rear end of the latter, scat
tering destruction on all sides.
1t is believed that more persons are in
jured than those announced. Engineer |
Wild and Fireman Boyce were conveyed to
the Massachusetts, Hospital on the noon
train.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-05
MISS RIDE0UT A PRIZE WINNER
A Girl Yet in Her Teens Carries on Re-
ward for Sculpture.

ward Tor Sculpture.
CHICAGO, Dec. 4.-Miss Alice Rideout,
of San Francisco, was to-day awarded first
prize in the competition of women sculptors
for the finest designs of groups for the attic
cornice and pediment of the Woman's
Worlds Fair building. The reward
carries with it the contract for the
execution of full-sized models of the groups
at a price from 81, 800 to 81, 500 for each of
the two smaller designs, and from g, 900 to
So, 200 for the great 40-foot panel. The fin
Burnham, will determine the total
competitor is not yet out of her
teens, and is described as petite blonde,
serious, dignifed and quite pretty. She
has made modelling and sculpture study
from childhood, and has executed num-
Der of designs that gave promise of more
than ordinary ability. One of the most
successful of these was bust of President
Harrison, for the Union League Club. of
San Francisco.
Miss Rideout's last success is the more re-
markable that number of older and ex-
perienced sculptors were among her COM
petitors, but her designs were so far in adj
vance of all others, both in conception and
treatment, that the committee which made
the award was unanimous in its decision.
The three groups represent, respectively.
s'Woman's Virtue" sFWoman as the Shirt
of Civilization and 'Woman's Place in
History" The figures are feet at the
base, and the central figures are 10 feet
high.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-05
CATHOLIC EDUCATION MErBoDs
A Plan Now on Foot to Exhibit Them a
the Worlds Fair

A Plan Now on Foot to Exhibit Them al
the Worlds Fair.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 3.-Two important con-
ferences have been held by the Catholic
clergy this week relative to Catholic educa-
tion and display at the Worlds
Fair. Right Rev. John H. Spaldipg,
Bishop of Peoria, President of the Educa,
tional Board, stated that he could not per-
form the active duties required to forward
the display, and asked to be relieved. A
successor was elected, but the name of the
gentleman is withheld until he receives the
approval of his religious superiors.
The selection of the executive officer COM
pleted the matter, so far as the hierarchy
was concerned. The entire conduct of al
fairs will rest in his hands, The exhibit
will have for its aim the display of methods
and kind of education in Catholic schools.
The committee has received assurance from
the Worlds Fair Commission of as much
space as they will require Active work
will be begun at once.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-05
indianapolis After a Convention.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-Indianians in
Washington held a meeting tonight to con-
slider the advisability of making an effort to
secure the National Democratic Convention
for indianapolis. S. E. AIorrs, of the In
dianapolis Sentinel, stated that the
citizens would guarantee a sufficient
amount of money to build a
Wigwam and to otherwise properly enter
tain visitors to the convention. Resolutions
to that end were passed, and before the
meeting adjourned the Indiana delegation
withdrew to another room, and formally
indorsed Lycurgus Dalton for Postmaster Of
the House
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-05
THE COLLEGE PLAGIARISM CASE.
What One Says Who Remembers the De-
bate at Little Washington.

WASHINGTON, Pa, Dec. 4.-[Speeial +
The charge of plagiarism made against A. j.
Russell, of Westminster College, created a
good deal of comment in this old college
town, where all the parties concerned are
well known. An alumnus of Washington
and Jefferson College, who was asked about
it, said he remembered the Marquis debate
very well.
'Tt was in 1884, and B. Mccormick, of
Greensburg, had the other side" said he.
''R. B. Scandrett, of Allegheny, introduced
Marquis to an old man who had been mem
ber of the Legislature, and had devoted a
whole lifetime to the study of Sunday legis-
lation. This old man had carefully collected
everything published on the subject, and
had indexed all his papers. These he gave
to Marquis for use In preparing his debate,
and they were invaluable to him. 1t is not
probable that the student of Westminster
was guilty of plagiarism. Perhaps Marquis
gave him the benefit of the old mans re-
searches, or perhaps he gave him a copy of
his debate, which he had printed at the time
for private circulation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-05
SomerfieId Has the Grin.

SOMERSET, Dec. 4.-[Specia7. with the
exception of two families, residents of Som
erfeld, town in the southwestern portion
of this county, are greatly afflicted with the
grip in its most violent form. The greater
number of people there are dangerously ill
with the disease, which first made its ap-
pearance about two weeks ago. 1t is some
what remarkable that about one year ago,
when the people in every town surrounding
Somerfeld for miles were suffering from the
grip, the citizens of the town escaped with
out single case.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-05
A Drunken Actors Fata, Deed.

PARKERsBURG, Dec. 4.-[Special. Ito.
night at the Academy of Music, during the
rendition of Zone of the Finest" John Nor.
timer, of this city, and well known in dra-
matte circles, while in an intoxicated condi-
tion staggered to the foot of the stairs and,
pulling revolver, fired directly into a
crowd of boys standing at the door. Harry
Reynolds fell to the ground, shot in the
groin, the wound being probably fatal. Nor
timer is in Jail, and the preliminary hearing
will be postponed until the result of young
Reynolds injuries are learned Mortimer
is married, and Yale graduate.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-05
His Son and Partner Missing,

CoRRY, Dec. 4.-[Special. John Miller,
of the firm of Miller & Doud, has disap.
peared, and his whereabouts are unknown.
Last night he was traced as far as Buffalo,
where all knowledge of him was lost. Mr..
Doud, his father-in-law, with whom he was
in an extensi We meat business, trusted the
entire management Of affairs with Miller,
and an examination of the books TODAY
shows he was badly involved Miller had
about 81, 900 with him when he left, and to-
day the Sheriff levied on his interest in the
business. He left behind him a Young
wife and two children.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-05
He Embezuled $50, 900 Before Going.

STEUBENvILLE, Dec. 4.-[Specia7. THE
suit of the keystone National Bank of
Pittsburg against the fugitive Baron, I. F.
Lagerfelt, to recover on note Of 1000
given them by Lsgerfelt, and presumably
indorsed by C. B. Doty, his father-in-law,
retired iron merchant of this city, was dis
missed in Common Pleas Court to-day The
bank sought to attach $40, 900 worth of stock
in the Jefferson Iron Works, but this stock
had been hypothecated to the Bank of
Wheeling for $4,000. The latter secured
the first attachment, and this stock was sold
in Wheeling few days since for 50, 100. 1t
was also developed that the signature of
Doty to the stock was a clever forgery. No
one here, not even his wife, has heard from
Lagerfelt since he fled. 1t is alleged that
he got away with $50, 900 or over in all.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-05
Sold Stones for Apples.

JoHNsTowN, Dec. 4.-[speciaz. To-day
a farmer drove into town and hawked lot
of fine apples very cheap. After his stock
of dozen barrels had been purchased by
the wives of workingmen, the farmer
hastily drove away. The women discoy
cred the barrels were filled with stones and
rubbish, there being only few apples in
each barrel The man will be prosecuted.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-05
EVIL RESULTS OF BAD WHISKY.
Charles Seaton's Temperance Lecture ID
liyered From the Gallovs.

Charles Seaton's Temperance Lecture De-
1ivered From the Gallows.
Mt. VERNON, Mo-, Dec. 4.-Charles NJ
Seaton was hanged in the Jail yard at 10
o'clock this morning for the murder of
Lewis Channel at Joplin, Mo-, July 5,
1889. Seaton retired about IL o'clock
last night, worried and nervous. He
slept well, however, and awoke much
refreshed. Early this morning he was.
dressed in new suit. At 10 o'clock the
death warrant was read TO him, to which he
listened quietly. Then, bidding all the
prisoners within hearing goodby, he walked
firmly to the gallows.
Seaton spoke to those present, warning
them of the results of bad whisky. The
black cap was adjusted, his legs and arms
strapped, and the moose placed in position.
At 1910 o'clock the trap was sprung and at
1925 Seaton was pronounced dead The
condemned man made no confession
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-05
The X, of L, Against the, New TIpion

SCoTTDALE, Dec. 4.-[Special THE
Federated Brotherhood of Coke Workers
held another meeting to-day and completed
their organization by electing an Executive
Committee ana Advisory Board. Two ad.
day and applications for several others were
received. The knights of Labor, through
the leadership of Peter Wise, are out
against the new union. Considerable ami
mostly is being engendered between the
two factions.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-05
Remembered by His Fe1low-Convicts.

YOUNGSTOWN, Dec. 4.-[SpeciaL Nv. E.
Fitzgerald, alias Sherman, whose sentence
was suspended to December Is. pending a
hearing in the Supreme Court, has received
S46 sent to him by the convicts of the Jack
son (Mich.) Penitentiary, where he was
formerly an inmate under the name Of
Hanlon, and where his father is now serving
time. Fitzgerald does not believe he will
hang on the 18th.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-05
PRoH1BIT1oNIsTs SCORE A POINT.
Their Measure Carried in One Branch of
the South Carolina Assembly.

the South Carolina Assembly.
COLUMBIA, S. c., Dec 4.-[Special +
The entire time of tine House of Represen-
tatives to-day and tonight has been occu-
pied in debate on the Childs general prohi-
bition bill AT 10:40 o'clock P. NJ, the
question being on a motion to strike out the
enacting clause of the bill, the yeas and
nays were called and the motion was re-
.iected by vote of 4S to &c. The further
consideration of the measure was postpon ed
until tomorrow.
The Prohibitionists are jubilant over the
result of to-night's vote, which makes it
certain that unless there is a sudden change
of sentiment among the members to the
bill it will pass. the House tomorrow. It's
fate in the Senate, however, is very much in
doubt, as the opposing forces there are ap-
parently more evenly divided than in the
House. While the Prohibitionists claim to
be confident the general opinion prevails
that the measure will be rejected in the
upper branch of the Legislature by a small
majority.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-05
A Southern Forger Nabbed at Ma hua.

NASHUA, N. H., Dec. 4.-Marcellus
Ridgley, of Memphis, Tenn; was arrested
here this morning on charge of attempting
to pass forged checks on the Security Trust
Company, amounting to S65 The names of
several well-known business men were
forged. Ridgley claimed to be a worker in
the Young Mems Christian Association, and
put the name of the secretary on the checks.
When arrested he had several forged checks
with him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-05
War Declared Against Sheep-Killing Ours

BEAVER FALLS, Dec. 4.-[Special 4. 1.-The
farmers of New Sewickley township have
been suffering lately from the depredations
of sheep-killing dogs, number of valuable
animals having been lost. Yesterday Will
son Wright went to the field to drive in his
flock of 30 imported sheep, and found all of
them either killed or so badly mangled by
dogs that they will die. Farmers are Or
ganizing, and propose wholesale slaughter
of all the dogs in the neighborhood
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-05
Governor Campbell Still Has the Grin.

COLUMBUS, Dec. 4.-Governor Campbell
is still confined to his home with la grippe,
but is not considered dangerously ill by his
physicians Quite number of telegrams
of inquiry have been received, caused by
exaggerated reports of his condition.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-05
Preferred Death to the Poor House.

FINDLAY, Dec. 4.-[Special. - Joshua
Gilbert committed suicide at Mt. Blanchard,
this county, last night by taking morphine
The deceased was 81 years of age, and was
at one time in the County Infrmary. 1t
was proposed to send him there again. In
his indignation, he remarked to one person
yesterday morning that Before will 60
to that poor house again I will die and 90
to -" No one seemed to have taken
any pains to save him from the consequences
of his rash act.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-05
McKeesport's New Hebrew Synagogue.

McKEEsPoRT, Dec 4-[Special THE
flrst Hebrew synagogue of this city will be
dedicated the first of the year. The new
building has seating capacity of 500. and
Will cost, when finished, about $4,000.
Rabbi Klein, of New York, will be present
at the dedication, and will be assisted by