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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-26
. MILITARY RECORD ATTACKED.
The Latest Effort of the Quaker City Anti
Quay Organization.

The Latest Effort of the Quaker City Anti
Quay Organization.
PHILADELPHIA, March 25-ISpecial i
The Press will tomorrow publish an alleged
exposure of the military record of NJ. s.
Quay prepared from the official reports. 1t
shows that he enlisted as First Lieutenant
of Company F, Tenth Pennsylvania Re-
serves, on April Is, 1861, but was not mustered
in until June %, and only served until July
5, 1861, when he resigned to accept the posi-
tion of Assistant Commissarv General at
Harrisburg, where he remained until
Augusta 20, 1862, when he was commissioned
Colonel of the One Hundred and Thirty
fourth Pennsylvania Volunteers, nine
months men. He was mustered in on August
%, and Joined his command at Arlington
in the outskirts of Washington, where it
remained until August 80. On that day the
regiment marched out toward the Bull Run
battle ground, but did not arrive in time to
take part in the fight. At Antietam Col.
Quay and his regiment did not reach the
battle ground until late the following morn
ing, and saw no fighting.
The regiment remained at or near An
tietam, out of sight and hearing of the
enemy. Its Colonel left it on several short
leaves, and finally, during the latter part of
October, he, according to Bates, went home
because he was taken i'll with typhoid fever.
Early in December Col. Quay reported for
duty, but on the 9TH of that month he tend
cred his resignation. Six days later, on the
18th, the battle of Fredericksburg was
fought Quay was still with the army
awaiting the acceptance of his resignation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-26
GERMANY's BOYCOTT.

A Decree Of the Emperor Barring Fugi.
tive HebreWs-In Leaving Russia They
Must Not Enter the Fatherland-'TWill
Cause Distress.
BERLIN, March 25.-The Breslau Zetung
to-day publishes tho text Of an imperial
decree prohibiting the passage of Hebrews
through Germany. The decree is very rig
orous, and those to whom the frontier COM
mittees guarantee support and those pro-
vided with money and tickets for passage on
ocean steamers are refused entry into Ger
man territory equally with those who are
entirely destitute and friendless.
The police are warned under penalty OF
severe punishment to carry out to the let
ter the instructions contained In the decree,
and under no circumstances to permit any
evasion of the law by the large number Of
Hebrews who are trying to enter Germany
through Galicia As 1t IL impossible to
make the decree known throughout Russia,
thousands OF Hebrews, ignorant Of the
prohibition, are certain to arrive
at the frontier, where, as they will
be halted and will not be permitted to pro-
ceed further, it will be impossible to pro-
vide accommodations for them. A few
cases have already occurred where He
brews, endeavoring to get into the country
despite the warnings they received, have
been shot down while attempting to pass
the frontier guards.
The committees that have been formed
for the purpose of providing relief for these
unfortunate people, say that an enormous
number of Hebrews are seeking to escape
from Russian persecution, and are ready to
emigrate whenever the opportunity offers.
The committees estimate that 100000 He
brews are trying to leave Russia.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-26
THE OAK IN THE GEARS GARDEN.
A Persistent Yankee Presented tho Acorn
From Which It Grew.

A Persistent Yankee Presented the Acorn
From Which 1t Grew.
The newspapers recently stated the fact
of the presence of an American oak in the
Imperial gardens at st. Petersburg. Con-
corning this tree a curious story was told
many years ago. apparently with absolute
verifcation. When Mr.. Dallas, afterward
Vice President, was in st. Petersburg as
American Minister, he was one day visited
by tall, awkward Yankee, who, being re-
quested to state his business, Immediately
said that he wanted to see the Emperor.
He was assured that obtaining an inter
view with the Emperor was no easy task,
but not being disposed to take refusal he
was requested to leave his name and return
in about fortnight, when his application
would probably be considered and deter
mined.
A week or two later the American Min
lister was surprised by visit from the tall
that an interview with the Emperor could
not be obtained, the Yankee responded that
he had already seen the Emperor and had
just called in at the Embassy for the
purpose of saving goodby, as he was on his
way home. Mr.. Dallas was dumfounded,
and inquired into the particulars, when he
found that the man actually had, by sheer
force of brass, succeeded in passing the
guards at the palace and seeing the
Emperor.
81 gave him present, too"
"What was it?" inquired Mr. Dallas.
''An acorn from Mount Vernon from q
tree that grew over Washington's tomb.
The Emperor planted it in the garden with
his own hands. I followed him out and saw
him plant it."
Strange as the story was it was true, and
the oak now growing in the imperial gar
dens at St. Petersburg sprung from the
acorn carried thither as q present to the
Emperor by the long, awkward American.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-26
A LITERARY CONTEST.
Pittsburg Academy Students Entertain Their
Friends.

Pittsburg Academy Students Entertain Their
Friends.
The fifth annual contest between the two
literary societies of the Pittsburg Academy,
known as the Knickerbocker and the Ema-
non, was held last night in the Fourth Ave-
nue. Baptist Church, and was a highly en-
joyable event. The debates, essays and
recitations were interpreted with fine mu-
sical selections by the academy chorus and
soloists.
The church was filled with an interested
audience of the pupils, their relatives and
friends, and the interest of the evening cen
tered on the five contests. The judges were
Rev. j. D. Moffatt, D. D., Erasmus Wilson
and P. F. Smith. The first contest was in
essay writing, Miss Bryant, Of the Emanons,
being declared the winner. Messrs Hemp
hill and Gould discussed the proposition
that the annexation of Canada would be
prejudicIal to the United States Mr.
Hemphill, of the Emsnons, won with the
affirmative end of the discussion. The only
victory of the Knickerbockers was won by
Miss Cramp in recitation, Miss Ford be-
ing her opponent. The original oration con-
test was won by Miss Bennett and the read
ings by Miss Moore, both Of the Emanons.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-26
BROTHER AGAINST BROTHER.
A Quarrel Near Akron Which Terminal
in Fratricide and Suicide,

A Quarrel Near Akron Which Terminates
in Fratricide and Suicide.
AKRON, March 25.-lSperal This aft
ernoon, about a mile from Mogadore,
Henry Albinger, aged q and un-
married, shot his brother John, mar
ried and aged 40, and then committed
suicide. Ever since their parents died, ten
years ago, the brothers have quarreled
over the division of the large estate.
Henry and his sister live together,
while John and his wife reside
on an adjoining farm. This afternoon
John, who was chopping wood not far from
his house, heard the soRd of All ak in the
woods, and, proceeding to the place, found
Henry cutting down a tree. He ordered him
away and a quarrel resulted. Henry jumped
into his wagon and. drove home, returning
shortly afterward.
Pulling revolver from his pocket he
fired at John, wounding him in the leg.
Johns large Newfoundland dog attacked
Henry and so disconnected his aim that two
other shots which he fired at his retreating
brother failed to take effect. Henry returned
to his home, and securing his gun. went to
Johns house. His brother endeavored to
escape. Henry overlook him and fired,
the shot tearing his left arm nearly off,
John fell and implored his brother not to
fire again, but the contents of the second
barrel tore an awful hole in the PROSTATE
mans back Just above the kidneys. The
murderer returned home and shot himself
dead. At late hour John is still alive,
but he cannot recover.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-26
FIRE ALARMS VICTORY.

Foraker's Late Chief Lieutenaht Beats the
Governor by One Vote for Chairman Of
the Next CoAvention-The fractional
Fight Still Raging.
COLUMBUS, March 2a-[ Special THE
Republican State Central Committee met
tonight and had the usual factional fight,
the Sherman and Foraker forces being fully
represented The object was to decide
upon the time and place of the next State
Convention, to name a ticket, and select
delegates to Minneapolis. The committee
as constituted Is Foraker organization
Columbus and Cleveland were the appli-
cants for the location. The members OF the
committee were entertained at one of the
leading hotels, and the advance impression
was favorable to Columbus. 1t leaked out,
however, that Governor Mckinley was in
favor of Columbus, and this was sufficient
to insure its defeat. Mckinley sought to
to be neutral in the Senatorial fight, but it
has developed that he was one Of the strong
est supporters that Sherman had, and that
he is not yet done paying the debts which
he contracted in the way OF promises of apS
pointments within his gift
1t was decided to hold the convention at
Cleveland April q and 2S, there being 13
of the 21 votes in its favor The fight of
the evening in executive session was the
selection of q temporary chairman for the
convention. Governor McKinley's name
was presented, and the fight made that he
should be permitted to sound the keynote
Of the campaign. Representative r. P.
Griffin, Of Toledo, who had the management
of Foraker's Senatorial campaign, was pre-
sented by the faction, and he was elected by
one vote over the Governor
The friends of Sherman and Mckinley
feel greatly humiliated over the result.
Jbhn R. Malloy, clerk of the House,
strong Sherman man, was treated likewise
and by stronger vote. by the selection of
w. S. Mathews, Secretary of the Repub-
lican Executive Committee, for Secretary
of the convention. There is a power of
harmony on tap.
The result of the meeting tonight will be
to place the machinery of the convention in
the hands of the Foraker contingent, and
greatly enhance their chances of selecting
delegates to the National Convention which,
it is reasonable to presume, will not be en-
thusiastic for the nomination of Harrison.
All they want is another candidate. A. L.
Conger, member of the National Commit
tee, was present, and had something to do
with the result.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-26
NATURES pYRorEcHN1c DISPLAY.
Magnificent Northern Lights Witnessed 4
Far Away South Dakota.

Magnificent Northern Lights Witnessed In
Far Away South Dakota.
HURON. +. D., March ga magnificent
auroral display was witnessed here last
night between 9 and 10 o'clock. A broad,
white belt bow-shaped, spanned the
heavens from northeast to southwest. Be-
low this belt the sky was heavy with black
clouds, while above it and stretching away
to the south the sky was brilliant with stars.
From the broad band of white bright rays
of thousand colors, resembling huge mount
aims and great columns reached far among the
stars At intervals these mountains and
masses sent forth great arms of light in
colors ranging from Light pink to deep red.
Some were striped, others dotted with gold,
blue and brighter hues.
From these would frequently shoot star
shaped and comet-like meteors that soon
burst into countless fragments, each SEEM
ingly of a different color from its neigh
Dor. Thus the base of white would take
on all the colors of the rainbow, and roll
and seeth and retire behind thin veil,
through which could be, seen the mellow
rays that moment before were of dazzling
brightness. It was one of the greatest
auroral displays witnessed here since 1882.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-26
A COURT MARTIAL FOR GREE1Y.

The General Accused of Violating q War
Department Regulation.
WASHINGTON, March 25.-[ Especial IAN
officer of the army, Of high rank, is author
ity for the statement this evening that a
court martial will probably be ordered
within the next few days for the trial of Gen.
eral A. W. Greedy, chief signal officer of the
army, for violation of orders of the War
Department, ''that no officer shall, without
being called upon by proper authority, sug-
gest action, by members of Congress, on
legislation pertaining to military AFFAIRS
General Greely's offense consists in hay
ing addressed the Secretary of War in oppo-
sition to placing the new military bureau of
information under the immediate jurisdic-
tion and control of the Adjutant Generals
Office.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-26
The Boodliug Investigation in Chicago
Comes to an Abrupt Halt

The Boodling Investigation in Chicago
Comes to an Abrupt Halt.
CHICAGO, March 25.-To-day's session OF
the grand jury investigation of the boodlers
broke up in disorder. No new indictments
were agreed upon. The rock upon which
the jury split was the question whether
or not to indict Secretary Soule,
of the Jefferson Electric Railroad, who,
when wanted as witness, absented him
self from the city. A sharp discussion oc-
CURED between the jurymen on this mat
ter, ending in row. All the proceedings
were behind closed doors, but the above was
said to be substantially what happened.
= 1t was rumored, in addition, that MEM
Der of the jury was caught making full
notes of the testimony of one of the wit
nesses, and that he was accused of doing so
for improper purposes. Though much loud
talk was INDUCED in between members, no
blows were struck. The adjournment was
taken because, for the time being, no further
progress under the circumstances was DOS
sible. Another effort will be made to-
morrow,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-26

FINE POINTS ABOUT AL1QUIPPA
That Justify the Buying OF Property at the
New Town on the P. s. L. Z. r. r.
The conviction seems to have become
grounded with the people that the new
town Of Aliquippa will prove a good place
to place their money, either as an invest
ment or for place of location, if one is to
Judge by the great interest manifested in
the property. Although no lots will be
sold until the day of the first public sale on
April IA, many people have selected lots
which will be sold them on that date if
they make the first application at the office
of the company at Aliquippa on the day of
the sale. Offers have been made by 15 or 20
people who are desirous Of investing their
money at the new town to begin the erection
OF buildings and stores Immediately, but the
company stand firm in their resolve not to
give deed for any property until the day
of the sale, so that the choice lots will not
be gone at the sale and all will have fair
chance. In considering Allquippa remem-
ber that the companies who own the prop
erty are guaranteeing the future of the
town by putting up their works there, in
which thousands of dollars are invested.
They also own the railroad switches and all
the improvements made and being made.
Abundant natural gas on the property in
sures cheap fuel to the factories there and
those now making application for locations.
The lots are large, bpardwalks have been
put down, the drainage is excellent, and
altogether offers inducements for invest
ment or locating seldom. equaled. The
prices range from $3.50 to $500 per lot
Plans and information can be had at the
Office of the Aliquipps Steel Company,
room 30, Westinghouse building.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-26
THE PRESS BANQUETED.

John Newell Formally Opens His Now Cafe
Hundred Guests-Mayor GourIey Pre-
sides and Makes an Address Of Welcome.
With a banquet bewildering in its ar
rangements and magnificent in its prepara-
tion, John Newell last night formally
opened the cafe Of which he proposes to
make the finest European hotel between
New York and Chicago. The banquet was
given to the press of Pittsburg, but
In the gathering of about 800 people
all the professions and prominent business
enterprises of the two cities were repre-
sented. The banker, the millionaire bdsi-
ness man, the lawyer, the politician, the
city authority, the editor, the reporter and
the printer touched elbows over the gorge
GUS spread, and for two hours they ate,
drank and made merry over bill Of fare
that was fairly crowded with delicacies rare
and palatable.
The Banqueting hall, just fresh from the
contractors hands, was dazzling in its
beauty, the white marble floor highly pol
ished, the hardwood wainscoting uniquely
and Enthusiastically: carved, the hand
arranged in deep squares unitedtheir
oriental features in forming a grand
apartment. But the banquet tables, bur-
dened with rare flowers were pretty beyond
description. Innumerable electric lights
mellowed by dreamy shades and thousands
of wax candles with vari-colored coverings
spread over the Haviland china veritable
rainbow.
Mayor Gourley sat with Host Newell at
the head of the large center table. Before
them and around them were the guests
nearly all in evening dress. After the din
ner Mayer Gourley, on behalf of Mr.. New
ell, delivered an address of welcome. He
told OF the energy and enterprise that had
given to Pittsburg the magnificent hotel.
There were several responses in behalf of
the press. The dinner lasted from o'clock
until 11:3o, when the delighted gathering
dispersed.
Mr. Newell's hotel when completed will
contain 225 rooms, and will be furnished in
the most elaborate way. 1t will be seven
stories high and will be provided with all
the modern equipments. The ladies' dining
room, which will be as handsome as the cafe,
will be furnished within q short time
DASH TO THE POLE begins Sunday,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-26
NOBLE, BUT WITHOUT CREDIT.

A Story Of the Little Daughter Of Crown
Princess stephanie.
The little Archduchess Elizabeth, daugh-
ter of the widowed Crown Princess Ste
phanie of Austria, was spending the summer
in Swiss watering place, and in an expe-
dition to the neighboring city discovered a
shop window with beautiful cocks feathers,
just the thing for her Alpine hat An un-
usually fine specimen was chosen, the price
of which was go kreutzers; but alas the
Princess and her two ladles-in-waiting could
raise but q kreutzers between them.
They promised to sent the failing sum at
once, and the little Princess remarked most
earnestly: "Indeed, we are quite honestr'
but the mistress Of the shop was more eau
tious than far-seeing, and the party re-
turned without the feather The story
created great amusement among the summer
guests, but when it came to the ears of the
husband of the careful saleswoman he was
not equally pleased.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-26
GETTING READY FOR MINNEAPOLIS
The Ohio League of Republicans After Easy
Rates From Railroads.


COLUMBUS, o., March 25.-[Specsal. J.
The officials of the Republican League of
Ohio will go to Toledo tomorrow morning
to confer with the passenger agents of the
lines between Chicago and Minneapolis,
who meet in Toledo for the purpose of
adopting rates to the Republican Conven-
tion in June. 1t is expected that not less
than 1000 will attend. Regular headquar-
tiers will be provided aud every possible ar
rangement made for the comfort of the mem
bership.
A letter has been received at the Office of
the State Committee from John B. Robin
son. President of the Pennsylvania League,
stating that the members of the organization
in that State who attend the convention
will be pleased TO join the Ohio delegation
at Columbus and accompany them to Min
neapolis; also to share their headquarters in
that city. Some time ago President W. l.
Squire invited Hon. Stephen B. Elkins,
Secretary Of War, to accompany the Ohio
League to the convention. Mr.. Elkins is a
native Buckeye, having been born in Perry
county. A reply has Just been received
from the Secretary, in which he heartily ac-
cepts the invitation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-26
SHE GETS NO DAMAGES.
The Girl Who Walked With . University
Man Loses Her Case.

The Girl Who Walked With University
Man Loses Her Case.
LONDON, March 25-The suit of Miss
Daisy Hopkins against Rev. Mr. Wallis,
proprietor of Trinity Hall, Cambridge, for
5000 damages for false imprisonment in
connection with her arrest on the charge of
walking the streets with university
man," has excited widespread interest.
Miss Hopkins resumed her testimony, still
maintaining the propriety of her behavior:
Upon the conclusion Of Miss Hopkins
testimony, which was the only evidence
offered to support her claim, the defense
called as a witness the University constable
who had arrested her. He testified that he
had watched the plaintiff for three years.
After he had arrested her and was taking
her to the Spinning House, they met dis
solute woman, who greeted her. The Jury
returned verdict against Miss Hopkins.
The verdict caused great surprise among
the friends of the girl. who have always be-
lieved her life to be blameless There is no
doubt that the case will be appealed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-26
European Gossip and News,

MID-LENT festivities are in full swing in
PARIS.
Two accomplices OF Ravachol, the an
arohist dyer In Paris, have been arrested for
their Connection with the poisoninr con.
spiracy.
BALLOONS have enabled German, spies to
get all the information they want OF the for
tifications and Russian army movements in
Poland.
THE free silver struggle in the United
States is attracting great attention in Ger
many. The press agrees that free coinage
would work disaster.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-26

SAN FRANCISCO, March 25.-[Special J.
Henry j. Smith, while suffering from
delirium tremens, cut his throat from ear to
ear to-day in the presence of large crowd
He was strapped to his bed last night. as he
was insane from liquor, but this morning he
escaped, obtained knife from fish market
nearby, and ran up the street pursued by a
mob Warning them of, he deliberately
drew the knife back and forth across his
throat until he tell dead from loss of blood.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-26
Anti-Tillmanftes Hold Couyeution.

COLUMBIA, S. c., March PA conven-
tion called by ami composed of those who
opposed Governor Tillman, nominee of the
regular Democracy in 1890, was in session
al the State House all day. A full State
ticket was nominated, with ex-Lieutenant
Governor John c. Sheppard at its head and
J. L. Orr for Lieutenant Governor. A plat
form was adopted mainly denunciatory of
the present administration.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-26
a HOT FIGHT IN ARMSTRONG,
Quay's Friends Claim They viii Win Out
in To-Days Contest


in To-Day's Contest.
KITTANNISG, March 25 Special J.
The primaries to be held in this city to.
morrow promise to be the liveli=st of anv
ever held here. All day to-day the politi-
clans were around putting in their last
licks, preparing for big fight Ford CITY
will poll larger vote than was expected
A large number of the foreigners who are
a; work in the glass works there were nat
uralized to-day and will cast their votes for
Dalzell tomorrow.
William Henry, son of Captain A. G.
Henry, a Government employe at Wash
ington, is here doing all he can for the re-
election of Senator Quay. The indications
are that Quay will carry the county.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-26
RUSSIAN HEBREWS PENNED uR.

They Can't subsist Within the Pale, and
Arc Not Allowed to Leave It.
ST. PETERSBURG, March 25-The condi-
tion of the Hebrews within the pale be-
comes worse daily. The Government does
not allow them, under any circumstances,
to leave the bounds of the pale. They are
unable to obtain work, and there Is much
suffering among them. An enormous death
roll is only averted by the continuous char.
ity of the rich English Hebrews.
The Minister of the Interior has directed
the Governor Of the pale to report as to the
prospects Of Hebrew emigration in the
spring.