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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24
BURROWS FOR ALGER.
The Michigan Man Thinks the General Il q
Strong Presidential Candidate.

The Michigan Man Thinks the General ID a
Strong Presidential Candidate.
Congressman J. c. Burrows, of Kalamazoo,
was passenger on the Eastern express last
evening, bound for Washington. He at
tended the Republican banquet in Detroit.
Mr. Burrows was little dry at first, but he
soon thawed out. "I am for Alger for
President" he said, "and the Gen.
eral will have the solid and united
support of the Michigan delegation. The
recent attacks on his military record have
only created sympathy for him and helped
him in his fight. The American people are
noted for their sense of justice, and every
body that reads both sides of the case knows
that the charges are unfounded. T think
Alger's chances are very fair, but the fight
is anybody''s at present. Before
be half a dozen candidates in
the field, and each one will have some
strength. I have no idea who will be nomi-
mated. AS for the Democrats, think that
Hill will be their nominee. don't believe
Cleveland is in the race. Hill is the most
dangerous man the Democrats could NOM
mate. His unscrupulousness would have
no effect on the solid South, who would vote
for Satan if he were the party nominee.
Hill would make good candidate for
States prison, If he told what he knows.
He will steal everything in sight.
'tDo think the Republicans will win,
no matter who is nominated? Well, if the
American people prefer free trade and 10
cent dollar to q tariff for protection and 100
cents, 1 have nothing more to say. Iwish it
were possible to give every man free
trade who wants it without affecting all the
people, but that is out of the question.
Free trade would drive our laborers to the
workhonse, and they would eat their food
in the places where soup is dispensed. The
trouble is if the Democrats should be sue
cessful that the people would not realize
the baleful effects Of free trade and free
silver in four years. It takes it a much
longer period of time to get it into their
craniums. The Republicans will fight the
next campaign on the tariff, and I feel sure
we will win."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24
COLLINS NO PRESIDENT MAKER,
The Doughty General Thinks All Delegates
Should Be Unpledged.

Boston, Feb. 23.- Especial General
Patrick A. Collins says he has no candidates
for President and Vice President. This is
denial of the story printed yesterday by q
Chicago paper, which said that Mr.. Collins
called on Senator Palmer at Washington
three weeks ago and had a prolonged con-
ference, when he concluded treaty, offen-
sive and defensive. the purpose of which
was to make John NJ. Palmer the candidate
for President and Governor Russell, of Mas
sachusetts, Vice President. In reply Mr..
Collins says:
'All this is mere speculation. I am not,
and do not pretend to be, factor in Presi-
dent-making The convention in June will
settle it. The party, and not the man or
men, is what we are after. What is best to
be done cannot be determined before the
convention meets, nor perhaps before the
last hours of that convention. 1t is idle
now for any man to name ticket, and am
not an idle man. In the present uncertain
ty of the Democratic party. with the dis
turbances prevailing, especially in New
York, wisdom dictates that all delegations
should 60 unpledged."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24
DALzELL MEN WIN AT ERIE.
Opinions on the senatorship VIII Be Ex-
pressed at the Primaries.

Opinions on the Senatorship VIII BE Ex-
pressed at the Primaries.
ERIE, PA, Feb. 2S.-[Special. 1.-The Re-
publican County Committee met here to-
day. Everything was serene apparently,
yet, while it was not openly discussed be-
fore the committee, there were powerful
undercurrents at work for both Dalzell and
Quay, and these currents occasionally
clashed fercely. Tuesday, April 3, was
selected as the date for holding the pri-
maries. One element of the committee
the anti-Quay element-succeeded in carry
ing resolution by large majority that the
voters make choice by ballot at their pri-
maries of their preference for United States
Senator; also, that the nominees for the
Legislature be bound by the result of said
primaries at the election of Senators.
One faction present made strong but in
effectual effort to secure the passage of an
other resolution, calling only for an express
sion Of the sentiments of the people at the
polls, but no binding instructions to the
members of the Legislature. This effort to
emasculate the most decided move yet made
here in favor Of Dalzell created great oppo-
sition, and was finally lost by large ma
jority. On the whole, it was certainly a
strong snti-Quay day. A telegram from
Meadville says the Republican Committee
of Crawford county to-day decided to have
each voter register his choice for United
States Senator at the primaries.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24
McKinley's Niece Married.

The nuptials of Seward L. Bowman, Of
the Youngstown Telegram, and Miss Mamie
Duncan, formerly of Pittsburg, were cele-
brated at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon at
the residence of the brides parents on Bel
mont avenue, Youngstown. Rev. DIR.
Evans oficiated. The guests included only
the near relatives. Governor Mckinley
and his brother Abner, .uncles Of the bride,
the Governors wife and the Misses Nc
Kinley, OF Canton, were present. After a
wedding dinner the couple left on we'd
ding tour, including Washington and New
York. They registered at the Monongahels
House last night.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24
ANTI-sNAP PEOPLE JUBILANT.

They Are Confident That Their Delegates
to Be Elected at Syracuse Will Be Recog-
nfzed-An Enrolment OF the State to Be
Taken.
NEW YORK, Feb. 23.-Nearly all the
members of the Anti-Snap Convention Com
mittee of Fifty returned from Albany last
night. This morning they were in cheer
full mood. The leaders are confident that
the proposed State Convention at Syracuse
on May 81 will be recognized as the real
Democratic convention, and that its dele
gates will be admitted to the National Con-
vention. In few weeks the Provisional
State Committee will develop into full
State Committee, and all the regular Dem
ocratic methods will be followed in the ar
rangements for the convention.
Ex-Mayor William r. Grace, who pro-
tested before the Hill State Committee yes
terday against the holding of the convention
of the Committee of Fifty and its allies at
Albany. He said to-day:
1 knew before I went to Albany that
there was widespread opposition to the
"snap" methods of the State Committee, but
had no idea of the extent of the opposition
until had met representative Democrats
from all parts Of the State. am now con-
vinced that our State Convention will be
more truly representative of the Democrats
of the State than the "snap" convention OF
yesterday was.
The meeting at Union Hall issued call
for a convention on the ground that party
power springs directly from the people and
It is proposed to make an enrolment OF the
Democrats in the various towns and coun-
ties, and have them ask for State Conven-
tion to be held on May 81. Then the prima-
ries for the election of delegates will be
held. In this way the convention will be
absolutely regular. 1t will spring from the
people and its strength will be shown by the
number of men who join the enrolment. 1t
appears to us that no National Convention
could possibly refuse to admit men who are
sent there by Democratic convention
called at the request of Democrats OF the
State ana showing the numerical strength
which our enrolment will develop.
An evening paper says:
In private conversation the Tammany
men themselves express doubt that Hill
will be nominated at Chicago, and they no
longer deride the antf-snap convention
movement. They admit that the May con-
| vention, which will be held in Syracuse. will
be a great gathering, and that its determined
attitude will frighten the delegates to the
National Convention The general senti-
ment of the Tammany men seemed to be
embodied in this sentence: "While Hill is
the choice Of our convention, doubt if he
will be nominated. We are willing to win
with Hill, but we are not prepared to go
down with him.
eft won't do to sneer at this movement"
said prominent Tammany official. THAT
convention at Syracuse will be big affair.
The kickers have plenty of time to make it
such, and from the activity they have
already exhibited there is every reason to
believe they will get together big crowd.
The only thing now is to play politics SO as
to circumvent them, and as far as possible
neutralize the bad effect of their conven-
tion."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24
FOR AND AGAINST CURTIS.
Lawyers on Each side of the Famous Muir.
der Trial Give Their Reasons Why
SamT of Posen Should Be Convicted or
Acouiff ad-Tba Ex,idaucs In

Lawyers on Each side Of the Famous Muir.
der Trial Give Their Reasons Why
Sam1 of Posen Should Be Convicted or
Acquitted-The Evidence In.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 23.-The taking
of testimony in rebuttal in the Curtis trial
closed to-day. Only two witnesses were ex-
amined, both being for the defense. Dis
trict Attorney Barnes then opened the
argument to the jury. He laid stress on the
fact that Mrs Hidden and Mrs. johnson,
both living across the street from where
Officer Grant was shot, heard shots, saw
flashes and saw one man fall and only one
other man run away. The pistol of the
same calibre as the one owned by Curtis
was found near by with three empty cham
bers. When arrested Curtis exclaimed:
"Oh, my God if could only recall the
past three or four hours. |"
When addressed Curtis had on his wrist
a nipper placed there by an officer. The
District Attorney then rehearsed the story
told by Curtis, to the effect that he was as
saulted and an officer was killed by foot
pad, and in closing asked if it were possible
for an intelligent man to believe the story
as told.
Attorney knight made the opening argu-
ment for the defense. He stated that Cur
tis was known by reputation to the people
of the United States everywhere, and that
his reputation had always been good. He
claimed that it was impossible for a mind
betuddled as was Curtis on the night of the
tragedy, to concoct a defense that since has
withstood examination, unless there was
truth In his statements, and he was satisfied
that Curtis never had been prompted as to
what defense he should make. Knight said
only ono witness, Sergeant Coles, testified
that Policeman Grant had star on when
his body was found, and it was further
claimed that Grant was in citizens cloth
ing. Knight claimed that the prosecution
had suppressed material evidence, though
for what purpose he could not state.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24
DISC0RD PREVAILED
Upon the Presentation of a Resolution
Indorsing Harrison.
THE MAJORITY WAS OPPOSED
To the Adoption of Sentiments Approving
the Administration.
ECHOES OF THE HILL SNAP CONVENTION

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.t
WEST LEICESTER, PA, Feb. 23-The Re-
publicans of Chester county held their con-
vention in Horticultural Hall to-day and
selected delegates to the National Conven-
tion at Minneapolis, and six delegates to
the State Convention to be held at Harris
burg. The attendance was very large.
Nominations for delegates to the National
Convention being in order Major McCauley
presented the name Of ex-Judge Thomas s.
Butler, of West Chester that of DR.. j. w.
Houston, of Oxford, was presented by j.
Ramsay Hayes, of the same borough. A
single ballot settled the business in favor of
Mr.. Butler, who received 126 votes and Dr.
Houston 90
Colonel M. NJ. Missimer, of Warwick,
being the only candidate for alternate dele
gate, he was chosen by acclamation, after
which, on motion, the following were
chosen unanimously as delegates to the
State Republican Convention: George R.
Chambers, John H. Marshall, Isaac J.
Morris, Harvey W. Krauser, Charles j..
Roberts and Harry P. Waitneight.
Harrison's Endorsement Not Accomplished.
Colonel Gilkyson, of Phoenixville. who
has not been considered one of the stalwart
Republicans of late, offered a resolution in.
dorsing the administration of President
Harrison, which had the effect of fomenting
discord in the convention, which, up
to this moment, had run along as smooth
ly as placid waters on a midsummer
day. A good deal of confusion followed,
but the Chairman ruled the motion out OF
order, on the ground that a county meeting,
and not county convention, was the proper
son appealed from the decision, and then a
storm of stalwart Kisses went up from the
parquet. A vote was taken, and again
down went the resolution, to the tune OF "a
to 81, and with Kisses, cheers and blood-red
spots on Chester county's political moon,
the convention adjourned.
The Chasm Gradually Widening.
It is generally regarded here, outside Of
the "ring," that the failure to pass the
resolution indorsing Harrison's administra-
tion means wider chasm than ever before
in the Republican party Of this county.
The sitting act has no precedent, and 1t
means, if it means anything, that there is
no love for Harrison, either in the chosen
delegate or in the powers which have nomi-
mated him, and as he is obliged to obey the
dictates Of those who succeeded in winning
for him the nomination, and his promises
for doing the correct thing in behalf of party
veal when at Minneapolis are considerably
at discount,
All this afternoon groups of angry men
have confronted each other on the street
corners, and in hot words continued the
heated debate of the convention, and many
new arrangements have been created and
some old ones made wider than they ever
were before.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24
seconded by Congressman Livingston, Of
Georgia
orr-

Georgia
Only One Plank Adopted.
The convention finally adopted the census
resolution by an emphatic vote-the only
resolution, it afterward proved, that would
be adopted by the convention without pre-
vious reference to the Platform Committee.
A discussion of free coinage was now
started by Wilson, of Georgia, offering q
resolution that the convention petition Con-
gress for the adoption of the bill for tine
free and unlimited coinage of silver. Con-
gresham Livingston fought hard to have
this resolution carried Thunderous protests
came at this critical moment against the
consideration of resolutions outside OF the
Platform Committee. Waite, OF Coloraoo,
declared the silver men wanted no one-horse
resolution they wanted silver PLANK
where it belonged, in the convention plat
form. The free silver resolution, with It's
sub-treasury tail, was, in effect, unceremo-
niously ordered dumped upon the table.
Points of the Coming Platform.
The Committee on Platform went into
executive session, and kept up their labors
until far into the night. General Weaver
was proposed for Chairman, but he declined,
and Hugh Cavanagh. General Worthy Fore
man of the Knights of Labor, was unan-
imously CHOSEN. During S1ull lgnatlus
'Donnelly, who was leading member OF the
committee, said to a reporter that 1t had
practically been decided to incorporate in
the platform the sub-Treasury scheme, free
coinage of silver, woman suffrage and prohi-
bition. The latter point, Mr. Donnelly
said, would probably cause somewhat
animated discussion, but he believed that in
modified form it wonld be part of the
platform
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24
PERRY A COOL ONE.
THE TRAIN ROBBER TELLS HOW HE
ONCE ESCAPED.

He Fell Into q Shock of Corn While q
Farmer Was Putting It Up-He Claims
to Be an Intimate Friend of Garza, the
Outlaw.
UTICA, N. Y, Feb. 23.-[Special lit
has always been wonder how express rob-
ber Perry escaped the detectives after the
Utica robbery. To-day, at Lyons, he told
the story. He said: "Why, it was too easy.
You can believe it or not, but was hunt
ing for that man in company with the de-
tectives, with the Pinkerton circular as
clew. When I dropped from the
train, mile east of Utica, entered corn
field near by, where a farmer was cutting
corn and putting it up in shocks. I dropped
on nv hands and knees and crawled up be-
hind the man to the place where he was
putting up shock, and when he stopped
over to swing the sickle slid under it. He
went on cutting and stacking the stalks
until he had built the shock around me,
laying it in the usual manner.
"Here.I stayed all that day, surrounded
by officers and men who were hunting for
me, and part of the night. Then came
out, and after removing my full beard, dom
ming gold eyeglasses and brushing up a
little, 1 went to the Utica depot in round
about way, and took the morning train
west, which leaves Utica at 5:07 for Buff
falo"
Perry claims to be an intimate friend of
Cara, the Mexican bandit, whose real name
is Girsh, and who formerly lived in Syra-
cuse, where they were associates. 1t seems
his scheme was to join the outlaw band
ON the Mexican border, and with
that object in view he went to Ell Paso,
Tex, where he heard of the trouble the
Mexican President'was making, and the
probability of the capture of the whole
band. This caused him to change his
plans, and accordingly he started East.
"Finally," he says, "nly money began to
give out, as had been gambling, and in
two days time I had planned the Syracuse
job.
Perry was arraigned to-day at Lyons, and
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24
WATTERsoN FOR CARLISLE.
He Insists That Neither Cleveland Nor Hill
Can Be Elected.


WAsHINGToN, PA. Feb. Special J.
Colonel Henry Watterson, the veteran
editor of the Louisville Courier-Jom7aal, lee
tured here tonight, He arrived early in
the day, and to DISPATCH reporter said:
'This mornings Corier-Joaunal expresses
my opinion on the Hill convention in New
York. The way things have been shaped it
would be suicidal for the Democracy to
nominate either Cleveland or Hill for the
Presidency. Senator Hill, as Presidential
candidate, will encounter difficulties which
never presented themselves during his
previous candidates. Hill cannot carry q
single Northern State, unless it be New
York, and Mr.. Cleveland cannot carry New
York at all Kentucky will instruct her
delegation to vote for John G. Carlisle.
Next to Grover Cleveland he is the most
prominent exponent of tariff REFORM
Speaking of the New South, Mr.. Waiter
son said: Manufacturers have sprung up
all through the South, but there Is no pro-
lection sentiment to speak of.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24
FosTE R's MISSION TO ENGLAND.

A New York Paper Says It Is to Negotiate
on the Silver Question.
NEW YORK, Feb. 23.-The fnanciers of
the country admit that all danger now ap-
pretended in regard to the, silver question
would be eliminated If international action
on the subject could be secured.
Je was learned by the Tribune that, al
though Secretary Fosters trip abroad is
said to be entirely personal, he will meet
George j. Goshen, the British Chancellor
of the Exchequer, and the ultimate result
will probably be that arrangements for an
international conference to take action on
the silver question will be made.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24
A CONGRESS OF wEsTERHIRA
The Mississippi Convention Meet
This Time at New Orleans.

The TrsDs-Mfssfssippi Convention Meets
This Time at New Orleans.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 23.-The Trans
Mississippi Commercial Congress assembled
to-day. Delegates were present from nearly
every State and Territory west of the Mis-
sissippi river. Captain A. K. Miller called
the congress to order in pursuance of reso-
tion adopted at the meeting of the congress
in Denver last year. Governor Nichols
welcomed the delegates, to which ex-Goy-
ernor Bowen, of Texas, responded. Mayor
Shakespeare welcomed the delegates to the
city in q short speech.
Hon. George I. Anthony. Ex-Governor Of
Kansas, was introduced. He said that the
welcome on the part of the gentlemen here
was an easy task, because they were well
coming their, own; for, was not Kansas q
part of Louisiana? Had it not been o rib
of the Louisiana purchase?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24

delegates to State Convention, D. S. Atkin--
son, ESQ.,, R. A. Tarr,' A. j. Rogers and
James Monroe.
The nominations will be made Saturday,
April 8. 1t is likely that Brown for Senator
will have opposition in the person of Sena-
tor Robbins. The sentiment of the voters
of the county is Blaine previous toshis
declination and Harrison as second choice
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24
MRS FRANK LESLIE WILDE SUED
For S4,70O for Diamond Necklace Thai
Is 800 Years Old.

For $4,000 Tor Diamond Necklace That
Is 300 Years Old.
NEW YORK, Feb. 23.-[ Special. Mrs.
Frank Leslie Wilde has been sued for $4, 700
by Wing & Son, jewellers, of 241 Broadway.
The amount is alleged to be due for dia-
mond necklace purchased by Mrs. Wilde
two years ago. Wing & Son imported the
necklace some years ago It is 800 years
old, and contains multitude Of small dia-
monds
Mrs. Wilde said tonight that she agreed
to purchase the necklace, paying 500 cash
and the rest in advertising, and that con-
tract was made to that effect. She has the
necklace yet. she says the jewellers did
not want the advertising for themselves,
but wanted to peddle out the space to
Others This she would not permit They
can have their advertising, she says, or
they can have the necklace if they, win give
back the 500.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24
HILL MEN IN OHIO.
They Call . Meeting to Make Selection
for Candidates for Delegates.


COLUMBUS, O., Feb. 23.-[Special 1.-The
success achieved by the New York leader in
his State Convention, and the selection of a
solid delegation to the National Conven-
tion, has had a marked effect in bringing
out the views of the Hill Democrats. A
meeting is called for tomorrow night, at
which all Democrats favorable to the nomi-
nation of the New York Senator are in
yited.
A fight is to be inaugurated at once
toward securing delegates from this Con-
gressional District to the Chicago Conven-
tion favorable to Hill Naturally, this
contest will go hand-in-hand with that for
the Congressional nomination, and Joseph
Outhwaite will be called upon to express
his preferences. 1t can't be denied that the
element favoring Hill is not in harmony
with Outhwaite's aspirations for further
continuance in Office. The meeting will
clearly define the course of the Hill men.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24
CONTRACT COKERS COMING.
A Startling Statement of an Alleged Agent
Of the Connellsville Company.

BALTIMORE, Feb. 23.-Eleven immi-
grants of 237 that arrived here yesterday in
the steamship Weimar are detained. One
of the batch, Paul Krantz, claiming to be an
American citizen, states that le engaged the
men to work for the ConneIlsville Coke and
Iron Company of Connellsville, Pa, and
that Superintendent Mitchell, of that COM
papany, had advanced him the money to
pay the passage. He further stated that he
was to get about 50 head for every man he
could bring over, and that it was paying
business
The men said further that they were told
that nothing less than 50 to 50 so q day was
in store for them. Each man was provided
with tickets clear through to Connellsville,
the cost of which were ITO marks each. This
was to be taken from their wages.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24
New York Republican Harmony.

ALBANY, Feb. 2a-[Special. l-General
James William Husted, Chairman of the
Republican Committee, said this evening:
'It is generally understood that. 1.-The Repub-
lican State Convention will be called to-
meet in Albany on May 4. 1t will be
convention of peace and harmony"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24

raise his head just then, and both bullets
penetrated his right lung.
1t is thought the bullets were fired for
M. or Mrs. .Palladino. They informed the
police that they had had some trouble with
Giavanno Capparelli and Pasquale Eat
tarelli, who until recently boarded with
them, but were ordered to leave the house.