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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
NO NEWS IN WASHINGTON
OF the Canal Projected Between the Lakes
and New York

or the Canal Projected Between the Lakes
and New York.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-Oficials at the
State Department have no information re-
garding the application of the Inter-
national Navigation Company to the Cana
dian Parliament for charter authorizing
the company to connect Lake Erie with
Montreal and New York by a system
of canals, the Hudson river, and the st.
Lawrence and Richilieu rivers and Lake
Champlsin. The telegram from Ottawa,
making the announcement that an appliea-
tion had been filed was not definite enough
to afford them clear idea of the scope of
the proposed improvements
One of the officials said that if BY this
scheme it was expected to secure the navi-
cation of the Hudson river by Canadian
vessels, the promoters would doubtless be
disappointed. That stream would no more
be free to vessels from the north, reaching
it through canals, than it is at present to
vessels from the West, via the Erie canal.
Foreign vessels will be stopped at the end
of the canal route then, as now.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
PEOPLE COMING AND GOING.

r. E Johnston, manager of the Divide
Musin Company, is at the DuQuesne. Musin
and some or the vocalists of the COMPANY
will attend a reception given at the Press
Club this evening.
Sam English, the Philadelphis book
maker and associate or Frank Herdick and
T. R. Davis, OF New York, put up at NeweIrs
Hotel yesterday.
w. B. Stracker, of the ticket receivers
ofice, Union depot has returned from Phil.
adelphia, where he attended the funeral OF
his father.
w. l. Spaulding, one Of the special agents
of the census, was in the city yesterday. he
returned to Washington last evening.
F. j. Searight, of East Liverpool, and
Representative s. B. Cochrane, Of Kittan-
ming, are registered at the Anderson.
Congressman w. A. Stone, with his SON
and daughter, returned to Washington last
evening.
Duncan B. Harrison, former baeker of
John L. Sullivan. was in the city yesterday.
J. 7. McNaul and j. b. Fisher, of jean
nette, are stopping at the Anderson.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
RESCUED FOR CHRISTMAS.
An Ice-Bound Ships Crew Saved by a Tugs
Timely Arrival

An Ice-Bound Ships Crew Saved by a Tugs
Timely Arrival.
VINEYARD HAVEN, MASS, Dec pa
The steam tug Triton arrived here to-day
with Captain f. R. Pendleton and the crew
of the schooner Charlotte Fish, of Isleboro,
Me-, from Perth Amboy for Portsmouth
with a cargo of coal. The Fish left this
port Tuesday morning, but when off Cape
Gogden encountered q heavy northwest
gale, compelling her to put back. While
endeavoring to reach an anchorage at Hy-
ANNA, the schooner's sails were blown
away, and she was obliged to anchor on
Nantucket shoals There the vessel sprung
a leak, commenced dragging and iced up
badly.
On Thursday the gale increased, with
heavy sea and intense cold. Last night the
wind blew hurricane from the Northwest,
the leak increased and the water gained in
the vessels hold with. both pumps con-
stantly working. Distress signals were
burned all night, but were unanswered, and
this morning the crew were all but ex-
hausted. The vessel was fast filling with
water and those on board expected to be
lost About o'clock the tug Triton
sighted the schooner and went to her as
sistanoa
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
MR.. CLEVELAND'S REGRETS
To the Residents at His Birthplace, Whom
He Cannot Visit Now.

To the Residents at His Birthplace, Whom
He Cannot Visit Now.
NEWARK, N. j., Dec. 24.-For some
time past the citizens of Caldwell have
been au1iously looking forward for the ex-
pected visit Of fPrssident-elect Cleveland to
Caldwell, that village being his birthplace.
1t was expected that Mr.. Cleveland would
be able to make the visit before his inaugu-
ration in March. The citizens of Caldwell
are somewhat disappointed at the following
letter, which the President-elect has written
to G. NJ. Harrison, of Caldwell:
Your very kind letter OF the 10th has just
come to hand. assure you that few invita-
tions are more alluring than that which you
extend. The privilege of spending q few
hours in the town of my birth, and where so
many pleasant associations in connection
with the lite ard work OF my father always
cluster, is certainly one which l should
much enjoy, and we're it not for the extreme
pressure upon my time and attention, which
proper anticipation of the duties of the
Presidency enforces, should make an
effort to be with you. AS it is, however
shall have to ask you to allow me to decline
your invitation for the present. Some time
hope to visit CaldweflSand meet the good
people OF whom you speak, and look over
the scenes that will recall so much that is of
interest. GROVER CLEVELAND.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
ALEGISLATIVE CAUCUS.

All but One of AlIeghenyCountyM Members
Gather They Indorse Lafferty for
Speaker and Voorhees, for CIerk-A Dali
zen Resolution Does Not Get the Full
Endorsement
The Republican members of the ALLIE
gheny county legislative delegation cau-
cused at the Young Mems Republican Tariff
Club Yesterday afternoon. The entire delega-
tion was present except Mr.. Wilson, of the
Sixth Assembly district whose wife died
Yesterday morning
The delegation organized by electing S.
NJ. Lafferty chairman and William M.
CuIbertson secretary. A resolution was
offered indorsing Mr.. Lsfferty for Speaker
of the House. Mr.. Stewart announced he
could not vote for the resolution as he was
. candidate for that position himself. The
resolution was adop3ed. Mr. Stewart did
not vote
Charles Voorhees, was indorsed for Chief
Clerk of the House. Messrs. Weaver, Mar
shall and Nesbitt were named as the State
Committee fer this county and will fix up
the list of applicants for positions at
Harrisburg.
Senator Finn offered the following reso-
luton:
WHEREAS, The Hon. John DalzelI, of this
county, has by his faithful, able and di stin.
guished services in the National House of
Representatives proved himself worthy
and effective exponent of the best interests
of the Republican party, as we'll as of the
State and nation, and as q Congressman
thereof his name has been prominently
mentioned as candidate for the United
States Senate; therefore be it
Resolved, That we Will present HIS name to
the Republican caucus for nominal tion TO
that high office, and hereby pledge such
candidate our support, and that the candi-
date nominated by sand Republican caucus
is hereby pledged our support.
Before any action could be taken on the
resolution, Messrs Muhlbronner and West
heimer, of the First district, Marshall and
Mcdonald, of the Second, Nesbitt, of the
Sixth, Wallace, of the Seventh and Senator
Neeb, got up and walked out by prear
ranged plan to avoid probably disagree
able discussion. The remaining members
all signed the paper, making total OF -
votes Mr. Dalzen will have, including Mr.
Wilson, vino was not present. The delega-
iion will meet again In Harrisburg at P.
NJ, January 2.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
FIRE IN A HOTEL.
$4,000 Blaze on Boggs Avenue, Mt.
Washington,

$4,000 Blaze on Boggs Avenue, Mt.
Washington.
The Central Hotel on Boggs avenue, Mt
Washington, was almost completely de-
stroyed by fire shortly before midnight last
night. The fire started in the third story.
but the origin Is unknown. The loss was
about S1O,O The building, which is owned
by William Miller, Sr., was valued at ST.
900, with only $4,000 insurance. The occu-
pant, Fred Fuhs, sustains loss of nearly
$4,000, with 81 200 insurance.
There was heavy wind and lack of
water, which contributed to the destructive
ness of the flames, and in short period from
the time the fire started the whole building
was enveloped. Two alarms were sent IN.
to which companies Nos. 2 aad II and IL
responded.
Shortly after the fire broke out some one
entered the saloon part of the hotel and
stole large number of bottles of whisky
and wine. Mr.. Fuhs had $500 and his in
surance policies in his private room on the
third story when the fire started and had
considerable trouble getting the valuables
out
The building contained "A rooms. and WAS
tul! OF boarders, all of whom lost all thev
had.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
SHORT STORIES OF LOCAL LIFE

JOSEPH SNYDER, of Etna, is in st. Francis
Hospital undergoing treatment for insanity.
THE Princeton College Glee Club now tour
ing the country will appear in this city on
JanuaryS g.
ALEXANDER Y. LEE will give q chalk talk
tomorrow morning ut 9:3O in the Sixth Pres
the Fourth avenue Baptist Church.
HENRY HoLTzMAN & Sons, No. Ill Market
street, treated their employees to an elegant
Christmas dinner yesterday. One hundred
covers were laid, and it was most pleasantly
enjoyed by all present.
The attaches of the Harris Theater last
evening presented Manager Starr with a
beautiful gold and -Mexican-onyx-headed
silk umbrella. E. W. Connolly made the
presentation speech, and Mr. Starr's re-
sponse Is said to have been utterly unre-
nOrthble.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
SUGGESTION MEETINGS CALLED.

Democrats and Republicans Preparing for
the Coming Primaries.
The Republicans of the Tenth ward, Allie
gheny, will suggest candidates at the Charles
street school house next Wednesday even
ing.
A meeting to suggest and nominate can
didstes for ward officers and school directors
in the Second district, Twenty-second ward,
will be held in the Sterrett school, Home
wood avenue, Wednesday evening.
Sixth ward Democrats will suggest ward
candidates at the Forbes street school on
Friday night The Republicans OF the
same ward at the same place on Tuesday
night.
The Republicans of the Fifteenth ward
will meet at the Lawrence school house on
Wednesday evening to suggest ward candi-
dates.
The Twenty-frst ward Democrats will
suggest ward candidates at the rooms of the
East End Democratic Association, Franks
town and Park avenues, on Tuesday even
ing,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
HOT AGAINST CHILE.

Argentine People Mob the Ambassador
and Call Loudly for War.
BUENos AYREs, Dec 24-The mounted
police were called upon to-day to break up
an anti Chilean demonstration of the popu-
lace. The mob was dispersed without Sc
rious injury to anyone A guard is sta
toned at the Chilean Legation to protect
the Chilean Minister and his aids from
violence.
The Chilean Minister. NJ. Guerrero, held
conference to-day with Foreign Minister
Anchorena. Congress Immediately after
ward held secret session relating to Chile.
Minister Guerrero is preparing a reply to
the charge that he tried to bribe Argentine
officials. Feeling runs very high, and the
hot-headed enemies of Chile call loudly for
war. The Chilean Minister has promised
to give the Argentine Government salts
factory reply.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25

last night, but he did not deny it. His
friends assert the action of John R. Hen
ricks in coming out for Common Council in
the Eleventh ward means that Tyler has
virtually won the nomination. They say
Henricks would not otherwise have declared
himself out of the Mayoralty fight as his
desire is to defeat Mayor Kennedy. Now
that he has withdrawn, all his friends will
go to Tyler's support
The friends of the Mayor continue to
confidently claim his denomination in spite
of all the stories the Tyler people are cir
culating for effect As to the Mayors eli
gibility, they say no man can guess nearer
to it than the big attorneys who declared in
favor of the Mayor until the question is
decided by the Supreme Court The Ken
nedy people promise some interesting news
within q few days.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
CoLLIDED WITH THE sTATUTRS

HARRY YUNKINs and son Samuel, of Apollo.
were arrested at the FIT Wayne depot yes
terday afternoon by Depot ofhcer Brown for
acting disorderly.
MRS. MARGARET HENDERSON, who is charged
by her son-in-law, C. r. Anderson, with as
sault and battery, yesterday waived hear
ing before Alderman Reilly and gave bail
for Court,
JAMES GILLIGAN and John McRoberts
fought in Masters alley Friday night and
McRoberts was severely slashed across the
face with n penknife. Yesterday Gilligan
was arrested for felonious cutting ana
landed in Jail for hearing Monday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
TRINKETs ALL ALONG THE TRACK.

Mail Clerks Carelessness Scatters Christ
mas Presents to the Winds,
ROCHESTER, n. Y, Dec. 24-When a
mail train from the East was passing Fair
port this morning, three pouches filled
with Christmas presents for that village
were thrown of, but failed to catch on the
patent catcher and were hurled under the
wheels of the train.
The leather bags were crushed to pieces,
and pretty Christmas remembrances were
scattered along the tracks from Fairport to
Brighton. Some costly jewelry was among
the articles. Many of the trinkets were
taken to the local postofice, and others will
be searched for from this city.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
FOUR FOUND DEAD.

Inmates of a Negro Asylum Asphyxiated,
With Signs Of a Struggle.
BALTIMORE, Dec 24-Four negroes
were found dead in their rooms this morn
ing at the Negro Home of the Aged. Two
old women, Fannie Ward and Maria Jones,
were asphyxiated BY coal gas.
Fannie Wards nude condition and torn
clothing indicated a struggle for life. Both
the women had been slaves and had been
inmates of the Home for a number of years
Two colored children were also found dead.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
HAITI COMING TO TIME
The Van BOkkelen Claim Is Being Paid
$4,000 Every Month.

Inc van Bokkelen Claim Is Being Paid
$4,000 Every Month.
NEW YORK, Dec. 24-[SpsciaL J-Justice
Andrews, of the Supreme Court, has con-
frmed a report of Referee Wilbur Larre-
more, concerning an award made bv the
Government of Haiti to Carles Adrian Van
Bokkelen. In 1884 Van Bokkeleu. who
had lived in Brooklyn, was engaged in trade
in Port au Prince. He was charged with
being connected with the revolution in
Haiti and was thrown into prison, where
he remained several months, and until the
United States sent protest against his in
generation.
Van Bokkelen's claim for damages WAS
sent, on consent of representives of both
Governments, to Alexander Porter Morse
as arbitrator. Van Bokkelen died on Nov.
ember1, 1885, before a decision was made He
left no estate and had assigned the claim
in trust to the lawyer, Nathaniel Niles,
On December 1, 1888, Mr.. Morse fixed the
damages at $4,000, and in June, 1890.
Haiti agreed to pay 5000 of it every six
months
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
CLAIMED BY TWO WOMEN.
One Wants the Estate of an Indiana Man
and the Other Poses as His widow,

One wants the Estate OF an Indiana Man
and the Other Poses as His Widow.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND, Dec. o4.-There are two
women at Covington, Ind, one of them lay
ing claim to the estate OF the late John Cox
and each claiming to be the widow. The dc
ceased was a familiar figure all over that
part of the country. He owned rich farms
in Fountain county and also in Ohio. Alto
gether he must have been worth $50, 900.
Four years ago he made his home near
Covington. Two small children were with
him who called him father and there was
also young Frenchw oman, who was under
stood to be the nurse OF the children. In
1889 he removed to Ohio, and short time
ago he died. The French woman n now appears
upon the scene, laying claim to one-thfrd of
the estate as the widow of Cox. Scarcely
had she entered proceedings i'll the Circuit
Court before Mrs. Louisenberg, of Chieag CO.
appeared and made similar claim. The
last named claims to have remarked after
Cox's death. Long and costly litigation is
anticipated.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
MR, wANAMAKER Is FIRM.

He Continues to Protest Against Govern
ment Telegraph Rates.
WASHINGTON, Dec. A.-The Postmaster
General has issued the annual circular pre-
scribing the telegraph rates to be paid for
the transmission of Government messages
during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1898.
The rates are the same as those promul-
gated in the circular issued by the Post
master General three years ago and which
the Western Union Company objected to.
The claims of that company for telegraph
service rendered during the past three years
have not been settled.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
Her Neck Not Broken.

Coroner Mcdowell yesterday investigated
the case of Mrs. Lizzie Foster, of ALLIE
gheny, who was reported to have fallen and
broken her neck yesterday morning. 1t
was learned she had not fallen, but had
bursted blood vessel and died suddenly at
the house of her daughter, 600 Preble ave-
nue.. She was 4S years of age. An inquest
was decided unnecessary.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
TO DECLARE KENNEDY QUE 60.

Friends of Tyler Say They Have a New
Opinion on the Mayors Eligibility.
The political situation in Allegheny was
0--gravated by q story circulated yesterday
1t Major Tyler's friends had secured
r-rong opinion from prominent attorneys
that Mayor Kennedy was not eligible
for reelection and that it would be
sprung in q few days The Major
would have nothing to say about it
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
Another Historic Fiction Exuloded.

CITY OF MEXICO, Dec 24-senor
Batres, the areheologist, says he has dis
covered evidence proving that the story is
untrue that Cortez the conqueror of
Mexico, after being driven ont of Tenochtit-
Ian, now the City Of Mexico, bewailed his
ill-fortune under the tree known as ''the
Arbol de Noche Triste."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
SHERIFF MARTIN DYING,

The Beaver County Onioer Fatally Injured
by q Freight Train.
BEAVER FALLS, Dec A.-[SpeciaL J.
Word was received here late tonight from
Darlington, stating that Sheriff Martin had
been struck by train and fatally injured.
The particulars of the accident cannot be
learned, but later telegram was received
that Mr.. Martin was rapidly sinking.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
BelIxnap Obtains a Hearing.

LANSING, MICH, Dec. 24.-In the appli-
cation for q mandamus by Congressman
Belknap, to compel a recount in Ionia
county, order to show cause was to-day
granted, returnable the first day of the Jan.
nary term,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
Merry Christmas.

Delinquent purchasers, come and see ms,
We may have something to please YOU.
p. G. SOHoKNEoK & eoN.
III Liberty, head Of Wood street,
Happy New Year.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25

WHEELING-River 4 feet inchs and falling.
Notwithstanding, Plttsburg; Iron Queen, Gin
cinnati. Clear and cold.
CINCINNATI-River J3 feet inches and rising.
Departed-Hudson. Plttsburg. Cold and cloudy,
ST. LoUIS-River foot Inch and falling. Clear
and cool,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
RIVER NEWS AND NOTES.
Louisville Items-The Stage OF Water and
the Movements of Boats.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAMs TO THE DIsPATcH.l
LOUISVILLE, KY, Dec. A-Business fair.l
Weather clear and cold. River stationary, with
feet inches the falls feet inches in the canal
and 10 feet below.
The Jim Wood passed up. The Ohio Is Que down
to-morroY. The II. Frisbie is expected with tow
Tomorrow. The John @. Fisher passed down.
Departures-For Cincinnati, Fleetwood: for Car
rolton, Big Kanawha; for Evansville, City OF
Owensboro.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
Free-scarlet Letter

A beautiful classic-with sales of 10 cents
and upwards FRANK BACON q Co.,
30l Smithfield at
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
IRISH DETECTIVES DYNAM1rEp.
An Explosion Outside Their Headquarter
Kills One Officer.

DUBLIN, Dec pam explosion oc-
CURED at II o'clock tonight outside of the
detective Office in Exchange Court. De-
tective Synnott, who was passing at the
time, was killed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
What Upper Gauge, Show.
The News From Belon.

ALLEGHENY JUNCTIoN-River feet inches
and falling. hiver closed. Cloudy aud cold.
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1892-06-23
Portfolio of Photographs.

We are informed of the publ
cationof a novelty in the book
line which is certain of an enor-
nous sale. This book is "Glimps-
es Of the World-A Portfolio of
Photographs" prepared under the
supervision Of the great Traveller
and lecturer-John J.. Stoddard.
1t contains Photographic views of
famous scenes and places in all
parts Of the world. Every view
is fully described. As an ..ednea
tor it is Invaluable. It contains
$50 pages, and nearly 275 views,
and is sold by subscription at pop
ular prices. The II. S. Peale Co.,
Chicago, are the publishers and
they desire an agent in this local
ity. They will gladly mail de-
scriptive circulars, sample views
and terms TO all, on application.
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1892-06-23
$500 REWARD.

About. November LIST, 1891, !
left at the Buskirk Hotella mouse
colored, silk lined overcoat.. Silk
lined throughout and on lapels
silk facing, cloth cord buttons to
match color Of cloth. The coat
was hanging in the room where
Miss Brooke Buskirk was sick
and taken from her room. A re-
ward Of Five Dollars will be paid
by J. b. Buskirk for information
which will lead to its recovery.
HENRY SENT.
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1892-06-23
NOTICE. NOTICE!
r u BLIC N oTIGE1


The merchants, physicians and
other business men Of Logan coun-
Ity have associated themselves to-
gether for the purposes Of mutual
protection against giving credit to
irresponsible persons and to aid
each other In the collection OF
debts due them Therefore when
eyer any person shall have been
reported and published as de-
linquent debtor in the commercial
report of the Southern CONNER
cial Agency, no member shall in
any case give credit to such per-
son until said person has been re-
ported to the Agency as not de-
linquent.
This Agency is established to
afford It's members protection in
giving credit, and is a safeguard
from those who contract debts,
and can. but will not pay.
Our members furnish the Agen-
cy a. list of parties who owe them
and fail to pay or make settle
mehts each member of the Agen-
cy agreeing to refuse credit to any
one whose name appears in SAID
such reports until settlement Of
claims against them has been
made and noted by this Angency.
All persons running accounts
are hereby requested to be prompt
in the settlement of their claims
in accordance with agreement,
thus furthering the object of this
Agency-to protect the merchant
and tie honest consumer.
SOUTHERN CoMMERCIAL AGENCY,
Head Office Atlanta, Ga.
Merchants and Physicians can
become members by applying at
the Office of this paper.
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1892-06-23
Church at Sidney.

There was meeting at Sidney,
w. Va, on Sunday afternoon May
29th, TO complete an organization
to have charge Of the building of
a church ut sitidfpftaeSss. ====..==5ss=.ss
A committee Of five was APP
pointed: Thos. Chambers, Chair
man, Samuel Simpkins, Secretary
and Moses Maynard, Moses Alley
and J. +. Rutherford.
Specifications can be found at
Sidney, w. Va. Bids will be re-
received until June 25th, 1892.
The right is reserved to reject
any and all bids by the committee.
BY order of the Committee.
THos. CHAMBERS, Chairman.
s. SIMpKINS. Secretary.