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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-07
OHIO LEGISLATION.
Reorganizing the City Government OF Day
ton-Ofher Measures of Interest.


COLUMBUS, O.. Jan. 6.--GSpeciaL ]-The bill
to reor2anize the city government OF Column
bus was followed to-day by one providing
for the reorganization of the city govern
ment of Dayton. 1t wipes out the present
system and provides for the election OF
Mayor and Treasurer by the electors; sec
retary of Council to be elected by the Coun-
Gil; Police Judge, who shall be appointed
by the Governor; Clerk of the Police Court
and Prosecuting Attorney of the fonce
Court, and four members of the Board OF
City of Affairs, which officers shall be ap-
pointed by the Police Judge; City Solic-
1tor, Controller, a City Civil Engineer
Superintendent of Markets and n Sealer OF
Weights and Measures, which officers shall
he appointed by the Board of City Affairs.
The members of the Board of City Affairs,
to be appointed by the Police Judge: shall
receive s3.5 500 EACH This board is to be the
successor of the Board of City Commission
ers. 1t abolishes all other boards OF the
city.
Mr.. Carroll, of Wayne, has introduced
bill i'll the House defining the liabilities OF
sureties on official bonds. 1t provides that
on any action upon an official bond or under
taking in which surety or sureties thereon,
are made party defendant. and in whlch IL
has been found by the court or Jury that any
condition of such bond or undertaklng mas
been broken, and that there is any sum due
or owing thereon. as damages or otherwise,
1t will be the duty of the Court to render
Judgment against the surcties severally and
only for such part of the sum respectively
as may be produced by dividing it by the
number of sureties; provided, however, that
nothing shall apply to or affect any action
upon a bond or undertaking executed before
the passage of the bill.
The Governor appointed William Burdell,
the wellknown Republican of this city, to
succeed John X. Malloy as member OF the
State Board of Pardons. 1t was confirmed
by the Senate. Senator Nichols offered
resolution that all local legislation not sub
mitted to the voters shall be published in
two of the newspapers of different politics
in the locality interested at one-half the
usual legal rates, to be paid for by persons
desiring the passage of the bill, and that the
affidavits of publishers be attached before
final passage.
Mr.. Wood, of Washington county, has in
troduced bill which will give pensions to
the families of those members Of the Ohio
National Guard, who have been killed or
wounded in the service of the State the past
ten years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-07
PERIL OF CROWDED CARS.

= perilS Of hanging onto the platform
crowded street car nowadays are
ily impressed on the public mind by
lSe reported from Toledo. There
paper man forced to hang on the rear
,rm by the crowded condition of the
vas thrown to the ground as it
led a curve and killed. In the old
car days the slow speed rendered
Jvercrowding in which passengers
on the outside little more than an
itiOn on the public. But the in
ID speed rendered possible by cable
lectric motors aggravates that i'm
on to a vital danger Traction COM
S must, and in time will, learn that
sannot subject their patrons to such
simply for the sake of the extra
from transporting them ON the live
principle. They would learn it a
deal sooner if competitive influences
at work so as to give the patronage
e lines that provide the best accom-
tons for passengers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-07
VIRTUE vEhs-s CRIME.

presence Of a new school of politi-
ought is discovered in the recent out
Of articles in the freshest class of
blcan organs, to the effect that "Na-
psrSimOny is a crime" The logic
reading matter published on that
consists only of general scolding at
Democratic leaders who propose to
)wn appropriations. But this makes
difference as the logic of such
position constructs itself, and, on the
eT pede Herculem, the mere state
furnishes a view of the whole svs-
political philosophy.
rime, as is well known, is an extreme
gillful depriving of others, either
dually or collectively, of that which
ire entitled to, either as regards per-
II property. As National parsimony
t affect anything but property, and
lot take away any Of the property of
lblic, therefore its crime must be in
croachment ON the property rights
sc who have been spending the ap-
iatiOns. This makes manifest
theory that the favorites of
shave a property right in the public
Y and it is a crime to re-
their free Sc of it. When the poll
5 have become accustomed to half
l annual revenue shall any stingy
sentatives of the people cut down
pleasant income? No such assault
sted rights will be permitted to take
without the protest Of the Junior
blican organs.
course, the proposition establishes its
Tse. National parsimony which
the cutting down of expenditures
2 Democratic House-being a crime.
1rse national extravaganza, or the
l-dOllar record of the last Congress,
public virtue and benefaction. If
true we have in the records of the
few years display of virtue over
ning in its magnitude. The total ex-
lures Of the United States for. the
alf Of the 20 decade were S2S7, ,OOO,-
nually; in 1873 they had got down to
10000, but were revived in 1880 to
O0,OO0 1t thus appears that tie Re-
an administrations of that period
sached depth of criminality of really
F, degree: but that a reform COM
I'd in 1878. The earnestness with
that reform has been urged appears
fact that, while population has in
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-07
A MILLIoNAIRE's WILL SUSTAINED.
The Pomeroy Case Settled Out of Cour
Before the Decision Was Rendered.

Before the Decision Was Rendered.
CHICAGO, Jan. 6.-The will of the late
George P. Pomeroy was sustained before
Judge Tuley to-day, after a long and bitter
fight. The estate left by the deceased is es-
timated at over sl.OOO.OOO principally prop
erty located in St. Louis and New Jersey.
The instrument, which was executed in
Paris in 1896, bequeathed all of the estate to
the infant son of the deceased Eugene Pom
eroy, in trust, but not to be delivered to
him until Of proper age. The will was con-
tested in the interest of the child on the
ground that the testator was not of sound
mind and memory at the time the will was
executed, and charges that at that time he
was under the influence of Frank P. Chan
dler the executor
The defendants answer that the suit to an
null was not brought in the interest of the
boy, but that of his aunt, Josephine Pom
eroy, and Julia Pomeroy Morrison, of New
York, sisters of the deceased. A settle
ment satisfactory to all parties is said
to have been reached by the attorneys in
the case before the decision was rendered.
The son, Eugene. is now living at Cleveland.
George P. Pomeroy was well known in the
diplomatic service of the United States, hav-
ing been Secretary of Legation at Paris for
many years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-07
TEARS TURNED THE TIDE.
A Stern Parent Relents After Overtaking a
Fleeing Youthful Couple.

cIeeluS Soupies
FRANKLIN, Jan. 6.-[Special. ]-Samuel Ghost
and Eva Atwell, aged IS and II respectively,
eloped from their homes near Clintonville
this morning and arrived here two hours
later. They were greatly Hurried, and at
the Recorders office admitted they were in
a great hurry, as the girls father was giving
them a hot chase. A license was refused
them, and they were making preparations
to board a train for New York State when
the old gentleman arrived post haste. Then
there was a scene, the would-be groom re-
tiring to a respectful distance, while the girl
and her father argued the matter all over
the station platform.
The girl declared she would not go home.
This emboldened young Ghost, who said she
shouldn't go home unless she went as Mrs.
G. Arbitration was resorted to and mutual
friends called in. Affairs were looking badly
for the youthful couple, when the pretty
girl wept. Her tears turned the tide. A
decision was reached in her favor, and the
father accompanied them to court. where q
license was issued by the smiling Recorder.
A wedding will be celebrated in Clintonville
tomorrow. The father acknowledged that
the youth of both parties formed the only
objection to the union, to which the girl re-
torted, "Time will cure that"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-07

MAJOR 'CUNDILL's s report that the nitro
glycerine bomb corresponds to the formula
of the Fenian advocates of a dynamite
policy in no way conflicts with the theory
that the Dublin Castle explosion was gotten
up to produce an electoral cry.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-07

GOVERNOR CAMPBELL's stroke in the
light of an original Governor who can satisfy
himself with a message about a dozen lines
long may galvanize his Presidential boom
with the newspapers. An executive who
can compress his disquisition on states
manship into that small volume ought to be
extremely popular with newspapers and
newspaper readers-which circle includes
the entire United States. But people may
bethink themselves that while the Governor
has written comparatively short messages
before, he did not reach this superlative de-
gree of brevity till after he had been beaten.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-07

crease since 1880 little over 20 per cent,
expenditures have increased little less
than 100 per cent to the $500, 1000, 900 mark.
As demonstration of the public virtue of
extravagance this is equaled by few and
eXcelled by none.
The fresh elements among the Repub-
lican organs seem convinced that their
duty is to enlarge on that feature OF Re
publican supremacy which secured to
their party the most sweeping defeat 1t
ever experienced.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-07
PORTER WANTS S1,o0o,oOo
To Finish the Census, Which He Claims
Has Been Obtained Cheaply.

WASHINGTON, D. G., Jan. 6.-Acting Secre-
tary of the Treasury to-day sent to Congress
a letter from Robert P. Porter, Superinten-
dent of the Census, accompanied by de-
ficiency estimate of 1000, 600 for continuing
the work of census, which appropriation, it
is asked, be made in the urgency deficiency
bill The letter of Superintendent Porter,
which is dated December 90, 1891, says that
the work of the Census Office is well ad-
vanced, and that if the appropriation asked
for be made immediately it will be possible
to bring the work practically to a termina-
tion by the close of 1892 or the spring of 1893.
There now remains available only $l44. 562,
and about 200 clerks have been turloughed.
This forced reduction of the force, Mr..
Porter says, is unfortunate, and should not
be continued day longer than absolutely
necessary. A temporary cessation of work
would be disastrous, and even the furlough-
ing Of clerks for any length of time would in
lure the value of the work. The appropria-
tions for the census thus far have aggregated
Sc 4G0 O00
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-07
AN ISLAND MONTE CARLO.
A S1o,oOO.OOO Company to Establish Big
Gaming Resort in the Pacific.

Gaming Resort in the Pacific.
CHICAGO, Jan. GA stock company has
been organized with capital of $lO,OO0,OO
to establish a Monte Carlo gaming resort on
a small island off the California coast, about
30 miles from Santa Barbara. Most of the
stock has been taken by New York capital
lists. The island will be fitted up in grand
STYLE and gambling will be carried on in
more sumptuous apartments, if nossible,
than those that make the European Monte
Carlo so attractive.
This information lis obtained from G. S.
Chaplin, of Chaplin & Gore, liquor dealers,
who is the only stockholder in this city.
Matters are in abeyance at present, as the
question of ownership of the island lies be-
tween Mexico and the United States and is
luooted one. 1t is proposed to put on q
line of steamers to ply between the island
and Santa Barbara and run the establish
ment the year round.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-07
Confirmed by the Senate.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. 6.-The Senate to-
day confirmed the following Presiden tai ap-
pointments: Interstate Commerce Com
nissioners-James w. McDill, of Iowa; Will
lam p Morrison, of illinois, and William NJ.
of Kentucky. E. G. Rathbone, of
Ohio Fourth Assistant Postmaster General.
Charles Weare, of Iowa. United States Con-
sui at Aix-Le-C -Chapelle. Postmasters-Penn-
sylvania: S. b. McLanachan, Elizabethtown;
George Sackett White Haven. Ohio: D. P.
Shriver, Manchester; G. H. Tyler, ,Chillicothe;
S. B. Welch, Montpelier. West Virginia: j.
e Shields Anderson.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-07
Pittsburgers in New York.

NEW YORK, Jan. 6-The following Pitts
burgers are registered at hotels here: s.
Barber, Sweeneys; H. G. Brown, st. James
Hotel; 4. L. Courtney. Grand Hotel; G..
Ehrhardt, Astor House,; Z. F. Ford, Gllsey
House; W. j. Hammond, Westminster; j.
W. Hubbard, Astor House; j. F. Hudson.
Grand Central; w. Kelly, Sweeney's Hotel;
W. r. Marvin, Sturtevant House: w., j.
Crawford, Westminster: E. W. Egbert, Astor
House; S. Mcmillan, Astor House: c. s.
Wight, Holland House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-07
POINTED PLACARDS
Posted in Chicago Street Cars Lessen
Tobacco Chewing There.

CHICAGO Jan. 6.-[Special. NORTH Side
street car officials have begun war on to-
bacco chewers who persist in annoying
women who patronize the road. This morn
ing each car had these placards placed above
the windows: "Please Do Not Chew To-
bacco: Query: Is Man Who Does and Splits
on the Floor, Neater Than P1g? You
DON'T Wear Dresses, do You? II You Did
You Would Not Spit on the Floor as Matter
of SeIf-Protection." cleanliness is Next to
Goodness, They Say. We Cannot be Gods,
but we Can be Clean. Do Not Spit on the
Floor" From all that can be learned, the
signs have resulted in a decided abatement
of the nuisance.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-07

HARRIsBURa, Jan. 6.-tSpecidl. 1-Executive
Commissioner Whitman will tomorrow for
ward to the National Commission of the
Worlds Fair at Chicago the resolution
adopted at the last meeting of the Pennsyl-
yania Board of Worlds Fair Managers, re-
auesting that the Exposition be closed on
the Sabbath. Accompanying this resolution
will be forwarded petitions containing the
same request and claiming to be the senti-
ment Of nearly 200 900 citizens of Pennsyl-
vahia. Among the papers to be sent to the
National Commission are petitions from q
large number of Pennsylvania Synods and
PresbyterieS.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-07

A CONTEMPORARY refers to Guy de Maui
PEASANTS breakdown as another illustra-
tion of the evil effects of overwork; bnt the
most prominent illustration of evil in that
connection is the everlasting of the ''over-
work" idea and that tired feeling which it
will infiict on the public. Midnight suppers
and the other details of fashionable Partisan
life are no doubt very exhausting: but the
most charitable illusion could conceive it to
be overwork.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-07

THE moral of Lord Salisbury's shil1y-
shally on the Bering Sea question seems to
be that procrastination is the thief of time
and red tape is the root of procrastination.
In this matter procrastination is the thief
of American property as well
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-07
Never missed Mass for 100 Years.

wILKEsBARRE, Jan. 6.-[SpecfaLl - Miss
Mary O'DonnelI, resident Of Bush Mount
tain, died yesterday aged 106. She was a re-
markable woman. For 100 years she never
missed early mass on Christmas. Last
Christmas she did not want to break the
record, got out OF her sick bed, confined
there by grip, went to churcn and got re-
lapse with fatal result. ~
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-07
william Richards, Centenarian.

William Richards, a centenarian, died at
the home of Mrs. Sarah Lewis his daughter. in
Alikanna, near Steubenville, Tuesday night. He
was born in Wales, October 81, 1871, and came to
America in 1892. He had been married twice. and
leaves eight children, among them William E, of
Allegheny; Mrs. Mary Humphreys. of McKee's
Rocks: Thomas E., postmaster al GAINESVILLE and
nroprietor of the Tines-R Recorder. At the time Mr..
Richards passed the century mark he was in per-
feet health. He fell on Thanksgiving Day, and re-
ceyed Injuries which resulted in his death. For 42
wears he resided the Southside, Pittsburg, where
he wa S an ironworker.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-07
CATHOLICS OF ALL CLIMRs
To Gather in Chicago in September Of the
the Worlds Fair Year.

To Gather in Chicago in September OF the
the Worlds Fair Year.
CHICAGO, Jan. Con Monday, September
5, 1898, the great Catholic Congress, which
will embrace in its representation prominent
Catholics from every country of the globe
where the Catholic religion fourishes, will
meet in Chicago and continue in session five
days This was determined upon this morn
ing at meeting here of the Executive Com
mittee of Prelates of the Congress, which
has the matter in charge.
The hon orary President of the Congress is
to be rendered to Cardinal Gibbons, and the
honorary Vice President to Archbishop
Feehan. ALI the plans for the congress as
developed will be submitted to Cardinal
Gibbons as the Pope's representative and
the chief of the Catholic hierarchy OF the
United States.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-07
A Mckinley FAMILY Reunion.

CANTON, Jan. 6. 6.-[SpectdL i Governor
elect Mckinley and wife are this evening at
tending a reception at the home of the Ma
third anniversary of the marriage Of Mr..
and Mrs. William Mckinley, Sr., and a FAM
lily gathering was held in honor of the occa-
sion. The father is now s5 years of age and
strong and healthy for his age.
He had led an active life, and for years was
in the irdn business in Niles, the Majors
birth nlacec His wife is SO years old and
almost as hale as her husband.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-07
HER FORTUNE HUNTS HER UP.
An Ex-Congressman's Daughter Who
EIoped Inherits $1,OOO, 900.

CHICO. CAL, Jan. 6-Last Friday, L. P.
Mcintyre, private detective of st. Johns
berry, VT, arrived here and went over to
Glenn county in search of j. NJ. Martin and
wife, the latter being the rightful heir to
fortune left by her father, ex-Congressman
Cross, of Vermont.
About ten years ago Bertha Cross met
Martin in Washington. As the father
opposed the marriage the couple eloped.
Several years later they came to California
The mother of the girl has since died, and
last July the father died, leaving the entire
fortune of about $1,00O00O to this only
daughter Detectives have been searching
since the fathers death. The Martins for
several years lived in this city in very poor
circumstances, and a month ago moved to
eileen county. Martin, his wife and the
detective left to- day for st. Johnsbery.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-07
William C.. Rea.

On Wednesda y morning, January 6, Will
lam C. Rea died at his residence Howard street,
Allegheny Mr.. Rea was born in Pittsburg in 1S27.
He was the first Captain of the Good Intent Fire
COMPANY in the days of the volunteer department.
He was also the first President of the Iron Molders
National Union of North America. He also
and of Select Council in 1877 to 1873. He Ward
Assessor at the time of his death.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-07

THE recent hoax on the bookmakers is a
fresh indication of the narrowness of the
line which divides professional gambling
from sheer robbery. The affair has serious
aspect when it is remembered that the
tactics of the tappers may be used to fraudu-
lently interfere with commercial messages.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-07
A COL0RED DIPLOMAT
Who Could Not Enter a Barber Shop Says
Cleveland Is q Great Man.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 6.-[SpecidL G. AT the
conference of colored Catholics, now being
held in this city, DR.. Thompson, who was
sent as Charge d'Affaires to San Domingo by
President Cleveland, made speech in which
he declared that to-day was the first time in
his life that he was refused admission to
barber shop, and that, too, by a man of his
own race who worked in the shop at Fif-
teenth and Lombard streets, and who closed
the door in his face and said the shop was
exclusively for white people.
81 represented" said Mr.. Thompson, Gun
der the administration of Grover Cleveland,
one of the greatest men who lives to-day
a man who knows no race or rel1gion-6S,-
100000 of people in foreign country, and
when come to Philadelphia ! am denied
admission into white mans barber shop"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-07

IF the stories told by Haymyn Goldson
of Hebrew persecution in Russia be true, it
is high time that all civilized governments
unite to bring pressure to bear on the bar
barrie brutality which is a disgrace to the
Nineteenth century.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-07

IT is reported than China will make one
of the largest and most varied exhibits at
the Chicago Worlds Fair-that is, provided
the Pacific coast statesmen do not put their
veto on having anything Chinese shown in
the country.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-07
CHANCE FOB THE STATE MILITIA.
If Senator Dolph's Bill Passes Pennsylvania
Would Get $4,000. q.

HARRISBURG, Jan. 6.-[Special. 1.-The Adju-
tant Generals department is greatly inter-
ested in bill introduced by Senator Dolph,
increasing the annual federal appropriation
to provide arms tor State militia from $780,
600 to 81 900, 900. Pennsylvania's share under
the present appropriation is $27, ,642 go and
Senator DoIph's bill would increase it to
nearly SIC, 900.
If this act passes the increased appropria-
tion will be largely expended on batteries.
With the exception of the gatling guns, the
artillery is generally of the same character
as that in use before the Rebellion, and
would prove of little use in actual warfare
TO-DAY,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-07
A Standard Oil Conference.

CHICAGO, Jan. GA party of gentlemen
from various Cities representing the lubri-
eating oil branch of the Standard Oil Com
pany and the Consolidated Tank Line Com
panfes. met at the Sherman House to-day
and held a conference, preliminary to a gem
eral meeting. in Cleveland tomorrow and
next day. About % were present.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-07

ANDREW CARNEGIE's opinions on the
smoke question are all in the right direc-
tion. But it must be noted that all fuel-con-
suming firms are not equally rich, and the
initial expense of changing plants to suit
the proposed smoke-prohibitory laws would
be serious item for many concerns outside
the Carnegie Interests"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-07
PENNsYLvANIA's SNOW STORM

Beaver Falls Electric Cars Blockaded, and
Six-Inch Fall at Bedford.
BEAVER FALLS, Jan. 6.-[SpeciaL 1.-The
heavy fall of snow has blockaded the elec-
tric street car line. 1t is almost impossible
to secure laborers here, ana president, di-
rectors and officials of all classes and grades
are out shoveling snow. Telephone and
telegraphic lines are working badly and
trains are running away behind time.
Bedford says: About six inches of show lell
here to-day and about II inches on the AL
leghenies, making elegant sleighing. The
doctors think that this will call malt on
the grin,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-07

If it is actually the case that officers of
the law at Denver are putting out bogus con-
fessions from the condemned DIR. Graves,
their offense should be treated as a capital
one in an official sense. In other words
their official heads should be taken off.