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Wiarus. (Winona, Minn.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-28

Fl. G. SMITH,.
Fl. " Posi-.
Chas. a. GLE.
Z"ABEZiIECZENIA, K1RTY
OENcTO WE, PRzEWEASZ
CZANIA L NOZARYAT PU-
BLICZNY.
Many n.etylko na1wieksza
i na]bezplecznielsza agencYa
zabezpieczenla W Winonle, lecz
navel Ia cafy Pofnocny Ia
chod. Many W reku mniej
wiecej poiowe wszystkich "a
bezpieczen w Winonie.
Me bierzemy wiecej cd "a
bezpieczenia W naszych du-
aych Kompaniach iak inni.
BIURO
Mr.. G6-E. Bird Str.
Mad .golarnia Hltzkera.
Wiarus. (Winona, Minn.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-28

Ma wniosek o%droczyia SIG Ra>
da az do wtorku o godzie 10 pred
poIuoniem.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-30
THREE TRlTE TOPICS.

Pittsburg journalism, by Henry j. Ford
Judge White Talks for the Judiciary
The Ladies, George W. Boyd-Mr. Smith
Was Absent.
The toast, "Pittsburg journalism" was
responded to by Henry j. Ford, who recalled
some "reminiscences of the early development
of the newspapers here, and then went on to
state that this city now supports more healthy
newspapers. with larger circulation in proper
tion to population than any other patch of ter
ritory of its size"
Continuing, Mr.. Ford said: I'm all the
phases of the expansion of American national
ity Pittsburg journalism has borne an active
and distinguished part. 1 might justly claim
for 1t as distinctive characteristics breadth OF
interest and extensiveness of view. The cir
cumstances of the early planting of Pittsburg,
and its relation to the development of the west
ern country, melted a broad national cornpre-
teristic of national range of sympathy
has always been the keynote of
Pittsburg journalism. Its conduct was
open to criticism as is that OF every Important
interest, but after all had been said it must be
admitted that journalism is impregnably estab-
lished in position of peculiar honor. What
ever promotes the welfare of such an institu-
tion is of profound Importance, and Pittsburg
journalism will always regard 1t as distln-
guished honor that it is indss ssoiubly connected
with the organization and first meeting of the
International League of Press Clubs.
Hon. J. w. F. White was slated for ''lhe
Judiciary" and after declaring that time and
tide wait for no man, and a railroad train will
wait only for a railroad official" he proceeded
with his address. He took occasion to tell
wherein the judiciary may have grievance
against some newspapers.
The toast. "The Ladies'" was consigned to
the eloquent George w. Boyd, and his oratory
was frequently applauded, sometimes by the
ladies present, who could see some points
which the men were prone to pass unnoticed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-30
THE PRICE TOO BIG.
]. S. Coyey Declines to Pay $4,000
for the Young Local Tr0tter.
JOHN sPLAN ENGAGED TO DRIVE.
President 0'Neill Expresses Himself About
the Bierbauer and Tebeau Cases.
EXCITING POOL MATCH IN THE RINK.

What promised to be an interesting and
important horse sale was completely killed
yesterday. j. S. Co1ey, of Eminence, KY,
arrived in the city with the intention of buy
ing Ironwood, the trotting horse owned by
James Macafee and trained by Mr.. Samuel
KEYS. Ironwood is good and promising
trotter, as local patrons of the track know.
Messrs KEYS and Macafee wanted s., 900 for
the geldlng, and this was too much for Mr..
Coxey to pay. His great objection to Iron
wood was the fact that the horse is geld
ing, and Mr.. Coxey thought 5000 too big a
figure for trotter of that kind. The deal is,
therefore, completely off.
Mr.. Coxey stated. during a conversation yes
terday, that he has engaged John Splan to drive
his horses this year. Mr.. Coxey's two principal
goers are Acolyte, go, trottng stallion, and
Emma. PAGER. record 2:l61l. Mr.. Coxey is
certain that each horse can improve its record
il under the care of good driver. 1t is thought
that the stallion can reduce his mark to 2:l5.
At any rate Mr.. Coxey thinks that can be done
and will try to have it accomplished. Emma,
he says. ought to get to 2:l2 She did very
poorly last year.
ii. B. Rea sold young trotter yesterday to a
local buyer. Prices are still keeping high and
one or two important sales are pending.
A local hurseman stated yesterday that a day
or two ago he met Harry Price in Cleveland,
and that during conversation MIR. Price stated
that he IS sure the new running circuit will be
go. The local authority sand: Harry is en-
thuSiastic about it and is sure that there will be
running races at Cleveland, Buffalo. Detroit
and Pittsburg this year. The only question
able point SO far is Pittsburg, because of the
anti-pool selling law in operation. But this
law, IL Is expected, will be changed. At any
rate. Mr. Price is certain that there will be a
good running meeting here"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-30
IT WAS VERY EXCITING.
Clearwater and Kuntzsch Commence Their
Pool Match for $500 Side.

Clearwater and Kuntzsch Commence Their
Pool Match for $500 Side.
Messrs. w. H. Clearwater and G. N. Kuntzsch
began their pool match last evening in the
Grand Central Rink for $500 side and the
gate receipts. There was large audience
present and one of the most exciting contests
ever seen in this city was witnessed. At vari-
Gus times the audience became SO excited that
cheers were loud and long.
The contest is being played on a Brunswick
q Bake table, 5 by 10. The match consists of
6OO balls-that is the player who pockets that
number first will be the winner. The contest
ants are among the very best pool players in
the world and last evening they displayed their
pocketed all the Is balls straight off the reel.
The playing was of the best kind and 1t is safe
to say that the contest will be close one.
Harry Bushart was referee and commenced
the match at o'clock. Kuntzsch scored first
and FOR the first hour held q good lead. Clear
water then played magnifcently and not only
oyerhauled the Syracuse man, but passed him.
kuntzsch fell to the rear and was 42 points be-
hind. Toward the close he showed extraordi-
nary skill and an idea of the excitement may
be formed when it is stated thar Clearwater
was 1873 and KuutZsch 1874 and the latter "in
play" He had only six balls to get and there
were nine on the table scattered all round But
he fell to pieces on a very simple shot and
Clearwater soon pocketed two balls making
him 200 TO Kuntzsch's 1914. Even the players got
excited at the finish as each made some very
bad plays.
The contest will be resumed this evening and
it is certain that large crowd will be present.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-30
POINTS ON PITTSBURG.

An EncOmium onI the Results of Brain
and Brawn-A Prominent Manufacturer
Comments on the Wonderful Advan-
tages and Industries of the City.
John H. Ricketson responded to the toast,
"Pittsburg." He said: II presume the
most agreeable thing can say to you is that
1 will be brief. When your committee called
upon me to respond to the toast 'Pittsburg' 1
did nv best to induce them to choose young
and wittier man to respond to this subject.
When they refused to accept any excuse or
to relieve me, L begged them to tell me what
to say, and with that readiness SO character
lstc ir the newspaper profession. they at once
SAID to tell our visitors what a wonderful
place we live in geographically, physically, in
dustrially and financially. Mr. Ricketson here
request of the committee IN. asking him
to respond that was very witty and was fol-
lowed by uproarious applause.
Truth, as well as proper self respect. com-
pels US to admit that, in the development of
her natural resources, in the increase of her
manufacturing industries, in the growth
OF population and wealth, Pittsburg
cities throughout the country. and it
can be truthfully said that she has done this
herself. Outside capital has crepS into her
bounds for investment and the smoky atmos-
phere of our once smoky city; and l am sorry
to say that you have had au opportunity of
forming an idea of what it was un-
fortunately fort since you have been here
hearty brainy. broad Scotch-Irish who settled
this portion of the country. and their descend
ants have preserved the characteristics of the
race from which they spring. The man from
the North of Ireland was hardly established in
Pittsburg until he founded Harvard Col
lege at Canonsburg, within an easytride
of us; nor did they stop at
this for they went up the
Monongahela and they set up their little stills.
and the result is well known; their whisky is
unsurpassed anywhere. lLaughter.1
Since that time our German cousins Hanz,
Christiana, Gottlieb and Katharina have come
among us and settled upon our rugged hills
You will all admit that Notwithstanding her
marvellous growth, the newspapers OF
Pittsburg have kept pace with her and
stand to-day in the front rank of
American journalism: and many of them have
not only past TO be proud OF; they have not
only prosperous present and promising
future, but a record to be proud of. The
speaker here went on to describe the growth of
the different journals from their infancy to
their present prosperous condition.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-30

IRON MOUNTAIN, MICH, Jan. 29.-At
about o'clock this evening part of the
Chaplin mine, the largest and most produc.
tive in Michigan, caught fire at the sixth
level. and at this writing the FIRE has spread
to an alarming extent. Smoke is pouring
from four of the shafts, and tits feared tina,
serious damage will result.
Eight miners of the day shift are under.
ground and cannot be rescued. They have
probably succumbed to the smoke. How
the fire started is not known. The tops oi
the shafts are being covered to prevent all
entering the mine, and it is hoped by this
means to smother the flames.
A later dispatch says the fire has extended
and all the shafts are closed down. The
eight men have no possible chance to es.
cape.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-30
THE KEYSTONE STATE.
Attorney General Hensel Tells a Great
Deal About the Resources of, Pennsyl.

Attorney General Hensel Tells a Great
Deal About the Resources of, Pennsyl.
vania-Homesick to BE With the News
paper Men Again-A Wreck.
In the introduction of attorney General
w. U. Hensel, the toastmaster made
allusion to his having been in the news
paper business, and being poor at that,
turned into the bypaths and fell into the
legal profession. After reply to this &C.
cusation, including an apology, NJ. Hensel
said: 81
The Swiss have hymn which is said to be
such that even when heard on the field of
battle gives one the feeling of homesickness,
Aud any man VINO has served as worker in the
newspaper field Oh occasions like this feels a
little homesick. L responded to your invita-
tion with the greatest alacrity. 1t reached me
at lbs and took the II so tram.
Il am conscious that the people who give me
welcome here tonight would prefer that an
other, ADLER man. had filled my place. You
were anxious that he should come. but he was
constrained Co appear in Philadelphia as prose-
paper for libel. / am glad to say that during
the last campaign no Pitfsburg paper gave
cause for any such proceedings"
The Commonwealth" was the toast to
which Mr.. Hensel was assigned, and after n
while he got to the subject No one can travel
through the great State of Pennsylvania" said
NE, NltnouL noIln2 It's PHYSICAL, moral and
political greatness. She has reason to be proud
of her history: she is the Keystone of the Fed
eral arch and yields to none. She has always
stood in the first rank Withia her borders
was laid the foundation for religious freedom,
though the people of New England loudly de-
mand that honor.
. Pennsylvania has more vast and varied re-
is only her lack of self-assertlon that has pre-.
vented her taking more advanced
position in the history of the country.
The press could supply that deficiency
if it would but come to the fore. his
great State stands at the entrance of that
great territory yet known as the West and
500 miles of her southern boundary has stood
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-30
NEW Workers. NOTIONS.

Metropolitan Editor Sorry He Didn't
Live When the Bible Was Published
Newspaper Workers Don't Mold Public
Opinion-Humorous Mr. Berri.
Foster Coates was the first New York
speaker, and he responded TO the toast,
1.-The International League of Press Clubs.
Mr.. Coates, who was the Permanent Chair
man of the Press Club Convention, is so
much in love with his profession that he is
sorry he wasn't running a newspaper when the
Bible was written. I'D like to have helped
the boys get it out" said he. land then I'd
have stolen a-march on Pittsburg and formed
an International League of Press Clubs my
self.'
.As your deceased presiding officer, l am ex-
pected to come to life and say something about
the International League of Press Clubs. l
came TO Pittsburg with some msgivings, but
go home satisfied beyond question that
the International League of Press Clubs is
success. There is no doubt in my
mine about it, and there is none in yours. You
have organized a movement here that will be
welcomed and supported by every newspaper
lands. The best men and women in the press
clubs of the world are with us.
and we care not for the Others You may hear
few sneers now and then from some who are
dyspeptic or disappointed, or in arrears for
dues. Don't mind them. Let us go on with
our work. You have put the standard high.
Let us make the International League of Press
Clubs command respect by first respecting our
selves"
Mr.. Coates concluded by outlining the work
OF the new organization and giving some good
sound advice to the members.
p. j. Hanway, another New Yorker, spoke of
The Oldest Press Club in the World" He re-
viewed briefly the history of the New York
club, and then dashed into the proprIetors,
claiming that few of the great newspaper own
ers OF the country are practical newspaper
men. Among the theories advanced by Mr..
not the great molders of public opinion they
are claimed to be, because they are seldom per-
United to write their own opinion.
A third metropolitan guest was William
Berri, who responded to the toast, '.Independ-
ent Journalism" In the absence of Hon. A. K.
Mcclure. Mr.. Berri made brilliant address.
keeping the guests in a continuous uproar of
laughter. Mr.. Berri is one of the brightest
after-dinner takers in the country.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-30
extend to the ladies our most gracious compli-

extend to the ladies our most gracious compli-
ments.
The Pittsburg Press Club. after its trials dur
ing the past decade, may say is in a fairly
prosperous condition. having now an active
member ship of about 150, and constantly in
creasing in number. Its organization and main
tenancc has been marked by rhe promotion of
fraternal feeling, and other beneficial results
have been realized. The assembling in our city
of the International Press Convention will
mark a red-letter day in the history of our
club. The inspiration and encouragement
afforded by this event will impel its members to
renewed energy, and among its first fruits is
likely to he the securing of a clubhouse-a
suitable home of our own-where we can carry
out in iuller measure the purposes of the or
ganization.
without further speech from your Chair
man-in view OF the treat that awaits you in
that behalf-1 will now introduce to your mer-
ciful consideration the clever young gentle
man selected to act as toastmaster this
occssion-Mr. George II. Welshons-who now
has itlle floor"
AS is known full well, Mr.. welshons is an
inimiiable POSTMASTER, and his witty sayings,
and crisp, bright comments in introducing the
speakers set the hall rolling, and kept APP
plause and laughter rampant. 1t was well that
be should ocrupy that position that he might
shine out in all his beaming effuigence.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-30
SORRY THEY COULDN'T COME.

Letters of Regret From Others Who Were
Invited-Only One Journalism in the
Land-A Chicago Editors Friendly
Greetings.
"A number of letters of regret were read
during the evening by w. C. Connolly, Jr.
Among the most notable was the following
from A. K. Mcclure, editor of the Phila-
deiphla Times:
II would gladly join you all at the Press
Club banquet but it is simply impossible.
so telegraphcd you yesterday. and have dis
patches from you and Chairman keenan, this
morning. There is no sentiment that SO little
needs either speech or letter as that of Inde-
pendent Journalism Indeed, there is now
practically no other journalism in this land of
free schools and free newspapers. There are
journals driveling along and keeping alive to
save funeral expense, but the only journalism
that is either respected or that is factor in
newspaper"
Governor Pattison sent the following reply
to his invitation to he present: Important
official engagements render 1t impossible for
me to come. l sincerely regret that 1 cannot
do So"
Ex-President Cleveland wrote: az desire to
return my thanks to tie Pittsburg Press Club
for the courteous invitation have received to
attend banquet to be given by the club on the
18th instant. l regret that my engagements
will not permit me to be present. L hope the
occasion will be a most pleasant one to those
who participate"
James W. Scott. of the Chicago Herald.
replied as follows:
81 regret exceedingly that it will be impos-
sible for me to accept the invitation to attend
the fourth annual banquet on January 20. /
hope the occasion will be an enjoyable one and
that the efforts of the Pittsburg Press Club to
bring the members of all press clubs into
closer relations will be successful With
thanks for the honor conferred upon me by the
invitation"
Mr.. Andrew Carnegie, one OF the only two
honorary members of the club replied through
his private secretary, p. W, Finnegan: MIR.
Carnegie has received your kind invitation to
he present at the fourth annual banquet of the
Pittsburg Press Club. and directs me to state
that owing to other engagements-and es-
pecially one on the date mentioned in your in.
viation-he will be compelled to decline the
honor and for ego the pleasure which the ac-
ceptance of your invitation would give him."
/ Congress sman Dalzell was too busy to leave
Washington. and wrote: Il am in receipt of
invitation from the Pittsburg Press Club to at.
tend their fourth annual banquet to be given
at the Hotel Duquesne. Pittsburg January %
1891 appreciate your kindness in sending me
this invitation, and very much regret that un-
der present circumstances it will be impossible
for me to be with you on that occasion"
Other letters were read from Senator NJ. $.
Quay. General Schotield, U. S. A.; Chief JUS
tice Fuller, of the United States Supreme
Court: Chief Justice Paxton. of the State Su.
preme Court; James 6. Blaine, Secretary of
State; ex-governor James A. Beaver NJ, Hal.
stead. Brooklyn; George William Curtis. New
York; Vice President Levi P Morton and b.
+. Jones.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-30
AN ALIEN CONTRACT DECISION.
The Prepayment of an Emigrant's Passay
Not of Itself Unlawful.

The Prepayment of an Emigrant's Passage
Not of Itself Unlawful.
ST. LOUIS. Jan. 29.-Judge Thayer this
morning handed down an important decis.
ion in the United States District Court in
the case of the United States versus Henry
c. Edgar, for alleged violation o; the alien
contract law. Edgar is lessee of the Glen
dale Zinc Works, of, this city, and was
charged with prepaying the passage of two
aliens from Bristol, Eng, to ST. Louis, un-
der contract to work for the defendant.
The aliens did not land, but were sent
back to England. The Judge held that it
is not unlawful to prepay the transportation
OF an alien. unless at the time Of such pre-
payment the alien is then under contract
or agreement to perform labor or service in
the United States;" that the petition did
not show such a contract or agreement, and
therefore he dismissed the case.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-30

as the dividing line between the North and the
South. Its mills, factories and other indus.
tries are enough to arouse every native and
adopted son into enthusiasm"
The speaker then branched into telling some
funny "reminiscences, and then again returned
to che subject of the great State 1t has"
said he, "the best regulated railroad and, until
recently the best bossed political party. If
there is an occasional wreck on the former, not
through mismanagement, two Senators may
come together and cause a bad wreck in the
latter"
In closing Mr. Hensel again referred to the
greatness of the State, her resources, etc.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-30
HINTS OF A HUSTLER.
Reporters Have Been Brought Very Near
to Perfection-His Powers and Re-
sponsibilities-The Glory of the Scoop.

Reporters Have Been Brought Very Near
to Perfection-His Powers and Re-
sponsibifities-The Glory of the Scoop.
Hepburn Johns, responding to 1.-THE Re-
porter" said that he could tell nothing
about the reporter that most OF the hearers
did not know already. No doubt it would
be interesting to examine the evolution of
the reporter but it would be best to confess
modestly tina: the reporter had been already
brought as near to perfection as was consistent
with his safety and let it go at that.
The world had missed an awful lot because
the reporter had come upon tile scene late
in its history. Such important points as the
color of Cicero's hair aud the cut of Caesars
toga had been lost on this account.
MIR. Johns then went on to ailude to the
reporters Joys and sorrows. his powers and re-
sponsibilitles, his influence aud his aversion to
pi!ing up millions for his own benefit. The
reporter, MIR. Johns contended. had as mnch
need Of The Press Club as il had of him.
and their destinies were bound together IN a
glorious union. Nobody was too great or too
humble to be a reporter-even ex-Presidents
would be welcome in their ranks. With regard
to the reporters joy what under the sun might
be asked could be compared to the subtle in
toXicating RAPTURE of scoop? Prose could
hardly do justice to IT, and dropping into verse
Mr. Johns continued:
When midnight comes ana columns still
Are yawniug blank and wide,
And: Say! they're twenty sticks to ill!''
The civ editor - in tears
Renortersi snirits room
Till Smith the Soutbside man anne,rs
And wells: ..I'ye por a scoon +,
Tho man ,ybo sool,s for hidda, cold
Wbnnrobes the land or sca "D'
..Enrek y, in his olee Wv
Tho noet e,an who 6nds !, rbvme
'That fairly makes him whoon
MAY howl about n for a timer
,Iis nothinp tn t.scoon ;,
ubo T,i-o-t ho,.o- h,if oe ,,.r
% poar 'Ie r;DnHt cnnido.t .l y, tnn.,
n,r Tra.rsst - iov h",o,r' "'a
1ndnas tbe st iryt,ia 49, Scrih. ,hhors
Inc n,ar,in .u- ; Of ~ tho .. soun mn 'o"oiS
and with her tcrdcr sorhi ,dores
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-30
HE is STILL HOPEFUL.
President j. p. O'Neill Talks About the
Tebeau and Other Matters.

IeDeau and Otner Matters.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH.
CLEVELAND, Jan. 81. Palmer O'Neill, of
the Pittsburg club, left for Chicago tonight.
Speaking about Bierbauer he said:
lam not at all worried about Bierbauer and
Mack. Both these players will wear Pitts
burg uniform next season. The National
Boar |, If it decides anything in the Bierbauer
case, must decide principle. 1t cannot con.
slider the skill or value of a particular player.
So far as 1t has jurisdiction it must decide
whether John Doe or Richard Roe under GER
tain conditions, are eligible to sign contracts.
The Bierbauer case does not differ from that of
any man who may not have been reserved by a
club and subsequently sign with another"
Speaking of Tebeau. he said: "The Cleve.
land club does not want to part with Tebeau
unlessi it can get in exchange players who will
strengthen their team. This Is a reasonable
business proposition. am not asking charity
or assistance for the Pittsburg club. If can
not offer them an exchange that will satisfy
them of course We will not have Tebeau, but
have not given up the negotiations by any
means"