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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24

pension of the rules No time would thus
be lost. and the bill would quickly 60 TO the
President, who, 1 believe, is ready to sign
it as soon as II comes to him"
Justice Lamar Very Sick Man.
The reports in regard to the health of
Justice Lamar received here to-day indi-
cate that it is almost certain that President
Harrison will have the opportunity TO ap-
point successor to this southern supreme
Judge, although the latest news of this
evening is that his condition is not such as
to create alarm for the present, and he has
recovered sufficiently to resume his journey
to Macon. The last time Nh. Lamar appeared
at the Capitol he could barely drag himself
along the corridor from the consultation
room to the robing room. In this latter
place he had to be assisted to put on his
sable gown, and then he dragged himself
wearily in the wake of the other justices to
take his seat on the bench. He may never
be seen there again. His malady is similar
to that which is sapping the life Of ex-Sec-
retary Blaine. How slowly, but how
surely, kidney disease does its work is we'll
illustrated by the life of Justice Lamar. 1t
is fifteen years since he began to show
plainly the symptoms of wasting flesh and
enfeebled strength. Ten years ago he was
scarcely able to engage in any laborlous
work. Something less than eight
years ago when he was appointed
Secretary of the Interior by President
Cleveland he was a physical wreck.
Persons who called on him at his Office
often found him IN a state of stupor
from which it was difficult to arouse him.
1t was this which gave rise to the report
that he was consumer of opium, but that
he really used the drug has never been fully
established On the bench he slept most
OF the time, and has in the five years of his
handed down very few opin-
ions If he should pass away before March
4, and if President Harrison should appoint
his successor, the defeated President will
at least feel the satisfaction Of having
broken the record in the appointment of
Supreme Court justices, as that would be
his fourth appointment during four years.
Politically, the court would be Republican
for many years to come, in the natural
course of events, as the Republicans on the
bench are the younger and more robust
of the court. Justice Lamar is 6S.
The Capitol Utterly Deserted.
1t is not often the Capitol is SO thorough
ly deserted in the holiday time as it was to-
day. Usually but few OF the members 60
home for the recess, especially during the
short session, but the impression that an
extra session may possibly convene i'm
after the close of this Congress
mas led to an exodus, which leaves far less
number in the city than usual. Not more
han three or four members of the House or
Senate were visible at any one time to-day,
md these stTolled in, looked at their mail,
Ind strolled out again. The halls will be
lreary until Wednesday, Jsnuary4
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
AXWORTHY'S METHODS.
He Turned a Pretty Penny by Pocketing
Interest From City Money.

He Turned Pretty Penny by Pocketing
Interest From City Money.
CLEVELAND, Dec 23-The taking of
the deposition of C. 81. Watkins first dep
uty for one term of Thomas Axworthy, the
defaulting ex-City Treasurer, was resumed
in this city to-day, having been commenced
in Boston last week. Mr. Watkins, from
the city records before him, went into the
financial transactions of Axworthy's first
term in detail, showing that at the end of
it he owed the city S137, 00O
c. h. Bulkely then appeared and called
two of the attorneys of the first term bonds
men to q side room, where they held a
secret conference lasting two no urs, during
which time the examination was suspended,
and after which i. was postponed until to-
day. During Axworthy's administration
there was an old Law directing that the
Treasurer must keep all the funds in his
personal custody, presumably in his office
vault For years this had been impractica-
BILE, and by tscit general consent the City
Treasurer had deposited the municipal
funds in banks, drawing the interest him.
self thereby making a very pretty penny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
TWO HOTELS BURNED.
The Worst Fire Which. Ever Visited the
Town of Indiana, Pa.

The Worst Fire which. Ever Visited the
Town of Indiana, Pa.
INDIANA, PA, Dec. 23.-[SpeciGL j.
This place was visited thisAfternoon by the
most destructive fire in its history. At 1:20
a blaze was discovered in the rear of the
American Hotel. The flames, famed by a
strong wind, spread to the Thomas Hotel,
adjoining. Both are three-story buildings,
the first of brick and the latter frame.
The fire had got strong start, and at 8
o'clock it was feared the whole block run.
ming from Railroad avenue to Seventh
street would be burned
Blairsville was telegraphed for assistance,
and the response was 50 prompt that so
minutes later the fremen arrived from that
place with two hose outfits. having made
the 16-mile run in 20 minutes. By the
combined efforts of the two departments the
fire was kept from spre ding Both hotels
were destroyed. The insurance on the
American is heavy, aud will cover the loss;
but the owners of the Thomas Hotel are
heavy losers The stocks of goods in the
stores of Alexander st. Clair and Fleming
& Thomas were practically destroyed. Both
firms lose heavily over insurance. John
Thomas, the owner of the hotel, was res
cued from one of the upper rooms in an un-
conscious condition, where he had been
overcome by fire and smoke. A defective
hue caused the fire.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
ANNEXED TO THE LAKE SHORE.
A New Castle and shenangO RumOr That
Is Neither Denied Nor Affirmed.

A New Castle and ShenanEO RumOr That
Is Neither Denied Nor Affirmed.
NEW CASTLE, Dec. 23.-[ Special J-For
a week or more it has been rumored among
the employees of the New Castle and She
mango Valley Railroad that the line is
about to change hands and become part of
the Vanderbilt Lake Shore system. The
road which now runs from junction on
the Pennsylvania and Lake Erie Railroad
q mile south of here to West Middlesex, is
now under lease to the Nypano This is
the road which was first known as the New
Castle Northern, which has occupied the
attention of the Lawrence County courts
more than any other corporation within its
limits
It was built more than ten years ago by
New Castle capitalists, and when the grad
ing was partly done the litigation began.
Owners of the line here refuse to either
deny or affirm the reports
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
POLICY PLAYERS BEATEN.
The Writers Save $4,000 at the Expense

The Writers Save $4,000 at the Expense
of Business for Awhile.
BALTIMORE, Dec. "a Special BACK
ers of policy here perpetrated swindle on
the players this week, by which they saved
$50, 900, nut broke up the game for the time
being They struck what is known as sthe
monthly row." 14,2253, and as it was gen.
orally played the game stood to lose heav-
lily. When the drawings were distributed
the players found they bad just missed it,
15,22,53 being the winning combination
1t so happened, however, that number re-
ceived the drawings from Norfolk on the
day following, and found they had really
won, but that the IA had been changed here
to 10.
The hackers were openly charged with
the swindIe, nor did they deny it. Of
course, the victims had no redress, but they
are getting even by fighting shy of the
books
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
NOT STANLEY's DISCOVERY.
An Unbiased Opinion.

Nothing in the way of discovery EQUALS
DR.. Miles Restorative Nervine. It cures
neuralgia, sleepiessness, blues hysteria,
headache, nervous prostration, etc. Louis
d. Vandervere. with Bradstreet q Co., Chi
cago, writes: "Was subject to a distressing
pain at base of brain and upper portion OF
spinal cord. Lost flesh. Greatly troubled
with sleeplessness. Took Nervine. Health
greatly improved. Gained 20 pounds in flesh. !"
"A year ago l was taken with dizziness;
became so weak could not work. Easily
exhausted. would tremble like a lea, had
nervous chills, queer feeling in legs, pain in
back and top of head; took Nervine, tonic
and pills, and am now 100 per cent better
than was."-Geo. W. Erwin, Mt. Carroll, III.
Sold on positiHe gparantee; Book free ct
ElkhRrt Ind.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
THE WORK FOR Ev1CTED TENANTS

Closed by the Commission, and Even Lib
erals Say 1t Amounts to Little.
DUBLIN, Dec 23.-The Evicted Tenants
Commission closed its sessions to-day. JUS
tice Mathew, President of the Commission,
announced that he was willing to receive
further statements from landlords and
others, provided that notice of such state
ments was given before December 81.
It is the general opinion, even among
Liberals, that the labors of the commission
will result in little, if any, benefit to the
eevicted tenants. Its report will be mere
formality.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
A FATAL RIOT AT ALTOONA,
One Man Mortally Wounded and a Promi-
nent Merchant Hurt

One Man Mortally Wounded and q Promi-
nent Merchant Hurt
ALTOONA, Dec. PA riot occurred here
this afternoon at 4 o'clock, in which one
man was fatally wounded and a prominent
coal dealer was seriously injured. A num-
Der of brieklayers were off duty to-day and
occupied the time by drinking beer Three
colored men came in, and after they had
drunk considerably the bricklayers de-
manded them to help pay for the beer.
When they refused a free fight began.
The negroes were getting badly used up,
when one of them, George Workman, shot
John O'Hars. inhicting a mortal wound.
Milton Hughes, q prominent coal dealer,
who was looking on, was also shot by
Wortham on the left hip, but will recover
The whole crowd is under arrest
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
CELIA BOYD HELD FOB BAIL.

A Kittanning Girl Who Accidentally or
Purposely Shot Her Aunt
KrTTANErNG, Dec 23.-[SpscidL 1-At 1
o'clock this afternoon the application for
the release of Celia Boyd, who shot her
aunt, Mrs. Philip Boyd, last Sunday, was
heard. The testimony ca lculated to sus-
tain the theory of criminal intent, based on
alleged ill-feeling between the girl and the
victim of her carelessness, was very weak.
Judge Rayburn's order was that the girl
be released on bail in the sum of $1,000.
This order virtually amounted to imprison-
ment until the March term of Criminal
Court, as her people are poor.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
A SENATE DEAL
IS NOT A STEAL.
That's. How Democrats Put
Their Mode of Organic
ing the Upper House.
THEY NAY SUCCEED IN 1T,
For Montana Is Slipping Out of the
Republicans Hands.

Populists Giving Up the Contest for
Balance of Power-Republicans Not
Anxious to Let the New Party Feel
Too Big-Interesting Gossip Under
the Rose-Secretary Of State Foster
Likely to Resign-Justice Lamar's
Illness Similar to Blaine's-Nicar-
aqua Canalists Carrying Club for
the Anti-Option People.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
BANKER HUNTER FREE AGAIN

The Phenixville Financier So Consumptive
He Won't Enjoy Liberty Long.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec 23-Theodore T.
Hunter, the Phenixville Bank president,
who was recently convicted of making false
reports to the Comptroller of the Currency,
was this morning released from the county
prison.
Judge Butler heard an appeal for an ar
rest of judgment, and decided that the Gov
ernment had not made out case against
him. Hunters friends say he is so far gone
In consumption that he cannot long enjoy
his liberty.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
BETWEEN WOMEN AND GAMBLING

4 Denver Capitalists Son Drops $4,000 of
an Oil COmpany's Funds.
TRINIDAD. Col, Dec GA warrant
was issued yesterday for the arrest of G. II.
Blake, now at Greeley. Blake is charged
with embezzlement of 81, 500 from the Con-
tinental Oil Company at this place, where
he was acting as agent He is the son of 1.
E Blake, heavy capitalist of Denver, and
President of the Western division of the
company.
A woman named Flossie, now at Lead
vile, got most of the money, and he
gambled the balance. An officer has gone
to Greeley for the embezzler
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
WHY BEAVER WATER IS BAD.
Fifty Abandoned Oil Wells Sending Salt
Into the Polluted Stream.

Fifty Abandoned Oil Wells Sending Salt
Into the Polluted Stream.
BEAVER FALLS, Dec 23.-[SpecidL IAN
investigation of the sources of contamina-
tion of the water of the Beaver river, with
special reference to the heavy infusion of
salt, has been made recently, and the re-
suits are stated by John Mofatt. There
are in Butler county 90 abandoned oil wells
flowing salt water, all of which eventually
find its way into the Beaver by way of the
Connoquennessing.
Some time ago Mr.. Moffatt proposed to
the Union Water Company. of this place,
which supplies also Beaver and New
Brighton, to cut off this discharge of salt
water by plugging these flowing wells, but
his offer was not acted upon.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24


and Ibid not know what to
do. l went to four different
doctors ana they helped me
at first. In the fall l got
worse again: then l trie
other remedies, but they did
me no good. / was ashamed
to go into public. 1 was a
sight to look at. Every one
would say: "What is the
matter, why don't you take
something?n Even at my
daily labor 1 had TO wear a
sort of cap to keep the dirt
from getting into the sores.
After l would wash, I would
be covered. with big red
DimDles all over nv meek and
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24

YOUNGSTOWN, Dec 23-[SpeciGL 1-WeI-
come Lodge, of the National Union of Iron
and Steel Workers, was instituted at Hub
bard last night by p ]. Mundie, national
Secretary.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
English Glass Workers, wages Cut.

LONDON, Dec 2S.-The employees of all
the glass works in Leeds have received
notice of reduction in wages of 8 shillings
a week. The cause of the reduction is dull
ness in trade. The men intend to resist.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24

face. Some two or three people advised me to try
the CUTICURA REMEDIFS. did try them. and am
glad have done so. Glad to say am well man,
CUTIcURA REMEDIES too highly. 1 enclose my
LEWIS W. KAToN, Larksville, Pa.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
RosATED IN RED-Hor C1NDERs.

The Terrible Fate of a Boy Who Backed
His Cart Into the Dump.
YOUNGSTOWN, Dec. 49, Dennis Dillon,
IL years old, while driving cart dumping
red-hot cinders into car, backed the cart
too far, and the horse, cart and boy were
thrown into the car.
The lad was frightfully burned, had both
legs broken and will die. The horse was
roasted to death before the eyes OF crowd,
it being impossible to remove the animal.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
SCR0FULA II YEARS
Always Sore, Burned Like Fire-Ashamed
to Be Seen-Got Worse Under Four
Doctors-Cured by Cuticura.

For about ten twelve years 1 have been
troubled with scrofula. My head was always sore
my face was dry and scaly, and burned like fire
most of the time. MY body had hi red srnts or it
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24

ANA Z0NIA SLAVERY as Major Kerbey
found 1t in THE DISPATCH to-moroW.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24

THE KAIsERs Christmas beautifully
described by Henry w. Fischef in THE
DISPATCH tomorrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
Cuticura Remedies

CUTIcURA REsoLvENT the new Blood and Skin
Purifier internally Ito cleanse the blood of all i'm
purfties and poisonous elements), and CUTICURA,
the great Skin Cur and CUTICURA SOAP. an ex-
quiste skin Purifier ard Beauti6er, externally Ito
clear the skin and scalp and restore the hair) cure
every disease and humOr of the skin. scalp and
blood, with loss of hair. from infancy to age from
plmpes to scrofula, when the best physic ans hos
pitfalls. and all other remedies fail.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
OVERCOATS
AND
ULSTERS,

We ask you to take your un-
refAved pick to-day of these
haHEsome .custom-like Overcoats
and Ulsters (no matter whether
the prices were SI8, $40, s22 or
S25) at the uniform price of SIS.
We candidly say that the equal
of these garments made by a
high-toned merchant tailor would
cost anywhere from $40 to $35.
Long Goats generously cut),
Box, Poole, Covert and Chester
field styles of fine Imported Ker-
seys, Meltons, Vicunas, Shetlands,
Chinchil1as, etc, in all the newest
shades, italian, Cashmere and Silk
lined. Perfect in fit. Ulsters in Shet-
lands, Irish Friezes, ETC., with warm
wool lining.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24

Sold everywhere. Price. CUTICURA SOC: SOAP
25c; REsoLvEFTT, 81. PreDared by the PorrEs
DRUG AND CHEMICAL CORPORATION, Boston
S-"HOw to Cure Skin Diseases a napes
5oillustrasions and testimonials mailed free.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
FOUR VIOLENT DEATHS IN A FAMILY.
The Latest Is the Murder of a West virginia
Man in Saloon Row.

NIaH IN q S1tIOOu bOW.
CHARLESTON, W. VA. Dec 23.-Frank
Hopkins killed James Moles in barroom
row in Elk City this afternoon. Hopkins
stabbed Moles several times with a pocket
knife, one wound penetrating the heart.
Hopkins was arrested.
Out of six brothers of the Moles family,
this makes the fouIth who has met death
violently. One other was murdered, one
drowned and one killed by the cars.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24

DlhH PLES, black-heads, red rough. chapped and
llW oily skin cured by CUTIcURA SOAP
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24

We have created veritable sensation with eventf
SIS SALE Most anybody and does advertise SIS Suits
and Overcoats There striking feature in
that But when purchasers real $22, $40 and SI8
Suits and Overcoats marked SIS they to the concu
sion that advertisements backed up with actual
and stubborn facts The effect magical 1t turned the
tide of trade completely direction We have gained
thousands of patrons through straight methods of doing
business and shall it that all these friends made
shall never have dscredt any of announcements
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-02-10
SECOND WARD
NOMINATIONS.
CITIZENS NAME THEIR STAND
ARD BEARERS.
R. W. STOUT CHOSEN FOR COUNCIL
Thomas Baird and Daniel Ogden
Were Nominated by Acclama-
ton for School Directors.
Other Nominees.

Last nights primary of the Citizens
party, of the Second ward, was held in
Ferguson's front hall.
The crowd present was large, filing the
room almost to suffocation.
1t was some time after the hour fixed for
the meeting when Supervisor Llewellyn
called the meeting to order, ami named
Squire Dengler as chairman. The Squire
was elected by accamation and took the
chair using his huge cane for gavel
w. j. Morgan was chosen secretary and
Messrs. W. N. Ehrhart and Elmer Was
ley tellers.
The first business was the nomination of
candidate for Council for three years.
K. w. Stout, John II. Evans and F. j.
Portz were named, the latter without
authority.
On balioting R. W. Stout came off an
easy victor.
Thomas Baird and Daniel Ogden were
nominated for School Directors by accla-
nation, the former for three years and the
latter for one year.
For Judge of Election F. 81. Hopkins,
DR., was nominated by scclamation.
Andrew Stank was nominated for In.
spector of Election, and George Il. Krick
for ward assessor.
Only one set of Borough C1nferees were
named, in the interest of Burgess Lessig,
and they were chosen by acclamation. If
Mr. Dean had instructed any one to name
his conferrees he failed to do So The con
ferrees are A. Woomer, Robert Hagen
buch and Patrick Sullivan.
For the Standing Committee II. @.
Boyer was CHOSEN by acclamation.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-02-10

SEVERAL young men have written
TO the HERALD in inquire in what
part of the world 'push and energy
may win for q young man something
more than mere existence" In an
swer to these bright young men we
wish to say that push and energy will
win just as much in Shenandoah as it
will anywhere. Indeed, push and
energy in this town should be more
successful than any place else, since it
would be such an exceeding rarity.
If little push and energy should be
infused into Shenandoah it would
frighten some of the doing snails
into their graves.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-02-10
A Marked Improvement.

marked improvement is noticeable IL
this weeks issu9 of Frank Leslie Illus
trated Weekly--an Improvement not only
in it's etter-press, but in the character ot
the illustrations. We notice that mum.
Der of new artists are working on this, the
best illustrated weekly published in this
country. The most striking double-pag
yet published is that in this weeks issue,
which shows just the condition of affairs on
the grounds of the Worlds Columbian
Exposition at Chicago. This representa-
ton OF the different buildings is alone
worth the price of the paper. There are
also to be found in it handsome pictures OF
the proposed new Episcopal cathedral in
the city of New York; a striking picture
entitled IA Close Shave" representing a
small fishing smack Just missed by an
ocean steamer and page devoted to the
obsequies of the late Duka of Clarence.
The illustrated story Leah" is especially
worthy of note. Price, ten cents. To be
bad at your newsdealer's.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-02-10
Laugh |

OF course they did. They couldn't hell
it. The broad grin lasted, too, until they
reached the street, and that 8 the best par
of it. This WAS at Granite Hall last even
ing. The occasion was the presentation OF
the funniest farce-comedy ever written
"a Social Session" and the continued sp-
plau'e and hearty bursts of laughter were
sufficient evidence Of the satisfaction it
gave the packed house that had assembled
to witness it. The singing of Kate Sprague
was fine, and was repeatedly encored. The
specislties of Billy Gray brought down the
house time and time again. The balance
of the company was good throughout.
The music of the orchestra was feature
and was particularly fne.-Kenne6ee Jour
nal. "Social Session" will appear at Fer
guson's theatre this evening
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-02-10
MUST RESIDE HERE.
U. 5. Pensioners in Other Countries to
Receive No Money.

U. q. Pensioners in Other Countries Ia
Receive No Money.
WASHINGTON, Feb f0.-The attention
OF Congressman Newberry of Illinois,
having been called to a dispatch from
Montreal stating that there is much
anxiety among persons residing in Cana
da and drawing pensions from the United
States Government over his bill pro-
viding that no pensions shall be paid to
ans person who is not resident of the
United States.
Mr. Newberry said his measure was a
good one, and its main object was to
bring the pensioners residing in other
countries, back to the United States.
In Germany, Austria, Turkey, Egypt,
and in fact all over the world, he said
there were large numbers of United
States pensioners residing who had no
intention of ever returning to the United
States.
They could live abroad cheaper, and
they were raising families the sons be-
coming citizens Of foreign countries, and,
In case of war with the United States,
they would fight against their mother
country.
'Wnen was in Germany" Mr.. New
berry continued, 81 talked with any
number of United States pensioners who
expressed an intention of remaining
away from home, and altogether, about
1000, or more, of such people are living
throughout the world